As Cassie relaxed in the water, Brady sat on the edge of the tub, using a washcloth to wash her body. She played with the rubber animal toys that he’d dumped in. They squirted water, and when she sprayed her Daddy, he gave her a stern look, but she could tell he was on the verge of smiling. After he washed her, Brady unplugged the tub and let the water drain.

“Stand up, baby.”

She quickly obeyed and stepped into the towel he was holding out for her. He wrapped her up and led her to the bedroom.

After he dried her off, he pulled out a pair of footie pajamas with unicorns all over them. They made her feel like a little girl. Cassie realized she liked this feeling. It was comforting, and she felt cute.

“Come on, baby. Let’s go into the living room, and I’ll turn on a movie for you while I make us dinner.”

Grabbing her stuffed hippo, Cassie followed him to the living room. He reached for the pink throw blanket on the couch and spread it out on the floor for her, tossing some pillows down along with it. Cassie got down on the floor and lay on her tummy while he found a movie for her to watch.

Cassie lay quietly on the floor, watching the movie and snuggling her hippo while he made dinner. When he came back into the living room, he had the plastic princess plate in his hand. As he sat down on the couch near her, Cassie got up on all fours and crawled over to him.

“Good girl. Are you hungry? I made some chicken nuggets with macaroni and cheese and grapes.”

Three of her favorite foods. Brady picked up a nugget and held it up to her mouth.

“Open.”

She complied and opened her mouth, taking a bite. Brady fed her the entire meal, and she sat happily at his feet, accepting it. When she finished the last bite, Brady leaned down and kissed her nose.

“Good girl. Did you get full?”

“Yes, Daddy. I’m full.”

Nodding, he stood and walked to the kitchen, coming back with a regular plate for himself. He sat and began to eat while Cassie sat at his feet, watching the movie. Occasionally, he would reach out and briefly play with her hair. Cassie relaxed against his leg. She felt peaceful at his feet, like she belonged there.

After dinner, Brady told Cassie it was time for bed. She pouted briefly, not wanting this wonderful, perfect day to end.

“Come on, baby, no pouting. You know what happens when you misbehave. Daddy will go to bed with you and snuggle you. Besides, I can tell you’re sleepy. It’s been a busy and emotional day for us both.”

Cassie agreed with that. She was tired, and it had been an intense day in so many ways. Cassie followed Brady to the bedroom, and he helped her brush her teeth and go potty before they both climbed into bed. As he pulled her closer and nuzzled the back of her neck, Cassie sighed and closed her eyes.

“I don’t want this to end, Brady. I want to feel this every day for the rest of our lives.”

Brady tightened his arm around her.

“It’s not going to end, Cassie. When we go home, you will still be my baby girl. You will still submit to me and be my Little girl, and I will be your Daddy. Nothing is going to change when we go home. Understand, little one?”

Cassie nodded.

“When we go back home, things are going to change, Cassie. I’m not going to be working long hours anymore, and you won’t be going out for drinks after work anymore. We need to focus on our relationship. If you want to go out for drinks after work, Daddy will be meeting you there so we can spend the time together. There will be rules in place for you, and if you break the rules, or disrespect me or our marriage, there will be consequences for you. It’s my job to lead you and our marriage, and if that means being strict with you, I will be as strict as needed. Do you understand?”

Cassie nodded her head again.

“Yes, Daddy.”

She loved that her husband was taking control and protecting their marriage. It also turned her on that he was being so stern and taking charge.

“Good girl,” he said, kissing the back of her head.

He reached over to the nightstand, grabbed her pacifier, and popped it into her mouth.

“Go to sleep, princess.”

Sucking on the pacifier soothed her as she dozed off to sleep in her Daddy’s arms.

Chapter 12