by Pepper North
“Thank you, Lindy. You’ve been a big help,” Cavender complimented her. “Josiah, you will enact the security you need here to protect Lindy while we round up these men?”
“She will be very safe here. Just get them all.”
Chapter 20
Two days later, Josiah held his princess on his lap as she drank her morning bottle of the formula that Shelby’s Daddies had shared with Josiah. The men knew it was full of vitamins and nutrients, while the Little girls just thought it was yummy. Lindy was adjusting quickly to being a Little girl. She still struggled to use her diaper at times, and her bottom had been spanked when she refused to wear her bottom trainer. Josiah had no doubts her bottom would be rosy often. Now, as he held her in his arms, watching her wake up slowly as she sucked on the delicious formula, he couldn’t imagine his life without her.
Everything had been quiet around SANCTUM. The men keeping an eye on the exterior of the community had mentioned seeing an unknown black car and black SUV driving past the walls several times. They appeared separately at different times and from different directions. The men had mentioned it just in passing. It hadn’t raised a significant concern since they guessed that they were lost tourists. Josiah had urged everyone to keep their guard up just in case it turned out to be a threat.
Josiah pressed the negative thoughts from his mind and leaned forward to kiss Lindy’s forehead. He began talking to his Little girl about the day ahead of them as he normally did each morning. He had found Lindy was much more relaxed and content if she knew what to expect. Making her life happier was his primary goal. Well, that and keeping her safe. There hadn’t been any signs that the men who had kidnapped Lindy knew where she was, according to the Secret Service who were actively searching to find them. Several additional men in the SANCTUM group had joined them inside the walls to help protect the Little girls.
With all the protection and warning system in place, Josiah felt safe to take Lindy out of SANCTUM. On their schedule was a visit to both the post office to pick up Lindy’s desperately needed new clothes and a shoe store for boots and new shoes that were suited for life in SANCTUM. They’d finish their excursion with a stop at the grocery store to stock the pantry and freezer fully now that they planned to live full-time in their beautiful home.
Pressing the bottle from her lips, Lindy whispered, “It is home, isn’t it?”
“It’s our home, Little girl.” He laughed when she wiggled with happiness before freezing in place when she remembered she needed to use her diaper. He pressed on her flat tummy as he placed the bottle’s nipple back into her mouth. “Finish your bottle, princess, and we’ll get you all cleaned up and ready for our trip.
Before long, they were both dressed and had eaten healthy oatmeal for breakfast. Lindy tucked Coco in for a nap in her crib before scampering back to follow her Daddy into the garage. Josiah buckled Lindy into the back seat of the big SUV and climbed in behind the steering wheel. He met her eyes in the rearview mirror. “Ready to go shopping, princess?”
“Can’t I sit in the seat next to you, Daddy? I’m lonely back here,” Lindy pouted, sticking her lower lip out to protest.
“Little girls sit in the back seat. It’s the safest place,” Josiah informed her. His tone brooked no arguments.
Lindy shrugged and decided to focus on getting to go shopping. “What clothes did you order me, Daddy? Did you get me a Little girl bra?” That had been the first thing Josiah had taken away from her. She knew her small breasts didn’t need a lot of support, but she felt strange not wearing one. Her mother would have been so angry with her if she knew Lindy was unrestrained. Lindy giggled at that thought. Of all the things in her life now as a Little girl, her mother would have still been upset about her not wearing a bra.
Josiah looked over his shoulder and smiled back at her. “That’s a happy sound, princess. I didn’t order you a new bra. I ordered you something different–some Little girl undershirts. They’ll be soft and much more comfortable than your old bra.”
Nodding happily at the more comfortable comment, Lindy asked, “Daddy, can we tuck my bra and panties away somewhere so that if I get to be a big girl sometime, I’ll have them?”
“I think that’s a good idea. Do you miss being a big girl?” His tone was carefully modulated to keep her from sensing how he hoped she’d answer.
“Oh, no, Daddy! I like being your Little girl,” she answered without hesitation. Lindy began singing a melody as she looked at the window. “Da, da, dum. Da, da, doo.”
