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“I don’t know anything that can help you and I’m certainly not working with Rico to bring you down. I didn’t know who you were until you told me.”
“Honestly, I do believe you. Now, it’s apparent you need a reminder that you’re in my house following my rules.”
“Meaning what?”
He backed away, heading toward his credenza. I knew instinctively I wasn’t going to like what he had to say. As I’d anticipated, he didn’t answer before opening one of the drawers, pulling something into his hand. “So, my little peach, you will be disciplined. I think that’s what it’s going to take for you to realize that this is no game.”
As he turned around, the sight of the man holding a cane in his hand took my breath away. The spanking he’d issued before had been painful, yet I had a terrible feeling the implement he’d selected would leave lasting marks. “No, it’s not a game, Sabatino. I’m also not a child.”
“Then don’t act like one and there will be no need for me to punish you. But I will as often as necessary until you finally accept the situation you are in.”
“And exactly what is that?”
“You are the single weakness of Rico Garcia, a man who’s already attempted to come into my territory, killing one of my men. I have no choice but to retaliate using any and all methods necessary to crush him like the roach he is.”
I stormed toward him. “You will not allow him to take my son. Promise me that. If I die, make certain he finds a good home.” I couldn’t believe I’d just asked him for help. He didn’t care about me. I was nothing more than a piece he was using in the game, a lure to draw Rico out of the shadows. I knew how these stories ended. Contrary to what he believed, I’d done enough research to comprehend what I was facing no matter which side won.
His expression softened and he reached out, cupping my face lovingly. “I will never allow anything to happen to you or to Dillon.”
“Fucking make that promise and you can inflict any punishment you want on me. That’s all I ask.”
It was as if I’d caught him completely off guard, his eyes instantly drifting into utter sadness. “I promise you, Georgia, but I won’t be faced with honoring that pledge. You and Dillon will be protected by every soldier in my employ, every member of my family. You have my word of honor.”
“I will fucking hold you to that promise, Sabatino. You might not believe me, but I am an honorable woman and I love that boy more than anything. It didn’t matter who provided the sperm. He’s a good boy. He’s not like his father, not in the least.”
“No, he’s like his beautiful mother. Given you agreed to your punishment, the incident won’t be mentioned again. There will be no need. Correct?”
I was the one half laughing this time. “No, there will not be.”
“Excellent. Undress and lean over my desk.”
Arguing with him was only going to prolong the dreaded few minutes. It wasn’t the pain I was anxious about but the continued humiliation because he believed he was stronger and more dominant than me. I’d bide my time and strike when he least expected it. He had no understanding how strong I’d gotten these last few years. I didn’t bother turning around to undress, never removing my eyes from his as I did so. I even managed to keep a fake smile on my face while doing so.
At least my reaction seemed to unnerve him. Unfortunately, it also aroused him. His current condition was easy to tell by the thick bulge between his legs. When I was fully unclothed, I raked my fingers down the side of my neck on purpose before moving toward his desk, lying over it slowly. I lifted one arm then the other, wrapping my fingers around the edge. While butterflies had invaded my stomach, I was able to keep from making a single sound.
He didn’t deserve to hear anything from me. He certainly wasn’t going to listen to anything I said.
He took his sweet time moving behind me, deliberately pulling my legs apart. I could hear his heavy breathing. Maybe I was a little thrilled I had this effect on him, even though it was just as dangerous as every other aspect. In my little way, this was grabbing the upper hand.
Sadly, the longer he took before beginning this horrible round of punishment, the antsier I became. While I knew Dillon couldn’t walk in and see his mommy this way, the last thing I wanted to do was to leave him alone for very long. No matter what he’d told me.
The seconds ticked by, becoming at least a full minute and so far, all he’d done was roll his fingers down my spine, tapping one side of my bottom.
“I hope you and I can arrive at an understanding between us, Georgia. That will make living under the same roof more pleasurable.”
I didn’t say anything for fear of riling his anger. The first crack of the cane was unexpected, the sharp whooshing sound grabbing my attention first. It took a few seconds for the tingling sensations to roar into brutal pain. There was no way I could hold back a sharp yelp, the wind sucked out of me.
After the hard snap of his wrist, the cane was brought down three more times and I was certain I’d be marked for days. The agony was blinding, so much so I kicked out both legs, writhing on his desk awkwardly.
“You’re doing very well.”
Why was he bothering to tell me that? Did he think what he had to say mattered to me in the least? He was a fool if he believed that. I wasn’t certain if he wanted a response, but I wasn’t given time, the bastard bringing the thin reed down four more times in rapid succession. I was stunned by the level of pain, but I was sickened that even though he’d captured me, taking me out of the state, spanking me like some bad girl, I was still aroused by the man.
How could I have ever allowed my guard to fall? How many times would I ask myself the same question before I came to the realization there was no logical answer?
He cracked the cane three more times and I wasn’t certain how much more I could take. When he approached, shifting between my legs, I was too exhausted from the ordeal. I could barely control my breathing, keeping my face pressed against the solid surface of his desk as if it was a lifeline.
“You’re a very special woman, Georgia. I’ve enjoyed getting to know you.”
