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“Hush, brat. That’s blasphemy and subject to the punishment of having to wear a vibrating egg for an hour.”
Okay, that punishment didn’t sound so bad. Still, she was sure that he could make it diabolical.
“Sorry, Daddy, oh wise one who knows everything.”
“That’s better. It’s good to be acknowledged and treated as is my due.”
She had to giggle. He wrapped his hand around the back of her neck, drawing her back so he could look down at her.
“Are you feeling better, baby?”
“Yes, Daddy.”
“You’re sure?”
“I’m sure. I . . . I liked that. Doing that. It cleared my mind of everything else and I was almost floating. It felt so good and then I kind of fell.”
He nodded. “When that happens, I’ll always be here to catch you. As long as you never try to run and hide from me.”
Wow. He knew her well. It was kind of unnerving. But she nodded.
“That’s my good girl.” He checked the time. “I have to go get dressed. Cat and Rafael will be here soon. Are you going to be all right without me?”
“Of course!” She made her voice sound light and happy when she felt anything but.
Faith wanted to grab hold of him and never let go.
You have this. You can do this.
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Reuben stared down at the woman who had her arms and legs around him, clinging on to him like a monkey.
Fuck.
He couldn’t leave her like this.
The doorbell rang, and he opened it.
Cat walked in, smiling widely. “I’m here!”
Faith startled, then turned her head toward Cat. “Cat! Hi!”
She released him slowly and he helped her stand. He could see how hard it was on her to let him go.
Fuck. He hated this.
“I’m going to cancel my meeting,” he said abruptly.
Rafaek, who’d stepped in behind Cat, gave him a knowing look.
Faith’s eyes widened. “What? Why?”
“You’re not doing well, baby,” he told her quietly.
Her shoulders dropped. “I’m all right. I promise.”
“Of course you are!” Cat said, wrapping her arm around Faith’s. “I’m here now to save you from too much testosterone. Of course, I had to bring Rafael, but he’s really just one of the girls.”
