Total pages in book: 78
Estimated words: 76603 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 383(@200wpm)___ 306(@250wpm)___ 255(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 76603 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 383(@200wpm)___ 306(@250wpm)___ 255(@300wpm)
Ugh.
I peeked.
He was smiling like I was cute. “There you are. Kind of.”
Daddy looked like he thought I was silly and didn’t push me away or let go of me, so it was the good kind of smiles. “So brave.”
Daddy had been brave too but before I could tell him that he leaned closer and gave me a kiss on the lips that time. “Daddy’s brave boy and Daddy’s happy boy.”
His chuckle said my cheeks were as red as I thought they were. “First, there is nothing to be embarrassed about. I thought you were adorable when you were little and I loved how everything you were thinking was right out in front.”
Little me could be chatty and I could be naughty and I could throw crayons sometimes, but Daddy didn’t seem to mind because he smiled and kissed my nose. “I liked not having to worry about what you were feeling and that made it all easier for me.”
My fears popped like a bubble, leaving me feeling relieved that I hadn’t fucked things up. Daddy seemed to realize that, though, because he cupped my cheek and stroked it with his thumb. “So yes, it’s okay that you’re not thirsty, and I’m actually kind of glad I was able to take care of that for you.”
Swallowing around the lump in my throat, I nodded. “I liked that part too.”
Shifting from looking tender to nearly giggling, he tried to frown. “And from what I understand, you also liked sweets after something salty.”
Ugh.
I crashed back into him as he laughed, and he hugged me tight and let me be dramatic. “I can’t believe I said that.”
“You did.” He was still snickering as he nodded and rubbed my back. “And it was adorable.”
Well, as far as bad first date moments, it wasn’t the worst…and he wasn’t worried. “I told you that me and alcohol have an interesting relationship.”
Daddy barked out a laugh. “Oh no, that was a pure little Dessie kind of moment and not the wine talking. You are wonderfully honest when you’re tired and pleased with yourself.”
I’d gotten to pet Daddy.
And I’d made him come and I’d nearly made him come playing with his nipple while I got to suck him.
Yeah, I’d been a very good boy.
Fingers crossed our next date went just as well.
Chapter 9
Tyson
“I was patient. I let you walk him to his car without stalking either of you. I didn’t walk around the guesthouse snooping. I haven’t even done more than text Dessie this morning that I hoped his date went well. I’m respecting his privacy.”
Austin looked like that was painful to say.
“If you don’t reward me for good behavior, I’ll just do what I want and go bug Dessie after work.” Crossing his arms over his chest, Austin glared at me. “I’m so amazing I know I can’t bug him at work because he’s helpful and important to the day-to-day operations of our government.”
That I wasn’t important was obvious.
“But my patience is only going to last so long.” Austin’s tone said he thought the whole situation was my fault.
“Your Dom told you to leave us alone. I saw him pull you away from the window three times just during our walk from the pool house to the cars.” There might’ve been a few times I hadn’t seen. Dessie had been a delightful distraction, cute and blushing at that point.
But before Austin could defend himself or come up with some justifiable lie, I continued. “I’m pretty sure the guesthouse is bugged, but I didn’t call you out on that because I know you were worried.”
I actually knew the guesthouse was bugged because they’d talked about it in a text message conversation that I’d discreetly gotten a hold of.
“So at the very least, you had confirmation that our date went very well.” Before the recording had mysteriously vanished.
It wasn’t my fault their drunken shenanigans meant they couldn’t be trusted without supervision, but I wasn’t going to have my time with Dessie memorialized in any way.
“And he works with so many Doms from the club that driving him insane there will catch the attention of too many people.” I knew I was right when he pouted. “There would be questions and that would negate your bargain with me that you will not out me seeing Dessie until I’m ready.”
That was the main reason we’d ended up having our first date in his backyard to begin with. There’d been too much of a chance of being seen other places and I’d wanted to make sure Dessie could walk away without being questioned if he’d decided the situation was too strange for him.
“Where does Silas think you are?” Because it was not in my office pacing around like a lunatic.
Austin went back to pacing and threw his hands up. “Buying a country. He’s trying to decide if I’m fucking with him or not.”