Page 85 of Rayna's Daddy

I was duped, but it was good.

Before I could make my mouth form a frown, a flurry of colorful and shiny fabrics flew into the room on a rack.

It took all the effort in the world not to release a squeal of epic proportions. I’d never seen so many beautiful things. I sat the glass down.

“Oh, my goodness.” I walked up to the closest dress. It was mint green with the shiniest material. I flipped through a few more. “They are all so beautiful.” I looked over my shoulder at Kyler.

“Well, you can have them all.” He came up behind me. “But you do need to pick which one you want to wear tonight.” He kissed the side of my neck.

Tonight.

“What’s happening tonight?” I turned to face him.

“Well, first we have family dinner. And, after . . .” He paused.

I leaned forward, waited for him to continue. I almost lost my balance in anticipation. What other adventure did Kyler have planned for me before I left?

“After, what Daddy?” I whispered in his ear. “Where are you taking me?”

“Do you really want to know?”

“Yesss.” I hissed into his ear. I hoped it sounded sexy and not as awkward as I heard it.

Kyler stiffened and stepped back. I stumbled forward. He looked around and then stepped up close to me. “This is your assignment if you choose to accept it.”

This time I did squeal. I didn’t care who heard it.

“What’s the mission?” I leveled a stare into Kyler’s eyes.

“You must break into Quad IV and steal the purple diamond.”

“The purple diamond.” I gasped and clutched at Kyler’s chest. “How will I break in undetected?”

He stepped away from me but held onto my arms. “Well, my darling.” Kyler spun me around. “We are going to a tea party.”

* * *

I chosethe most beautiful pink shiny satin dress with a black bow around my torso. I kept twirling and exploding in a fit of giggles as the dress flared. Kyler has someone come and fix my hair and makeup.

I stopped mid twirl when Kyler appeared at the bedroom.

“Daddy.” My eyes scanned up and down his body. “You look super handsome.” His black suit fit him like a well-tailored glove. The white button-down shirt stretched over his broad chest and large biceps.

“You look almost perfect, my little Rayn Drop.”

I tilted my head up and Kyler kissed me on the lips.

“Almost.”

He pulled away and reached inside his pocket. He pulled out a black baggie and dumped the contents out on the bed. I turned to look, but Kyler captured my face in his hand. “I know you're nervous about tonight. I would like you to do something for me and if you concentrate on it when you get nervous, you’ll know Daddy is with you and I am so proud of you.”

My eyes teared up. Kyler wiped them away.

“Oh, baby, what’s wrong?”

“Nothing.” I shook my head. “It was just a really sweet thing to say.”

“Yeah, I’m not all gruff and growls all the time.” He growled in my ear and bit my earlobe.

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