Total pages in book: 49
Estimated words: 46805 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 234(@200wpm)___ 187(@250wpm)___ 156(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 46805 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 234(@200wpm)___ 187(@250wpm)___ 156(@300wpm)
“I like that idea,” Brooklyn said. She lifted her nose to sniff. “It smells really good in here.”
“Are you hungry, Brookie?” Caden asked.
“Five more minutes with the icepack on, little girl,” Zale announced. “That’s enough time for the team to get the food together, and your daddies will bring each of you a plate.”
Brooklyn looked at Caden and whispered, “I have to potty.”
“Let’s go get that taken care of now. Guys, I’ll be right back,” Caden said to the other men as he carried her to the large master bathroom.
When they were alone, Caden instructed, “You hold on to the peas, and I’ll get your pants.”
In a short time, Brooklyn sat on the toilet. Caden hadn’t let her out of his sight since her accident. He always stayed with her in the bathroom now. It was getting easier to relax and pee. Inside, even though she was embarrassed, Brooklyn loved having him there. Nothing was off limits to Caden.
At least he hadn’t dressed her in a diaper today. Brooklyn blushed remembering how she’d actually used one a couple of times while groggy with the medicine. Caden hadn’t minded cleaning her up at all. She smiled a bit, remembering how much he’d seemed to enjoy taking care of her.
“What are you thinking, little girl? You’re not plotting fun with your friends, are you?” Caden asked, looking at her suspiciously.
“No, Daddy. I’m happy being little here with you.”
“I love you, Brookie.”
“I love you, Daddy.”
CHAPTER 18
Acouple of days later, Caden’s refrigerator still groaned with the leftovers of the food their friends had brought over for the gathering. Brooklyn checked out each of the yummy dishes inside and tried to decide what she wanted to eat. Popping open the container of wings Koa had brought, Brooklyn chose one to munch on as she decided what else sounded good. Everyone had laughed as Koa had pulled the foil off his dish, except for Giana, who’d rolled her eyes so hard they almost made a noise.
“Do not encourage him or you’ll be eating wings for the next ten years,” Giana had warned.
Brooklyn didn’t really understand why it was so funny, but figured there was a backstory she’d missed out on. The team worked and played so closely together they had a lot of history together. All she knew was that Koa’s wings were yummy.
Grabbing a few cold boiled shrimp and some cocktail sauce, Brooklyn rounded out her feast with some cut-up apples and caramel dip. She carried everything carefully over to the table before grabbing one of the sippy cups Caden had already filled for her in the refrigerator. She took a small testing sip and grinned. Chocolate milk. Finding the treat on her first try was amazing.
She’d just sat down to eat when her phone buzzed. Giana’s name flashed on the screen. “Hi!” Brooklyn said after accepting the call.
“Hi! Whatcha doing?”
“I’m eating lunch. How about you?”
“I finished about fifteen minutes ago. Want me to call you back later?” Giana asked.
“As long as you don’t mind if I’m chewing, I’d love to have company.”
“I hoped you might like even more company.”
“You’re coming over to play?” Brooklyn asked as she wiggled with excitement.
“If you’re interested, I’ll come over to pick you up. I wanted to go get coffee, but Daddy doesn’t like me to go to the coffee shop alone.” She lowered her voice to match Koa’s growly tone and said, “Those guys are just hanging out there to pick up women.”
“That’s hilarious. You sound like him,” Brooklyn said and giggled.
“I have a two-for-one coupon, Brooklyn, so I can treat you to some java. Take pity on me. I have a bunch of reports to work on, and I need the caffeine.”
“I don’t know, Giana. I don’t think I should go anywhere. Brent could be out there somewhere. It would be my luck to run into him at the coffee shop.” Brooklyn wrung her hands, automatically scared by the thought of being out in public.
“How long has it been since you saw him? Surely, he’s moved on.”
Giana’s words made her stop and think for a minute. But after hiding for so long, she couldn’t imagine that he’d suddenly decide to stop pursuing her. Brooklyn shook her head to remind herself that she never took risks, and still he found her repeatedly. “Brent has followed me for a couple of years now, Giana. I don’t think he’ll give up now.”
“That jerk saw Caden in action. He had to notice that your car was packed. Won’t he think you left town while he was in jail?” Giana asked.
When Brooklyn stayed quiet, Giana quickly apologized. “I’m sorry, Brooklyn. I’m pressuring you to do something you don’t want to do. My coffee addiction is not that important. I hate to see a jerk win and for you to lose the fun in your life. Tom scared me, just like Brent frightens you. You should have Caden teach you some self-defense moves. Then you could take your power back.”