Page 65 of Daddy Sees Snakes

"Why's that?"

"She's really picky. And I want to get her something good. Something special. Something unique."

"That's a tall order." I nod. "But I'm sure you can find something."

"I'm not so sure," she sighs. "It's hard."

"Why is that?"

"Because Allegra means the world to me. She's my best friend. She's so much fun, and she's smart. And she's everything. So, I don't know what to get her. Nothing will be good enough. And with what the two of us are doing… I feel like it needs to be extra special. She might kill me when she finds out, Viper."

"Well, that's not true," I mutter.

"No, it is. And now, I'm starting to stress out about it. Maybe we should have had a secret Santa, it would make all this shopping way less stressful."

"You'll find something, I'm sure. And you'll feel like it's right, trust me."

"How are you so sure?"

"Because Allegra's not hard to please. Just find something you like, and you'll be fine."

I find myself saying that, yet my relationship with my daughter is hardly the best.

Who knows, maybe I've bought her things and she's hated them every single time.

If she has, she never said anything to me.

"I hope so."

"I know so."

"Okay." She nods. "Next is you."

"Me?"

"Yes, we need to find something for you. Something special." She smiles. "You deserve something great."

"Whatever you get me will be fine," I assure her.

"No, it's not. It has to be good. Great, even."

"Why's that?"

"Because I want to get you something really special."

"Iris, seriously, just whatever you choose will be fine," I hiss as I watch her eyes glide over the new collection.

"No. Because I need to show you how much you mean to me. How important you are. You've given me the most precious gift, and I've never been more grateful."

"What are you talking about?" I demand as I lead the way to the register, signaling the shop assistant.

"You." Iris winks. "You gave me the most incredible few days, and I never want to forget that."

"Neither do I."

"I want to give you something that will remind you of me." She winks. "I already have something, remember?"

I think of the tattoo I inked on her myself, and my cock stirs.

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