11. Mack

Chapter 11

When Caleb stopped sucking and the pacifier loosened in his lips, I knew he was out and would probably stay asleep for the rest of the night. Part of me, a big fucking part, wanted to just sit there and watch over him all night long.

But I told him I would leave, and he didn't ask me to stay, so after an extended stare at his boyish features, soft and relaxed in his slumber, I brushed his dark hair off his forehead and left a whisper of a kiss there before slipping out of bed.

I picked up the discarded clothes and straightened up before turning off the lights and heading downstairs. After a quick lap around his house to make sure lights were off and doors were closed, I let myself out.

Instinctively, I checked the door behind me and made sure it was locked before I got in my car and headed to my empty house.

My place still felt unfamiliar even after the months of living there because I never really made it into a home. It was a place to sleep and work and pass the time from day to day, but I had no real purpose.

When I got promoted to director of cybersecurity, they wanted me at headquarters a few days each week, but it was mostly for meetings and to have face time with the executive team and my staff. Not because anyone really cared who or where I was. I did my job and made sure my team did their job, but no one actually needed me.

Not the way Caleb did.

And after just those few hours with him coming in and out of his Little headspace, I was sure he needed me, but not nearly as badly as I needed him.

I'd been hard all night, and if we'd had more of a discussion about his limits while Little, I would have loved to fuck that sweet bubble butt into the mattress.

But that wasn't what tonight was about.

I wasn't entirely sure what I was expecting when I first walked into his house, but by the time we left the restaurant, I knew the night was going to be a bit of an audition for me as a Daddy.

To see if I could handle what he threw at me. And at first, I wasn't sure I could. I wanted to, but I didn't know how I would feel being completely responsible for his well being while he was regressed.

But I surprised myself by loving it. Ordering his dinner, deciding what he would drink, helping him undress… It was a bit of a mindfuck but in the most heady way.

Knowing that he trusted me so completely was unlike any scene I'd participated in before. And though I'd been with subbies for months at a time, there was never this same level of power exchange that was required with a Little.

I fucking loved it.

And that wasn't even considering the way he drained me so completely that I hadn't felt a single drop of milk leaking from the time he finished hours ago. I hadn't felt so dry in years.

Decades maybe.

But that wasn't the biggest attraction for me, and I hoped it wasn't for Caleb either.

He ticked every one of my boxes, and the milk lust had never even been on the list until my conversation with Steve.

I checked my phone to make sure he hadn't texted before I got undressed and jumped into the shower.

My eyes opened every hour to check my phone for messages, but after six hours of restless sleep, I finally got the one I was waiting for.

Good morning, Big Daddy.

I smiled, unreasonably relieved that he was in a good mood and not regretting our night together. Did you sleep well?

The best. Seriously, Mack. It was the best night ever. Thank you.

I wasn't sure how to respond to that. My thumbs hovered over the phone for several long seconds and then another text came through.

But no pressure. I know I put you in some uncomfortable positions, and I hope I didn't push too hard.

That was easier to respond to. Not at all. I had the best night ever too. I hope I passed your tests. Well, most of them, anyway.

There was at least one thing he needed, hinted at, that I completely ignored. But if he gave me a second chance, I'd try to do better.

He gave me everything I needed, and I wanted to at least try to do the same for him.

You passed them all.

It took me a minute before finding the courage to ask him out again. What are your plans for today?

Nothing. You?

I quickly checked the weather to make sure it wasn't gonna be too hot out. I'm thinking of going to the zoo today.

You are? He added a string of animal emojis. I haven't been to the zoo in years.

Wanna join me? I can pick you up at 11.

Yes, please!

Wear comfortable shoes, sweetheart.

He hearted the text, and this time, he didn't immediately switch it to a thumbs up. Clearly, he wanted me to know that he was okay being told to take care of himself.

That was good because I liked it too.

I hadn't even come to a full stop when Caleb's front door flew open. He was down the porch steps and bouncing at the edge of the driveway when I slipped out of the car. He wasn't able to stay still, but he stood in place until I walked up to him and pulled him into a hug. "You ready to go, sweetheart?"

"I'm so ready, Daddy. There's a baby panda that we have to see. And also the tigers. And I think they have penguins with eggs, and maybe even some monkeys."

I squeezed him tighter as I pressed a kiss to his forehead. "Wow, sounds like you've done some research."

"I did. I did. So can we do those? Can we see them all? We better hurry because they close at cleaning times and we might miss some. Are you ready, Daddy? We have to go."

I chuckled at the amount of words he was able to spit out in like ten seconds. "Yes, sweetheart. Let's go." I stepped back and reached for the passenger door handle to help him climb in.

Caleb placed his hands up and out of the way, obviously waiting for me to strap him in.

Okay, I could get used to this. Maybe I already was.

While I was leaning over him, I stole a kiss, pressing my lips to his for a moment before licking along the seam until his mouth opened.

His hand immediately went up to my chest, gently kneading it before he let go and pulled back. "Oh, I'm sorry. Did I make you let down?"

I stood up for a second and took stock of my dryness level. "No, I think I'm still good."

I didn't tell him that I had to manually express in the shower that morning, but if he was interested in having a drink later on, I was certainly open to that as well.