“There’s one thing that would make me happy. Would you call me daddy when were here, at one of the guys’ houses, or if we’re alone?”
She smiled brightly. “Really?”
He chuckled. “Yes, really.”
“Okay, daddy.”
He laughed at the grin on her face. “How about we go through your clothes? I think everything you’re going to keep will need to be washed.”
She nodded. “I don’t trust those girls not to spray them with something or even pee on them.”
They had everything laid out on the bed she’d used the night before. Gage put a few things to the side.
“What’s wrong with them?” she asked.
“They are too short. I don’t want you wearing them.”
Brylee blinked. “Oh.”
Gage turned to her. “One of the things I’d like to do is pick out your clothes in the morning. Do you have a probl
em with that, princess?”
She shook her head. “No.”
He bent and pressed a kiss to the top of her head. “We ate a late lunch. Do you want to eat popcorn and watch a movie?”
“That sounds fun.”
He grinned when she bounced in front of him. He handed her another of his shirts. “Wear this until we get your clothes clean and get you some new ones.”
“I don’t need new ones.”
“But it would make me happy,” he said simply and stared down at her.
Brylee bit down on her bottom lip and then nodded.
Gage picked up the clothes he wanted to wash.
“Ga—daddy?”
“What, baby?”
“Can I take a bath before the movie?”
“Of course. Do you want bubbles?”
“Oh, yes. Lots and lots.”
“I think I can get you that. We’ll have to get more tomorrow, though.”
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Brylee walked into the bathroom with Gage. She watched as he started the bathwater and then sprinkled some powder in it. The bubbles started growing immediately. She clapped her hands and bounced in place. She pulled her hair up and tied it into a loose knot to keep it dry.
“Is it okay if I undress you, princess?”
Brylee looked up at him as he stood in front of her. She very slowly nodded. She was embarrassed, but she wanted—no, craved—his hands on her.