Page 73 of Daddy's Little Farmer

Alex got her in the car. She almost smiled when she looked down at her outfit. He’d put her in a pair of his socks, sweatpants they had to roll up several times, and a t-shirt that went to her knees.

She stared out the window of Alex’s car and got tenser the closer they got.

“Everything is going to be okay,” Alex said as he held her hand.

She exhaled and nodded. Her grip on his hand tightened when they pulled up to the house, and Rafael stood at the top step.

“Oh, God. What should I do?”

“You love him, right?”

She nodded.

“Then give him another chance.”

“Can I call if I need you?”

“Sweetheart. My door is always open to you. I will be your friend forever. I have to tell you about a few of the things he said in our conversation you might have missed. He stays up at night watching you and doesn’t come to bed until you’re asleep because he’s obsessed with being inside you.”

She turned red. “Oh, my God, Alex. I can’t believe you just said that.”

He grinned. “I didn’t. Rafael did. Remember, I’m a doctor, or I at least play one on TV.”

She smiled but felt a tear slide down her cheek.

He wiped it away. “Do you want me to go with you?”

“I want to say yes so much, but I have to be a big girl.”

“You’re a beautiful, sweet, wonderful girl. You’re also very strong. You can do this.”

She exhaled and nodded. “Okay.” She reached across and hugged him tightly. “You are my very best friend. Thank you.”

“You’re welcome, and my very best friend, too.”

She smiled and got out of the car, and waved as he drove off before she faced Rafael. Her heart felt like it was going to jump out of her chest when he walked down the steps to her.

“Hi, baby.”

“Hi, Daddy.” God, he looked awful. “Are you sick?”

He smiled. “No. I can’t go to sleep without you beside me, and I couldn’t breathe normally until I saw you just now. I’m so glad you’re safe.”

“Alex found me and took care of me.”

“He’s a good friend,” Rafael said.

They stood silently, looking at each other.

“Can we go up to our suite, baby? I’ve got a lot to tell you.”

She nodded and took the hand.

“Are your feet okay? Or do I need to carry you?”

“They’re fine.”

They got to their suite without anyone stopping them, and he closed and locked the door. He led her to the sofa in their family room.

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