Total pages in book: 8
Estimated words: 7181 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 36(@200wpm)___ 29(@250wpm)___ 24(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 7181 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 36(@200wpm)___ 29(@250wpm)___ 24(@300wpm)
EPILOGUE
VICTORIA
The little bell above the shop door chimed as Daddy and I stepped into the cozy gift store. Instantly I smelled burnt wood and lavender filling the air.
Now that I was out of school for the summer, we’d been traveling, just exploring new towns and making memories that I knew would last a lifetime. But it was moments like this, when I felt like we were in our own little world and everything was quiet, that everything felt perfect.
Daddy wandered off to look at some hand-carved pocketknives on an endcap while I browsed through the shelves of little souvenirs. I’d been collecting postcards from every stop w made, and smiled as I picked one up that showed a snapshot of the current town we’d stopped at.
I glanced over at him, watching as he picked a knife up, his brow furrowed in concentration as he studied the craftsmanship. I couldn’t help but smile at how serious he looked.
Being here with him, and feeling this kind of peace and happiness, made me realize how right my decision had been to say fuck everyone and everything and go with what I wanted.
After a few minutes of idle shopping, I headed over to him and pressed my body to his. He immediately wrapped his arms around me and I titled my head back, silently asking for a kiss.
And he sure as hell gave me what I wanted as he took my lips passionately and fiercely. When he broke away, I was panting and my face felt flushed.
We headed to the counter with a few items in hand, and I knew I had a stupid, love-struck smile on my face. The woman behind the register smiled at us. As she scanned the items, I noticed her gaze kept flicking between Daddy and me.
“You two are such a cute couple,” she said, and I felt this thrill of happiness move through me at her words. “I can tell just by looking at you how in love you are.”
My heart fluttered at her words, and I glanced up at Daddy, who gave me a small, knowing smile. There was no need for either of us to say anything. What we shared was something I couldn’t explain, but I felt it in every moment we were together.
“Thank you,” I said, smiling in return.
As we left the shop, I slipped my hand into Daddy’s and he gave it a sweet, reassuring squeeze. I knew, without a doubt, that I’d made the best decision of my life.
We’d have hurdles, obviously, as we navigated this complex relationship, but we’d figure them out together.
Choosing Daddy, and letting go of everything I thought would hold me back—was worth everything and more.
I didn’t care what anyone thought. I had Daddy. He had me. And that’s all we both needed.
As we walked down the street, hand in hand, I knew one thing.
This was exactly who I was meant to be with.
The End.