Love Survives (Love's Suicide #2)(83)

I touched her nose back. “B.”

When she went to do it again, she paused. Kat climbed up behind her and whispered, “Who is that?”

B smiled. “Daddy.”

It was another pivotal moment for me. She was mine in every way, and she even knew it. My whole life flashed before my eyes, only to bring me back to this monumental event. All the pain was worth it to have her in my life. Words couldn’t begin to describe the happiness this child brought me. I was in awe of her.

“Say it again, B. Who am I?”

She giggled. “Daddy.”

I kept asking her, hoping she’d never change her mind. After a while I could tell Kat was ready to put ear plugs in. I was getting a little annoying, probably purposely pushing her buttons.

B didn’t fall asleep right away. It could have been the chocolate I fed her while her mother wasn’t looking. We talked until her little eyes got heavy. Once I knew she was comfortable I made my way over to the other bed. I wrapped my arms around Kat’s small body. “Are you excited about tomorrow?”

She turned to face me. “Seriously? My stomach is all knotted up.”

I knew I had to leave it alone. I couldn’t risk her freaking out anymore about it. She had enough on her plate with her psycho husband. Since it was important that every aspect of her life was taken care of I decided to ask about her personal property. “Do you have anyone that can run by and check on things at your house?”

“Yeah. I can call my old boss at the diner I waitressed at. She never really liked Bobby much, so he won’t be able to influence her into thinking I’m a piece of shit.”

“A waitress sounds like a hot job for you. Woman, what else are you hiding from me?”

Kat giggled. “I wasn’t an exotic dancer if that’s what you’re thinking. There’s no way dirty men are going to see me naked.”

“I’d pay an arm and a leg to see you dance naked.” I teased her with my eyebrows, moving them up and down with excitement.

She gave me a sarcastic look. “If I could dance, I’d do it for free, but we both know I have two left feet.”

“Well, we’re in luck, because I have two right feet.”

She attempted to push me away, but failed horribly. “How about we get some rest?”

“How about you take off that Army shirt and we have a repeat of last night first?”

I was surprised when she didn’t argue about it. Kat sat up and lifted the shirt over her head. Then she wriggled out of her panties. Completely naked in front of me, I prepared to devour her.

“This is never going to get old.”

She climbed on my lap, pulling me forward by my dog tags until our lips were touching. “Tell me you love me and I’ll give you that dance.”

“I love you, beautiful. Now, stand up and show me what you’ve got.”

I threw my arms behind my head and waited for my show to begin, all the while knowing she really couldn’t dance a lick. It was going to be the sexiest catastrophe known to man, and I was going to love every single minute of it.





Chapter 41


I’d been lying in bed with her for about twenty minutes before I decided I wasn’t going to be able to sleep unless I took care of a certain problem. While she seemed to be sleeping, I slid down under the covers, kissing her skin at the base of her *. Her body reacted, and I knew she was fully aware of what was about to happen. My thumb traced her little bud, bringing her to life. I listen to a soft moan escaping her lips while my tongue flicked her clit. Even though it was hot under the covers, I wasn’t about to let my daughter catch me doing this. I’d never forgive myself. I kept going, sucking and lapping her up, until her knees came up around me. She dug her hands into my hair, keeping my mouth close to the task. The taste of her, the favor of her essence made me crazy. I wanted to bring her to new heights, repeatedly. One finger slid inside of her channel, immediately becoming saturated with her sultry musk. I couldn’t stop. I had to continue until I felt her losing control, and in that moment I’d know without a doubt that I was the best she’d ever had. I wanted to be the only person in Kat’s life to make her cum this way.

I sucked her clit in hard, holding it between my teeth while pulling back. I moved my head, rubbing my chin over her *, while I still thrust my finger in and out of her. Her walls began to close, sending my finger out again. I drove it back in, pulling my face away only to lick over it some more. Then I felt her, shaking, no seizing beneath me. I made my way up to her mouth, savoring the way she accepted my kisses.

“I’m never washing my face again,” I teased.

“You’re so sick.”

“Love sick. That’s what I am.”

“Just go to sleep, Brooks. We have a long way to drive in the morning.”

“Fine. I love you long time. Just remember that while you’re getting your rest. I’ll be right here when you wake up.”



Later, after Kat fell asleep in my arms, I remained awake. I’d been up thinking for hours, trying to find a solution to her worries. She was so concerned about my parents and Brooklyn. I knew there had to be some way to make the transition easier for everyone involved. That’s when it hit me. I knew what to say, all I had to do was run it by her first. “Kat, wake up.”