“What?”
Her eyelids fluttered when I traced the mark on her neck. “W-W-What?”
“Correct me if I’m wrong—and I’mrarelywrong—but do you want to get punished right now?”
My thumb ascended and lightly traced the delicate structure of her jaw. Within seconds, I had her quivering under my touch, under the barest of movements. Defiance melted into pure satisfaction as I hovered near her lips.
“I think you do,” I whispered. Her mouth parted to reveal her eager tongue. “You just want to get spanked, don’t you?”
“Adam…”
I lightly squeezed her throat. “What was that?”
“I mean,sir.”
“That’s a good girl.” I smiled warmly while releasing her neck, watching the way her features twisted into pure torture. “The sweetest cherry I ever tasted.”
“Do you mean that?”
I pecked her lips, delighted by the gasp it caused. “Always.”
“I want to please you…”
Her hands dropped to my belt, yanking on the leather. The button popped open next and the distinct sound of my zipper unwinding struck my ears. My eyes rolled back while she shuffled underneath the fabric. I cupped her face while she stroked my length.
A battle broke out between my brain and my body as I tried to lean into her touch. Her soft mewls infected my ears and aroused me, but I couldn’t get my brain on board with what was happening. All I could think about was the plan, how we were going to execute it, how it was just another checkpoint between us and getting my son to safety.
I caught her wrists gently. “Charlotte, stop.”
“Adam, are you okay?” She stepped back, wearing a shameful frown. “Did I do something wrong?”
“No, baby. I love it when you touch me. I’m just…”
Her eyes went round. “Oh, you’re soworried.” She tugged me toward the bed. “Come here. Let me hold you.”
How could I resist that sweet voice?
How could anyone?
Jealousy invaded my system at the mere thought of someone else wanting Charlotte. While it was easy to see how rewarding it would be to love her, I didn’t want anyone elseattemptingto do it the way I wanted to do it. The affection I desired to give and receive was more satisfying than any accomplishment.
To have her admiration meant to live eternally, beyond the realm of this physical form. Every minute we spent together brought me closer to the realization that having this adventure end meant potentially losing her. I wanted to find my son and I wanted Charlotte to stay after that happened.
I should tell her, I thought while resting my head in her lap. Her nails traced circles on my scalp, lulling me into a peaceful existence.She needs to know…
“I’m sorry,” she whispered. “I should have asked.”
I groaned. “Baby, don’t apologize for wanting to please me.”
“Still…”
I stared up into those golden meadows, inhaling the strength of her, the warmth of her devotion, the light of a brilliant star.
And what I saw was everything I wanted to keep.
“It’s okay,” I whispered. “It’s fine. I promise.”
Her grin grew, widened, enhanced the closer she leaned. Our mouths inevitably collided with everything I wanted to say, the things that sat unspoken in my brain that couldn’t be expressed in any way other than what I was doing now. Drinking her in, devouring her mouth like I would her body had to be the mode that assured her of my commitment.