Page 23 of Joining Little Jessica

The ice traced a path along her chest, down her stomach and to the waistband of her panties as it followed the trail of warmth left by the candle. Jessica shivered, her eyes fluttering closed again as she leaned into Rowan’s touch. Every now and then, a soft whimper escaped her, but it was clear she was enjoying the experience. The pleasure in her expression was unmistakable.

Sebastian moved closer, his large hand resting gently on the back of her neck, grounding her even more. “You’re doing such a good job, sweetheart,” he whispered, his deep voice wrapping around her like a blanket. “Just breathe and feel.”

Forrest watched as Jessica’s body began to relax even more and under their care, the gentle push and pull of sensations leaving her on the edge of something beautiful. He could see it in her eyes, the way her walls were slowly coming down. She wasletting herself be vulnerable in a way that took courage—and he knew it was only a matter of time before she trusted them with her heart as much as she entrusted her body to them.

He leaned forward and kissed her forehead, his lips lingering for a moment. “We’ve got you, babygirl. You’re safe.”

She nodded, her voice soft but filled with trust. “I know, Daddy.”

Forrest’s heart swelled, knowing that, for her, this was more than just a scene. It was another step toward healing, toward letting herself believe she was worthy of the care and love they were offering. He shared a glance with Rowan and Sebastian, both of whom nodded in silent agreement. They were in this together, for her—for all of them.

As the ice melted away and the warmth of their touch surrounded her, Forrest knew that tonight was just another step in building something real. Something lasting.

And tomorrow? Tomorrow he and his best friends could start taking the first steps to securing their future with their babygirl.

It would take some careful maneuvering and a lot of planning from all three of them to change things around so they could start building the rest of their lives together here.

Jessica might not be ready to discuss their future, but that didn’t mean that her three Daddies weren’t ready to prove to her with actions that they were all in.

CHAPTER 15

The soft glow of the firelight lit up the room of the playroom as Rowan, Sebastian and Forrest finished setting up the space for Jessica’s big Little playdate. Toys of every variety were arranged around the room—stuffed animals, coloring books, building blocks, and even a small tea set for pretend tea parties. They’d spent the morning brainstorming activities, each one of them wanting to help Jessica connect more with her Little side on a deeper level. It was her safe space, a place where she could find comfort and peace. And they were determined to give her that.

“Alright, I think that’s the last of it,” Rowan said, clapping his hands together as he admired their handiwork. “We’ve got a whole playground for our Little princess.”

Sebastian smiled from where he stood by the enormous pile of plushies arranging them into a circle. “She’s going to love this. It’s exactly what she needs—time to just be free, no worries, no stress.”

Forrest nodded in agreement as he knelt by the tea set, giving it a final adjustment. “I hope so. It’ll be good for her to explore this side more with no pressure. She’s been through enough, and we need to remind her she deserves to play, to feel safe.”

Just then, Jessica appeared in the doorway, her eyes widening as she took in the room. She was dressed in one of the cute outfits they’d bought for her from the gift shop earlier—a rainbow-striped onesie with a zipper that ran all the way down the front. It had the cutest hood with a set of ears that could be either a bear’s or a cat’s. Her hair was tied in two loose braids, as usual, making her look like a tempting rainbow-colored candy, ready for their tasting.

“Surprise, princess!” Rowan exclaimed, spreading his arms wide with a grin. “We planned a whole play date filled with fun, just for you.”

Jessica’s eyes lit up, a smile breaking across her face as they stepped further into the room, her gaze sweeping over all the toys and activities they’d set up. “You did this... for me?” she asked, her voice filled with a fair amount of wonder and some confusion.

“Of course we did, sweetheart,” Sebastian said, walking over to her and pulling her into a gentle hug. “We want to spend some time getting to know your Little side better, and helping you get to know that side of yourself too.”

Jessica’s smile grew, and she hugged him back tightly. “Thank you, Daddy. Thank you all. This is... amazing.”

Rowan bounced over, holding up a stuffed pig with an exaggerated grin. “And look, we’ve got all your new friends here too! Mr. Piggy can’t wait to have a tea party with you!”

Jessica giggled, taking the plushie from him and holding it close to her chest. “Mr. Piggy looks very thirsty. I think a tea party is exactly what we need.”

Forrest chuckled softly as he stood up from the tea set and pulled out one of the tiny chairs. “Well, lucky for you, we’ve got the finest pretend tea in all the land.”

They all settled in, Jessica’s giggles filling the room as they played. Forrest marveled at how quickly she could switch intoher Little space now, her worries melting away as she embraced the playful innocence of her inner child. It was beautiful to see how she let herself be free, how she trusted them enough to let go.

For the next few hours, they colored in books, built a castle out of blocks and played make-believe with her stuffed animals. The air was filled with laughter, and Forrest felt his heart swell with pride as Jessica flourished in the safe space they’d created for her.

But then, just as Jessica was pouring another cup of imaginary tea into Rowan’s cup, their fun was interrupted by the sudden appearance of Derek. All four of them froze, the lighthearted mood suddenly pierced by the fierce scowl on the Ranch owner’s face.

“Master Derek?” Jessica asked, glancing up at him.

At the same time, Sebastian stood up, frowning. “What’s going on?”

Derek glanced at Jessica, his expression softening with concern. “I didn’t want to interrupt, but we’ve got a problem.”

Forrest’s stomach tightened as he watched Jessica’s smile falter. Her Little space slipped away as reality began to creep back in.

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