“It’s hard,” she sobbed. Pike released her face and let her bury her head back into his neck.
“I know, Dallas. Sometimes telling other people what we need is very hard, but you were so brave because you worked through it and told Daddy anyway,” he praised. “I’m glad I was correct in my guess about what was bothering you and I’m glad that when I made our choices for the Ranch, Daddy decided to sign you up to spend time in the Caterpillar Room.”
“Don’t you mean the Butterfly Room?”
“No, I mean the Caterpillar Room, it’s the nursery.”
“The nursery? But… Sadie mentioned the Butterfly Room. Why can’t I be a butterfly?”
Pike smiled. “Because, Bitty, I believe the nursery is the best place to begin. Besides, before one can become a butterfly, they have to be what first? Can you tell Daddy?”
Dallas took a moment as if really considering the question. Finally, she said, “They have to be a caterpillar.”
He stood and carried her into the bedroom before pulling her from his neck and setting her on her feet between his legs. “That’s exactly right. Daddy knew you were struggling and he was feeling pretty sure it was because you were struggling with your Little identity. So when I chose to book this vacation forus, I decided you would be in a younger? headspace the entire stay. I’ve ordered some special things for? Baby Dallas and we’re going to try them out while we’re here. The things you love in the younger headspace, we will take home and implement there and the things you don’t love, we will leave as special Rawhide Ranch memories.”?
“I didn’t say yes,” she said, her fingers rubbing over the fabrics of her leggings.?
He understood her statement. He and Dallas often discussed new things before they tried them, he’d normally never just tell her what they were going to do, but this had been a different type of situation.?
“No, Bitty. You didn’t agree to this, you’re right. But Daddy didn’t ask you this time. Sometimes Daddies and Mommies have a gut sense that helps them provide their Little ones with exactly what they need. I was pretty sure you needed to be in a younger headspace. I also knew if I gave you the choice, you wouldn’t agree to explore that side of you. So Daddy made the choice for you.”?
“Daddy decided for Dallas?”?
He nodded. “I did. We’re going to explore so many new things over the next two weeks, things Daddy’s not going to give you a choice about unless you use your safe word. Do you understand, Bitty?”?
“Yas, Sir,” she answered, nodding.?
Pike’s stomach danced with nerves. He’d never done something like this before, but thankfully, Dallas suddenly launched herself into his arms. “Thank you, Daddy! Thank you!”?
He wrapped his arms around her. “You’re welcome, Bitty, but I want to make sure you understand it might be hard at first. There’s lots of new things we're going to try and some might feel silly while we get used to them, but Daddy’s not going to changehis mind. We’re going to do all of the things I think you might enjoy or want you to explore, understand?”?
“Yes, Daddy,” she agreed.
Pike didn’t think it would be that easy; he knew they would repeat the talk a few more times as they navigated new things together, but for now, he’d consider this first step a definite win.
“Now what do you say you go explore, while Daddy does some unpacking?”
“I would like to look around, Daddy,” Dallas said, glancing around the large suite.
“Well, just one room at a time. You’re just a tiny baby and I don’t want you to get lost.”
Her face flushed, but she nodded as she wandered around the room. He continued to watch as she took in the large bedroom.
“Stay where I can see you, Bitty," he reminded, just to keep her in her headspace.
“Yes, Daddy,” she said, tucking Teefs into the large bed.
Her hitched breath let him know the exact moment she realized there were metal rings on the four corners of the large poster bed.? His baby loved bondage play.
“Did you see the rings in the headboard, Bitty?” he asked, pointing to the brass rings. Her gaze followed his finger, and she flushed adorably when she saw the additional rings he was talking about. “Daddy can’t wait to restrain your sweet body so he can ravish it.”
She squeezed her thighs together and Pike had to remember there were other things he wanted to introduce her to first. He put the last of his clothes away before picking up her suitcase and carrying it toward a door he hadn’t let Dallas open yet.
“Why aren’t you unpacking my things?” Dallas asked, sounding almost panicked.
“Because Daddy has a surprise for you,” he said, holding his hand out.
“Am I staying with you?” she asked anxiously, taking his hand. “I don’t want to stay in the Caterpillar Room at night.”
