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“Sorry,” she mumbled.
“I’ll hold you still,” he said. “If I wasn’t here, Julian would have to tie you down.”
Julian just wanted to get this over with. He found no pleasure in punishing her.
The third and forth hits were fast. All he remembered was Kayla screamingouchand Martin counting out the strikes as he held her in place. He concentrated on getting the job done. He cleared his mind and reminded himself why they were there and what they were trying to accomplish.
The last one, he thought. They were almost there. As he drew back his arm, he noticed how still Kayla was. She was no longer trembling or fidgeting. Had she come to terms with her punishment? If she could get through this, then so could he. He straightened his shoulders, took a deep breath, and brought the leather across her backside one last time with less force than he had the other four times. He dropped the belt and knelt down beside her, taking a calming breath to steady his nerves.
She rested her head on the bench, breathing heavy, but not crying. That was a good sign.
“You did very well.” Julian stroked her hair. “You can express how you feel. You can speak freely.”
“I’ll leave the two of you alone.” Martin released Kayla from his hold and stood. “Tonight was an important step for both of you. One I hope you’ll remember. I know you’re not hardcore. What transpired here can be a valuable lesson. You may not want to use chastisement in your play. There’s nothing wrong with that. But you both did what had to be done. I’m proud.”
“Your guidance means a great deal to me,” Julian said. “To us.”
“I’m here as long as you need me.” He nodded. “Please use my private facilities for aftercare. If you have any questions, just text me and I’ll come back. I’ll be in my office.”
“Thank you.” Julian rubbed Kayla’s back, giving her a few moments to recover.
As Martin turned to walked away, Kayla lifted her head. “Wait.” Her voice was steady, but weak.
Martin stopped, but didn’t turn around. He was testing her. Would she pass?
“Master M.” When she pushed up from the bench, Julian extended his hand and helped her into a standing position.
Martin faced her, and Julian imagined just how pleased he was with her title for him.
“I apologize for my disrespect in your playroom.” Her voice was soft, tired.
“We’ve dealt with it, and now we’ve moved past it.” Martin came toward her, the only object separating them was the whipping bench. “Slip ups will happen. If your Dominant is continually pushing your limits, there will always be room for error. You learn from your mistakes and move forward. One scene at a time. No one holds grudges.” When he reached out to tuck her hair behind her ear, she didn’t flinch. “The two of you take as long as you need. Use this space as a comfort zone. This room should never be a place of fear. Our ultimate goal is pleasure.” He took her hand in his and brought her knuckles to his lips. “Pleasure beyond your wildest dreams.”
Julian wrapped his arms around Kayla’s waist and placed a soft kiss on neck. He glanced at Martin and smiled. Tonight, new boundaries had been set. Kayla’s response to Martin had enlightened Julian. A new path was about to be explored.
Chapter 11
Julian pulled back the comforter and helped Kayla into bed. Once they had arrived home, he drew her a bath. Neither had spoken much as she’d soaked in the hot water and Epsom salt. When he has asked, she had confirmed her muscles were tired and her bottom sore, but she didn’t complain.
“You were amazing tonight.” He propped the pillows behind her as she settled into bed.
“Did you expect me to safe word?”
“Expect? No,” he admitted. “Hoped, is a better word.”
“Why?” She took his hand in hers. “Why did you want me to safe word?”
“Isn’t it obvious?” He pressed his lips to hers. “Dominance may come naturally to me, but I’ve always said it isn’t something I crave all the time and I don’t like every aspect of the lifestyle. It’s different with you. It always has been.”
“What do you mean?”
“What happened in the playroom tonight might have been easier for me if the sub wasn’t you.”
“Oh?”
“Don’t be disappointed. My feelings for you make some things a bit more difficult to accomplish when we’re exploring.”
“Master M explained that to me before.”
