She nodded.

“I can help you explore. I can take you into the dungeon and teach you about submission. I’d like to put a collar around your neck one day. I want a Little to coddle and take care of, but I also want a submissive to kneel at my feet. I want to teach you everything I know about kink and D/s, and then I want us to continue to explore and learn together.”

Her breath caught in her throat, and she made a little sound without realizing it.

His eyes met hers, but he didn’t stop. “The kink dynamic will be important in our lives. It will shape how we live, but that’s still not all I want. I need a partner, Heaven. I’m happy to be in charge but some decisions should be made together. I know it’s a lot, but I’ve had years to think about what I need and—"

She cut him off. “Yes, please. I want all of that too.”

He took a deep breath through his nose and let it out slowly. “Daddy, Dom, Master, lover, partner… maybe even co-workers. That’s a lot of roles to play, Heaven. Are you sure that’s what you want? It’s not going to be a simple Daddy/Little dynamic where I take care of everything for you.”

“Yes, yes, yes. All of it. Please, Angel.” Heaven burst into tears, and it caught her off guard nearly as much as it did him. She hadn’t expected it, but suddenly there were tears everywhere, and he was pulling her into his lap holding her.

“I think… if that’s how you feel, then you better start calling me Daddy. Don’t you?” The gentle, amused tone didn’t help to stop the tears, but they came from a place of happiness and relief so that was okay.

“Yes, Daddy. Oooh, I love saying that.” Despite the tear-streaked face, she smiled.

“Good, because I love hearing it from you. You’re actually the only woman who’s ever called me Daddy.” He took some tissues from the box and blotted her face, wiping away all the tears, and then he leaned in and pressed his lips to hers.

Like their first kiss, this one was filled with fire. The heat raced through her body, and she leaned into it, responding with an equal amount of passion. All of her worries and concerns about not fitting in, and never finding anyone to give her what she needed, slipped away.

Her arms slid around his neck as she wiggled closer. It wasn’t enough. After a few seconds she broke the kiss, letting out a sound of frustration as she rearranged herself in his lap.

Finally, she shifted around until she straddled his legs with her bottom settled on his upper thighs. Now she was facing him with as much of their bodies touching as possible. It felt comfortable and safe, but it also brought them closer and upped the intensity.

She wanted more kissing and leaned in eagerly to catch his mouth. Her tongue explored his with an enthusiasm that shocked her. Kissing had never been her favorite thing, but now she was beginning to understand the appeal of it.

His hands settled at her waist at first, then slid around to grab her backside, pulling her even tighter against his body with a hard yank. She gasped against his mouth and he took advantage of it to drive his tongue between her lips. It felt… downright sexual and there was an answering pulse between her thighs.

She wasn’t the only one affected. There was a hardness growing. The way their bodies were pressed together it was impossible to miss.

Flushed and feeling very daring, she slid a hand down between them, squeezing the front of his trousers. He bucked against her palm, growling as his head dropped back, breaking the kiss. “If you keep that up, we’re going to have to delay the rest of this conversation, chica.”

“Does that mean you want me to stop?” She grinned and stroked her thumb over the bulge.

“Hell no, but… I wanted to get some things settled. And then there was a punishment to deal with.”

Her insides flipped. She’d forgotten about the punishment but being reminded also gave her squirmy feelings and she shifted in his lap, grinding down. “I think we settled the important part. You’re my Daddy. I’m all yours… everything else can wait. Can’t it?”

While thinking about the punishment made her wet, remembering how much it hurt last time had her perfectly happy to put it off until later. Besides, it felt like she’d been waiting for this forever.

He groaned again. His hands came down on her thighs, squeezing as he pinned her in place. “Stay still so I can think.”

She tried to wiggle again, found that she couldn’t, and obeyed—since she had no choice. “What are you thinking about… Daddy?” Just calling him that made her hotter. She could feel her panties soaking through.

“I’m thinking—” He stopped and took a deep breath, blowing it out as he straightened and looked at her. “You sure you’re ready for this? If you want to wait…”

She cut him off with a quick head shake. “No, I’m tired of waiting. I’ve been waiting for a thousand years already, Daddy.”

“Heaven Leigh, I haven’t even known you a month yet.” He laughed.

“I never said I was the patient type.” She leaned down, resting her forehead against his. “You’ve only known me a few weeks, Daddy, but you’ve been on my mind since day one. And besides, you don’t know how long I’ve wanted someone like you in my life. Someone—someone who was mine.”

She paused and just as he was about to say something, she added, “I honestly never thought there would be someone who wanted me, all of me. You made me feel like that was possible, and now it’s happened.”

“It did.” He groaned. “I guess the punishment can wait until later.” He squeezed her bottom with both hands and shifted forward on the couch. When he stood, he lifted her with him.

A gasp escaped at the sudden change and she tightened her grip around his neck. Her legs wound around his hips until she was clamped to him like a koala. “Where are we going?”