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“Why did you tie Brody-bear up, Daddy?”
“Because I kidnapped him.”
She gasped. “Daddy, it’s not very nice to kidnap people.” She bit at her lip. “Not nice at all.”
He raised his eyebrows. “Sometimes it’s necessary.”
“But . . . but Brody-bear is a good boy.”
“Of course he is. But he was being a bit naughty and now he needs to learn a lesson.”
“Are you going to spank him?” she asked.
“I sure am.”
“And put a naughty stick up his bottom?”
Brody groaned.
“Oh yes. I’m definitely going to do that.”
She nodded. “He probably does deserve that.”
“Yes, he does. So why are you looking worried?” the Fox asked in a surprisingly soft voice.
“I just . . . I’m worried about why Brody-bear was working so much.” Why had he been distancing himself? She didn’t know what she’d do without the two of them. Autumn rubbed at her chest. She hadn’t had a panic attack in a long time.
Why was it happening now?
“Easy, baby girl. Just breathe in. Nice and slow. That’s it. Follow my breaths.” The Fox grabbed her hand and placed it on his chest.
“Does she need a paper bag? I can get one of my paper bags,” Brody called out worriedly.
“Yes! Paper bag! We need a doctor! Why don’t I have a doctor? I should kidnap Hack and lock him in the basement.”
“No doctor,” she said, patting his chest. “No bag. I’m all right.”
“Are you sure? What happened?” the Fox asked.
“I’m all right. I promise. I just got a bit, uh, upset.”
“You were starting to have a panic attack,” Brody said.
She stared up into Brody’s worried face. “I’m all good, Brody-bear.”
“You’re not.” He shook his head. “Is this because of me?”
“What? No!”
“Autumn,” he said sternly. “Don’t lie to me.”
Whoa. She didn’t think Brody could be that stern.
“I haven’t been working so much because of you. I promise. I love you. I’m so sorry you felt that way.”
“Oh no, I was being silly.” She felt like an idiot now. “It’s okay.”
“It’s really not. I’m not always good at this relationship stuff.”
