"Only when you're not around to hear it," Alison answered pleasantly and chuckled at his continued squirming. The contrast between her husband and Rogue's was massive where compliments were concerned. Dakota blushed and squirmed. But, if Alison had complimented Longshot on his butt, he'd have dropped trou and flexed for her.

"Sorry to tell you this, but little girls have built in money-spending genes. They may be dormant now, but once she hits sixteen all bets are off." She gave his arm a little sympathetic pat. "At least we're training her to find the good stuff!"