When Charlotte woke up again her immediate impulse was to hunt for her errant pacifier. Having found it she popped it back into her mouth and lay sucking it happily for a few minutes. It seemed he hadn't yet returned, otherwise he surely would have woken her. Drowsily she climbed out of bed and looked around the room. She felt lonely, the house seemed far too empty.
In a corner by the window she spotted a big stuffed giraffe sitting on the floor, limbs aloof and disproportionate to its body. Charlotte picked it up and hugged it.
"I shall call you Nelson", she said happily, took hold of the colouring materials that were still lying on the table, and climbed back into bed to wait.
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The Daddy Dom
RomanceShe felt nervous as she watched the taxi drive back down the long and winding driveway and disappear through the imposing, brass gate. She picked up her bags and turned to muster the house. It was large - the size of a small villa - with a brick fac...
