Page 6 of Sugar Walls (Sweet Treats 5)

I swallow, my cheeks flushing.

“Got it, Daddy. So there’s some quid pro quo going on.”

Jack nods, but then sighs.

“Yes, but it’s not that transactional, Sugar. The fathers benefit, but so do the daughters. And a lot of girls really enjoy their time with the club. They generally stay a couple years and service quite a few truckers. It makes them better lovers in the long run. Practice makes perfect,” he finishes wryly.

“And variety is the spice of life,” I add.

My dad chuckles.

“You certainly have a way about you, Sugar,” he says while opening the car door. “Now, are you ready?”

I nod and jump out of my side, before looking up at the big log cabin before us.

“I’m ready,” is my chirp. Inside, my heart is beating like a drum. Am I really ready for what I’ll find inside Dads and Daughters? There’s only one way to find out.

3

Natalie

As soon as the front door sweeps open, Sienna launches herself at me and grabs me in a big hug.

“Heyyy!” she sings. “Welcome to the club!”

I laugh and look around at the environs. The lodge is huge and airy, with ceilings that must be at least twenty feet high. A big fire crackles in one corner, and there are a lot of comfortable-looking, low slung couches in the main living area. Colorful cushions dot the floor, and there are a couple animal heads on the walls.

“Oh my gosh, do people hunt?” I ask.

Sienna turns and looks at some of the deer heads.

“I think some of the dads might,” she says. “But I’m not sure. They could be purely decorative. You can buy these from a catalog, you know.”

I laugh.

“I think you can buy anything on-line these days,” I say. “It’s the wonders of Amazon.”

Sienna nods happily, her hands going to stroke her bump.

“I know. I’ve been shopping on-line for baby things, and there are so many items to get! From onesies, to bottles, to the cutest changing pads.”

My dad chuckles in back of me.

“Changing pads? I didn’t know those could be cute. Can I get a kiss, sweetheart?” he asks.

Sienna giggles and leans forward, locking lips with my dad. It’s a little weird to see my dad kissing someone, but then again, Sienna’s worked wonders for Jack. He went from being a walking corpse to a happily committed man, and as he smiles at Sienna, I can tell how much he loves her.

“I’ll leave you girls to it,” he says with a wink at me. “Sienna, take good care of Natalie, okay?”

She blows him another sassy kiss.

“You know I will, boyfriend,” she says with a smile. Then she takes my hand and leads me to a couch before stopping.

“Oh wait a minute, do you want a tour of the lodge before we get started? It’s not really a lodge actually. Or it is, but the dads own more than just this building. They actually bought a huge parcel of land and built a bunch of buildings on it, so a full tour would take a while. We’d have to grab the golf cart and go for a spin. But I’m happy to take you on the tour, if you’d like.”

I smile.

“Well, I think I’d like to go on the tour sometime, but maybe we can just start with chatting. How are you feeling, girl? My dad told me you’re expecting. Congrats!”

Sienna plops herself down on a comfy couch and rubs her belly with a dreamy look in her eye.

“I know, I’m so excited to have a baby,” she coos.

“Do you know if it’s a boy or girl? I’m excited to be a big sister!”

Sienna blushes and looks down at her bump, still caressing it with her hands.

“No, not yet. But one thing that I do know is that I want to have a natural birth. I want Jack and Jock to be there, and no one else.”

I stare at her.

“Are you serious? But my dad and uncle know nothing about labor, Sienna. Sure, they have kids, but trust me: these guys are no experts when it comes to delivering children.”

Sienna merely giggles again.

“It’s fine,” she says. “They can learn. But meanwhile, what did Jack tell you about Dads and Daughters so far?” she asks.

I blush.

“A little, but not enough. He said that truckers started Dads and Daughters back in the day to meet their needs while they were traveling. The daughters service them when they pull into a rest stop. Is that right?”

Sienna goes serious and nods.

“It is, but just to be clear, it’s something that the girls do willingly. No one’s hands are tied, and no one is forced to do anything they don’t want. Plus, there are many ways for relationships to develop in Dads and Daughters. For example, I’ve never been with anyone except Jack and Jock. They were my first, and I’ve stuck with them ever since.”

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