Page 52 of Fated Redemption
“So, you mean that website was ‘adult’ oriented?”
“Yes, dear.”
“Oh my god. I ordered my swing from there. I wanted to get a swing for the back yard so that I could swing with Aidhan in his baby swing. What kind of adult swing would they sell on that site?” Rebecca looked around, the picture of innocence.
Abby couldn’t help it. She was howling with laughter and beating the bar with one hand.
Aleks was now sitting up straight, very alert and looking at his mate. “You ordered an adult swing?” he asked, his eyes wide.
“Yup, it was that box that came earlier this week. I wondered where all the bars and stuff were, I thought maybe they just sent the swing part and the rest would come via freight or something.” Rebecca slumped down looking defeated.
“You mean to tell me there is an adult swing in our house and Ma is watching Aidhan tonight?” Aleks asked, suddenly not looking that tired at all.
“Yeah, I guess you could say that.”
Aleks stood, dropped fifty dollars on the bar, grabbed Rebecca’s backpack with one hand and threw his tiny mate over his shoulder with the other.
“Night everyone,” Aleks said, heading to the door.
“Neanderthal! See you in the morning, Abby!” Rebecca waved and the door shut behind them.
“Oh my,” Ms. Tully said, smiling wide.
“I want a Neanderthal to carry me around like that.” Giddey sighed and sipped his drink again.
“I’m taking bets she comes up pregnant in a couple weeks.” Rian laughed.
“That was so hot,” Sebastian said, and Ashby sighed in agreement. Kate was fanning herself.
Gabriel, Liam, Kent, Caleb and Bran shared a look before sweeping their mates over their shoulders and heading out of the bar. After the sounds of squeals and giggling faded Nic, Rian, Damian, Giddey, Bethany and Asling all burst out laughing.
“You young people.” Ms. Tully winked at Rhys and walked out as well.
“It’s so different here. Everyone is so happy and comfortable to be who they are.” Bethany smiled happily.
“It was different before Rebecca. Ma made sure no one got picked on, but it was Rebecca that really made us family,” Damian said.
“She was like that in college too. Cassandra, Meg, Camille and I would hang out together because it was better than hanging out with some of the humans, but Rebecca made us like sisters.” Abby felt a large, warm hand on her lower back.
“It’s her gift.” Moe nuzzled the side of her neck and moved away to wipe down the counter. Abby noticed that he was doing every small thing he could to ensure that closing down the bar would go quickly. She was just about to ask for some pretzels when Peyton came running up to Rian and Damian.
“I’m on the last level but, I don’t know what to do.” Peyton hopped from foot to foot frantically.
Rian and Damian exchanged looks and stood up quickly.
“We’re coming, little buddy.” They quickly followed behind Peyton. Bethany, Asling, Giddey and Nic stood drinks in hand and followed.
“It’s bound to be interesting,” Nic said, and they all sat down at the table next to where Peyton, Rian and Damian sat facing the large television screen.
Abby turned to Rhys, playing with the straw in her drink.
“Any chance I’ll get as lucky as Rebecca tonight?”
“I’m sure we can figure something out.” Rhys started tracing his finger along the back of her hand sending shivers down her spine.
Feeling spunky and aroused as hell, she pulled Rhys’s hand to her mouth and sucked on his pointer and middle fingers. She drew them deep into her mouth and out again mimicking what she had done to him earlier. She heard his breathing become labored and he pulled his fingers from her mouth to lean against the bar trying to catch his breath.
“No fair, AbbyGirl, I still gotta work.” Rhys’s eyes burned with desire.
