Page 40 of Bella's Dom (The Doms of Madison County)

Both men laughed.

“Now, young lady, I need to check your wound.”

Bella cleared her throat. “Do you have to call it that? Can’t you call it something else?”

Caden chuckled.

“I sure can. What do you think I should call it?” Tom asked.

“I don’t want to sound like a child, but what about calling it a booboo or an owie?” she asked. Caden laughed and let the doctor deal with it.

Tom snorted. “All right. Now, I need to see your … booboo, so I need you on your side.”

Bella scrunched up. “I’ll think of something else to call it. I think that sounded too childish.” She looked up at him. “What do you think, Master?”

Caden tried to look serious. “I think the doctor will let us call it anything you want. Remember, you’re not going to have the staples too long.”

“Staples?”

Caden heard the panic and could have kicked himself.

“I want to see,” she cried and tried to move the fabric out of the way.

Caden lowered the bed and then turned her on her side. He lowered himself until they were face to face. “Stop moving, Little Sub. You can look later.”

“No, Master…”

“Enough,” he said in his Dom’s voice. “Later. Let the doctor look at it. He wants to make sure it’s healing the way it should.”

She calmed down and only flinched when the air hit the bare skin, the bandage was pulled off, and then the doctor’s fingers.

“You’re being such a good girl.”

She sniffed and nodded. “I know.”

Both men laughed.

“Well, young lady, it looks really good. I still want you to stay overnight.” He started to put a new bandage over the injury.

“Wait,” she cried out.

“Bella,” Caden said. She instantly froze, knowing he was serious when he called her. “We are going to listen to the doctor because we all want you well.”

“I know it’s not your home, young lady,” Tom said. “But all you have to do is eat and sleep, and then in the morning, you’ll be able to go.”

“Can I watch TV? I never have a chance at home,” Bella said.

“Absolutely. I’m not sure what’s on, but I think you’ll find something to watch,” Tom said. “Now, I need to go see my other patients. The nurse will go over everything you need to know, but they are always there if you have questions. They’ll call if you need anything. Otherwise, I will see you soon.”

Bella gasped when she understood what he was saying and then squealed. “You’ll come and see us?”

“Yes. I’d like to see the place.”

“You’ll love it,” Bella said.

“I’m sure I will. Now rest.”

They watched the doctor wave and leave the room.

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