enthused.
“We’re almost through, Daddy,” Marley said.
“Oh, Beverly, she needs a new bag, too. Can you show us some choices?”
“Sure. Be right back.” Beverly scurried to the back.
“Come sit in Daddy’s lap.” James sat down and patted his legs.
“Yes, Sir.” She sidled over and settled herself onto his waiting lap. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she kissed him on the mouth, then let her lips travel to his neck. Nibbling on his ear, she whispered, “Thank you, Daddy. You’re so good to me, so generous.”
“Marley, this is the least I can do for you. You give yourself to me so completely. It makes me want to always be this good to you. Makes me want to spoil you rotten.” He spanked her bottom playfully.
She giggled. “Can’t argue with that.”
Holding her in his arms, he felt centered, content. His mind filled with peace. Taking care of her made him feel whole. He nipped at her lips, found her tongue with his.
Beverly cleared her throat, and Marley stood up. “Oh, those are fabulous. Daddy, are you sure we can get all this?”
He nodded. “Whatever you want, doll.”
She chose a black Gucci shoulder bag. Elegant and casual, it complemented the rest of her selections perfectly. The three of them decided that Marley should wear the last outfit home.
A black leather jacket with a hint of a peplum and white and black plaid wool skirt. The transformation was significant. Marley looked more sophisticated than he’d ever seen her. With her hair pulled back into a long ponytail and her new sunglasses on, he hardly recognized her.
He noticed she wore the boots he favored. It sent a shiver down his spine. His pulse raced. I need to get her alone .
Aloud he said, “Here, Beverly. This ought to take care of everything.” He handed Beverly a credit card, and she hustled away with the heaping armload of garments Marley had amassed.
Standing up, he pulled Marley into his arms, asking, “Is my baby hungry yet?”
She nodded.
Since they were alone again, he let his hands drift down to her ample ass. He leaned in for a kiss; her lips parted, ready for him. God, he could kiss her all day long.
Beverly interrupted their embrace when she discreetly placed a padded folio and pen upon the table. With a flourish of a pen, James took care of the five-figure bill he and Marley had rung up. What good was money if you had no one to spend it on?
He arranged with Beverly to have someone deliver their purchases to his address. There wasn’t room in his car for all of their boxes and bags. Marley and James thanked her for her time, and they set off for an early dinner.
Chapter Ten
After discovering they both loved Italian food, James decided to take Marley to Maggiano’s Little Italy. Even though the restaurant was in a mall, white linens covered the tables and the service was impeccable. Marley raised an eyebrow when he ordered a bottle of wine. She’d already had champagne that afternoon.
“I’ll watch you. I won’t let you get too drunk,” he told her, flaring his nostrils.
“Okay, Daddy.”
She balked when he ordered calamari as an appetizer. “Isn’t that squid?” she asked.
“Yes. Sometimes I may ask you to try new things…” He placed his hand over hers, giving her a knowing glance.
“Yes, Sir.”
Marley’s behavior had been exemplary so far. She’s going to deserve a reward once we get home . The wheels in his brain turned over one another as he conjured up new ways he could take advantage of her enticing charms.
He ordered the rustic chicken and shrimp for himself and the lobster carbonara for her.
“Thank you, Daddy. I don’t get a chance to eat lobster very often.” Her face glowed in anticipation of such a treat.
“You’re welcome, doll. I hope you enjoy it. Now, there are a few things I’d like to talk with you about.”
Her face grew serious. “Did I do something wrong? Did I pick out too much stuff? Because if I did, you can take it back.” She
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