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Lee nodded. “Which is why I couldn’t take a chance and sort of cheated.” He lifted the tag attached to Ash’s cage that he hadn’t noticed when he’d crawled in.

Taken.

“You…you already bid on me?”

Lee grunted. “Damn straight. No one touches my pup but me.”

A rush of pride filled Ash and he had to preen. “Oh yeah? How much am I worth?”

Lee coughed into his fist. “While I believe you’re priceless, I did have to put down an amount.”

Ash bounced. “Daaaaaaddy. How much?”

“I’m not at liberty to tell, but let’s just say it involved six figures.”

After gasping so hard he set off a bout of coughing and sputtering, Ash finally caught his breath.

“Are you sure I’m worth that much?”

Lee bent over the gate and framed Ash’s face with his palms. “You’re worth any amount.”

Although it was frowned upon to take liberties with the pets at the adoptions, Lee claimed Ash’s mouth in a heated kiss. Then again, Ash supposed it was Lee’s event and he could break his own rules.

Forever. I’m forever his.

Chapter Fifteen

The entire event had been a huge success, and now everyone was celebrating at the Blue Underground. Ash was proud to have been a part of the show, and that he’d ended up having something positive to contribute—as opposed to wrecking things.

Ash’s fingers drifted to the collar around his neck. The excitement over Lee’s big surprise hadn’t waned, his adrenaline still high. This was it. Lee wanted to be his Daddy forever.

Owen scampered up to him from the club entrance, but Daddy Rick wasn’t yet in sight. Owen’s appearance had also been an awesome surprise. Not only would they get to spend the next few days together, but he’d had a discussion with Owen about taking a road trip down to San Diego with Lee to pick up his things.

The next step would be to convince Lee, although he doubted that would be an issue. Lee was already planning weekend getaways for them, so what difference would an extra week or two make?

“Oh my God, that was such a blast. I’m trying to talk Daddy into moving up here, but I don’t think he’ll go for it.” Owen poked out his bottom lip. “Something about his business and money and all that boring stuff.”

Ash snorted. Owen was a fulltime boy who took care of the home and cooked the meals, while Daddy Rick took care of everything else.

“Well, you never know. Maybe he’ll figure it out. Don’t give up on the hints.” Having Owen nearby would be so amazing. “Keep reminding him how much more peaceful it is here away from the chaos of San Diego.”

Owen sighed. “We’ll see. If nothing else, he promised me we’d come visit often.”

Daddy Rick showed up at Owen’s side and wrapped an arm around his shoulders. “Sorry, love. I had to park way down the hill.” He gazed around the room. “This is quite a turnout. Is the club always this busy?”

Ash glanced around as well. “Not always, I don’t think. It’s been a while. It used to get crazy on the weekends during the summer, but I’m not sure about now.” He returned his attention to Daddy Rick. “I think all this is because of the event.”

Daddy Rick nodded. “Yeah, I bet.” He gave Ash a big smile. “Congrats on your collar, it looks good on you.”

Owen elbowed him, grinning. “Somebody’s been anextragood boy.”

Daddy Rick cleared his throat. “That’s none of your business.”

Owen rolled his eyes then winked at Ash. He knew what Owen was thinking. Why didn’t Daddies realize that kissing and telling was a boy’s inherent right?

Daddy Lee approached with two champagne glasses, his smile wide. Celebrating with champagne was entirely appropriate under the circumstances, but a thread of disappointment coursed through him. Alcohol meant no extra kinky kink. No bondage, no spanking, no nipple clamps or sounding. Although, there would likely still be sex, so he supposed that was okay.

Ash frowned.The fuck is wrong with me?When had sex with his hot Daddy been relegated to the ‘I suppose it’s better than nothing’ category?

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