Chapter 18

CHAPTER 18

" C ome on, little girl. Let's get you in the bathtub. The water is going to feel so good," Jerico assured Aspen as he released the protective belt around her. She'd been sound asleep since Zale left the room.

"Don't want a bath," she mumbled, squeezing Bowbow.

She was so adorable, he couldn't help but pause for a minute to enjoy her stubborn, sleepy look. He brushed her hair off her face and kissed her head. Thank goodness they'd called off the mission. She would have been home alone.

"Daddy will let you sleep later. Now we need to keep healing these itchy spots." He deliberately stroked one of the last raised spots on her skin, making her twitch away.

"Don't. Itches," she protested.

"Exactly." Scooping her up in his arms, Jerico paused by the bed in the nursery and suggested, "Let's let Bowbow sleep while you take a bath."

Reluctantly, Aspen allowed him to pluck the caterpillar from her hold and set it on the pillow.

Setting her on her feet by the tub, Jerico scanned her beautiful body. Still a few red patches, but she had to feel better now than she had earlier when he'd gotten home. Thank goodness Zale had followed him home.

Crap! I forgot to get that scope. He made a mental note to leave it inside the screen door for Zale to pick up when he dropped off the medicine.

"Step into the water, baby. I'll help."

"It's not warm, Daddy," she fussed as she stepped into the creamy-looking water.

"That would make your itch worse. I think this is going to feel so good. Try it out."

She shivered a bit as she settled into the deep water but soon relaxed against the back of the tub with a deep sigh. "This feels heavenly."

"Bend your knees, Aspen. See if you can get your shoulders under the water," Jerico urged as he knelt by the tub.

Soon, she was as submerged as possible. Jerico checked his watch to mark the time. He'd keep her in the bath for as long as possible. After wetting a washcloth, he gently wafted the oatmeal-enhanced water over her skin. He tried to balance making sure her skin was clean of any remaining residue without washing too hard and igniting the itch once again.

He had almost finished washing her when she mumbled, "I need to get out, Daddy. I'm going to fall asleep."

"You need to stay a mermaid for a few more minutes, baby," he said, after checking his watch.

"No. Now," she insisted, struggling to slide back up to sit in the water.

"Daddy's not done with your bath, little girl. Settle down." He held her firmly in place until she stopped moving. The minute he released her, she tried again, stubbornly.

He'd have to take Zale's suggestion of how to distract her. His already semi-erect cock jerked inside the baggy shorts he'd changed into earlier. Down, boy.

"Daddy hasn't washed between your legs, Aspen. I'll do that now and then you can get out, okay?"

"Then sleep," she mumbled.

"Naptime soon," he promised.

Stroking the washcloth up the inside of one leg, he lightly brushed over her bare mound. Jerico smiled as she moved restlessly and parted her thighs to grant him full access. He paid attention to the outside of her lower lips before moving the soft terry material between them.

"Ahhh," she moaned.

"I know that feels good, doesn't it?"

When she nodded, he let the washcloth drift to the bottom of the tub and explored her with his fingers. Despite the water she was submerged in, he could feel her slick juices welling from her center. He traced her opening and pressed two fingers deep inside.

"Daddy!"

"We want you to be totally clean. Right, baby?" he asked, brushing his thumb over her clit as he scissored his fingers inside her.

She nodded eagerly with a look of total concentration.

"Good girl."

He loved how she smiled when he praised her. She was the sweetest. Caressing her, Jerico loved how she moved to welcome his thrusts with eager lifts of her hips. Her body clamped around his fingers, trying to hold him inside. Answering her unspoken request, he pushed a bit farther and heard her quick intake of breath.

Learning her body more every time he touched her, Jerico concentrated his touch on the most sensitive spots, widening his fingers to give her the taste of pain he'd learned she craved. Each thrust inside rasped his work-rough fingers over her clit. Leaning over, he flicked his tongue over her nipple as it peeked above the waterline. Trapping it between his lips, Jerico rolled her taut peak in his mouth. It didn't take long for her to cry out with pleasure.

Jerico checked his watch… Zale's good. He had enough time to help her orgasm again before getting out of the tub.

He glanced at the enema bulb sitting on the counter, waiting to be used. Deciding to help her adjust to the idea of having something in her bottom, Jerico slowed down his caresses to let her recover slightly before trailing his fingers down between her buttocks. Instantly, she clapped her thighs closed, trapping his hand.

"You are being very naughty, Aspen."

She peeked out from under her lashes to assess his mood. Jerico kept his face stern. Slowly, Aspen moved her thighs apart.

"That's better. Keep your knees pressed to the sides of the tub. Daddy is always going to clean all of you." Jerico scooped up the washcloth.

"But…" Her voice broke off as he brushed the fabric between her buttocks.

"That doesn't feel too bad, does it? Many Littles enjoy having their bottoms treated." Jerico let the fabric drift away and pressed a fingertip to her puckered opening. "Daddies can even take their Littles' temperature with their penises."

He could see her thighs trembling with the effort to keep her thighs parted. He toyed with her opening. Barely entering her repeatedly, Jerico continued until he saw her lifting her bottom slightly to push his finger further inside.

