Page 23 of Her Gentle Daddy

Sean walked over to where she was sitting and smiled at her.

“That’s one of the very many reasons why I think you’re so special.”

He tapped her nose and went back to cooking dinner. She grinned at the sweet words he said and flipped through the pages of the book.

“What would you name a golden retriever if you had one?” he asked.

She had found another dog picture and began coloring.

“Hmmm… Maybe Oliver and call him Olly for short? When I was a child, there was a movie I used to watch called Oliver and Company, and I always liked the name Oliver after that.”

Sean chuckled, “That is a cute name. What made you decide to name your doggie Patches if Oliver is your favorite?”

Gabby giggled, “Because his name was on his collar when I got him. I’ve had him for so long that his collar broke, and if I had changed his name, he would have been confused.”

“That makes sense to me, baby girl. Come on, let’s eat.”

9

SEAN

“It’s bath time, Gabby girl.”

Sean closed the dishwasher and turned it on before holding out his hand for Gabby. She looked up from her coloring book and then back down at it again.

“You can finish your picture tomorrow. For right now, it’s bath time, and then we will read stories before bed.”

She closed the book and carried it with her as she grabbed his hand and followed him up the stairs. He knew she was nervous about bath time, as was he. Not that he was worried about bathing her, that wasn’t it. He was worried that it would stress her out and potentially cause a panic attack to have someone else helping her with such a basic need.

He planned to go slow and give her as much space as possible while still making sure she felt his Daddy presence. Taking her into the bathroom, Sean turned on the taps and ensured the water was at the right temperature before plugging the drain.

“Try to go potty, Gabby. I’m going to grab a towel.”

He left her and walked down the hall to the linen closet. He had towels stored in the bathroom that Gabby was using, but he felt that staying in there while she went to the bathroom and bathing her all in one night might be a bit much for her. He grabbed a towel and walked back into her bathroom just as she was pulling up her pants.

“Ready, baby girl?”

Her big brown eyes looked up, and he hoped that she didn't feel fear when she looked at him. She nodded, nibbling on her lip. Sean walked over to her until he was so close that he could smell her. She smelled sweet, like vanilla and honey, and he wanted to eat her up, but it wasn’t the time.

“Arms up.”

Gabby hesitated briefly before lifting her arms in the air for him.

“What is your safeword, Gabby?”

“Red.”

He smiled, “Good girl. Use it if you get scared.”

Sean saw her visibly relax with that reminder, so he reached out and lifted her shirt over her head, revealing a tattered white bra and her pronounced ribcage. He tried not to show the emotions he was feeling, which was mostly concern for her health. She was so very thin and clearly not in great health if the dark circles under her eyes were any indication.

Focusing on the task, he reached for her leggings and tugged them down to the floor. Her underwear was just as tattered as her bra, and he was glad he had already done some online shopping for her so he could get rid of the worn clothes and give her a brand new wardrobe. Tucking his thumbs into her panties, he pulled them down to the floor, his mouth immediately going dry when he noticed her bare mound.

It pleased him that she shaved down there, and he wondered if she always had or if it was something new, but either way, her pussy was plump and beautiful, and he ached to touch it. He would never sexually touch her without her consent, but damn, he would surely think about it. Moving quickly, he reached around and unhooked her bra, noticing her gaze was fixated on the floor.

“You’re doing so good, Gabby girl. I know this is hard. I will never take your trust for granted.”

Gabby looked up at him from under her lashes, and he gave her a reassuring smile before reaching out and lifting her under her armpits and setting her in the tub. He turned off the taps and walked over to the vanity cabinet to grab a bucket of toys and a bath bomb.

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