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“I heard you had a guest last night,” Jay said.
“Yeah.”
“Did she give you any trouble?”
“No. Not at all.” Arrow responded.
“I don’t know what to think about this one,” Jay said. “Dax called early this morning and let me in on what happened last night. She hasn’t been in trouble at The Citadel, not since the night of the event. I’m going to call Sam when I get off the phone with you and see if she has a bed she can stay in at RenewedHope until something else can be arranged. At one point, there were plans to turn the attic into a two-bedroom apartment for two full-time staff members. I can get help from Valhalla, and we can knock it out in a week.”
“She’s going to stay here.” The fierceness in his tone startled even Arrow. Whoa. Where did that come from?
“Is she okay with that?” Jay asked quietly.
“I’m not entirely sure I trust her judgment right now,” Arrow responded.
“I thought you said everything went fine last night?”
“It did. But, we found her sleeping in her car. She wasn’t exactly using sound judgment.” Truth was, Arrow didn’t want her out of his sight, not with Officer Mills out there.
“Dax told me he let you in on what we found out during her background investigation,” Jay said.
“You mean the part where her entire family was murdered?” He could all but taste the bitterness of his next words. “And the police failed her. She’s never been given justice.” The police failed her twice. Once with the homicide of her family and again the night one hit her with his patrol car. He doubted Emilee would ever trust the police again. The people meant to protect and serve failed her.
“Yeah. It’s long since been a cold case. Dax spoke to the original detective, and the case haunted him. I believe he truly wanted to solve it. Anyway, back to the topic at hand. Do you think Emilee wants to stay with you?”
Did she? Did it matter? He wanted her with him, and he always got what he wanted, one way or another. He hadn’t imagined the way she snuggled up into his arms or the way she blushed when he’d told her to call him when she arrived at work. She was a little in need of a Daddy and he was just the man for the job. Sometimes, he knew, littles weren’t aware of their own needs and needed a Daddy to step up and help them.
“She’s mine.” Saying the words cemented his feelings.
“Does she know she’s yours?”
“If she doesn’t, she will soon enough,” Arrow said.
“Listen, you know my feelings on consent?—”
“Do you think I’d force her to do anything she didn’t want or wasn’t ready for?” Arrow bit out.
“It sounds like you know what you want but not what she wants,” Jay said slowly.
“I’ll talk to her. Give her the option. Have Samantha text me if there’s a bed there. I’ll present all the options to her.”
“In a fair way?”
“Fuck off, Jay.” Arrow was getting annoyed with his friend.
“You know what I mean,” Jay said. “I know you aren’t one of those manipulative bastards who are going to gaslight her into being with you. At the same time, I know how any of us are when we see something we want.”
“Yes, I’ll present it to her in a fair way. I’ll tell her exactly how I feel and what I want and let her make up her own adult mind. But, once she consents, and I know she will, she’s mine. Mine. And you should know, Jay, I don’t take lightly to anyone hurting what is mine.”
“What is that supposed to mean?” This time it was Jay who was put on the defensive.
“Emilee has been the target of mean gossip at The Citadel. Not to mention the rude looks and obnoxious things muttered about her while she’s in earshot. Mean, hurtful things. I won’t tolerate that when I’m around.”
“And you shouldn’t. I don’t know a single Top who would allow their bottom to act that way. My guess is, if the submissives are misbehaving, their Tops aren’t aware. I’d encourage you to let them know so they can rectify any misbehavior. If it’s not taken care of, let me know. I won’t put upwith bullying at The Citadel. It’s supposed to be a safe place for all.”
“What about the night of the event when you kicked her out?” Arrow asked.
Jay sighed before speaking. “I don’t like to think of it as kicking her out. I paid and tipped her generously. She wasn’t there as a member, but as an employee. I was deescalating an emotional scene that needed to be handled in private. Nothing was going to get accomplished at the party. Separating the girls was the best thing for both of them. The situation would have been handled very differently if Emilee had been in attendance as a guest instead of a contracted employee. It was a split moment decision. I can assure you, I was nothing but kind and respectful.”
