Page 38 of Her Dream Mafia Daddy

“Hmmmm. No. I don’t like it. Auntie Geni is much betterer.” She smiled as she took a plate, and hearing her Aunties laugh, she assumed that was ok. Her plate was snatched out of her hands, and she gasped as she turned around to find her Daddy standing there.

“Daddy!” she squealed and jumped up to give him a hug. “I missed you when I woke up. You weren’t there, and I had the sads.” She sniffled and pouted.

“I’m sorry, Little Panda. I had something to take care of this morning and you were sound asleep, so I just left you snuggled up with your bankie and Blossom. But I’m here now, and it looks like we’re having a picnic and watching cartoons.”

“Uh-huh. We are. Auntie Freya and Auntie Geni said we can’t get used to it, but they were making an exception today cause of everything that happened.”

“They’re right. Normally food stays in the kitchen, but for today, we are going to have a picnic. Now then, what looks good?” She hummed and looked at everything.

“I would like a little bit of everything. Just like a little bit so I can try everything. And then maybe we can split a cinnamon roll?”

“That sounds perfect.” He filled her plate and got her situated with a lap tray on the floor while Liam filled Kiera’s.

“Where is Rae?” she asked as she took a bite of cheesy grits. Mmmmm, her favorite.

Her Daddy leaned over to wipe her mouth. “She is with Murphy and his family. She needed to go with them and wouldn’t accept anything less, so we let her.”

“Will she be safe with them?” she asked, wide-eyed.

“Yes, Little Panda. She will be safe. While the Mason brothers aren’t officially in the mafia with Daddy and your Uncles, they live in our world. They are just as dangerous as any of us. I promise, every woman, Little or not, is safe with any of the men I employ.”

“That’s good.” She hummed as he fed her bites of cinnamon roll from his plate between her taking bites of eggs. They all munched happily while a cartoon played in the background.

“So what are we going to do today?” she asked, drinking her milk.

“Well, I still have some things to take care of, so you and your Aunties and Kiera and probably Rae are going to hang out here today. You can get in the hot tub if you want, color, watch a movie, maybe they’ll even let you bake some cookies for Christmas if you’re extra good.”

“Oh my goodness! I can’t believe I forgot it’s almost Christmas! Kiera! We needs to work on our Christmas list. How could we have forgotten?” She groaned like this was the worst thing to ever happen to her. “Will Santa even know where we are?”

“Yes, of course Santa knows where you are. You guys can work on your Christmas lists today if you want.”

“Can we make hot chocolate, Aunties?” She sniffled and looked at them.

“Of course. Today is about relaxing and resting and doing quiet activities where we can stay warm. Tomorrow, we can probably go sledding. It’s supposed to snow again today, so we are hunkered in until the next round of snow stops.”

“Ooo, yes! Sledding.” She clapped her hands but then paused. “But I can’t. I don’t has any snow clothes.”

“You don’t? Are you sure about that?” Her Daddy had that tone of voice that said he had been up to something, and she eyeballed him suspiciously.

“Do I has sledding clothes, Daddy?”

“I think I might have bought you some things over the past few months that you’ve been here. I’ve been building your closet for a while, Little Panda.” He leaned down and kissed her sweet, icing-covered lips.

“Thanks, Daddy. You the best.” She smiled at him and then finished her fruit and her milk. She was stuffed and happy. “That was so good, Auntie Freya and Auntie Geni. Thank you for cooking and for letting us eat in here.”

“Thank you for your nice manners, Little girl. We love to see that. And you are so welcome. We were happy to prepare a feast for you and the rest of the family.” Auntie Freya bent down to take her plate and they all worked to clear the dishes. Daphne took the empty tray of cinnamon rolls while Kiera took in the empty plastic cups. She loved how the adults gave everyone chores that were appropriate for their Little age. It made things more fun.

“Ok, all of your Uncles are almost here and we have some things to do today, so I might be out of pocket for a bit, but I am not leaving the estate. If you need me for anything, even if it’s just to say hello, you call me.”

“I don’t want to bug you while you’re working, Daddy.”

“Are you arguing with your Daddy, Little Panda?” His eyebrow rose as her hands shielded her bottom and she shook her head.

“No, Daddy! I’m just sayin’. I know you’re busy.”

“Listen to me very carefully, Daphne Erin.” Uh oh, the use of her full name got her attention real quick. Her eyes snapped to his as he captured her chin in his hand. “You are my number one priority now. If you need anything and don’t call me, I will be upset and you will get your bottom spanked. Nothing is more important than you, my sweet Little Panda. Nothing.” Kissing her forehead, she went in for a hug.

“Yes, Daddy, I understand. I will call you if I need you. But can I talk to you privately before you leave for the day?”