Page 85 of Luci’s Lullaby

Again, nothing. I continue bathing Luci, cupping my hand and sprinkling water over her. The door moves and before I can say another word, it swings wide.

“Hey, you two,” Alden says as he steps in and lays on eyes on us.

“Oh my god.” I grab the curtain and close it. “What are you doing?”

“I thought you were bathing Luci.” He chuckles.

“I am, but I’m taking one too.”

“I see that, nice.” I peek from the side of the curtain, and he’s grinning like a possum.

“Ass.”

“No, I didn’t see that.” He laughs.

I bite my lip. “No, but you have before.”

“I sure have and in my opinion, it’s the best around.” He waggles his brows. I throw a bottle of shampoo at him.

“Get out!”

“Don’t mind me, it’s nothing I haven’t seen before.” His eyes smolder.

I shake my head. “Starting things we can’t finish is a bad idea.”

“Oh, honey. I’d damn well finish and if memory serves, you would too.” He smirks.

I narrow my eyes at him. “Are you going to leave or should I get out and let you deal with blue balls?”

“I’ll take my chances.” He winks.

I point to the door, “Go!”

He steps toward me. “I’ll just get Luci for ya.”

“Alden!” He dies laughing and walks out, shutting the door behind him.

I can’t help the grin on my face. “Dork.”

“You like it!” He yells from the hall.