“Oh.” He straightens and looks from Rylee to me. “And who’s this?”
“My daddy!” Jaycee beams up at him, and I smirk.
“Oh, that’s great. We’re having a family day then?” Mark asks, clearly fishing.
“One of many.” I step out in front of her slightly.
“Aaah.” He gives a slight nod. “We’ve got some great new exhibits I know you’ll enjoy. So we can get started when you’re ready.”
“Are we ready, little trickster?” I whisper in her ear.
“You don’t have to be so over the top. Mark is harmless.”
“He wants you. I’m letting him know you’re taken.”
Pulling back, she tilts her chin up. “Am I?”
Her words are a dare and a green light. Winding my fingers in her soft curls, I pull her head back and cover her lips with mine. Her eyes are comically wide as she grips my shirt in her small fist and moans. I slip my tongue inside, teasing hers into tangling with mine. I savor the silky texture of her mouth, plundering every inch I can reach as I pull her flush against me. Pulling back when Ge clears his throat, I nip her swollen bottom lip before tucking her under my shoulder.
“Now, we’re ready.”