When she was in the bed, he tucked her in tight he reached over and grabbed blankie, giving it to her. She studied his face, looking for any signs he thought her a complete freak. But all she saw was reassurance and acceptance. “Gonna sleep well now, baby girl?”
“Uh-huh,” she murmured, her eyes already closing, her thumb slipping into her mouth automatically.
“Good,” he told her. “Happy dreams, sugar.”
10
“Hi,” she said breathlessly into the phone.
“Hello, sugar.” His voice rolled over her, instantly filling her with happiness. “Where are you?”
“Just walking up to the house. I went to the grocery store.” She’d only needed a few things and decided that wasn’t worth doing an online order for.
“Call me back once you’re inside and groceries are put away.” He ended the call before she could answer. As she walked up to the front door, a weird feeling assaulted her. Like someone was watching her.
Don’t be silly.
Once inside, she locked the door and hurriedly put the few things in her shopping bag away before calling Jed back.
“Sugar.”
Because of his schedule, she hadn’t seen him since that night he’d given her an orgasm and tucked her into bed, but they’d talked a lot. He’d put her to bed each night over the phone.
It was easier than she’d thought to relax and be herself around him. She guessed he was right. All she’d needed was a place where she knew she was secure, and out her Little side came.
“Hi.”
“Groceries away?”
“Yep.”
“Good girl.” Those words still filled her with warmth. “Got good news. Working late tonight, but then I’ve got the next two days off.”
Excitement filled her. And a hint of nerves.
“Gonna pack a bag and come stay. If that’s okay with you.” There was a note of hesitation in his voice. Her nerves melted.
“I would love that,” she said quietly.
“Good. Me too. Remember, not
hing happens you don’t want, but while I’m there I want to be in your bed, holding you. Been dreaming of that for a while now.”
Her breath hitched. “Me too.”
“You up to date on your work? Can you take some time off?”
“Yep.” If she got her butt into gear now.
“Good. Because also been thinking we need to start getting through that tally you’ve managed to accumulate.”
Her mouth dropped open. “I don’t think that’s necessary.”
“Got to do it some time, baby girl.”
“But I don’t want to,” she said with a pout.
“Not about what you want, is it? It’s about what you need.”