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Chapter twenty-nine

Dave's point of view

It's been a week since Emily has freed Ace from the basement, and I haven't said a word to him since. He probably thinks it's because I'm still mad, and I think that's good.

I'd never admit that it's because I feel bad. I don't want to feel bad over a punishment, they exist for a reason. But while laying awake at night, I can't help but overthink every little thing I did to him. And that's a horrible feeling.

I've never felt like this, and I don't know what to do. Emily knows I haven't been sleeping well, and it makes her uncomfortable. I can tell she doesn't know whether she should talk about it to me, and she's been quiet these past days.

My mind has just went north east south and west, all in one night. I turn on my side, look at my alarm clock and find out it's around 4 in the morning. Great, just a few hours to go. Emily's laying next to me, still holding my hand. I sigh silently, move closer to her, and then feel her cuddling into me.

Some cute noises come out of her, as she lays her head on my chest. I put my arms around her and pull her closer, then bury my nose in her neck and take a deep breath. I have decided what I'm gonna do. First, I'm gonna talk to Emily. Then ask her if I should apologize to Ace, and if she says I should, I will.

And then everything will be back to normal.

Smiling, I lay my hand on Emily's stomach. I wish I could feel the baby that's in there..

As my thoughts drift off to the baby that'll be on this world soon, I close my eyes and slowly get pulled into unconsciousness.

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"Babe.. Please" Emily's voice, from the door opening. Though my head is in my hands and I'm looking down, I can feel her eyes on me. It's like I can feel the worried and sad look in her eyes, without having to see them.

I don't want to look back at her, I don't want to look back into those eyes. So I sigh, rub my eyes and stand up. Before having to look into her eyes, I just wrap my arms around her and pull her into me. "I.. I have to talk to you."

I feel her nod against my chest, so I lift her and walk over to the bed. Laying down, I keep her in my arms and pull her even closer. "Baby I'm not gonna leave you.. Just please tell me what's wrong, you can trust me. I promise.."

I breathe out heavily, take her chin, and have her looking up at me. "Okay listen.. I feel bad. I feel bad about Ace's punishment. Like, I know it's a punishment and he deserved it, but he's been really good this last week.. And even before that. I just can't stop thinking how he might have not deserved it, and if it was too harsh. So now I just feel like a psychopath starving a man without a good reason. Oh Emily I feel so bad.."

Her lips turn into a smile, which confuses me. I don't want her to smile.. "Awwh baby.. That's actually really cute.." My eyebrows draw together in confusion. "What? No Emily I need your help.. Do you think I should say sorry to Ace? And how do I do that? And isn't that gonna make him disrespect me?"

She chuckles, sits up, and lays one hand on my chest. "Yes baby you should, and no that's actually a really good thing to do." she reassures me. "Ace has talked to me about his punishment, and he asked me if I thought he really deserved all of that. I said I thought he deserved part of it, but that he had to take it as a warning. I apologized for not giving him more food, and he stayed really respectful. Trust me Dave, he'll only become better if you shove away your pride and tell him that you're sorry."

I take a deep breathe. "Okay, you're right. I'll go apologize."

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"Ace, come here." Slowly his body turns to face me, and I smile at the surprised and confused look on his face. Getting up, he slowly walks my way. With that wound on his leg, I get that it takes him a while. By the look on his face I can tell he's trying to hide the pain, and he's doing pretty well.

I sit down on the couch and pat the spot next to me. "You're letting me sit on the couch?" he asks in confusion, but still sits down. "Yes, I'm not gonna have you standing with that wound. Also, it's harder to get up from the floor than from the couch."

A soft smile plays on his lips, but after nodding he says nothing.

"Look Ace, I.. I came to you to.. To tell you that I'm sorry." Feeling blood rushing to my face, I continue my apology. "That punishment was too hard on you. Honestly, you're a really pure and kind boy, and you're fun to be around. You obey well, and I really hope you'll stick around for when the baby's born."

Looking at him with a bright red face, I notice the twinkle in his eyes. He looks truly happy that I apologized to him..

"Thank you so much sir. That's really kind of you. And me too, I hope I'll get to meet the mini human that's inside of Ms Brown." he says, smiling bright at me.

I chuckle, and can't help smiling back at the adorable boy in front of me. I feel like hugging him.. Before I get the chance to rethink it, I'm already under his male body. I laugh, and wrap my arms around him while listening to his words. "You and Ms Brown have really made me happy sir. Thank you for buying me. I promise I won't let you guys down."

I look at the boy on my lap, thanking me for being in his life. Yeah, hearing that really makes me feel good. "You're welcome Ace. Now go finish lunch, it smells delicious" I tell him, with a wink. Nodding, he gets up and – tries to – run to the kitchen.

As I smile to myself, I look around the room, to spot Emily in the door opening, smiling at me. She gives me an "I'm proud" look, and I bite my lip. Okay, this felt good.