Free Reunion (Hunter's Ridge Book 3) by Maggie Ryan Page B

the additional work that had been done. Opening the door, he swung her up inside before entering.
    Louisa stood, her eyes large as she stared at the seat where she had just been playing. A net of some sort had been stretched across the edge of the seat and secured to the sides of the carriage. A thick pillow was on one end, a quilt folded at the other. The leather of the seat was covered with a pad. It was as close to a real crib as one could make out of a carriage seat.
    "Do you think you'll be able to sleep here?" Edward asked as he removed her bonnet and cloak, placing them on top of his own outerwear on the seat.
    "It's really a bed," Louisa said, turning to face him as he took his seat.
    "Traveling does not mean my little one should be uncomfortable when she is taking her nap," he replied as he reached for her, turning her around and untying her pinafore's bow. "We have a long way to go, and you'll need your rest."
    "I didn't think I'd be taking naps while traveling," she admitted. "Are we are going to sleep in the carriage at night?"
    "I believe it is important to maintain your schedule, little one. You will take your naps here, we'll sleep in inns at night." He set her away for a moment in order to close the curtains at the windows, darkening the inside of the carriage but knowing his little one would appreciate the concealment. He removed her shoes and stockings and then her petticoats and dress, laying every item neatly on the seat. She stood in her chemise and drawers.
    "Get a nightie and a nappy out of your bag, sweetie. Don't forget your thermometer, cream and powder." She hesitated, her eyes going to the cloaked windows. "Louisa, this is but the first time I'll put you down, it is up to you if you nap with a hot bottom."
    His words had her nodding as she opened the carpet bag containing her items. She located his requests and passed them to him. Before she closed the bag, he spoke again. "Find your dummy, sweetie."
    Pulling out her dummy, she closed the bag. He removed the rest of her clothing until she stood nude before him.
    She was being very obedient and he drew her to stand between his legs, his hands dropping to cup her bare cheeks, giving them a squeeze. He adored the moan she made and bent forward to kiss her. Though he was usually out of the house when she took her naps, there were no rules that said he couldn't put her to bed with a very contented smile on her lips.
    Releasing her mouth, he set her back just a bit and then bent to suckle at her breast. She groaned and arched her back, pressing her turgid nipple into his mouth. When his hand slid from her buttock to press between her legs, she obediently opened them, allowing him access to her sex. Edward slid a finger along the crease of her quim, finding her slick. It never ceased to amaze him how her body prepared itself for him. His mouth moved to suckle her other nipple, her small hands moving to his shoulders as another finger joined the first to spread her nether lips open. He continued to nibble and suckle at her breasts, his fingers finding themselves becoming coated with her cream as he played. The moment he touched her clittie, she groaned and pressed down against his finger.
    Not satisfied with simply stroking her, Edward removed his hand and mouth to find her eyes closed, her cheeks flushed, and her breath coming in quick pants. Grinning, he moved her to sit where he had been and went to his knees. "Open your eyes, Louisa." They fluttered open and she gasped as he slowly spread her legs apart, placing the soles of her feet on the edge of the seat, splaying her open to his view.
    "As I said, quite lovely bare." He watched her cheeks reddening even more before bending forward to draw his tongue slowly up the full length of her slit, pausing to tap at the engorged nubbin.
    "Oh, Papa," she gasped, her hips lifting at his touch.
    "Shh, just let Papa play," Edward ordered softly, instructing her to lean back against the seat. His hand lifted to