She nods. “I did, but I also knew Daddy would protect me.”
I furrow my brow. “If the seller is still out there trying to sell me now, why did they give up on you?”
Britney licks her lips slowly before chewing on the bottom one.
“You don’t have to tell me,” I add quickly. “I don’t mean to pry.”
She shakes her head. “No. It’s okay. It’s just a little embarrassing.” She glances down for a moment and then lifts her gaze again. “They sold my virginity.”
I stare at her, trying to understand.
She clears her throat. “I was a virgin. And, now…I’m not.”
“Oh.” I get it. Now she’s with Davis and they have sex.
Britney continues. “The man who was purchasing me wanted a virgin. He’s dead, and so is the seller, so the police don’t believe whoever was above my seller would continue pursuing me. I’m a liability now. Plus, Davis is incredibly careful all the time still.”
“But… I’m not a virgin,” I murmur.
She shrugs. “Not every buyer is looking for a virgin, but they do like women who look younger. Which you do.”
I nod. After a moment I ask, “Why were you embarrassed to tell me you were a virgin?”
She shrugs, her face flushing. “I don’t know. It’s weird. No one my age is still a virgin.”
“I was,” Lucy says softly as she wraps an arm around Britney. “Master Roman is my only partner.”
Britney slowly smiles. “Really?”
Lucy nods.
“So, I guess I’m the odd one out in this group,” I offer.
“Well, you’re thirty. I was twenty-two. I wouldn’t have made it to thirty,” Britney says.
“I was twenty-two also,” Lucy states.
“True.” I glance down and drag my hands through the water. “I wish I had a Daddy like you both have,” I mumble. I envy them, and spending time with them like this reminds me that I’m playing house. Colt isn’t really my Daddy. Not forever.
Emotions well up inside me, and I can feel tears forming. I spin around so that my back is to the men. I don’t want Colt to see me upset. None of this is his fault. He was upfront with me from the beginning. He never offered me more than the few days or weeks it would take to catch the bad guys.
Nevertheless, it hurts when I think about it. The thought of him leaving and me never seeing him again makes my tummy upset.
“Do you really think he’ll leave after he catches the bad men?” Britney asks in a soft voice.
I nod, sucking back my tears. “He has to. It’s his job.”
Lucy floats closer. “Why can’t he do his job and stay with you?”
I swallow. “Because he works undercover a lot and doesn’t come home and doesn’t want to do that to someone.”
“Oh. That does suck.” She covers her mouth and glances at the men. “Oops. Don’t tell Daddy I used a bad word.”
“It does suck,” Britney mimics. “And don’t tell mine either.”
They both smile, trying to cheer me up.
I force a smile back and shake off the sadness. “Tell me more about your life. It’s fascinating. I love your bedroom.” We went to her bedroom to borrow the swimsuits we’re wearing. “Do you sleep in there alone at night?”
Lucy shakes her head. “Not anymore. I used to when I first moved in with Daddy, but I mostly sleep with him now unless I’ve been particularly naughty or he thinks I need a night alone.”
I turn toward Britney, curious to learn how full-time littles live. “Where do you sleep?”
“I sleep in both places. Whatever Daddy says. If he has to stay up late, he puts me in my own room. He also makes me take a nap when we’re at home, and that’s always in my own bed.”
“I don’t think I want a separate room,” I muse. I’ve never considered having a little room like the two of them have. Mostly because I’ve never even considered having a Daddy in my home at all. My entire apartment can be a little space if I want. If Colt were my Daddy all the time, I’d want to sleep with him. I like snuggling up to him at night. It calms me.
Lucy shrugs. “Everyone is different. Every relationship is different. You just have to figure out what works for you and go with the flow.”
We float in the water a bit longer until Master Roman comes to the edge. “Time to get out, girls. You’re going to be prunes.”
“Aw, Daddy, already?” Lucy groans.
“And you, my lovely little cherry blossom, have talked back to me a few too many times today. Unless you want to spend the entire evening standing in a corner after I spank you, I suggest you get out of the hot tub now. It’s time to say goodbye to our guests. They have other things to do today.”
Lucy climbs out first, but she does so pouting. Britney and I follow. I’m shivering as I walk toward Daddy.
Lucy’s Daddy removes her swimsuit right away and wraps her in a towel. When I glance at Britney’s Daddy, he’s peeling her suit off too.
Colton pats me partially dry and seems to take his cue from the other men, pulling the straps down on my suit then bending down to pull it off my feet. I’m shivering when he wraps me up in the towel like a burrito and lifts me onto his knee to hold me close.
My teeth are chattering, but I warm up fast under the heater and in his arms.
He kisses my forehead. “Did you have fun in the hot tub, baby?”
“Yes, Sir. It was the perfect temperature. Not too hot. Not too cold.”
He hugs me tighter. “Good. I’m glad you enjoyed yourself. You ready to go home?”
I nod, though I’m sad to end this fun day.
He sets me on my feet at the same time Master Roman and Master Davis set their littles down, and then he pats my bottom through the towel. “Go change. I think Miss Evelyn put your dress in Lucy’s
