“Princess,” I heard him whisper, his hands in my hair. I hummed in response, not ready to wake up yet. “We’re home now. I’m going to bring you inside and then I’ll clean you up. Is that okay?” “Yes, Daddy,” I murmured. I heard the car door open and then he gently raised my head so he could slide out from underneath me. “Come to me, love,” he called gently and as I opened my eyes and looked up to the open door I saw his arms outstretched for me. I crawled across the seat and wrapped my arms around his neck and gently pulled me out before he wrapped my legs around him once again. “Are you spending the night,” I asked lightly, my eyes shut in exhaustion. “It’s my house, Princess. So, yes, I’ll be spending the night,” he chuckled lightly and rubbed my back. My eyes popped open, “Wait,

