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“A big house, fancy cars, all that sort of stuff. You didn’t have that growing up, and I wanted you to have a different life as an adult.”
Suddenly her sweet demeanor turns icy. “What the hell makes you think I want all that? We were as poor as anything when I was growing up, and I couldn’t have cared less about the money. You know what I wanted most growing up? For my father to love me. To feel like a real family. To feel like I was wanted. And that’s still all I want. My father is gone and good riddance to him, but as a kid, I just wanted him to love me. Now, all I want is for you to love me.”
My dad told me when I was younger there’s a time in every man’s life when he comes to a decision that will change his future forever. It can be scary, but no matter what, you should always go with your first instinct. This feels like one of those moments. So, I do exactly that.
“I think I already do.”
15
SUMMER
Ithink I already do.
My heart is pounding so hard in my chest it might crack a rib. I know I heard him correctly. He thinks he loves me? Is that possible even though we just started spending time together again? I want to ask him a million questions, but I don’t want to ruin this moment. It’s intimate, and his promises make me think everything is going to be okay.
As much as I struggle with what to do about my mom, his reassuring words make me feel a lot better. I’ve been letting the guilt and doubt eat me alive, and I haven’t been moving forward to get my mom the care she needs. It’s as if I’ve been living in denial this whole time.
He gives me a gentle squeeze. “It’s time to shut your mind down on all these heavy thoughts for tonight. This time is meant for you to slip into your Little headspace, and it’s our time to spend together. We’ll talk more about this tomorrow and come up with a plan together.”
Together.
He says it like we’re a couple. Like we’re a team. I like it. I want it so badly. Even though we’ve been apart all this time, I know I love Dane. I’ve been in love with him since I was sixteen, and I think those feelings have only deepened since. I don’t know why he thinks I deserve someone more than him. There is no one better than this man. And I’m going to show him that.
“Okay, Daddy.”
We sit in silence for a few minutes before he lifts me off his lap and turns us so I’m closest to the bed. Almost as though we do this every night, he holds my hand while I lower myself onto the mattress so he can change me.
“Want a nightie again tonight?”
I nod and nibble on the tip of my thumb. He notices and reaches over to the nightstand, then pulls out the pacifier he gave me last night. After he tugs my hand away from my mouth, he holds the paci to my lips and slides it in.
My entire body relaxes into the soft bedding while I watch him move around the room collecting supplies, checking that the window is locked, and turning down the lights. When he’s done, he sets everything down and gets to work removing my clothes. He’s going to see how wet my panties are again, but I can’t help it. I respond to him no matter what.
This time, he doesn’t mention how soaked I am, but I don’t miss the look in his eyes when he pushes my knees apart and stares down at my pussy. My gaze falls to his crotch and the bulge that’s growing there. I squirm and reach for it, but he pins me with a stern look.
“No, baby. Tonight isn’t about that. Ignore it. I can’t seem to control myself around you, but it’ll settle down in a second. I need to think about Jaxon naked or something.”
I burst out giggling, the pacifier falling from my lips. “Ew. That’s gross, Daddy. I mean, Jaxon is hot, but…”
He raises his eyebrows and glares at me. “Oh, you think he’s hot, huh?”
Whoops. I probably should have kept that little piece of information to myself. It’s true, though. All of Dane’s friends are hot, actually. I won’t say that out loud.
“Well, um, he’s um?—”
“Relax, baby. I’m teasing. You’re allowed to look at other men. But if you flirt with them, I’ll have to paddle your ass.”
I squirm again. I would never flirt with another man, but I think I wouldn’t mind being paddled by my Daddy. Especially if he comforts me afterward. I won’t admit that, though.
“Does that mean I get to paddle your ass if you flirt with another woman?”
He leans over me, his hips between my spread knees. “First of all, no swearing. Second, I’m the only one who will be doing the spanking around here. And finally, I will never flirt with another woman. I respect you too much, and there’s no other woman I want.”
Damn. Well, okay then. I’m gone for. This man has my whole heart. I hope he doesn’t break it.
“Okay,” I whisper.
He kisses me slowly, his tongue pressing into my mouth, exploring for several minutes before he pulls away. I love how he tastes. Does he taste that good down there? I bet even better. My mouth waters. I know he said tonight isn’t about sex, but I want to taste him so badly. It’s like a craving that won’t go away until it’s satisfied. Somehow, though, I know he isn’t going to change his mind. Dane might have his gentle side, but I’m learning he also won’t budge once he’s made a decision. Especially if it has to do with my care.
