smile dancing across her face. “Hmmm, we might have a problem there. I’m not very good at being compliant.”
His cock throbbed at her sassiness. Oh, what a challenge she would be for him. Her submission would be a hard-earned and most delicious prize. Running his tongue up the length of her throat, he waited until she moaned before he spoke in a gruff whisper. “One last chance or I may have to punish you.” He let go of her hands. “Take off your pants.”
The smile she gave him was mischievous. She stretched her arms and pretended to yawn, then raised one delicately shaped eyebrow. “Punish me?”
With his free hand, he reached for her abandoned pajama top and then, ignoring her squeak of alarm, he used it to bind her wrists together and rapidly fasten them to the headboard. She gave a surprised laugh and tugged at the restraint. It held firm.
With her bound, he felt a hint of self-control creeping back and he blew out a breath as he surveyed her. The little vixen shimmied on the bed, making her breasts tremble and he nearly lost it again. Another quick breath before he spoke. “I’m sure I said to take off your pants.”
Her eyes sparkled. “You might have to take care of that now. I’m a little tied up.”
He couldn’t help a laugh escaping. “I think I might. But there’s still the matter of your noncompliance.” He grasped the loose-fitting bottoms and dragged them easily down her legs, leaving them bunched around her shins. She tried to kick them free, but he caught her feet in his hands and proceeded to twist the fabric around her ankles.
“Hey.” She sounded cross. “I’m trussed up like a chicken.”
“You look gorgeous.” He stroked a gentle circle around one nipple and then the other and watched them rise and swell. “You smell delicious.” He nosed between her thighs and drew a soft moan from her. “And if you want to play, we will.”
Chapter 31
Lillian was completely unprepared for Jake to grasp her by the ankles and flip her over, onto her stomach. With her face mashed into the pillow, she tried to lift her head, before realizing that he hadn’t finished yet. He pushed her knees forward, guiding her with strong but careful hands until her elbows bent and her ass stuck up in the air. She craned her neck to see him. He sat back on his heels and watched her, an unrepentant grin on his face. She felt a flicker of alarm.
“Wh … what are you going to do?”
He began to stroke her bottom; it felt as though he used just his fingertips. “That little issue of noncompliance.” He stroked some more. “Your ass is so pale and creamy. Have you ever been spanked before, Cariad ?” His silky voice soothed her until she realized what he’d said.
“ Spanked ?” If her voice went any higher, she’d only be audible to dogs. Oh wait, he’d still hear her. “ No . And I don’t want to be.” He circled the other butt cheek, ignoring her anxiety. “Don’t do this, Jake. I’m telling you, I really—”
He kissed the base of her spine, warm and soft. He was just playing. His tongue trailed down her ass, and she felt his breath on her pussy. Letting out a breath, she relaxed. Too soon.
His mouth disappeared.
His hand smacked down on her bottom.
She heard the noise a fraction of a second before she acknowledged the hurt. It stung, hot and sharp, and she sucked in her breath. Before she could yell at him, he slapped the other butt cheek. Her heart stuttered and she jerked at the bindings.
Crack.
Another sting, the burn spreading out across her entire ass. She yelped this time and tried to find her voice.
Crack. Crack.
He smacked her once more on each cheek in rapid succession. By now it felt as though her entire ass was on fire. She gasped in pain, shock, and temper. “ Stop it .” Tears sprang to her eyes. “I’m warning you—” She felt him blow a warm breath over her bottom. The words stuck in her throat. His palm smoothed over the burning skin, soft and tender,
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