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“What?” he said.

“You’ve known I’m a Little for a long time, huh?”

“Well, you have to admit those few days we spent together sort of confirmed it,” he said.

“Yeah, I kinda went all-out Little on you. I’m sorry.”

“Don’t be. I suspected as much before then, of course, but that just sort of sealed the deal. You know, just because we can’t be together doesn’t mean I can’t care for you. A lot of Littles aren’t romantically involved with their Bigs. Same for subs. Some just play with Tops. Doesn’t mean they’re in a committed relationship.”

She thought about his words and then said, “But Master Derek is playing matchmaker. You heard him. He thinks we’re perfect for each other! But—”

“It doesn’t matter,” Edward said. “We have to live our lives. Not the life he wants us to. You can still live out your Little fantasies and I can enjoy caring for you. We know each other—and love each other—so we’ll be comfortable. Right?”

She nodded slowly. “Is that why you went along with this?”

“Yep,” he said.

Pain jabbed at Lilly’s heart. She’d been hoping he’d gone along with it because he was in love with her. This way was easier, though. After all, being in love with your stepsister would sure complicate things.

Especially when she is in love with you, too. So this way was better, she reminded herself. Way better.

“I think it’s a great idea, Sir,” she said.

He smiled. “Good girl.”

“Edward?”

“Yes, Lilly?”

“What do I call you? Daddy is sorta a term I want to save. You know, for the person I’m going to—”

“I understand,” he said. “How about Uncle Edward.”

Her nose crinkled as she laughed. “But you’re my brother.”

“Stepbrother,” he said. “And calling me brother might weird some folks out.”

Sort of like us being together. Forever.

She gave her head a little shake, trying to clear such thoughts.

Doesn’t do any good to dwell on what I can’t have. Concentrate on what I get. I’ll have Edward all to myself. Caring for me like the helpless little baby I am. It’s a dream come true.

She smiled at the idea of making the most of their time. There was a downside of course, but she didn’t want to think about that right now.

The downside, she knew, deep down, was that after Labor Day, it would hurt even more when they had to pull apart and go back to their normal lives.

Because she was already in love with him. She had been for years.

Chapter 21

Edward couldn’t fight the grin that was plastered across his face, so he quit trying.

Instead, he looked down upon Lilly, not bothering to hide the affection in his eyes, either.

He finally had his Little. The one he’d dreamed about. It couldn’t last, of course, but Master Derek had thrown him a life preserver by proposing this weekend. At least Edward would get to live out his dream even if it was only until Labor Day.

He suspected Lilly was living out her dream, too.

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