Page 118 of Daddy's Little Surprise

Deccan

I’m sorry.

She blinked several times, reading over the text again and again. Deccan didn’t seem like the type of person who would apologize to people.

“Where were you?” she asked.

“I was talking to Deccan.”

She turned her body to look at Daddy in the face. What was he doing talking to Deccan?

“I needed him to know what he did; sending that picture was unacceptable. He needed to know.”

“H-how are you still alive?”

Daddy placed his phone down and cupped her face. “He was actually happy I stood up for you. He said you remind him of his sister, who died a while ago, and he is protective of you.”

She scrunched up her nose. “He doesn’t know me.”

“The little he saw was enough to remind him of someone he loved.”

“I still love you and only want you. I know Deccan is obsessed with Echo so you don’t have to worry, but I just need you to know.”

Daddy kissed her forehead. “I know, Little girl. I love you as well, and you’re the only one for me.”

She sighed and placed her head on his chest. Her hands were still shaking from the nightmare.

“The water is getting cold. How about we go snuggle, and you can sleep again.”

Rainey opened her mouth but quickly closed it. Would Daddy allow her to do it? Would he want to do it and be okay with it?

“What is it, Little girl?”

“I.” She took a deep breath in. “I want to, but I…”

“You’re okay. Ask whatever you need.”

“I need you inside me when I fall asleep. I just need to feel you and know you aren’t going to leave,” she rushed out.

Rainey closed her eyes and looked away. She didn’t want to see his reaction. It was a big thing to ask. Did Daddy want to do it? Was it okay?

“Can you look at me, Rainey?”

She shook her head.

“Rainey. I’m not mad at you.”

That was a relief, but she still didn’t want to look at him.

“Look at me, now.”

Turning her head, she opened her eyes and looked into his.

“I’m not mad at you. I’m proud that you asked for something you need. I know it was hard.”

She blinked several times, processing his words.

“Let’s get out of the tub, dried off, and into bed.”

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