Protecting Priscilla: A SANCTUM Novel by Pepper North

Author:Pepper North [North, Pepper]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: With A Wink Publishing, LLC
Published: 2019-01-14T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

The next couple of days passed quietly for the couple. Priscilla basked in her Daddy’s loving care and the safe environment. When a phone call interrupted their quiet time together, the Little sat on Mitch’s lap, eavesdropping as Jeremy invited them to attend Shelby’s surprise birthday party.

When her Daddy hung up the phone, she leaned in to kiss his cheek. “I want to get Shelby a birthday present, but I don’t have any money. Would you loan me some?” she asked with a hopeful smile.

“I don’t have a present for Shelby either. How about if we work together? You choose the perfect present, and I’ll pay. Does that sound like a deal to you?” he asked with a chuckle.

“I’d love that. I don’t think I’ve ever been to a birthday party!” she enthused.

“Birthday parties are important. You need a present and a party dress. I think I know a Little girl who needs to go shopping. Wearing one of my t-shirts as a dress is perfect around the house, but you need some other clothing as well.” He kissed her cheek and set her on her feet. “Let’s get you dressed to go shopping.”

Her hand slid into his as a worried look covered her face. Biting her lip, she hesitated before whispering, “Do you think it’s safe? My cousin is still out there somewhere.”

“He’d have to go through me to get to you, sugar. And that’s not happening,” Mitch confidentially answered. “I washed the clothes you were wearing. They’re in bad shape, but they’ll get us to the store to buy some clothes and new shoes. Come on, Little girl. I can hear the stores calling us,” he teased.

Soon, they were in that big SUV Priscilla had tried so hard not to get dirty on the ride home. Home! she thought with a grin. It really is home. Her uncle’s house had been just that, a house, always cold and unwelcoming. She had been so alone there.

As if sensing her thoughts, Mitch covered one of her thin thighs with his hand. She missed out on so much growing up, he thought. I think maybe a visit to the candy shop downtown would be a good idea. Internally, he vowed to make up the wasted time in her life.

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