All Chapters of Daddy'S Little Toy : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Why does the person who hurts me most also feel like the only safe place?I sat on the edge of the bed, staring at the new rose-gold collar in the mirror. It gleamed against my skin elegant, permanent, and terrifying. Daddy stood behind me, his hands resting on my shoulders as he watched my reflection.“You’re overthinking again,” he said softly, his thumbs gently massaging the tension from my muscles. “Tell me what’s in your head, babygirl.”I swallowed hard.“Trauma bonding,” I whispered. “I read about it. The way the brain gets wired to the person who causes both pain and relief. The fear makes the affection feel stronger. The apologies after the threats feel like love. I know that’s what’s happening to me… but I still can’t stop wanting you.”Daddy’s eyes darkened with a mix of pride and hunger. He leaned down, pressing a kiss to the side of my neck, right above the collar.“That’s exactly what’s happening,” he admitted, his voice low and intimate. “I broke you down on purpose. I

The island had never felt so quiet.Two days had passed since the boat incident, and the villa seemed to hold its breath. The staff moved like ghosts—silent, careful, eyes downcast, avoiding any glance that might betray what they had witnessed. Reynolds was gone, locked away in some unknown corner of the property where I wasn’t allowed to ask questions. Even the ocean sounded muted and distant, as if nature itself had lowered its voice in deference to the shift that had taken place. The usual sounds of island life—the distant calls of birds, the rustle of palm fronds, the gentle lap of waves—felt subdued, almost reverent.I spent most of the day in the nursery, surrounded by soft yellows and creams. My fingers trembled as I folded tiny onesies and blankets, each small garment a reminder of the life growing inside me. My belly felt heavier now, rounder, pressing against the silk of my dress with every movement. The baby fluttered more frequently, as if sensing the tension that still li

The sun rose slowly over the private island, painting the ocean in soft golds and pinks. I stood on the balcony again, a habit I couldn’t break, watching the waves roll in. My hand rested on my growing belly as the baby kicked gently a reminder that there was no turning back.Daddy joined me a few minutes later, as he always did. He didn’t speak at first. He simply wrapped his arms around me from behind, his chin resting on my shoulder, one hand covering mine over our child.“You’ve been standing here every morning,” he said quietly. “Still searching for answers in the sea?”I leaned back against him, feeling the solid warmth of his body.“I’m not searching anymore,” I whispered. “I think… I’m just trying to accept what I chose.”He turned me around gently, his gray eyes studying my face with that intense focus that always made me feel exposed.“And what have you accepted, babygirl?”I touched the slim collar around my neck, tracing the smooth metal.“That this is my life now,” I said

The nursery had become my sanctuary and my prison at the same time.I spent hours there now, the late afternoon light filtering through gauzy curtains and casting everything in a soft, golden haze. I folded and refolded tiny clothes—soft cotton onesies and delicate blankets—running my fingers over the smooth wood of the crib as if touching it could make the future feel safer. My belly was round and heavy, the skin stretched tight over the active life inside. Every flutter and kick was a constant, living reminder of the choice I had made that night at the cove: stepping back onto the blood-stained deck instead of leaping into freedom.Daddy found me there again in the late afternoon. He leaned against the doorframe for a moment, watching me in silence with those storm-gray eyes that always saw too much. Then he stepped inside, his presence filling the room like a warm, possessive shadow.“You’ve been in here all day,” he said softly, coming up behind me and wrapping his strong arms aro

The nursery felt warmer these days.I spent most afternoons there, sitting in the rocking chair with my hands resting on my belly, feeling the baby move more strongly now. Each kick was a quiet conversation between us a reminder that life was continuing, no matter how complicated everything had become.Daddy had been different since the night of the boat. Gentler in some ways. More watchful in others. He still kept me close, still enforced the rules, but there was a new layer of patience in how he handled my moods.He found me in the nursery again that evening, carrying a tray with fresh fruit and herbal tea. He set it down on the small table beside the chair and knelt in front of me, resting his head against my belly like he often did.“Feeling any better today?” he asked softly, his voice vibrating against my skin.I ran my fingers through his hair, a gesture that had become almost automatic.“A little,” I admitted. “The baby’s been active. It feels… real now. Like there’s no more p