It sounded right on my lips.
She looked settled and more comfortable as the minutes ticked by. I was pleased to see that she dug into the food with gusto. She needed the energy.
My gaze drifted up and down her body, seeing the dried blood and mud all over her limbs once again. My fear for her safety steadily grew upon noticing it for a second time, and I struggled to wait until she had finished her meal before I inspected every inch of her body for injuries. I needed to see that she was alright. If not, I had to journey out of the caves and gather some of the humans’ medical supplies and care for her.
When she was finally finished eating and had set the plate aside, I stood and set my jaw firmly.
I had to examine her for injuries now, whether she liked it or not.
She stilled, watching me.
“Come. I’ll carry you to the hot springs and we can get you washed up,” I said.
“I can wash myself,” she countered.
I stiffened.
I could feel my emotions beginning to spiral and the telltale trickle of adrenaline coursing through my veins at her disrespectful tone. I took a deep steadying breath and with that came a quiet calmness and a certain need for her to obey me. I was dominant by nature, and the hormones only sought to amplify that. The beast within me was demanding her immediate obedience.
I moved closer to her and she stilled.
“Stand up,” I demanded.
When she didn’t, I just took her by the arm and pulled her up, if a bit roughly. In no time at all, I had thrown her over my shoulder and took off deeper into the caves toward the springs. She kicked and punched at me, but I didn’t let that stop me from bringing her there. She was going to submit to my inspection, whether she liked it or not.
“Cosima,” I warned.
When she didn’t stop, I could feel my adrenaline levels rising once more. The need to tame her and teach her that I was in charge surged. Her ass was high up in the air and with my free hand, I smacked it a few times rather harshly. The sound echoed off the rocks surrounding us.
She stilled, her legs no longer kicking me, her palms flush against the skin of my back.
“You smacked my ass,” she whispered, almost in disbelief, but I heard the unmistakable undertones of arousal hidden within her tone. I slipped my one hand up her thighs, finding the telltale signs of her wetness. She groaned in embarrassment and my cock hardened immediately.
I grinned. Interesting.
“Keep it up and there will be more of that in your future,” I threatened.
She renewed her efforts and started fighting me again. I just shook my head. I liked the way her ass felt when I smacked it and I started to look forward to doing it again. I’d like to see my handiwork though, but I had a feeling my palm was leaving nice, pretty pink marks on her pale skin. Unfortunately, with her over my shoulder, I couldn’t quite see it.
It occurred to me that if I’d put her over my knee, I’d be able to see everything. If she kept it up, she could bank on the fact that I just might do that.
“Don’t you dare! I won’t be punished like a child,” she fought back.
I smirked.
“Keep fighting me, Cosima and I will. The more you kick and fight, the more punishment you’ll earn,” I warned.
The springs weren’t far off, just a little bit longer.
The entire way, the little hellion fought me and when we arrived, I quickly dipped her in the water, rinsing off the mud and dirt with a quick rub-down of her skin. She slapped at my hands and with that, I’d had enough. I took her arm and lifted her out of the water, climbing up to a nearby boulder. I sat down and quickly tossed her over my knee. She kicked, trying to escape and I snaked my leg over the back of hers. I held down her hip with one hand, leaving the other to mete out the punishment that she had earned.
I admired the pale curves of her ass, small pinks marks marring her skin where I’d spanked her before. Seeing them made me smile and I touched each one softly. She remained very still.
“Have you ever been punished, Cosima?” I asked, dragging my fingers up and down her cheeks. She tensed them, clearly nervous.
“Fuck you,” she countered.
I smirked.