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)
“Oh! I didn’t look at it like that.”
“I know. Now, let’s get your face washed and go play in your nursery until it’s time to go to sleep. What do you think Bowbow would like to do?”
Aspen felt her lips curve in a smile. She was amazed to find that she felt better than she had all day. Trying to hide information from him had almost made her ill. She sent a wave of gratitude toward Zale to erase the mean thoughts she’d sent his way earlier.
“A puzzle,” Aspen answered, focusing back on Jerico.
“Then we’ll do a puzzle. First, Daddy needs a kiss to bolster his bravery. I was scared you’d changed your mind about being my little girl.”
Aspen puckered her lips and tilted her head up to receive a kiss. When Jerico didn’t press his mouth to hers, she opened one eye to peek at him. Enchanted by her cuteness, Jerico clarified, “I’d like a kiss from you, little girl.”
“Oh!”
She nodded and threaded her fingertips through his military short hair to draw his face down to hers. Stretching upward, Aspen pressed her lips against his before sliding the tip of her tongue over the soft inside edges of his mouth. When Jerico opened his mouth in response to her sensual request, she swept her tongue inside to tangle with his. Instant heat flared between them.
He pulled her close and stroked a hand down her spine to cup her bare bottom. Squeezing the still warm flesh, he reminded her of the punishment and hoped she’d link pleasure with the lingering sting. Instantly, he felt her squeeze her thighs together.
Jerico slid his hand to grip her leg as they exchanged kisses. His thumb stroked her inner thigh and he felt her muscles squeeze again. Lifting his mouth from hers, he directed, “Spread your legs, Aspen.”
She stared back at him like a deer in headlights. When he held her gaze steadily, she slowly moved her legs apart slightly.
“More, little girl.”
He shifted his hand to trail his fingers over her mound. Aspen responded by widening the gap eagerly. Tracing the cleft of her pussy, Jerico could feel how wet she was.
“Perhaps you need a reward because you’ve been so brave?”
She nodded eagerly.
Charmed, he captured her lips to kiss her as he explored her intimately with his fingers. Remembering where she enjoyed being touched most, Jerico coaxed her toward pleasure. Building on her arousal, he traced her inner labia. Her squirms helped direct him. He loved the clues she gave him—the soft gasps, the wiggles, the gush of juices.
“Daddy thinks his little girl needs to come. Can you do that for me?” he asked as he pressed two fingers deep inside her wet channel.
“Yes, Daddy. Help me, please.”
“Always, baby.”
He rotated his hand to brush his thumb over her clit on each inward stroke. Jerico could feel small contractions of the muscles around his fingers. He sped up his caresses, driving her closer and closer to a climax. She froze with an adorable look of concentration on her face.
“Ahhhh!” she moaned into the room as her body clamped around his fingers and she trembled.
“Good girl. So responsive. You look beautiful when you come on Daddy’s fingers.”
She slumped against his chest, letting his strength support her as Jerico slowed his touch. When he finally withdrew his fingers, Jerico lifted his hand to his mouth as she stared in fascination. Her eyes drooped as she watched him savor the juices coating his skin.
“My favorite flavor,” he shared. “I plan to taste you often.”
“Daddy,” she whispered as her cheeks turned a rosy blush.
“Daddies need treats, too,” he teased and laughed as she turned her face toward his neck to hide her embarrassment. She would learn that nothing was off the table between them. He planned to enjoy her in many ways.
“Want to go work on your puzzle now?” he asked, giving her a reprieve.
She nodded eagerly.
CHAPTER 16
“You’re too good at these, Daddy,” Aspen teased as Jerico placed another piece of the cute kitten puzzle in the correct spot without trying it several times, like she had to do. She’d quickly realized that his finely honed, strategic military skills gave him an edge.
Jerico opened his mouth to answer, but the buzzing of the phone interrupted. When he answered, she knew something momentous was happening from his expression alone.
“On my way,” he answered, and disconnected.
Meeting her worried gaze, he explained, “They’ve activated the team. I have to get to the base. You’ll have to go to HR without me tomorrow. I’m going to count on you to follow through.”
She nodded before asking urgently, “Where are you going?”
“I’m sorry, baby. I can’t tell you that.”
“How long…” Her question ended abruptly. She could tell just from his expression that he couldn’t share that information, either. Or didn’t know.
Aspen’s heart sank. She knew he’d go at some point. She just didn’t want it to be now. “I’m scared,” she whispered.