Series: Little Cakes Series by Pepper North
Total pages in book: 48
Estimated words: 45110 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 226(@200wpm)___ 180(@250wpm)___ 150(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 45110 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 226(@200wpm)___ 180(@250wpm)___ 150(@300wpm)
“I love doing that and hearing everyone’s comments.” Tori looked back over the contract one more time. Her Daddy’s lawyer had already approved all the legalese contained in the document. She knew it was safe to sign.
Taking a deep breath, Tori signed the contract and set the pen down with a click.
“One more thing for you to look over,” Evan said smoothly, pulling an official sheet of paper out of a folder. He set it down in front of her and waited for her to read it.
Daddy’s Pledge
I promise to love and cherish my Little girl, Tori Reinhart, for all the days to come—to listen and protect her through the good times and the challenging ones.
Evan Parker
There was another section at the bottom. She read it carefully before picking up the pen and signing it with a flourish. Tori didn’t need to ask any questions about this vow.
Tori’s Pledge
I promise to ask questions and talk to my Daddy if I ever get scared. I will remember that Daddy loves me and wants me to be happy.
There was a blank line under the last words. Tori covered up the paper by hunching over and protecting the page with a curved forearm around it as she added to the pledge. When she was finished, she signed it also before turning it around for her Daddy to read. She’d added one line before her signature: I love you, Daddy.
“I love you, too, Curls.” He pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly before kissing her deeply. When he leaned away, she followed, eager for more caresses.
“I think we should celebrate the signing of our contracts,” he suggested with a smile.
Tori glanced down the hallway toward the bedroom.
“We’ll celebrate there as well, but I remember a very lonely blue elephant that needed a home. Would you like to welcome him to our family?”
“Her, Daddy. That’s Bluebell,” Tori explained patiently as she bounced on the couch with happiness. “Can we go get her now?”
“I think that’s a very good idea, Little girl. Then Coral and Bluebell can keep each other company while we…” Evan let his voice trail away as his gaze followed the path Tori’s had down the hall toward the master bedroom.
“Let’s go, Daddy!”