Daddy’s Little Heiress by Lila Fox
Chapter Seventeen
Lacey heard the men’s voices, but she didn’t care at that moment because Cason was cuddling her.
She roused slowly.
“There she is. Good morning, honey.”
She reached up and touched his chin. “Scratchy.”
He chuckled. “Yeah, I didn’t get a chance to shave yet. We’ve got some men here. We’re working on your situation.”
She rubbed her eyes before she looked around the room. Seven pairs of eyes were on her, making her stiffen. When she looked down at herself and saw that she was wearing just her nightgown, she turned to Cason.
“I’m not dressed,” she hissed.
He chuckled. “I know. You’re covered enough, though.”
She lifted up enough to whisper in his ear. “But you can see my nipples through this.”
He cupped her face. “I know, baby. If I cared if these guys saw my woman’s nipples, I would have taken you back to the bedroom.”
She studied his expression. “You won’t make me go naked in front of them, will you?”
“I’m not going to say no because there are different circumstances you might be undressed in front of some people, but I know you’re not ready for it.”
Oh, thank God. She really wasn’t, she thought. Not now, maybe never.
He stood with her in his arms. “I’m going to go get her dressed, and then we’ll be right back.”
She wrapped her arms around his neck. “Have I said good morning to you yet?”
He grinned. “No, you told me I was scratchy.”
She giggled and rubbed her fingers over his cheek. “Well, you are.”
He growled playfully after the bedroom door was closed and started kissing her face, neck, and lips.
She squealed a few times when it felt pokey. When he finally stopped, her face felt like it was sunburnt.
He grinned and set her down on her feet. “Do you need to use the restroom, baby?”
She shook her head.
“Okay, I’m going to put you in jeans and a t-shirt today.”
She didn’t care as long as she was dressed.
“Take the nightgown off. I’ll be right back.”
After he had her dressed, Cason held her hand as they walked down the hallway. When everyone turned her way, she felt herself blush.
“For everyone who doesn’t know this sweet girl, her name is Lacey, and she’s the one we’re trying to help. Say hi, baby.”
She glanced up at Cason and then back to the table full of men. “Good morning.”
Cason squeezed her hand to show her how pleased he was, and then she felt him kiss the top of her head.
“Go ahead and sit in the empty seat. I’ll be right back with your juice, and then I’ll introduce you when I get back.”
One of the men she didn’t know tapped the empty chair. “Come here, honey.”
She looked over her shoulder and then turned and went and sat down. When she glanced up again, they were all looking at her.
She touched her face. “What, do I have something on my face?”
“Besides the whisker burns, no.”
She gasped and put her hands to her face. “You can actually see it?”
The men grinned.
Cason came back, set down her glass, and lifted her into his arms before he sat.
“Drink your juice while I introduce them.”
He went around the table. “You know Brett, Eli, Travis, and Cooper. This one to my right is my partner Devon. And the other two are Jonah and Dustin. Devon’s brother was in the military with them.”
She nodded and took a drink.
Travis unwrapped a sandwich and set it in front of her.
“What’s this?”
Cason smiled. “That’s a breakfast sandwich. It has eggs, bacon, and cheese on it.”
“I’ve never had one of these before.” She took a bite and closed her eyes. “Oh, my God, it’s so good.”
Dustin got her attention. “You’ve really never had one before in your life?”
She shook her head. “No, I was never allowed fast food.”
“That sucks,” Jonah said.
She shrugged. “It’s all I knew.”
“Take a few more bites, and then we’ll ask you questions we’ve come up with.”
“Okay Da … Cason.”
He pressed a kiss to her temple. “Honey, these guys are cool with Big/little relationships. In fact, I’d say the majority of the guys here are in them or looking for their own little.”
She relaxed and took another bite, and then pushed it away.
“You don’t want anymore?”
She shook her head. “No, thank you.”
“All right, let’s get into the questions. We are planning on going through the computer to get your information but decided to ask you,” Travis said. “There is a possibility of them tracing us if you do that.”
