Darling Little LeeLee (Doctor Darling’s Clinic #2)

Chapter 14

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Everleigh

Leo pulled me closer to his chest. We had plenty of room in his huge garden tub to spread out, but he kept me close. “What’s on your mind, sweetheart?”

“I haven’t really let that sultry side out in a while. Thanks for encouraging me.” In such a delightful state of bliss it was easy to tell him what was on my mind.

“Encouraging you to suck me off, or you mean something else?”

Giggling, I dripped water droplets along his muscular forearms. “All of it. I felt so empowered.”

“I’m glad. I do want to get into something more serious. Are you in a good headspace to talk about an important topic?”

“Yes, Sir. Thank you for asking.”

Shifting my body, I turned around to face him. He had my full attention.

“We need to talk about the plan for you to return to the clinic.”

I didn’t want to think about work. Not when I had left in such a selfish way and after being so awful. But, the clinic was my home.

“So, Ronnie didn’t accept my resignation?”

“No, Everleigh. Your position is secure, assuming you want to come back. You have paid time off that you can discuss with Ronnie this week. I’ve also been thinking of some ways to give you a better work-life balance. We can discuss that in more detail tonight.”

“Thank you, Sir. I appreciate it.”

There was a beat of silence, then Leo asked, “You do want to come back, right?”

I sighed deeply. It was going to be hard to face everyone, especially Ronnie and Harlow, but the clinic was my home, and the people there were my family. The truth was, if I left, I had no idea what I’d do. “Yeah, I do,” I admitted. “I will.”

“Good.”

I was surprised how relieved Leo sounded. But his arms wrapped tighter around me and he said, “Don’t worry LeeLee. Daddy will make sure you take better care of yourself and don’t get so stressed like that again.”

I sighed happily and leaned against his chest. “Okay. Thank you, Daddy.”

“Now, just one more thing. No more running, sweetheart, unless it’s into my arms. Do you understand?”

I knew what Leo was getting at. Running happened to be my defense mechanism. He’d seen me do it more than once.

Though the reasons were always different, it was the same basic issue. Overwhelmed, stressed out, and spiraling, I ran away. Sometimes I pushed the self-destruct button as I ran. But it didn’t solve the problem. In fact, it usually made me feel worse, but I did it all the same. Sighing, I pushed the thought away.

“Can you elaborate, Sir?”

“If you get overwhelmed, stressed, or anything else that makes you want to run, I want you to pause.”

“You can’t stop a freight train on a dime.”

“I understand that it will take some time before you can do that step by second nature. But, instead of hightailing away from the situation or potentially pressing that self-destruct button that your guilt has made look enticing? I want you to find me. Call me. Text me. Come to me. I’ll handle it. Understand?”

At first, it seemed like a terrible idea. Not only did Leo expect me to pause when I was in fight-or-flight mode but then he wanted me to get him instead.

Thinking about the implications of what he was asking of me gave me a completely different insight. Instead of spiraling or worse, he wanted me to lean on him. Leo would simply take care of whatever the issue is. Slowly it dawned on me. He would help me calm instead of letting me continue down the spiral.

I stared into his handsome face for a moment before nodding. “Yeah, okay, Leo.”

“Promise me.”

“Yes, I promise, Daddy. I’ll reach out to you if I’m not near you.”

“Good girl.”

Blinking up at him, I saw a stray tear on his cheek. It took every ounce of control not to break down and bawl from the proof of his deep emotions leaking from his eyes.

“What’s wrong, Daddy?”

“Nothing is wrong. You make me feel so utterly complete. Do you know that?”

He kissed me once.

“I sure hope so. I feel the same way.”

“I love being your Daddy and everything that entails. Thank you for trusting me with your heart.”

“You’re welcome, Daddy. Thank you for trusting me with yours.”

“I freely gave it to you. I’m also so lucky to have your beautiful submission. It’s the most incredible gift I’ve ever received. I can’t wait to unwrap it a little more every day.”

That did it. Gosh darn him. Tears poured over my cheeks. “Daddy,” I said in between sobs.

“Aw, babygirl.”

Leo shifted us around in the oversized bathtub. He stood and helped me out of the water, wrapping me in a giant fluffy towel warm from the dryer.

“I’m sorry for crying, Daddy! But that’s the sweetest thing anybody has ever said to me.”

“Please don’t apologize for showing me your beautiful heart.”

“Yes, Daddy.”

“Let’s get our pajamas on. Then we can watch a movie before bedtime.”

“That sounds perfect.”

He grabbed a towel and slung it around his hips. “I love you.”

“I love you more.”

“My adorable little lionheart says she loves me more,” he mused.

“That means it’s true.”

“I’ll let you believe that, but only for tonight.”

“I’ll take what I can get!”

Leo peppered my face with kisses as we went into his bedroom. He was my best friend. I finally had a Daddy who loved me. No matter what happened from here on out, or where life took me, I wouldn’t deny myself the pleasure of having one. My Little deserved to be seen, heard, cared for, and comforted.

My submissive side that wasn’t Little also had needs, wants, and desires. Being fulfilled sexually was something new for me. It had been so long since I experienced this sort of pleasure. In the safety and comfort of my Daddy’s arms, I could be soft and sweet. Nothing could tear me away from him, especially not myself.