Chapter 9 Daddy's Strong Girl

Zara nearly tripped as she ran out of the house barefoot, feet pounding the driveway. The moment she saw him leaning on the car, arms wide open, she dissolved.
“Daddy!” she shouted, running into his arms.
He caught her easily, lifting her slightly off the ground like she weighed nothing. She smelled the familiar scent of aftershave and warm cotton.