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A Dress

Author: Billiejo Priestley
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

As the day wore on, a sense of exhaustion settled over me like a heavy cloak, weighing down my spirits even as the excitement of the day lingered in the air.

Emily and Sally had proven to be invaluable; their warmth and generosity helped to settle my nerves with me not knowing much about them.

With each passing hour, I found myself delving deeper into Emily's conversation, learning more about Desmond and their life. Her insights offered a glimpse into a world of Alaric's I didn't know existed.

Meanwhile, Sally regaled me with tales of William and Alaric’s history, shedding light on the simmering tensions that lurked beneath the surface. Her words painted a portrait of two men bound by blood yet divided by pride, their unresolved conflicts casting a shadow over any good in their lives.

Despite the wealth of knowledge gleaned from our conversations, the day’s main objective remained elusive. Four bridal shops and countless dresses later, I found myself no closer to finding the perfect g
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    On the drive back, we're all talking, except my mum, who is quiet. I feel that is because Sally has told her off over the dress, so she is watching her words."I told the men to cook," Sally says, and I look at her shocked. "We've had a busy day." She laughs slightly, and I nod."Don't eat the mac and cheese if Desmond has cooked it." Emily looks at us, and Sally laughs."And don't eat anything William cooks either.""Why tell them to cook if they can't?" I laughed at the fact she told them to cook and then said, don't eat it."So, what you're saying is, only the food Alaric makes is safe?" Ivy laughs."Pretty much yes." Sally laughs. She's slightly drunk but happy, at least. Half an hour later, we are finally back. I have to admit I'm ready for sleep.As we walk through the door, Sally laughs and jokes about how the kitchen isn't burnt down from their cooking. I watch Alaric move and grab papers off the table."What is that?" Why do they all look like they are hiding something?"Noth

  • Your Dad's Perfect   Planning

    I wake alone. Last night, Alaric insisted I go to bed and get some sleep, and I didn't even try to argue. Getting ready for my day, I walk down and see him sitting alone. I glance around, confused."They are out for the day. We have the house to ourselves." He looks at me and smiles. I like that. I lift the dress from my body and walk to him, his eyes widening."Baby girl." His words are quiet, and my head shakes. Moving, I climb onto him."Yes, Daddy?" Leaning forward, I bite his lip and grind down against him. His body moves quickly, flipping us until I'm below him."Screw plans." His words growled into my ear, and I pulled his shirt, watching the buttons fly off. I give up on the shirt, it's half off, moving I unfasten his trousers as his mouth moves and teases my neck.My hands push his trousers down, and I grasp his cock. His hands pull against my thong, ripping it from my body before thrusting into me.He groans and holds me against him. My body tries to move, and his hands keep

  • Your Dad's Perfect   His Surprise

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  • Your Dad's Perfect   The Day

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  • Your Dad's Perfect   Our Night

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  • Your Dad's Perfect   Wanting More From Him

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  • Your Dad's Perfect   The Sirens

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  • Your Dad's Perfect   The Truth

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  • Your Dad's Perfect   Showing Her

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  • Your Dad's Perfect   Time Together

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  • Your Dad's Perfect   Always Busy

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  • Your Dad's Perfect   Fixing It

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  • Your Dad's Perfect   Realising

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  • Your Dad's Perfect   Feeling Foolish

    Zade POVEvery time I close my eyes, I see her face—tear-streaked and filled with anguish. Then the memories hit, unbidden and relentless. Blood. The screams. The bodies. My parents, mangled and lifeless. Her—my ex, so pregnant, so full of life, and then... gone. The flashbacks swallow me whole, dragging me under. My breathing becomes shallow, erratic, and I grip the edge of the table to ground myself, my knuckles white.“Zade,” a voice cuts through the storm in my mind, anchoring me back to reality. I look up to see Grayson sitting across from me, his face a mixture of concern and frustration.I can’t even muster the energy to speak. I just stare at him, then down at the untouched glass of whiskey in front of me.“Did you drink it?” he asks, his tone sharp but not unkind.I shake my head. “No. But I wanted to. God, I wanted to.”Grayson exhales, leaning back in his chair. “At least you didn’t. That’s something.” He watches me closely, his eyes narrowing slightly. “You’re drowning, Za

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