"Can you imagine how my cock would feel inside you here?"

"I don't think you'd fit, Daddy," she said before taking a quick breath as he entered her up to his first knuckle.

"That feels good, doesn't it, little girl?"

"No!" she blurted.

"Don't lie, Aspen. Remember I know your secrets." He continued to push a short distance into her as he talked. "Daddy will have to stretch your bottom to make sure he doesn't hurt you. How about if we start slowly, and let you get used to smaller items in your bottom?"

He watched her gaze zip to the bulb sitting on the counter. Its tip wasn't too thick. She wouldn't feel that much more than knowing something was inside her. "Wouldn't you prefer that?"

Aspen nodded.

"Good girl. Daddy will remember to start slowly. I think that needs another reward. Come for Daddy again, Aspen," he suggested. Returning his free hand to her pussy, Jerico rubbed his fingers through her pink folds, combining that with gentle movements of his finger inserted in her bottom.

Her gaze jumped to meet his and then looked over the water to watch his hands moving over her. The water clouded with the blended oatmeal prevented her from seeing everything, but it didn't mask his efforts completely. His cock felt like it would rip a hole in his shorts. He could feel her body respond with a gush of slick fluid as her hips lifted to meet his touch.

"Daddy knows you need his touch everywhere. He's going to pay special attention to your bottom. You may need lots of medicine and attention here."

He pressed his finger further inside her and pulled it out almost completely before pushing fully into her tight passage. Aspen screamed as a massive climax rocked her. He felt his lips curve in delight. She was perfect.

When her body had calmed down, Jerico opened the drain. He turned on the sprayer and adjusted the water flow before helping her shift to kneel in the tub. Rinsing any lingering residue from her hair and skin, Jerico examined her for the itchy raised patches.

The bath had helped, but she still had several. Thank goodness, Zale would bring more medicine and he had more to inject inside her. He helped her stand and patted her skin dry. Aspen yawned frequently and rubbed her eyes.

"I'm still kinda itchy, Daddy," she fussed as he wrapped her wet hair in a towel.

"I know. I'm going to help. Then Daddy will tuck you in bed with Bowbow."

He placed a dry towel on the vanity and patted it. "Press your chest here, Aspen. Daddy will give you some medicine."

When she was in position with her bottom pushed out for his attention, he inserted the bulb tip into the water with the dissolved pills and squeezed it several times to pull the mixture inside. Noticing how closely she watched, he allowed Aspen to try it as well. To his delight, she loved playing with it. He used this distraction to apply lubricant to her bottom. She squirmed but continued to squirt the mixture back into the cup and draw it back inside.

Reclaiming the bulb, he sucked everything up once again. Placing the tip of the bulb at her opening, he pressed a hand on her back, holding her in place before inserting it fully and injecting the mixture.

"Oh!" Aspen rose on her toes as the liquid gushed inside her.

"Squeeze your bottom tight," he instructed as he wiggled the inserted section.

He watched her bottom contract and hesitated just a breath before removing it. "Just a bit more. We have to get all the medicine inside." Jerico poured water down the sides of the cup and swirled it around before picking up the bulb again.

"I should make sure it's all mixed," she blurted.

Nodding his agreement, Jerico handed it over and let her play a few seconds more before administering the second dose.

"Can I play with that in the bathtub?" she asked, easily taking the medicine.

"No, baby. We only use this to put liquid medicine in your bottom. We can ask Zale if there's some medicine you need regularly that comes in a liquid form."

"Okay. That would be fun."

"Squeeze your bottom for me, Aspen. I'll carry you in to get ready for bed."

The medicine obviously worked quickly. She was very groggy as he wrapped a diaper around her bottom. He gathered her in his arms and carried her to the oversized rocking chair. Taking a seat, Jerico brushed the nipple of the bottle he'd made over her lips.

"Mmm," she hummed as she drank eagerly.

He had to jiggle the nipple in her mouth at different intervals to keep her drinking. Jerico knew it was important to keep her hydrated and fed. Finally, with a third left in the bottle, he gave up. She was out.

Jerico rocked his sweet Little for several minutes, enjoying having her in his arms. She made such an adorable picture. He wished he had his phone to take a snapshot. When she squirmed against his arm after several minutes, he knew she would be more comfortable in the small bed. He walked the short distance to the bed and laid her inside.

She immediately rolled onto her tummy. He patted the heavy padding of her diaper to soothe her when she fussed and placed Bowbow close. He had to smile when Aspen reached out one arm to pull her stuffie to her chest. She pressed a kiss to the plush toy before sighing and appearing to melt into the padding. Jerico draped the light sheet over her and stepped back to raise the disguised crib railing on what looked like a normal day bed. His little girl would be safe and protected inside for another hour when he'd check her temperature again.

Forcing himself away from the side of her crib, Jerico turned on the baby camera focused on the bed before leaving the room. He closed the door to keep from waking her as he cleaned up after her bath.

"Sleep tight, little girl," he said with one hand pressed to the barrier between them before heading off to occupy himself.