“Perfect. Tonight, I thought we’d deal with the food delivery after dinner and maybe watch a cartoon.”
“That sounds like fun. Isn’t there something you’d rather see, like the news or something?”
“I listened to the news on the way home. Are you interested in what’s going on in politics?” he asked.
Immediately, she shook her head. “No way. They just yell at each other and get angry.”
“Unfortunately, they do that a lot. We’ll stick to cartoons. Would you like Daddy to give you a bubble bath tonight?”
“Give me one?” she asked.
“Littles sometimes forget the bath part while they’re playing in the bubbles. I have some fun tub toys.”
“Oh.” She took three more bites of her lasagna before peeking up at him again. “I’ve never had a daddy before, but usually in books I’ve read…” Her voice trailed off as if she struggled to say something.
“Brookie, you can ask your daddy anything you wish.”
“You won’t laugh at me?”
“Only if you tell me a knock, knock joke,” he promised.
Caden noticed she’d stopped eating. He cut a piece of his lasagna and held it to her lips. Automatically, she opened her mouth for him to feed her. As she chewed, he tried to reassure Brooklyn.
“How about if I tell you the type of relationship I would like to have with my little girl? Then you can tell me if that matches what you’re interested in or not.”
She nodded eagerly.
“For me, being a daddy is both a nurturing emotional relationship and a physical one. I’m attracted to your little side as well as your beautiful adult body.”
Seeing her cheeks blush an adorable pink, he offered her another bite as he continued, “When I met you, I wanted to wrap you in cotton and whisk you away from any threat. As I spend time with you, kiss you, and hold you, I get the impression that maybe you’re attracted to me too.”
Brooklyn looked down at her plate and then back up at him. She nodded.
“You’re being so brave, little girl. I’m proud of you.”
Caden took a bite himself, giving her a chance to think. When she finished chewing, he held her sippy cup up to her lips. Obediently, she took a drink. “Good girl.”
The doorbell rang, and Brooklyn jumped to her feet. Caden wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her close. “You’re okay, sweetheart. That’s the delivery guy telling me everything is here. Come sit on Daddy’s lap and we’ll grab the bags in a few minutes.”
She eagerly climbed onto his thighs and leaned back against his chest. A warm sensation of rightness grew inside Caden’s chest. He loved holding her. He pressed a kiss to her temple and stilled as Brooklyn turned her face to offer him her lips. Caden gave her several butterfly-light kisses until she leaned into the exchange, silently requesting more. He was happy to indulge her.
Deepening his kisses, Caden’s desire for the precious woman escaped his ironclad control. His tongue swept into her mouth, tasting the deliciousness that lingered from their dinner as well as her own tantalizing flavor. He groaned into her mouth when Brooklyn threaded her fingers through his military-short hair. Returning the favor, he tangled one hand in her silky brown tresses and tugged her head back slightly.
Her answering moan signaled to him she enjoyed his domination and perhaps a hint of pain. His cock hardened at the image of spanking Brooklyn’s bare bottom as she wiggled over his thighs. His fingers tightened in her hair, and to his delight she whispered, “Daddy, please.”
Lifting his head to make sure she wanted more, Caden loved the hungry expression on her face. “Are you okay, Brookie?”
“More kisses, please.”
Caden lowered his mouth to hers and allowed himself to kiss her with all the emotions and desire inside him. To his delight, she matched his longing, revealing her need for him. Before he lost total control, Caden forced himself to end the exchange.
“Daddy!” she protested.
“I know, sweetheart. Daddy plans to make love to you very soon. I feel our connection deeply too, but I don’t want to rush you. Once I make you mine, I’ll never let you go.”
She stared into his eyes for several long seconds before nodding. “I come with a lot of complications.”
“I can’t wait to discover everything about you. And sharing all I am,” he assured her.
