Tell Me - Ashe Barker Page 0,68

She prayed not, but at the same time Thea feared what the coming few minutes would bring. She was experienced enough to know full well the difference between a punishment spanking and an erotic one. This would hurt. A lot.

Tony narrowed his eyes at her, and her heart sank further. “Yes, here. And soon. But first I want you to set out for me, and for yourself, exactly why you deserve to have your sweet arse blistered.” He settled himself in one of her two armchairs, crossing his ankle over his knee as Thea continued to stand, her chin tilted up in a posture she hoped would denote pride rather than defiance. Tony’s gaze hardened. “Thea, I’m waiting.”

“Yes, Sir, I apologise.” She scrambled her thoughts together quickly. “It’s several things really. I was very rude to you earlier, at the office. Then I stormed out and came here alone, even though you told me I shouldn’t.” She paused.

Tony remained immobile, waiting for more. Thea took a deep breath and ploughed on.

“Then I locked myself in, and refused to answer the door. I didn’t mean to alarm anyone, but I realise now how it must have seemed…”

Still Tony offered no response, though neither did he take issue with anything she had said so far. Thea lowered her gaze to the floor, making no attempt to check the tears now flowing down her cheeks.

“I forgot what it means to be a collared submissive. Your submissive, Sir. You taught me to be proud, but when it mattered I was a coward. I ran away and hid, ashamed of what I am. Who I am.”

“And now?”

“I think I have my head together again, Sir.”

He gave a slow nod. “I think so too, and that’s important. I do realise how shocked and distressed you were. You reacted badly at first, but not any longer. I’m pleased with you, and it’s my turn to be proud. That just leaves the discipline you need me to deliver, to ensure you never forget something so fundamental again. I intend to teach you that lesson now, Thea.”

“I know Sir, and I am grateful for it. Thank you.” She started to sink to her knees.

“Not yet. I want you naked first.” His tone was cold, crisp, his expression stern when she chanced a peep at him.

Thea straightened and started to unbutton her blouse. Tony waited, his demeanour patient now, as she removed her clothing. Thea had undressed for him on countless occasions before now, but never had she felt so vulnerable, or so exposed. With each item she folded and placed on the arm of her other chair her stomach churned and her pussy clenched. She was scared. No, scratch that, terrified. But the familiar twist of arousal that always preceded a scene was already causing her pussy to moisten.

Would he fuck her after? Perhaps, but not necessarily. A punishment was not meant to end in a treat, but he might make an exception… Christ, she hoped so.

Naked, she dropped to her knees in front of him, head bowed and her hands resting palms up on her thighs. Tony said nothing, just rose from his chair and left the room. She heard him, first in her small kitchen, opening and shutting drawers, then his footsteps in her hallway heading back to her bedroom. She had no need to ponder what he might be doing. He was looking for an implement, something to spank her with. He would not be short of choices.

A couple of minutes later he returned. Her heart lurched, he had chosen well. Her silicon fish slice, light, supple, sure to deliver a burning sting if judiciously applied. And in his other hand, her small wooden cheeseboard, flat, smooth, heavy, a handle at one end. That would create a deep, solid whack, a slap that would sink deep into her flesh.

“I’ll warm you up with my hand first, then move on to this.” He flexed the fish slice between his hands before tossing it onto the low table beside the chair he had occupied previously. “Then, to make this a truly educative experience for you, I think this will serve us well. “ He slapped the cheese board against his palm, causing a resounding crack to reverberate around the room. “I recalled how impressed you were with that paddle I bought for you a few weeks ago, but unfortunately I neglected to bring it with me today. This will deliver a similar sensation though.”

Thea gasped. This was going