She thought about that for a few seconds before responding. “I can’t wear them even if you’re not around?”

“Our relationship doesn’t cease to be just because we’re not physically together.” He caressed the inside of her leg, traveling up toward the lace panties covering her sex. “I want you thinking of me wherever you are, even if I can’t be there with you in person.”

She nodded and sucked in a breath as his fingers reached the edge of the lace. He ran the tip of his nose over the fabric, taking in her scent. Her brain was still working, but her body was anticipating what was coming. There was already a damp patch showing him how wet she was. He wanted a taste.

Lifting her leg again, he rested it over his shoulder. He pushed the fabric aside and gave her pussy a long lick.

Cassie released a soft whimper and he saw her hands clench at her sides. She wanted to touch him, but she was trying to be obedient.

He went back in for another taste, but this time he lingered on her clit. Her response wasn’t exactly what he’d expected. She arched her back and began tumbling backward.

Jesse wrapped an arm around her back and got to his feet to help brace her fall. Luckily, the bed was at her back, so she didn’t go far.

She stared up at him as he braced himself over her. Her face was flushed, but otherwise, she seemed fine. “Are you all right?”

“Yes.” She paused. “I’m good if you want to continue, Sir.”

He snorted. Something told him she was going to be a handful once she got used to the dynamics of their relationship. “Is that so?”

Then, before she could contemplate an answer, Jesse pushed himself up, sat on the bed, and lifted her legs over his lap. He gave her lace-clad bum a firm swat and she let out a startled squeak.

Jesse ran his hand over her ass several times before pulling her panties down to her knees. “Put your hands behind your back.”

She brought her arms down and rested her hands on her lower back. He knew he’d be taking a chance holding her down this early into their relationship, but he also didn’t want to have her arms flailing around and knocking him in the face. “When we’re playing, I’m in charge of our play. Do you understand?”

“Yes, Sir.” Her voice wasn’t as confident now as it had been a moment before.

Raising his hand, he took aim at her right cheek.

CHAPTER 12

Cassie flinched as his hand made contact with her backside. It felt different than when he’d smacked her the night before, mainly because in the park she’d had clothes on to deaden the blow. Tonight, there was nothing between his hand and her ass.

He repeated the motion on the other cheek. This time, she was expecting it. The hit stung, but it wasn’t horrible.

His hand skimmed over her skin before he smacked her ass several more times. It was a weird feeling. There was a part of her brain that told her she shouldn’t like this. That being in this position should be humiliating.

On some level, it was, but she wasn’t able to concentrate on that. Every time her mind began to wander down that path, his hand would make contact again with her flesh, sending heat and a second of pain.

Jesse took hold of her wrists where they lay on her lower back. “I’ve got you warmed up. The next are going to be harder.”

She swallowed. Harder?

He didn’t wait for her to respond before another blow came down on her already sensitive flesh. She jerked, trying to get away from the pain, but he held her still. “Stop wiggling.” His words were calm as if he were talking about the weather.

Another hit came. Then another and another. Her ass was on fire.

Then his hand was massaging. “Good girl. You did well, Cass.”

For some reason, his praise pleased her. She didn’t get time to consider why, though, before his fingers were dipping between her legs.

He traced the outside of her lips before circling her entrance. “So wet.”

It was only then she realized how aroused she was. Did him spanking me do that?

Again, she didn’t get the chance to think about it before he was pushing his fingers inside her and drawing her attention to more sensations. As he explored her pussy, he continued to hold her wrists. The whole situation seemed crazy, but her body didn’t seem to think so.

Cassie tried to spread her legs to give him better access, but her panties were still around her knees. She was trussed up like a turkey.