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“I’ll try. No promises.” He kissed her. It was long and hot and when he drew back, her head was spinning.
“I want you to move in with me,” he told her.
“Yes, I’d figured that out.”
“But I’ve decided I will give you more than a week to decide.”
That was a surprise. “How long are you giving me? Two weeks?”
He gave her a proud look. “My baby is starting to figure me out. But no, I’ll give you longer than that. I’ve been told not to overwhelm you or you’ll run.”
Xavier must have told him that.
Thank God he was listening.
Right. And that’s not a pang of disappointment you’re feeling?
“You won’t run from me.” It was a statement, but she thought she heard a hint of vulnerability. That wasn’t like Reuben at all.
“I won’t, Daddy.”
“Good girl. I ‘m trying not to bulldoze you into giving me everything I want. All I want is for you to be safe and happy.”
“Because you’re my hero.” She moved her hands to his shoulders to massage the tight muscles.
He shook his head. “You’ll be disappointed if you cast me in that role.”
“I could never be disappointed in you, Daddy.”
Reuben groaned. “You’re just too fucking precious. So sweet and naive. You could be taken advantage of.”
“But you won’t let that happen.”
“No. Not unless it’s me taking advantage of you.” He ran a finger under her right eye. “You didn’t sleep for long.”
“No. I was having a bad dream.”
“Baby, what was it about?”
“Losing you. In my dream . . . I lost you. I couldn’t find you. I called for you, but you didn’t answer.”
“That’s never going to happen.” He drew her in close, holding her tight. “You will never lose me.”
Faith nodded, although she wasn’t sure she believed it yet. Sometimes, it felt like she’d lost everything good in her life. She knew her family would always be there for her. But she felt like she’d lost their respect when she’d failed.
“I wouldn’t allow it to happen.”
“I know you wouldn’t, Daddy.”
“Good girl.” He kissed her again, then tapped her nose. “Now, it’s time for your snack. My Little girl will be getting hungry.”
She could tell he was trying to lighten the mood and she appreciated it.
“I can’ts have a snack, Daddy! I have to feed Petal. You know, I don’t think they fed her in that store. She’s skin and bones.”
“Poor Petal. That’s terrible. Well, how about you feed your baby, while I feed mine.”
“All right, Daddy. But we have to have the exactly same food. That’s just the rules.”
