The Doragon's Trick

[Ivan’s POV]

"Better now?" Lindsey asked as Pixie finished off the fruits and nuts in front of her. "Or should I have Grant go grab something else?"

"No, I’m good." Pixie responded, giving a satisfied sigh.

"Great." I said, leaning forward in my seat. "We’ve wasted enough time waiting for the kid to eat her fill."

If I had known that the first thirty or so minutes of this gathering would involve watching a child stuff her face, I would have spent a bit more time in bed with Arissa. After all, that would be a hell of a lot more enjoyable than this.

"You could just leave." Pixie snapped, shooting me a fierce look. "No one is holding you hostage."

"Pixie," Lindsey warned. "Have you already forgotten what I told you about this man?"

"Yeah, yeah," Pixie puffed.

As she spoke, she let her gaze look me up and down. Clearly,this child was doubting me. I would have to be sure to show her just what I was made of before we parted ways.

"Maybe we should begin this meeting." Grant suggested, lookin