Page 13 of Rayna's Daddy

“Like Rayn Drops.”

“Rayn Drops.” Her giggles filled the room but stopped abruptly when she slumped forward. When she sighed, her whole-body shook. “If you didn’t buy me, then how did I get here?”

She was so adorable and so precious.

“I rescued you, Princess.” I lifted her chin.

“I’m not a princess.” She narrowed her eyes. “I’m a ninja.”

“A ninja?” I nodded. “Ninja Rayn Drop.”

“Yeah, Ninja Rayn Drop.” She smiled. I loved that smile. “I like it.”

“Well, thank you for rescuing me.” She sat up straight. “It was very shiverious of you.” Her face scrunched up. “No, that’s not right.”

“Chivalrous?”

“Yeah, that’s it.” She looked down at the ground and her body slumped again.

“Well, it was my pleasure.”

She pouted.

“What’s wrong?”

“I threw up.” She pointed. “On your fancy shoes.”

“You remember that.” I wiggled my bare toes.

“I’m so sorry.” Tears swelled in her eyes. “I’ll buy you a new pair.”

“Hey.” I sat next to her and pulled her into my arms. “It’s okay Rayn Drop. I got another pair, just like ‘em.”

“Promise?”

“Promise.” I squeezed her shoulder.

She sat up and scoots away from me.

“And, thank you for not letting that other man buy me.” She shuddered. “He was bad news. And Mr. Santorini. I don’t like him.” She gave me the cutest puppy dog eyes.

“You won’t have to deal with him ever again.” I nudged her arm.

“You’re making a lot of promises, Kyler Grant.” She smirked. It was the first sign of her sassiness. I got middle vibes from her in the lobby, but now I picked up on her little with an attitude.

“By the way, if you had bought me, what was I worth?” A twinkle appeared in her tired eyes.

“Oh, Rayn Drop.” I stood up. “You are priceless.”

I extend my hand. She looks at it.

“Where are we going?” She reaches out.

“Let’s go get you cleaned up a little.”

She scooted off the bed and looked down. She pulls the shirt away from her body.

“OMG!” She clutches her chest. “I can’t believe I walked around in public in this thing.” She looked again and rolled her eyes. Her hand reached up and touched her lips.

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