Page 20 of Lustre Lost

“Bitch, you’re freaking glowing. Spill! What happened? I was so freaked out when you didn’t call me.”

“Honestly, I’m not even sure! I was hiking, like always, and there was this super odd-looking bird. For a minute I thought it was a lost parrot, and of course, I was worried about its safety. So, I tried to get closer to check it out,” I explain.

“Oh my goodness, Tilly! We both know that I don’t give a fuck about the bird. You’re actively trying to kill me here.” Blyth groans, rolling her eyes before flopping around and pretending to die.

I can’t help but laugh at her antics. Completely ridiculous.

“Anyway,” I continue. “I tried to get near it…”

“Killing. ME.” She shouts.

“And I fell through a rotten log, messed up my ankle, and got completely stuck. I was so cold and disgustingly muddy when Drew found me. Honestly, it was bad. If he and Hot Dog hadn’t found me, I’m not sure if I would have been okay.”

Blyth stares at me somberly for a minute, letting it sink in. I really could have died. But then she shrugs.

“Oh, hush, you’re fine and please tell me you had all the sex. Oh, was it good? Is his dick big? Is it pierced? I’ve always wanted to know.” She gets it all out in one breath and I barely keep up.

Blushing, I giggle. I love this girl so damn much.

“It was amazing,” I confide, but not wanting to get too into detail about something so private, I quickly change the topic. “Did you and Jeremy visit bone town? I thought I caught a vibe yesterday when you stopped over.”

She takes the bait.

“BONE TOWN? Seriously, Tilly,” she cackles. “No, sadly, Princess Jeremy completely turned me down after we left.But,last night, two of his firefighter friends were more than up for the task. They wanted me to slide down their poles…if you know what I mean.”

She waggles her brows at me and starts hip-thrusting.

“Two?” I gasp.

“Yesssss,” she moans. “I’m so sore, but in the best way. They’ve ruined me for all other men. I may just need to keep them. I wonder if they would be up for getting cock piercings….” She trails off.

The icing is done, so I set it aside, just as a red little ball of fur comes flying into my kitchen. Hot Dog entwines himself around my feet.

“Blyth, I gotta go. Drew just got here,” I tell her.

“Go get your pussy pounded! And call me later!” She shouts before ending the call.

Bending down, I scoop up the spunky pup.

“You, Sir, are absolutely not allowed in my kitchen.” I coo to him, heading toward the front of the bakery. His head tilts, as though he is listening.

“We are going to need to set some boundaries,” I tell him. “Or the health department will shut down my business, and there won’t be any more bacon treats for you.”

Hot Dog whines and licks my face. I swear he understands.

I round the corner, and my gaze immediately snags on Drew. He smiles, and it reaches all the way to his eyes. I’ve never had anyone look at me like that. The love radiating off him in waves takes my breath away.

And then all hell breaks loose…

Chapter Eleven

Drew

TillychatswithHotDog on her way to the front, gently scolding him. Shoot, I didn’t think about not letting the dog in the kitchen when I sent him to go find her.

Luckily, she doesn’t seem mad as she saunters into view. Her dark hair is tied up in a giant knot atop her head, and it bobs back and forth as she walks. I can’t wait to pull it down and sift my fingers through the long strands, but she looks damn cute this way too.

A smile covers my face as my heart fills. Emotions overtake me and I feel fit to burst. It’s only been a few hours since we were last together, but damn if I didn’t miss her. My mind kept straying the whole time I was supposed to be working with the team. And yeah, I noticed all their sly, knowing grins when I forgot to hide the scent items for the dogs to practice with.

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