A flash of black was all she saw before the collision. The big truck came out of nowhere and smashed into the passenger side of the SUV with its reinforced grill. Josiah’s vehicle spun in circles before coming to rest with its front end pointing down into the ditch on the side of the highway. Josiah’s forehead smacked the steering wheel, and the horn began to blare. With his last conscious thought, Josiah pushed the panic button on his phone before dropping it to the floorboards.
Jolting against the confines of her seatbelt, which tightened painfully against her body, Lindy was speechless at the sight of the black truck that had rammed into the passenger seat. Had I been there, I would have been smashed. She struggled with her seatbelt, calling for her Daddy’s help. Her heart dropped as she finally released the belt and leaned forward to check on Josiah. Her fingers checked for a pulse in his neck when her door was wedged open, and she was snatched out of the SUV.
She screamed until a hand clamped over her mouth from behind. “No one will hear her out here, but at least our ears won’t have to listen to her,” one harsh voice sounded from behind her. Lindy immediately recognized the man as one who had captured her before. Her eyes closed in a silent plea for help.
“Should I finish him off?” another voice sounded to her right.
Trying to turn her head to see, Lindy struggled against the man who was holding her. She screamed “NO!” behind the muffling hand. Her struggles to free herself doubled in force.
“He’ll never find her again. Leave him alive to suffer as he imagines what happens to her.” The leader returned to the black car. The rest of the men followed, with one simply lifting Lindy from her feet and carrying her forward. After they divided into the two vehicles, Lindy was tossed into the back seat of the truck. Throwing herself against the door, she discovered they could not be unlocked.
As the truck backed up onto the highway, Lindy looked desperately out of the window. Her heart jumped as she watched Josiah’s head begin to rise from the steering wheel. She quickly curved her fingers to create a heart. Pressing it against the window, she told her Daddy she loved him one last time.
Chapter 21
Huddled in the dark, Lindy dropped her head to her knees. They had thrown her into this closet. One man was sitting in a chair outside the door. When she had bravely opened the door, he had shoved her back roughly. Falling back against the wall, Lindy sank to sit on the floor, wrapping her arms around her knees.
She had heard the tense phone call they had made to the police and then to the Secret Service agents who had taken the counterfeit money. The men demanded the return of their money as well as a safe passage out of the country. In return, they promised that Lindy would be released when they were safe. The agents had asked for the time to recover the money from their process of testing the bills. That had seemed like hours ago.
Lindy squirmed on the floor. She had to use the bathroom. I want my Daddy. He would make this all better. She knew she’d have to use her diaper soon. Frightened and in the dark, Lindy remembered Josiah after the wreck. I hope he’s okay. He was so still. Tears coursed down her cheeks and onto her knees. Quietly, she moved to put her thumb into her mouth. She wanted all the reassurance she could have.
Chapter 22
Jerking awake, Lindy scrambled onto her knees as she backed into the corner. Were those gunshots interspersed with the shouts and sounds of a struggle? A thud hit the closet door, and Lindy watched a sliver of light appear under the door. Shadows m
oved back and forth before another thud and a slide of something substantial down the door. The sliver of light disappeared as if something blocked it.
Daddy, Daddy, Daddy! Lindy chanted in her mind. If she ever got to see Josiah, she wasn’t ever letting him out of her sight. Lindy had realized during her hours in the closet that he was the only one her heart needed. She was his Little girl, and he was her Daddy. When the object blocking the light was dragged to the side, Lindy watched the light as she stood up to her feet to be ready.
Slowly the door opened, and light spilled into the darkness. Temporarily blinded by the bright light, Lindy could only see a broad outline in the doorway. Raising her hands to shield her body, Lindy begged hoarsely, “Please, please, don’t hurt me!”
“Shhhhh! Little girl, it’s all over. It’s me, Cavender. I’m here to take you to your Daddy. Will you let me pick you up?” his voice was kind and gentle.
