“What do I give you?”
He smiled. Her breath caught at the sight. “You give me you.”
“That simple?” she asked.
“Wouldn’t call it simple. Probably there will be hiccups along the way. But we work it out.” He lifted her up onto his lap. “Together.”
“I like the sound of that.”
He leaned in and kissed her. “Thought you might.” Then he stood, her cradled in his arms. “Time for bed.”
“It’s still early.”
“Not for you. Now you have to be in bed by ten. Lights out by ten-thirty.”
She stiffened as he climbed the stairs. “What? That’s crazy!”
“Nope. It would be even earlier but I know you’re a night-owl, so I’m easing you into it. Might make it even earlier if you keep arguing with me though,” he warned.
She bit her lip and frowned.
“By the way, little girls who sulk generally find themselves over Daddy’s knee before they’re put to bed.”
“I think I’m gonna be big Daisy tonight.”
He shook his head with a grin. “Bedtime is for both of my girls.”
“But I won’t sleep.”
“I got an idea to help with that.” He walked into the bedroom and set her down on the bed. “Stay.”
She resisted the urge to salute him. Just.
He just strode back to her, pajamas fisted in his huge, callused hand.
Then held out his hand to her. “Stand up, sugar.”
She stood and as grabbed the bottom of her t-shirt. Her heart started to race. “Wh-what are you doing?”
“I like these jammies. Like you in them better than I like you in your brother’s tee. So wear them for me, yeah?”
“O-okay,” she said hesitantly. Fear slithered through her tummy. She took in a deep breath. She thought she was past this. It had been a long time. This was Jed. There was no reason for her to fear Jed.
“Calm, baby girl. Nothing’s happening tonight, except for me giving you a reward for eating your salad. Arms up.”
She raised her arms. She could do this. Would do this.
They weren’t taking anything more from her. Not this.
He slid the t-shirt off and his gaze was caught on her breasts.
“Fuck me, you’re beautiful.”
Her tension eased slightly. “You’ve seen them before.” They might not have had sex, but they had done plenty of playing.
“Oh yeah. Something a man doesn’t forget but it’s nothing like having them in front of you.” She didn’t breathe as he stared at her. Then he leaned down, circled her nipple with his tongue. Sucked it into his mouth.
Fuck. She swore she could feel that tug on her clit. She had to place her hands on his shoulders to hold herself steady. He lifted his head up, his eyes filled with heat. “Damn, baby.”