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“I get it. You didn’t know who I was when I picked you up.”
Suddenly, she remembered everything she’d said to him.
“Oh god, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to call you a jerk.”
“Yeah, you did. Because I was a jerk.” He carried her to the bed and settled her back in. “But I forgive you. I’ll get your medicine and a drink.”
“Bottle!” She blushed as he gave her a surprised look. “Please.” They hadn’t tried the baby bottle again last night. She had trouble drinking from it when she was stuffed up.
But her nose was pretty clear for the first time in ages. And she wanted the bottle.
“Anything else you need, Bumblebee?”
She shook her head.
“Good girl for asking for what you need. Well, more like demanding.” He huffed out a laugh, and she settled against the pillows, hugging Buzzy tight.
He was the best thing anyone had ever bought her. Although Master Ted was a bit upset. That was the bear that Derek and Sadie had given her.
Master Ted sat next to her in the bed, giving her and Buzzy a grumpy look, so she gathered him up as well, hugging him.
Yesterday, Brand had taken such good care of her. She was still in a bit of shock over everything that had happened.
Glancing over at the clock, she saw it was only three in the morning. But she felt so awake now. How was she supposed to get back to sleep?
When Brand returned, he was carrying her medicine, a sippy cup of water, and her baby bottle that was filled with… milk?
“I warmed the milk up and put some protein powder in it since you didn’t really eat yesterday. It might help you sleep.”
He sat on the bed facing her.
And, oh boy, did that give her a good view of his chest and abs.
The. Man. Was. Built.
“My eyes are up here, baby,” he teased.
She shot her gaze up to his, her cheeks heating as he gave her some medicine, then held up the sippy cup for her to drink from it.
“Sorry,” she muttered.
“No need to be sorry. I like the way you look at me.” He brushed a finger down her cheek. “My beautiful girl.”
“I’m not.”
“Uh-uh, you’re not looking for another punishment, are you?”
“No!”
After her nap yesterday, Brand had called Derek to get him to send copies through of their likes and dislikes. It had made for some interesting reading.
Most of their likes and dislikes were very similar. Then he’d gone over the rules with her.
He’d accumulated more than she’d have thought he could in such a short time. They included using her manners, no lying or disrespecting herself or him, no getting out of bed on her own while she was sick or in Little headspace, no running away from him, and if she ever went anywhere without him, she was to text him to let him know where she was going. Also, no putting herself in danger or risking her health.
And he’d told her he was sure he would add more.
Sheesh.
