Page 3 of Daddy's Damaged Little Girl

Watching these people who worked there never got old. They were always hustling and bustling when she saw any of them. Besides Lacey and Cason, her husband, there were guys from Cason’s military life who worked there and helped find the people. There were a few secretaries, but both were older and didn’t move very fast anymore.

“Oh, thank God,” Lacey exclaimed as she walked toward her.

“What?”

“We brought in a group of children last night, and we need help with them. There are a few that won’t stop crying. It’s taking a while to find their families because most of them don’t know their last names, so we have to go through the missing person files online.”

“Of course,” Sage said. “Where are they?”

Lacey studied her for a moment. “Have you had anything to eat?”

“Oh, well, no, but I can eat later,” Sage said.

Lacey wrapped an arm around her waist. “You promised me you’d eat all three meals every day,” she whispered.

Sage sighed and nodded. “It’s just that I want to go to the children as soon as possible.”

“The children can wait a few more minutes. There are others with them. Sit down in my office, and I’ll bring you a plate.”

Sage’s eyes widened. “Wait. You’re so busy. I can do it.”

Lacey bumped her hip against Sage’s and grinned. “Yeah, like I’d trust you.”

Sage rolled her eyes. “It was one time, and it wasn’t on purpose. I got sidetracked.”

Lacey rolled her eyes as she maneuvered Sage into her office. “All right, we’ll go with that story…”

Sage gasped. “It’s the truth.”

Lacey giggled. “I know. I like getting you riled up.”

Sage shook her head. “You’re impossible.”

“I’m glad someone else thinks so.”

They both turned toward the door where Cason stood.

Lacey stomped her foot and put her hands on her hips. “Daddy, that’s not nice.”

The first time Sage heard Lacey call him, it confused her until she explained the type of relationship they were in. It intrigued Sage so much she had researched it. The fact that it was exactly what she had dreamed of before the incident shocked her. Now, she doubted she’d ever be able to have sex, and she didn’t think anyone would want her damaged.

Sage loved how they always hugged and kissed like they hadn’t seen each other in days instead of minutes.

“I’ll be right back,” Lacey said, leaving her and Cason.

“How are you doing, honey?” Cason asked.

“Oh. I’m good.”

Cason tipped his head to the side. “I’ve got a woman coming in later. She’s a survivor like you, and I asked her to talk to you.”

The thought of going over what happened again made her nauseous. “Oh, I’m not sure…”

“You’re not getting better.”

A thought popped into her head. “Is this because I’m still here? Because if it is, I can move out.”

Cason scowled. “That’s not it at all, little girl. In fact, Lacey and I want to hire you to work here full-time. You’re very good with people, especially kids. Having a place of your own instead of a room like you’re using now would be part of it. The apartment is on the sixth floor.”

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