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“Yep.” He was kneeling next to the tub, his forearms resting along the side as he smiled down at her.
This was a softer Ian. Almost gentle. Which was something she never thought she’d think about Mr. Grumpy-Knickers.
“How many siblings do you have?” she asked.
“Three younger, hideous brothers. Bane of my existence.”
“I bet.”
“You’ve got a sister and brother, right?” he asked.
She guessed that was in the background check they’d run on her.
“Yes. Both older.”
“You’re not close with them?”
She shrugged. “I mean, I love them. I talk with them quite often.” It was just that most of the time, they called her to complain about her. They’d be horrified at this latest escapade.
“But?” he prompted.
“Can you read minds?” she asked suspiciously.
“Never play poker, Little Misfit.”
“Damn, that was my back-up plan in case this gig didn’t work out.”
“Sorry to burst your dreams.”
She sighed. “It’s hard but I forgive you.”
“Tell me about your siblings.”
Drat. She’d been trying to distract him.
“Nothing much to tell. I guess I’m their annoying little sister who keeps messing stuff up.”
“You don’t mess stuff up.” He frowned.
“Um, I literally just fucked-up dinner. I’m completely useless.”
His face filled with thunder. “First of all, don’t swear.”
Whoa.
“You swear!”
“Yes, but you don’t. And I won’t have it.”
“I do swear.” She just found it more interesting to make up words. Her brother and sister hated it when she did that. They said it was childish.
What was so great about adult-ish swear words, she wanted to know.
“Second of all, if I ever hear you call yourself useless again, you’re getting your bum spanked.”
“We’ve talked about your obsession with spanking me.”
“I’m done talking about it,” he replied. “Do it again, get your butt reddened. End of story.”
