Chapter Sixteen
Addi
Drew had dropped her off at the main camp to hang out with Steven and Daniel before he came to town to talk to Trevor and she was glad. She had her own plan and with him so mercurial around people, especially people like Rebecca Snow, it was better she start her plan on her own.
The best way to deal with Drew’s problem was by utilizing Rebecca and her urge for fame and fortune. They’d offer her an exclusive interview with the real painter Andrew Trigger, and explain about his past and why he’d kept it a secret, if and only if she agreed to follow Addi’s questioning guidelines. Drew would finally tell the world the truth, while promoting his charities. The world would finally see what a good man he was.
“Your turn, Ads,” Steven said, leaning back in his chair with his arms crossed. “TALKS onto Daniel’s CAMP for the triple word score.”
She glanced up from her notes to see he’d clobbered both her and Daniel with his turn, but she still could have kissed him. His words gave her an idea.
She tossed an A in front of the M in CAMP and stood up from the table in the mess hall where they’d been hanging out playing Scrabble. She suddenly knew how they could fulfill Uncle Ray’s wishes for the camp!
“Where are you going?” Daniel crossed his arms, shot a look at Steven, and stepped in front of Addi. “We were under the impression that Drew wanted you here, where you’d be safe and out of trouble.”
“With us!” Steven added.
“Guys, I’m perfectly capable of handling myself. I’ve actually been doing it for years.” She grabbed her purse. “I’m going to talk to someone I think can help.”
“Who is this woman?” Steven asked Daniel.
“I don’t know, but our Addi would stay safe in this situation.” Daniel shrugged.
“Oh, for heaven’s sake, I’m just going to the front gate to talk to Rebecca Snow. Not fight the whole town for Drew’s honor.”
“Rebecca Snow? I know that name.” Steven scratched his chin, his eyes narrowed in concentrations. “She’s a tabloid reporter, isn’t she?”
“She won’t be for long.” Addi smiled. “Not if she agrees to my plan.”
“I still don’t think you should go.” Daniel crossed his arms.
“Me either. Besides, we’re here to hang out. You need to show us around, talk about that hottie, and maybe go skinny dipping in that sparkling lake I saw.”
“And we will. Just as soon as I finish my chat with Miss Snow.”
Steven looked at Daniel with a frown. “She just agreed to skinny dip… she’s definitely not Addi.”
“God, you two!” Addi growled. “I’ll be back in ten minutes. Stop analyzing my every move.”
“You’ve changed since you’ve been here, Ads. Spill. We want to know what this hot biker has done to you.”
Addi smiled. “I’ll tell you all about it as soon as I get back. Promise.”
“That’s fine, just as long as you know we’re calling Drew.” Steven held up her cell phone in a wave. Daniel smirked, looking at his husband with both love and admiration.
“God, Daniel, you can use the time I’m gone to rip his clothes off.” She looked pointedly at her other best friend. “And you can call him all you want. It’ll be worth the spanking he’ll give me.”
Their jaws dropped. “Spanking?”
“Oh, don’t look so scandalized.” She rolled her eyes. “I friggin’ love that he daddy doms me.”
Daniel tipped his head back and laughed before turning to look at Steven with a serious look. “Maybe if I spank you when you screw up our deadlines and lose articles, you’ll become more organized.” Daniel winked at Addi.
“Only if you want me to lose stuff on purpose. I am thoroughly turned on right now, but don’t you dare expect me to call you Daddy.” He looked at Addi. “No offense but gag.” He shoved a finger down his throat.
Addi giggled and snatched her phone from Steven on her way out the door. “Spank him good, Daniel, he needs it.”
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