Total pages in book: 77
Estimated words: 72647 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 363(@200wpm)___ 291(@250wpm)___ 242(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 72647 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 363(@200wpm)___ 291(@250wpm)___ 242(@300wpm)
She wasn’t sure why. “I almost never play in the dungeon because I can’t find a play partner. Actually, the last time I was in the dungeon you told me I should leave.”
The last bit was said to Gabriel, who held up a hand.
“Hey, baby, I did not put it in those words. I asked if your brother knew where you were,” Gabe corrected. “You have to understand, your father is extremely scary. I’m not sure the man is well half the time. When he gathered the tops and told us he would murder anyone who tried to tempt you, I believed him.”
“Aidan was pretty clear, too,” Lucas admitted. “But he has rescinded his order.”
Daisy felt her jaw drop. “I’m sorry. You’re here because you think now that my brother has stopped pretending I’m a virgin in need of protection, you can… What? What do you think is going to happen tonight?”
Hunter squared his shoulders like he was going into battle. “Look, Daisy, we think you should pick. You’re a sub and we’re all tops, and the three of us are all open to exploring a D/s relationship with you.”
“You are?” She wasn’t going to laugh at them. Nope. They had tender male feelings, and she would have to check the part of her that really wanted to guffaw.
“You’re gorgeous,” Gabe said with a sigh. “I mean, stunning. I know you grew up with these two, but we didn’t meet until later, which means you can see me as a man and not a boy.”
“I assure you, I don’t see you as a little girl,” Lucas proclaimed.
“No, you see me as another notch on your overly crowded belt.” This was kind of fun. “I should know because I have a belt of my own. A player can see right through another player, Lucas. So I’ll have to say flattered but no. Hunter, you’re like a brother to me. Eww.”
Hunter’s face fell. “Well, that’s rude.”
“You know what’s rude? Treating a woman like she’s a child in need of guidance, especially when she’s been through way more shit than you,” Daisy pointed out. “I’d like to see you handle some of the things I’ve been through. And Gabe…”
His lips curled up like he thought he’d won. “Yeah?”
“If you had wanted me, you would have been man enough to stand up to my father and my brother. I suspect one day you’ll meet the woman who inspires that kind of courage in you, and I’ll wish you both well. Now, I have a Dom, and we’ll be playing at The Hideout as soon as my da gets the drug cartel off my ass. You’ll be able to watch me and wonder what could have been because my player stage is done, boys. I found a man, and I’m sticking with him.”
A slow clap came from Daisy’s right, and she glanced over.
Her da was standing there with Nate and Nate’s dad. They took up so much space. She was going to have the biggest babies ever.
Lucas winced. “Hey, Uncle Li. Uhm, how’s it going?”
“Well, I’m thinking about how you’re going to cook with broken hands, son,” her da said with a chuckle. “Oh, don’t you worry. It won’t be me. My Daisy’s found a keeper. Do you need an introduction?”
Nate moved in beside her. “We’ve met. But perhaps I should make myself plain. She’s mine, and before someone asks how it’s different, I’ll explain it to you. Her da and brother were wrong to treat her like she couldn’t make a decision.”
“Well, in my defense, I did have to save her from a cult once,” her da said, but his eyes were warm on her.
“I thought it was a self-help group, but it turned out to be a sex cult,” Daisy admitted. “There’s a Netflix documentary coming out. I look good in it.”
“You do, me darling girl.” Her father nodded Nate’s way. “Continue, Nathan. You should explain what you’ll do to anyone who even looks your girl’s way.”
A big arm caught her around her waist and hauled her back against Nate’s chest. She felt him kiss the top of her head.
“They can look all they like,” Nate began.
She glanced her father’s way. “Da, Nate’s about to say sexy things.”
Her father winced and covered his ears. “Tell me when it’s over, Brody. Or at least when he gets to the threats of violence.”
Nate’s dad snorted. “I’ll be sure to let you know.”
If Nate was thrown off by the banter, he didn’t show it. “Like I said, I’ll show my gorgeous sub off in the club. I won’t get pissed if some guy does a double take as she walks by because she’s so beautiful, how could they help themselves? But I will take apart anyone who thinks to touch her. She’s mine. I’m giving her everything she needs, and honestly, I don’t think the three of you put together could handle her. Stamina. A man needs serious stamina to keep up with Daisy O’Donnell.”