Total pages in book: 248
Estimated words: 236036 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 1180(@200wpm)___ 944(@250wpm)___ 787(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 236036 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 1180(@200wpm)___ 944(@250wpm)___ 787(@300wpm)
“Not talking about your size and I think you know that. Are you a Little, Casey? Do you regress? Have you ever had a Daddy or a Mommy?”
Shit.
He hadn’t thought of that, had he? Although Jeb thought that she’d looked at him a few times with hunger in her gaze.
“I . . . I . . . how did you know?”
“I had a sense,” he prevaricated, not wanting her to know that he’d seen her with her toy alligator.
“Are you . . . do you . . .”
“I’m a Daddy Dom.” The words settled deep inside him, taking root. Fuck, had he missed this? Pushing this part of himself aside for years hadn’t felt right.
But this did.
That doesn’t mean that this girl was the right one for him or that now was the time to get involved with a Little. He had a young son at home.
Speaking of . . .
“Got them, Papa,” Wyatt cried as he returned.
“Okay, right.” Shit. He was out of ideas on how to get rid of him.
“What about some chocolate? Do you need some chocolate, Casey? Or maybe one of your lollipops?” Wyatt asked.
“That would be good, sugar. There’s some on my nightstand if you wouldn’t mind getting a couple.”
“Your nightstand?” Jeb murmured.
“I need a sugar hit first thing in the morning.”
“That’s going to stop,” he said firmly.
“What? No, it’s not. I need it to survive.”
“No, you don’t. You need good food. Healthy food. Your body and your teeth will thank you.”
“Not sure I like being around a Daddy Dom if you’re all so bossy.”
“Can’t speak for other Daddies, but this is who I am. And we definitely need some rules while you’re here to keep you safe and healthy.”
“But I . . . you’re not my Daddy Dom.”
Shit.
“No, I’m not. And you have every right to tell me no. But for the next few minutes, I need you to listen and trust me. If you would like me to take charge until we’re both safely on the ground I can do that.”
“I . . . I want you to take charge,” she whispered. “Please. Until I’m on the ground.”
“Good girl. You’re being so brave. I’m going to help you and then you’ll feel nice and safe. Have you ever had a Daddy?” he asked.
“No. I’ve never had a proper boyfriend. Just a fiancé.”
Um.
If she’d been engaged to a guy hadn’t he been her boyfriend prior to the engagement?
He didn’t really have time for those questions, though.
“Come here, little girl. Turn around to face Daddy.”
“What happens if I fall?” she asked.
“Then I’ll catch you,” he replied.
“But you’re up here with me.”
“I’ll manage it.”
She nodded and slowly turned around.
And then he had a koala clinging to him. But that didn’t worry him. Better that she held on tight so he could be certain that she wouldn’t slip.
“Go Papa! You got this!” Wyatt said as he returned.
“Did you find the lollipops?” Jeb asked.
“Yep, I’ve got five.”
“I think one will suffice,” Jeb replied dryly.
“Don’t be too sure,” she said, letting out a small squeak as he nearly slipped. But he caught himself easily. Then he patted her back.
“Oh, I know what else to get that will help,” Wyatt said. “I’ll be back.”
Wyatt disappeared again as Jeb reached the last branch.
“Right, little girl, you’ve done so well. You’ve done exactly as I’ve said. I’m so proud of you.”
“Thanks, Daddy. I mean, Jeb.”
“It’s all right, you can call me Daddy. At least for the next few minutes. I’m going to lower you to the ground now. All right? We’re not that far up anymore.”
“All right, Daddy.” She glanced down.
“No, keep your gaze up. On me. I don’t want you looking down.”
“All right.” Those blue eyes stared up at him trustingly.
Fuck.
He felt a thousand feet tall right now. As though he could do anything because she believed in him.
Moving her around so she no longer straddled him, he grasped hold of her under her arms and lowered her down. “There’s only about a foot left, are you ready for me to let go?”
“Do it,” she said in a tight voice.
After letting her go, he quickly jumped down, landing easily. Then he grasped hold of her, pulling her in against him with one hand on her ass and one on the middle of her back.
“Are you all right, little girl? You didn’t hurt yourself?”
He’d forgotten how good it felt to take care of someone like this. To have them look up at you like you hung the moon and the stars.
Easy.
But he couldn’t help but stare down at her plump lips.
Fuck.
He wanted to kiss her. To press his lips to hers and claim her. Especially when she licked them. Jeb leaned in, ready to brush his lips against hers. Casey placed her hands on his chest and moved onto her tiptoes.
That’s when he heard Wyatt call out. “I’m back! I have it!”