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“This thing isn’t made for someone your size.”
I pause at the end of the swaying path, leaning against the rope railing to give her a grin.
“You don’t have to flatter me, sweetheart. We’ve already got a deal.”
And thank God for that.
Ruth rolls her eyes at me and I grin wider. I like that she’s not returning my flirtations or falling on my cock. It’s going to make all this so much simpler.
Birdie races behind me, running back the way we just came, her high-pitched giggles just as adorable as her momma’s continuous eye-rolling.
I give Ruth a wink before stepping heavily on the flexible planks, making them bounce and Birdie cackle. “I’m gonna get you.”
The toddler squeals, turning to wobble her way to the next platform.
I follow her path as she slowly climbs her way to the top of the equipment. I’m pretty confident Birdie can’t go down the enclosed, twisting slide on her own. I hold her hand to make sure she doesn’t attempt it, and lean over the rail to find Ruth.
“Hey, momma?” She steps into view, hands on her very appealing hips.
“I’m not coming up there to save you. If you’re stuck, I’m calling the fire department.”
“First off, if I get stuck, we’re calling my brother to come get me out. Second, is it okay if I take Little Bird down the slide with me?” Ruth doesn’t know me. She knows of me—and obviously of my reputation—but she doesn’t really know what kind of man I am. Putting her daughter on my lap isn’t something I’m going to do without permission.
“Well, she can’t come down alone.” Ruth narrows her eyes at me. “But I want to be very clear that if you turn out to be a creep, you’re going to have to find a new hobby. Because I will divest you of the appendage required for your current one.”
“Understood.”
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