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“Well, the great thing about dynamics is that the people in them agree on a set of rules and you would only be disciplined if you both agreed you broke a rule.”

“Oh,” she said, clearly processing.

“Yeah. You see the difference? Billy abused you because he felt like you’d broken a rule, but you didn’t really feel that way, did you?”

She shook her head.

“That’s where it's different. Billy was a dictator, and you’d be with a Dom. A good Dom will always put your health and safety first, and that includes the safety of your mind.”

“Oh, that’s really good.”

“And there are lots of ways to discipline a naughty Little one.”

“Like what?” she asked, looking worried again.

Chapter Seven

Eloise

I didn’t know how worried I’d been about punishments until I’d thought everyone was giving us privacy because I was in trouble. The thought scared me so badly, I’d felt sick.

“Well, there are timeouts, writing lines, being grounded, early bedtime, and a few other things.” Blade explained so patiently.

I nodded as I processed his words.

“But, I would really love to be your man, your Daddy, Eloise, and I know what you’ve gone through. I would never put you in timeout alone or spank you. We would agree on other things that wouldn’t hurt you physically or mentally. I want what’s best for you, darlin’,” he explained.

My heart beat rapidly in my chest.

“Youwant to bemyDaddy?” I asked.

“I do. Very much.”

“You do?” I repeated again. I must have been in shock.

Did I die? Did Billy kill me in that closet?Pinching myself, I was relieved to feel pain.

“Hey, no,” Blade scolded, taking my hands in his again.

“Sorry, I thought I was dreaming.”

“Dreaming?” he asked.

“Yeah, I… it feels like a dream. I never thought I’d have a chance to have a Daddy or be a Little and…” I trailed off, shrugging.

He chuckled. “I think you have it backward, love. I’m the one dreaming because how could anyone as perfect and sweet as you fall into my life this way?”

My tummy flip-flopped again. “I-I would like that. Y-you to be my Daddy. When you’re ready.”

“Yeah?”

“I would. Very much,” I answered, almost repeating exactly what he’d said to me earlier.

Lifting my hand to his mouth, he kissed the back of my knuckles. “I’m ready now, sweet girl. Eloise Tomerlin, would you do me the honor of being my Little girl and allowing me the privilege of being your Daddy?”

“Yes, Daddy,” I answered, leaning forward to hug him. My heart was full. My life was finally starting to fall into place.

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