Total pages in book: 57
Estimated words: 53807 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 269(@200wpm)___ 215(@250wpm)___ 179(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 53807 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 269(@200wpm)___ 215(@250wpm)___ 179(@300wpm)
“She had to know that in your mind, that was the same as a cuss word.”
“She did. But I started watching other people’s reaction to someone cursing. Some are totally used to hearing expletives streaming out. Others shy away from interacting with the person using foul language. When I said ‘zoot,’ people laughed. I liked that reaction better.”
“I rarely cuss much anyway, so I don’t think that will be hard to do,” Aspen admitted.
“Perfect. I’m going to add one more rule and then I think we have a good start on our rules.”
She watched him write, Daddy is in charge of my pleasure.
“What does that mean?”
“Exactly what it says. Your sexual play and satisfaction will be with me and no one else,” he explained.
She wanted to ask if he meant she couldn’t pleasure herself. Like that wasn’t going to happen. Aspen loved her vibrator. How would he ever know?
“So, what happens if I break a rule?” she asked, choosing to not address that one.
“I’ll choose a consequence to allow you to reflect and make better choices next time. Corner time, spanking, writing sentences, loss of pleasure could all be consequences.”
“Loss of pleasure? What’s that?”
“Daddy will stimulate you until you’re eager to come and then stop. Being pleasured is a privilege,” he explained.
Aspen glared at him. All this talk about rules and consequences made her mad. “I can take care of that myself.”
“Of course you can, but then you’re not following your daddy’s instructions. Think about those books you’ve read. Are they so different from what we’ve discussed? There was some reason they resonated with you. Why did you like them?”
Instantly, her anger vanished. “Because he loved her more than I can imagine.”
“You don’t have to have a daddy to have someone love you, Aspen.”
“I know.”
“Let’s set this all aside for the night and go watch a short movie or play in the nursery. What would you like to do?”
“Could we watch a movie? I haven’t done that in forever.”
“Let’s do it.”
Aspen watched Jerico pick up the paper and pen. He set them on a corner of the island before whistling for Rexy. “Come on, big boy. Everyone pile on the couch.”
She followed him into the family room and sat near him on the couch. He didn’t seem to be mad at her for not agreeing to everything immediately. After starting the movie, he hauled her close and wrapped an arm around her. “Come here, little girl.”
“Are you angry?”
“Because you need to think about how much control you can give me? No. That just tells me you need more time. I’m willing to give you that if you need to take a step back. I know you’re my little girl. Hopefully, you’ll be sure you’re my little girl.”
“I want to be your little girl,” she rushed to assure him and pointed to her chest. “In here.”
“Then we give your brain time to catch up with your heart.” He kissed her forehead before pointing to the screen where frolicking, animated characters were dangerously close to a freeway. “That won’t end up well.”
Aspen sat cuddled next to him with Rexy stretched out beside her. She felt all the tension from the first day at a new job drift away as she laughed at the movie antics. It was the perfect way to relax.
As the movie got toward the end, she struggled to keep her eyes open. This spot was so warm and snuggly. Eventually, she let her eyelids close and simply listened to the sound. Aspen felt the corners of her mouth tilt up when Jerico kissed her temple. If only time would freeze.
CHAPTER 10
“Let’s get you cleaned up for bed, little girl,” Jerico said softly as he sat her on the bed.
“I want to see the end of the movie,” she fussed, rubbing her eyes.
“It’s all over now, Aspen. We’ll rewatch it again sometime. Okay?”
“Okay, Daddy.”
“Arms up,” he instructed as he pulled her T-shirt over her head. She slumped back against him as soon as he’d finished.
“Such a tired baby,” he crooned and unfastened her jeans before lifting Aspen to her feet to strip off that garment and her panties. In a short time, he had her completely undressed. Stripping off his clothing as well, he turned back to find her curled up in a ball.
“Shower time,” Jerico announced as he picked her back up in his arms.
“I don’t want to shower. You said it was time to go to sleep.”
“I know. I promise you’ll sleep better when you’re clean. Daddy will give you a bath when you come home from now on and you can wear your nightgown until bedtime.”
“Okay.”
She shied away from the warm water as he walked into the spray but soon relaxed against him. “I can stand.”
“I know you can.” Jerico set her feet on the tile and stayed close to support her as she swayed. Quickly, he washed her, keeping his touch clinical.