Page 73 of Chasing Amber

CHAPTER 25

Two weeks later…

Amber

“I still can’t believe you’re letting me visit Surrender tonight.” I grab Daddy’s hand as soon as he lifts me out of the SUV and sets me on my feet. This is going to be a totally new experience for me. I’ve never actually played when I’ve been to Surrender. I’ve only ever walked around and watched.

Daddy found every excuse in the book to keep me from coming here for the past two years, so I’ve been so infrequently that I can’t remember when my last visit was.

Tonight, I’m not here alone. I’m with Daddy. Cassandra will be here, as will the owner’s Little girl, Lucy, and several other Littles I don’t know well yet.

I’ve never joined the Littles in the daycare area. I’ve seen it. I’ve just never gone inside. I’m excited because it’s a room that has always secretly called to me. It’s designed to look like the outdoors, with the ceiling and walls painted sky blue with puffy clouds. The floor has green carpet, like grass. The open side ofthe room has a white picket fence where Daddies can watch their Littles play from the hallway.

Cindy is working at the front desk when we enter. I’m aware she’s Little and sometimes goes to the daycare. She’s so sweet and doesn’t say a word about the two of us obviously arrivingtogether-together. Her eyes widen for a second, but then she schools her face and has us sign in.

Daddy leads me to the co-ed locker room and puts our coats in a locker. “Ready?”

I take a deep breath and glance down at myself. This is a huge step for me. I’m wearing a very young peach-colored party dress with frills at the hem and sleeves. I have on white folded-over ankle socks with ruffles and white ballet flats. “I think so.”

“Absolutely no spinning in circles,” he says, tapping my chin to remind me what happened the one and only time I did such a thing. It’s been two weeks, but I remember it every time I look in the mirror. The scar isn’t bad, but it’s still red and slightly raised.

He lifts my left hand and kisses my ring finger, which now glimmers from the many diamonds extending around the band. He didn’t go overboard because he knew I didn’t need the added stress from walking around town wearing a ring that might attract unwanted attention.

Daddy tips my chin back farther. “Remember, the ball is in your court. I will take my cues from you tonight. You know what will happen if you misbehave.” He lifts a brow.

“Yes, Daddy.”

“If you decide you want your bottom spanked in front of other people, all you have to do is disobey me. If you’d rather not attract attention to yourself or experience that kind of public embarrassment yet, you’ll be my good girl.”

“Yes, Daddy.” I haven’t fully decided what I want from tonight. I’ll figure it out as I go along, but we’ve discussedthis at length. I know Daddy will watch me closely and react accordingly.

Threading our fingers together, he leads me out of the locker room and down the hallway that leads to the daycare.

I immediately spot Cassandra, and she comes skipping over toward the gate. Lucy is with her and several other Littles, many of whom I have not met formally.

I take a deep breath as I enter the daycare and hug the two women I know. Lucy gives me a big smile. “Don’t you worry. We’ll introduce you to everyone. You’re going to love the daycare.”

I turn back to find Daddy smiling encouragingly. “Have fun.” He’s standing outside the fence with Roman—Lucy’s husband and Daddy—who owns Surrender. Spence, Ben, and Dagger join them.

Dagger has been around a lot lately. Daddy hasn’t told me what’s up with him. He says I’ll find out soon enough if it’s appropriate or not at all if it’s not. From what I’ve gathered, Dagger is brushing up on his Daddy skills. I’m not sure if he has a specific Little he’s had his eye on or if he’s just decided to put himself out there. Either way, I guess I’ll know when I know.

Isaac

“I still can’t believe you’ve managed to tame my sister,” Spence says, chuckling.

I keep my gaze on my Little girl, who is now surrounded by a dozen other Littles and looks like she’s going to fit in just fine. “Took me two years.”

Ben laughs. “I was wondering if she would ever notice what was right in front of her face.”

Roman leans a hip against the fence. “Beware. There’s no telling what shenanigans she’ll be up to after a night here with Lucy and the gaggle. Those Little girls can create havoc out of thin air when they get together.”

Dagger pats my shoulder. “How’s Amber been doing since that encounter with Jacob?”

“Really well. She hasn’t had a single nightmare. I think it actually gave her some closure. She feels safer.”

Ben chuckles. “You don’t think that safety is a result of the slight change in sleeping arrangements?”

Spence covers his ears. “Hey, let’s change the subject. That’s my sister we’re talking about. She does not have sex.”

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