Page 26 of Trust in Me
“You will come to me with any and all concerns.”
Thwack! Thwack!
“You will report threats through the proper channels.”
Twack!
“You will not put yourself, or anyone else, in danger.”
Three more strikes cracked down, hard. I sank into the bed, sobbing, unaware of anything but Brax and his belt.
“Two more, darlin’. These are to remind you to trust your Daddy.”
The last two strikes landed over my upper thighs as I sobbed out all my regret, my guilt, limp over the bed. My backside felt like it had been attacked by a swarm of bees. Brax dropped the belt to the floor. He sat on the mattress next to my shaking body, rubbing his hand over my sore cheeks.
“All done, darlin’. You did so well. I’m so proud of you.” Brax gathered me into his arms. He pulled me into his lap, his jeans rough against the tender, raw skin.
I leaned into him, still sobbing. “I’m sorry, Daddy! I’m so sorry!”
Brax’s hand smoothed over my hair. “Let it go, baby. It’s all over. Everything is forgiven.”
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Brax
Iclosedthedoorgently. Avery had been asleep almost as soon as I’d laid her on the pillow. The release of emotions that came with a spanking could drain your energy, and she’d had a lot built up in there.
I stepped into the shower in my own bedroom, my mind still on Avery. She’d given me her trust, at least partly. The protective rush I’d felt when I found the note in her purse surged again. My pulse spiked, the anger rising. When I found out who’d threatened my girl, they’d have to hold me back from killing them.
I shook my head under the falling water. Whoever had threatened Avery wasn’t my focus. She was.
I needed to keep her safe.
The memory of her body, naked and bound to the St. Andrew’s cross in the club, floated into my mind. My cock hardened at the thought of her long legs and luscious curves. I stood under the steaming water. I needed to protect her, but more than that, I neededher. I gripped my length, stroking myself to a quick release while I pictured Avery. We hadn’t had sex and she still was making me come harder than I remembered ever coming before. I breathed heavily, my hand on the shower wall.Fuck.
The next morning, I knocked on the door of the guest room, coffee in hand.
“Ugh. What. Oh. Come in.” Her sleepy voice was muffled through the door.
I chuckled as I opened the door. “Morning, darlin’. I’ll bet you slept well last night.”
Avery yawned, stretching. “So well, actually. Ooh. Coffee. Is there more of that?”
“This one is for you, actually.”
As Avery reached out from the blanket for the mug, I grinned, holding it just out of reach. “It’ll be on the bathroom counter. Time to get up for work, baby.”
Avery groaned, then crawled out of bed and followed to the bathroom. I placed the mug on the counter and dropped a kiss on her head before giving her privacy.
Half an hour later, Avery appeared downstairs. I was dressed in my uniform, ready to go. She was in the jeans and top I’d left on the bed.
Avery smiled gratefully. “Thank you for the clothes. How did you know my size?”
I picked up my keys from the counter. “That was all Emma, actually. She remembered from when you went shopping together. She goes to work super early, so she grabbed a few things at an open store and dropped them off here. Looks like you do have friends outside of work, darlin’.”
Avery beamed. “Really? That’s so sweet! Hang on, I need to thank her.” She pulled her phone out and tapped on it, then slid it back in her pocket.
I watched her, waiting for her to focus on me. “You know, if you want to stay with Emma, if that’s more comfortable for you, that’s fine. This is about what you need. I’ll be here for you either way.”
