Page 122 of Love Lessons: Expanded Edition

He watched the longing and indecision as she decided how to answer. However she replied would give him his cues for the rest of the evening.

No, Daddy, she said sweetly. She gave him her signature seductive look which had become a bit of a code between them. She wanted to be naughty but mostly good tonight. She would probably be compliant and needy and a bit adoring.

That’s good, because I have a special reward for you.

She jumped on her toes, her sleek black dress rippling with her movements. What is it?

I think you’ll have to come with me to find out.

She raced ahead of him into the bedroom, bouncing onto his bed. She looked disarrayed and radiant, her dress twisted and her hair fanning out around her.

No shoes on the bed!

She kicked her thin, black slippers onto the floor without otherwise moving. One almost hit his arm as it went flying past.

Be careful, Danger. You’ll be picking those up later.

She giggled.

It’s a good thing I’m more interested in giving you your reward right now.

Please, Daddy!

He pulled a large, almost rectangular, wrapped package out of his closet. She quickly sat up on the bed, legs inelegantly crossed with her knees out, to accept it.

This is a real present! For me?

She went to shake it and he grabbed it quickly. Don’t shake it. And it’s all yours, but I think we’ll both enjoy it.

Thank you, Daddy. She leaned forward to give him a swift kiss.

Don’t you want to open it first?

She tore into the paper. Inside was a rather unsexy black plastic box with the look of an industrial toolkit. She opened the latch under the handle and then spread it open on the bed.

He could see her mind working as she tried to make sense of the electrical cord, the wide, black handle, and the assorted glass tubes and metal accessories. She touched the largest glass ball and ran her finger down the thin tube that extended out from it until she reached the metal-tipped end.

Is this… she looked down at the kit again, a violet wand?

He nodded.

She looked back at the various wires and parts, awe on her face, before turning back to him. I’ve never seen one turned off and disassembled. How did you know that I wanted this?

Danger, it’s the only thing on that kink checklist you sent me that was penciled in by hand and had two stars by it. Why did you think I had so many questions about it when we were going over your limits again?

Lena launched into his arms, nearly knocking over both him and the kit. She covered his face with kisses, then sat back down with a plop. I love you, Daddy!

Dustin blinked. Did she mean that? Or was it just something that she was saying to express her gratitude? Did she even realize what she’d said?

She had already turned back to exploring the neon and argon-filled glass tubes, which he knew would speak to her science teacher heart.

He tapped her shoulder. Shall we try it out?

Can I put it together? Such a cute geek.

Well, it seemed that she hadn’t realized what she’d said. He wasn’t sure if that was adorable or maybe a little sad. He thought that she felt strongly for him, maybe not quite as much as he did for her, but getting there. Either way, he would treasure her words.

For now, though, he followed her lead. Sure. Make sure to slide the tube in straight, no twisting. He’d already read the instructions over several times, watched a few online product demos, and tested it out on himself before packaging it back up.