Arcado's POV

Brittany laughed as I tickled her sides; her laughter warmed my heart, and every time I looked at her, I was reminded of her mother. She was unquestionably a papa's girl, and I wouldn't trade my family for anything. They are my heart and soul, and anyone who even thinks of harming my family will be damned.

"Papa", She squealed and squirmed away from my grasp.

"Ah-uh, you can't get away from me, I'm the big bear." "I rumbled, and a smile spread across my face as she laughed loudly.

"Pwease stop," she exclaimed.

I let go of her form and stretched out my arms, and when she...