“Cason told us you went to college?” Eli asked.
“Yes, Princeton.”
“For what?”
“My mother sent me there because it allows students to have security with them. She told me to pick what I wanted even though I wouldn’t use the degree.”
“Why?”
She wrinkled her nose. “Because Holloways don’t do common work, whatever that means. I got a Supportive Service degree, and I plan to use it.”
“What’s that, baby?” Cason asked.
“I can use it working in social state and federal assistance programs. Stuff like that. If a person needs help, I direct them on where to go.”
“I bet your mother wasn’t thrilled,” Brett commented.
She could feel her stomach tighten. “She didn’t care because she knew the monster was going to take me, and then I’d never have freedom again. Although, I never really have had freedom of any kind. I was either locked up in the house here or in a classroom or the house in New Jersey when I went to college. I had guards twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.”
“You weren’t allowed to go anywhere?” Devin asked.
She shook her head. “No.”
“It must have been very scary to go out on your own and hide in a building,” Jonah commented.
She didn’t know if it was a question but answered it anyway. “I was terrified. I’d never been alone, and this building, especially at night, is really spooky. But I would have rather died than go with the man.”
“Can you tell us why?” Devon asked.
She swallowed a few times. “A maid at the house heard a conversation between the monster and my mother.” She knew she was shaking but couldn’t stop.
“It’s okay, baby, I’ve got you.”
She looked up at Cason and relaxed. He wouldn’t let anything happen to her.
“She heard him say that I would be abused every day until I submitted, and I’d have to go through a ceremony. She said it sounded scary.”
Brett grunted. “Fuck, I hate to ask.”
“He wanted to make sure I didn’t have any American germs so I would be thoroughly cleaned, inside and out.” A burn in her chest made it was hard for her to breathe. She turned her head into Cason’s neck and cried, vaguely hearing the men’s shocked outrage in the room.
Cason squeezed her tightly. “Shhh, I’ve got you.”
She nodded and sniffed as she gained some control. Then she looked up at Cason. “The worst part is my mother knew what I was going to go through, and she didn’t care.” She rubbed her eyes. “How could a mother do that to her child?”
He wiped the tears away. “I don’t know, baby. Frankly, I don’t consider her a mother.”
“Do you think because I have her genes, I’ll be a bad mom, too?”
She heard a bunch of cursing but kept her eyes on Cason.
“No. I’d bet my life you’re going to be a great mom.”
She exhaled and nodded. “Anyway, the maid came right to me and told me, and then she helped me to escape. Can we still try to find her?”
“Cason told me about her, and I started working on it,” Devon told her.
“Tell us about the fortune your mother wants?” Eli asked.
“My dad came from a wealthy family, and he did very well in the market. I can’t put an exact amount, but it’s in the billions.”
She felt Cason stiffen under her.
Travis shook his head. “Jesus. Some people will do anything to get their hands on that kind of money.”
She nodded. “I’m supposed to get it when I’m twenty-five, so in less than two years. If I get married before then, my husband gets control of it.”
“Would that bother you?” Devon asked.
“No. My dad knew I’d pick the right man. But there are safeguards on the fortune also. I’m not sure what they are. You’d have to read the will.”
The men talked around her, but she just wanted to cuddle in Cason’s arms. She felt his rigid muscles and looked up at him. “Are you mad at me?” she whispered.
He exhaled. “No, baby. You’ve done nothing wrong.”
“Okay, good. I do remember one rule. If I am kidnapped for ransom, it’s widely known they, the bad people, would never get anything.”
“Where did you get that?” Cooper asked this question.
“My mother told me that before I left for college. I think it was to make sure I stayed with my guards at all times, and I wasn’t tempted to give my virginity away because the monster wanted it.”
Cason growled. “I think that’s enough for now, baby. Why don’t you go into the office and read or organize your things? We’ll get on the internet later and get you some more.”
She nodded. She’d had enough. She just wanted to forget for a while.
