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“My heart hurts that you two went through all of that. Is Rouge doing okay?”
“She doesn’t really talk about it either, but I think she is angry. I am scared and she is angry.”
“There’s nothing wrong with that. People react to things in different ways. You’re not weaker because you are scared.”
She nodded and put her pacifier back in. I guess that was enough of the conversation for her. Small steps.
She snuggled closer and I pulled her the rest of the distance to me. She melted in my arms and I kissed the top of her head.
“Onyx?”
“Yeah, princess?”
“What did you mean when you said ‘if you decide to pursue a relationship with me’?”
***
Emily
“What did you mean when you said ‘if you decide to pursue a relationship with me’?” It had been bugging me since he’d said it.
His big hands rubbed my back. “I meant exactly what I said.”
I sighed. That was not helpful.
He chuckled. “Princess, I am all in. That’s what I meant. I will let you decide, but I’m ready when you are.”
My tummy fluttered. “You’d… you’d be my b-boyfriend?”
“No.”
“Oh.” My stomach fell. Of course not, dumbass. Why would he want you? You’re terrified of men and come with too much baggage.
“I would be a lot more than just your boyfriend. I would be your Daddy, your protector, and your lover. You would be the center of my world. I would worship your mind and your body. I would push you to be your best, encourage your growth, and spank your little ass.”
Oh.
“That sounds nice,” I admitted.
“I think so too, princess.” He pulled me closer and I nervously put my arm over his belly. I wasn’t sure how to cuddle, exactly, but this is what they did in the movies. Maybe it was right.
***
“Are you sleeping?”
I woke up and jerked my head backwards. Dallas’ red curls fell around us as she pressed her nose to mine. “Oh good, you’re awake.”
I groaned. Fuck, my head hurt.
“Uncle Onyx, Emily is ouchie!” she yelled.
Thundering footsteps sounded on the stairs and then the door flew open. I cried out in surprise.
“Dallas Kate, get your ass downstairs now,” Pike growled from the door.
“No, Daddy! I wanna tell her!”
I closed my eyes against the high-pitched whining. I loved her, but I thought I might be dying.
