Page 50 of Heaven Leigh’s Little Halloween

He stopped in the doorway and looked back. “Oh? Didn’t I tell you? Master Derek was going to ban you from the party for your shenanigans last night, but I reminded him that you probably wouldn’t consider that a punishment, so we came up with something else.”

Heaven frowned as she sat up. “Like what?”

“Well, aside from the spankings I owe you—”

“Spankings plural?”

He ignored her interruption and continued, “—which we’ll deal with later, you will be expected to fully participate in all of the Halloween festivities.”

“All of—”

“Including the party, the games, the trick-or-treating around the Ranch that’s been arranged… and of course you’ll need a costume.”

“But—”

He shook his head. “No buts, young lady. As soon as we’re showered and dressed, we’ll be heading over. I’ll set up the chocolate display, and you’ll go get ready with the other Littles. I’m sure there are plenty of costumes around, but if you can’t find anything let me know and I’ll help.”

Heaven’s brows drew together as her frown deepened. None of this was what she wanted to hear after the fantastic morning they’d had. “You can’t punish people by making them have fun,” she said in a huffy tone.

Angel just laughed. “Can’t I? Pretty sure as the Daddy, it’s my decision how you’re punished.” He paused and then shrugged. “Besides, I think this is going to be good for you. If you think it will trigger you, then I’m willing to listen. Otherwise… that’s the way it’s going to be.”

She couldn’t honestly say it would be unhealthy or upsetting. She’d as much as admitted to him already that avoiding Halloween was just a habit. She’d even enjoyed working on the chocolate display, but it did make her nervous.

They arrived at the main building just in time for lunch, and he left her at the cafeteria with a lingering kiss that had her floating as she went inside. It hadn’t been a subtle kiss either and there was a chorus of “Oooohhhs” and giggles from the watching Littles.

Everyone was in some kind of costume. Heaven vaguely remembered that they were allowed to wear them to class for the holiday. She hadn’t paid it much attention at the time. Judging by the excitement level there had probably also been some class parties with treats.

She grabbed her lunch and looked for an empty spot near one of her buddies. As luck would have it, there was a seat open next to Sadie and she slid into it gratefully. “So, um… I guess I need a costume for today. Anyone know where to find one?”

It turned out that everyone was excited to help, and that there was a closet full of costumes left over from previous years and Littles who had left. “There’s some in the gift shop too, if you can’t find anything you like, but honestly there should be plenty to choose from,” Sadie said.

The brunette looked pleased, not even trying to keep the grin off her face. “Now, about you and Angel… I heard you didn’t go back to the dorms last night. Does this mean…” She trailed off looking expectant.

Heaven Leigh widened her eyes, fixing Sadie with her most innocent look. “Really? Who told you that?”

Sadie shook off the question. “It doesn’t matter who. Is it true?”

“Maybe…” She refused to say anything else, but everyone around her speculated on what it all meant and she… well, she couldn’t really keep from grinning which was as good as admitting it.

“Okay, but what I want to know is… Heaven how much trouble are you in for the pranks?” someone asked.

“They were epic pranks! Did you see the faces on the Bigs who bit into the raw sprouts? I almost screamed!”

“The fake sprouts were so good though! I didn’t even know it was cake until I cut them.”

“How come you never told us you could make things like that, Heaven Leigh?”

That set off a riot of conversation around her. She barely had a chance to answer one question before there were several more being tossed at her.

Littles were often loud in a group, but today they were even louder than usual, and the way they all crowded around the table made Heaven nervous, but she tried to tune it out. She got why they were excited. She just really didn’t like to be the center of attention, especially when she was already anxious.

She turned her thoughts inward to block it all out. It was going to be her first official Halloween so there was that to think about. But Angel and her new relationship took center stage in her mind. She picked at her lunch while staring off into the distance and thinking about how his hands had felt on her body. He had such a way of knowing exactly what would—

“Heaven? Are you going to eat that… or just keep shredding it?” Sadie asked, both eyebrows up.

Heaven looked down at her plate and laughed. “Whoops. I guess I have a lot on my mind.”

“I just bet you have.” She grinned and leaned in, dropping her voice low. “He’s going to be a good match for you, Heaven. I can feel it.”

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