Lindy rushed toward him to throw herself into his arms. Tears cascaded down her cheeks as she clung to him. “Is my Daddy okay?” she urgently asked.
“Cover your eyes, sweetheart, as we walk through the house.” He waited until she buried her head against him before starting to walk quickly. “Your Daddy is right outside. The other agents blocked him from coming in since he’s no longer an active police officer. By now, I’ll bet he’s about ready to shoot them if he doesn’t get to see you soon. Let’s save everyone by getting you to your Daddy quickly,” he suggested as he walked through the rundown house the men had been using as a hideout.
Supporting her slender body with one arm, the Secret Service agent held her head securely against him so she wouldn’t lift her head. Cavender didn’t want Lindy to see the bodies scattered through the building. That was not a sight a Little girl needed to remember. The men holding her hadn’t surrendered but fought with their lives. Only one of the kidnappers had survived. Shot in the leg, he was the one whom Lindy had not been able to recognize. Cavender anticipated they would discover he was the ringleader.
As Cavender walked through the door, he released Lindy’s head as Josiah wrenched his arm from the agent corralling him outside. “It’s okay!” he yelled as that agent moved to restrain him again. Josiah reached the approaching pair within seconds to pluck Lindy from his old friend’s arms.
As the Daddy and Little girl clung to each other, kissing desperately, Cavender waved off the agents who wanted to get Lindy’s statement. He smiled broadly as his friend celebrated having his Little girl safe once again. Her clothing was a bit tattered around the edges, and if he wasn’t mistaken, she needed a new diaper, but she was unhurt. Most important of all, the threat was over.
Chapter 23
Finally, Josiah and Lindy arrived back at their home. Waving his thanks to Beau for driving them home from the local police station that had been overtaken by the Secret Service agents, Josiah ushered his Little girl back inside. He tucked Coco into her arms to keep her company before setting her in a big chair at the kitchen table. Quickly preparing a bottle of the nutrition-rich formula, he lifted his princess to cradle her in his strong arms. Her eyes focused on his face the whole time as if she was afraid he would disappear. Josiah encouraged her to drink to rehydrate her neglected body.
He talked of small things: the new home being constructed down the valley, the tiny kitten that had been found by Shelby’s puppy, and the growing number of inhabitants deciding to relocate to SANCTUM sooner than they had previously planned. When she finished her bottle, he carried her to the master bathroom and turned the warm water on in the massive tub. They both needed to get clean, and he wasn’t letting her out of his sight.
He set her tenderly on the countertop and gently began undressing her. Josiah pressed sweet kisses to her body as he revealed her skin. His Little girl had been very quiet since Cavender had rescued her. She had given her statement to the Secret Service and had identified all the men once again as her kidnappers.
Her emotions had been very contained after her initial tears ceased. Josiah had been allowed to tend to her privately and wrap her in a fresh diaper before the questioning, but he was concerned about her emotional health when she recounted the details of her capture and treatment in a monotone voice. The only emotion she showed was when they tried to separate Lindy from her Daddy during her questioning. She had clung to her Daddy and violently tried to kick with her feet to ward off their attempts to take her away. The Secret Service agents quickly decided that Josiah wouldn’t hamper their investigation.
When he had her unclothed, Josiah wrapped her in a fluffy towel for warmth while he pulled off his clothing. Her eyes stayed focused on him the entire time. She didn’t glance at the tub or around the bathroom. As he pulled off his jeans, Lindy’s eyes roamed over his nude body, appreciating the fact that he had gone commando.
Her beautiful ice-blue eyes lifted to meet his. The sexual heat radiating from her gaze ignited his passion instantly. Lindy lifted her arms, asking silently to be picked up. Her body wrapped around him tightly as he lifted her from the vanity to carry her to the tub, her urgent kisses distracting his every step.
Lindy allowed herself to be placed in the tub. She sank into the warm water with an audible sigh of delight as the heat began soothing the tension from her body. As soon as Josiah turned off the water and settled into the tub facing her, the Little girl moved to sit on his crossed legs, straddling his body. She pressed her breasts to his chest as she raised her lips for his kiss.
