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“Of course,” she replied.

While facing the wall, Damon began to contemplate it all.

She said she was still okay with everything. But was she really? And there was a bigger question, one he couldn’t answer.

Was he?

Chapter Fourteen

It took a few minutes to get used to being clad in the short frilly dress and the big bulky diaper in front of others.

While the attire outside the store was “normal” clothing, inside was a whole different situation. Almost all the Littles had changed and were living their best Little lives as they had fun at the unique place.

Tessa could see now that it was far more than just a store. It was sort of a gathering spot for people in the ageplay community, just as much as Auntie Athena’s was. There was a café where people could order food and drinks, as well as a common area with plenty of tables and seating.

There were also art stations and indoor play zones. But the real gem was outside.

The building made a blocky U-shape with its three walls forming a natural place for a large courtyard out back. To add privacy, a large, concrete wall made up the fourth side but was lined with palm trees and plants to make it look nicer and not so much like a prison.

In the center of the courtyard was the real gem: a towering play tower that seemed to reach high into the heavens, being taller than even the store itself!

Slides swirled off it in several places. Large arms extended from two sides, holding swings.

There was a faux rock-climbing path that ran up one side of the tower, ending at a platform about halfway up.

Tessa stood before the playground for a moment, taking it all in, before declaring, “This place is so cool!”

“Better than Athena’s?” Damon asked.

“Well, the playground is bigger. But there’s no Auntie. So…”

Right on cue, as if rehearsed, Athena said, “I’m actually right here, babydoll.”

Spinning around on her heels, Tessa said, “Auntie!” and ran into the woman’s open arms.

“What are you doing here?”

“Well, the Daddy Guard got caught up helping a Little with some important stuff, so I thought I might as well take the girls shopping.”

“They’re here, too?”

“You bet.”

“Yay! I have friends to play with!”

“Yes. But try to make some new friends, honey.” Athena turned her gaze toward Damon. “I was surprised when I heard you were taking her shopping. Figured you’d be busy at the studio.”

Tessa gulped. Was Auntie aware that something was going on? Sure seemed like maybe she was fishing for information.

There was no way Tessa would lie to Athena.

But was now the time to clue her in on what was going on?

She quickly realized she didn’t have a choice. Because Lissa squealed with delight, darted around a few other Littles, and ran straight toward Athena saying, “Auntie! You’re here!”

Watching, Tessa noticed that Athena seemed pleasant as she hugged the woman back, but the embrace didn’t quite seem as intimate as her interactions with others did.

Hmm. What was going on with that?