"Raven isn't a Daddy," he managed. "He's a Dom, and Angel's like a brother to me, and happily in a relationship. I didn't know you felt that way, Adam, but you don't consider my feelings either."

"I always — "

"You don't," Ronan cried, shaking his head desperately. "I don't want another Daddy. I want you, but you're never there for me. You just said you're my Daddy, but when was the last time you even let me call it you? When was the last time I was allowed to do anything even remotely Little? I matter too."

With a dark laugh and a step forward, Adam closed the distance...