When his mouth crashed down upon hers, Lindy held on to his shoulders for balance as she met his lips eagerly. When Josiah raised his mouth and set her slightly away from him, she tried to wiggle closer once again. Held away from his body, the Little girl protested immediately, “Daddy!”
“I know, princess. I want you close to me as well, but let me get you clean,” he replied as he picked up the soap. Rubbing the creamy bar of soap over her dirty skin, Josiah spread suds over her body.
The feel of his slick hands sliding over her skin caused Lindy to freeze in place. She didn’t wish to distract him and stop his caresses. Her eyes closed with a mmmm of pleasure escaping from her lips as his hands glided over her shoulders and neck. His strong fingers loosened the tight muscles that had knotted during her ordeal. Her Daddy eased the suds carefully over her face. With each stroke of his flesh on hers, Lindy felt like the men’s angry touches were being erased from her body.
Rinsing her skin carefully, Josiah lowered her back to dip her hair into the water. Lindy’s back arched gracefully, thrusting her small breasts into the air. His movements were so cautious to ensure that her eyes were not splashed by the water. Helping her sit back up, Josiah allowed her to lie against his muscular body as he massaged sweet-smelling shampoo into her hair and scalp. He could feel her appreciative kisses feathering on his shoulder as her slick body moved against his. Josiah lowered her back to the water to rinse her hair thoroughly as he enjoyed the sight of her arched body before him.
Lindy opened her eyes as he set her back up on his lap. Her smooth mound that her Daddy shaved regularly pressed and rubbed against his powerful erection. She needed him so much, but she had caused so much trouble. Does he really want me in his life? Lindy lifted one hand from his shoulder to touch the massive bruise that stood out vividly across his forehead and temple. “Are you okay, Daddy?”
“I’m better now that you are here, princess. My bruises will heal, but I don’t think my heart will ever recover from watching them take you from the SUV and not being able to stop them,” he sadly told her.
“I’m sorry, Daddy. I brought all this trouble into your life. Are you sure you want me to stay with you? The police say I can go back to my duplex now,” she offered despondently as her eyes dropped from his to land on the foamy water.
His fingers tightened on her upper arms as he hauled her back to pin her chest to his. “Never will I let you go, Little girl. You are mine until the end of time. Trouble can be dealt with and erased. The ties you have wrapped around my heart
cannot be. I love you, princess.”
Her eyes widened as they linked with his once again. “You love me? Forever and ever?” she asked with tears welling in her big blue eyes.
“Forever and ever, Lindy,” Josiah pronounced as he lowered his lips tenderly to meet hers. He moaned low in his throat as his princess pounced, grabbing the back of his head and pulling him close. The passion fired between their lips as his Little girl revealed her feelings as well.
Josiah’s fingers began to explore her body with an entirely different purpose. The rough skin of his thumb brushed her nipple, teasing her as his hand cupped one breast. His other hand wrapped around the back of her slender neck, holding her captive as he explored her mouth. When her tongue met his to begin a sensual dance, Josiah caressed the length of her spine, sending shivers through her body. The sweet taste of formula in her mouth reassured him that his Little girl’s immediate health needs had been met, and now was the perfect time to show her how much he loved her.
Lifting his mouth, he began to kiss the sensitive length of her neck, enjoying the squirms of delight. Her body moved uncensored on his lap as he pushed her arousal higher. Josiah lifted her petite body upward to allow him to capture her nipples one after another between his firm lips. The heat of his mouth surrounded her as he pulled one of her small but very sensitive breasts deeply into his mouth before repeating the caress to the other.
Lindy twisted and turned with arousal against his abdomen. In her lifted position, she could still gyrate against his rigid erection that extended long and thick against her. She could feel the slick fluid gathering between her legs even with the swirl of the water in the tub. Fighting to break his firm grip on her waist, Lindy bent her knees to press her feet against the bottom of the tub. There! She began to lift and lower her body against his shaft, bringing a moan to their lips.