He was actually taking her seriously. She hadn’t really expected that. But she did appreciate it.

Fifteen minutes later, they’d searched the room and were back in their previous positions.

This time, when he reached for the top of her pants, she didn’t stop him.

She had nothing. She was out of excuses.

Darn it.

He pulled her pants and panties right down to the bottom of her feet. “Step out.”

“Are you sure the door is locked?” she asked worriedly.

“Yes, I’m sure.”

“You’re sure you’re sure?”

“I am,” he reassured her. Then he helped guide her over his lap.

Okay.

So this was happening.

It felt different than it had earlier or with Alexei. Of course, those had just been a few spanks.

They hadn’t really hurt.

But Salem didn’t rush. He took his time. He positioned her how he wanted, then rubbed her butt.

“Such a gorgeous bottom,” he told her.

She started to relax bit by bit.

And that’s when he smacked his hand down on her bottom.

He’d tricked her!

Got her all relaxed and happy, then bam!

“Ouch, Daddy!” she cried. “That hurt!”

It hadn’t really, but she figured she should protest. That was what he’d be expecting and it might get him to stop early.

Maybe.

“It’s meant to hurt, Little one. That’s the idea.”

“Well, the idea sucks!” she complained.

“Poor baby,” he crooned.

And then he hit her again!

That really wasn’t nice. She started to wiggle, seeing if there was a way she could get free. But he pressed her down againsthim, his hand heavy and firm on her lower back as he smacked her again and again.

“Daddy, stop!”

“Not yet, Little one. The only way I stop is when I’m ready to stop or if you say your safeword. Are you saying your safeword?”