Page 14 of Little Bits of Daddy (Montana Daddies)

She widened her eyes. “I’m never naughty.” And she knew she’d lap up his attention like a coffee addict deprived of their fix. “You’re sure?”

“I’m sure. And that’s the damn last time I’m gonna tell you that.” He gave her a stern look.

She threw her arms around him and he clasped her tight, running his hand up and down her back as she clung to him.

She leaned back. “Does this mean you’ll have time to teach me to ride?”

“Guess it does.”

“And I can get a horse like Star Gazer?”

“We’ll see how you go with your lessons first, but I can assure you that if I buy you a horse it will not be like Star Gazer. You’ll be getting a much gentler mare.”

“That doesn’t seem fair.”

“I say what’s fair, remember?” He tapped her nose. “And I’m not having my baby ride a temperamental beast like Star Gazer.”

“You bought her for Eden,” she pointed out.

“Eden has been riding since before she could walk. And even she doesn’t ride Star Gazer anymore.” He looked a little sad atthat and she immediately wanted to cheer him up. She let out a deep breath, letting herself sink into Little space.

“Daddy?”

“Yes, my naughty little darling?”

“I think you need a shower, you’re a bit smelly.” She waved a hand in front of her nose.

“Smelly?” He lay her on her back on the bed, then started to tickle her. “Smelly? You take that back.”

She howled with laughter, cursing the fact that she was so ticklish. “You’re not smelly! You’re not smelly!”

He stopped tickling her and gave her a stern look. “That’s better. I’m not smelly, I smell manly.”

“Oh, is that what you’re calling that stink?” she teased.

“I guess if I’m so smelly you won’t want a bath with me.”

Her eyes widened. Baths with Daddy were her favorite. Especially when he got out the toys.

“I do. I do.” She sat up with a squeal.

“Good. Because I need to have my little girl close. And while we’re having a bath, we can have a talk about obeying Daddy’s rules.”

“Do we have to?” she whined.

He raised her chin. “I don’t like that attitude. We definitely need a talk. And then we’ll deal with your punishment.”

“Daddy, no, I’ll be good. I promise.”

He leaned in and kissed her lightly on the lips. Then he ran his thumb under her eyes. “You look tired. Have you not been sleeping?”

“I’m fine,” she said quickly.

If he thought she needed it, he’d have no problem putting her down for a nap and she didn’t want a nap when he’d just gotten home. She wanted to spend time with him. She’d rather have a spanking than a nap.

“Really? You’ve been sleeping all right?” The soft tone probably should have been a clue. But she was too busy trying to avoid a nap to notice.

“Yes, Daddy. I’ve been sleeping fine.”

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