Page 41 of Thrust Me Daddy

I also explain to Mikey how this has brought up old feelings of being estranged from my family and never truly fitting in with them.

‘It’s totally valid to feel like that,’ Mikey says, his chest rising and falling as he speaks. ‘But I think you’ve got me as your family now. And your Daddy friends. You can go to the service and honor your aunt. And if things don’t go well with your wider family, then that’s on them. You know that you’ll be driving home to me, and Reece and Ranger too. I think you should do this.’

I smile and kiss Mikey on his lips.

The boy is right, and I know he is.

‘You’re pretty damn wise for a boy,’ I say. ‘I’m going to go. But there’s something else I need to say to you.’

‘Okay?’ Mikey says, an air of apprehension in his voice as if he’s fearing more family drama being brought up.

‘It’s milkies time!’ I laugh, reaching down to the floor and picking up a bottle of warm milk that I had prepared as Mikey dozed in the hammock. ‘And I think after his first surf lesson, my baby boy needs the full bottle too.’

‘I think I do too,’ Mikey says, his voice already regressing a fraction as I bring the milk bottle up and gentle place it on his lips. ‘I want my milkie…’

I smile with pride and love as Mikey begins to suckle on the plastic teat and glug the milk down.

I’ve got a big boy, and he needs his milk more than most.

‘That’s it, nottoofast,’ I caution. ‘Take it a bit slower and let those beautiful eyes slowly close. That’s it. Just like that.’

Slowly but surely, Mikey drinks down the entire bottle.

And just as he takes his final gulp, I sense Mikey’s body relaxing and his eyes shutting tighter.

‘My boy’s asleep,’ I whisper, tenderly running my hand through his hair. ‘I love you, Mikey. You’re my perfect baby boy, and I’ll be here for you today, tomorrow, andforever.’

With that, I put the milk bottle back down on the floor and gradually let myself drift off to sleep as well.

It’s been an emotional day, and a fun one too – and I think tomorrow might be even better…

Chapter 15

Mikey

It’s been a wild ride between me and Trent, a man who I know proudly call my Forever Daddy.

From our first meeting in the diner, to Daddy driving all the way back to that very same location – I know just how lucky I am to have Trent in my life.

It might still be early in our relationship, but I feel confident that we’ve got what it takes to build something that will last for a very long time.

Speaking of which, it’s completion day down at the Los Torros Tornados training complex, and I’m super-proud to have played a part in building this incredible facility.

‘Hey, Xander, this place looks wicked cool,’ I say, walking over to Xander and Lane with a big smile on my face.

‘It sure does,’ Xander replied. ‘My Daddy said that this could be the project that takes the Construction Boys to a whole new level.’

‘And I think he might be right,’ Lane adds, smiling as he surveys the magnificent main gym complex. ‘Speaking of the boys… there’s someone I’d like you to meet, Mikey.’

‘Ooh, great!’ I reply. ‘I love meeting new people.’

‘Mikey, this is Taylor,’ Lane says, calling Taylor over from the outdoor rehab area. ‘Taylor, this is Mikey. He’s our biggest and best driver. If the Construction Boys need supplies either delivering or picking up, Mikey’s the man we rely on.’

‘Hey, good to meet you, Mikey,’ Taylor says, offering his hand.

‘Good to meet you too,’ I reply, shaking Mikey’s hand and smiling. ‘Are you joining the BCB’s?’

‘Yeah, I think I might be,’ Taylor replies, a look of happiness in his face. ‘I’m new to this whole Little thing, but… it’s who I am. I know that now. And I’m ready to embrace the hell out of it.’

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