Total pages in book: 49
Estimated words: 45585 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 228(@200wpm)___ 182(@250wpm)___ 152(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 45585 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 228(@200wpm)___ 182(@250wpm)___ 152(@300wpm)
His hand lifted from her skin and descended sharply. The sting that followed made her lift her torso up as she twisted on his lap. Controlling her easily, he spanked her four more times in rapid succession. Her skin heated as he spread the swats across her bottom.
“Now for putting yourself in danger and not counting on me to keep Firefly safe,” he announced and continued to spank her.
This time, a few landed on the sensitive spots where her thighs and bottom met. Aurora knew she would feel those for a while when she sat. Her struggles lessened as she exhausted her energy. Soon, she dangled over his lap. He stopped spanking and resumed rubbing her bottom to soothe the red area.
“No lying, Little girl.”
“Noooo!” she wailed. “I promise.”
“You will follow my directions without debate or explanation?”
“You could tell me why…”
Aurora didn’t get to finish her suggestion. He spanked her five more times in rapid progression.
“You will follow my directions without debate or explanation?” he repeated when his hand once again smoothed over her skin.
“Okay! I’ll do what you say. But I’m going to ask why if something isn’t obvious soon,” she stated stubbornly and squeezed her eyelids together in anticipation of more spankings.
“Whoa!” she gasped as he effortlessly shifted her. Her breath hissed out as he sat her punished bottom on his hard thigh.
Drake tugged her shirt upward, saying, “Let’s get ready for dinner.”
Automatically, she grabbed the hem and struggled to pull it back into position.
“Let go, Little one.” Drake bounced his knee.
Her bottom reminded her she didn’t want any more punishments. Aurora forced herself to release the material. Drake removed it instantly before unclipping her bra. She crossed her arms over her breasts.
“Lower your arms, Aurora.”
“What are you going to do? Spank me some more?”
“I am going to look at my good fortune. Dragons always appreciate beautiful possessions,” Drake shared.
Taking a moment to unpack what he was saying, Aurora knew there was a compliment in there. There was also a claim.
“I’m not a possession.”
“You are my mate.”
“And you are mine,” Aurora pointed out. “Does that mean you’re my possession? Maybe I want to look at you.” The moment those words left her mouth, Aurora regretted them when a spark of amusement lit in his eyes.
He lifted her to stand on her feet and stood to unbutton his crisp shirt. “I had meant only to change your clothes into something more comfortable for dinner. If you would like to explore the depth of our connection, I am willing to indulge you.”
By the time he’d finished talking, the sides of his shirt gaped open, giving her a view of his chiseled abdomen. She tried not to stare at the powerful display in front of her and realized her arms had relaxed away from her body. Shielding herself again, she watched Drake pull the tails of his shirt from his waistband and work on the cuffs.
“Um, I’m sorry. You don’t have to get undressed,” she blurted, not wanting him to stop but feeling like she should protest.
He looked down at her and shrugged out of the garment, tossing it away. Her gaze was riveted to his powerful hands that had spanked her. She squeezed her thighs together and tried to think away her arousal. It wasn’t working.
Drake pulled his leather belt from his slacks and rolled it around his hand. She tried to look away but couldn’t resist the temptation at the sound of his zipper rasping downward. He toed his leather loafers off before pushing the pants over his hips.
Aurora couldn’t figure out where to look as he stood in front of her nude. Drake kicked away the material around his feet. Her gaze followed his movement. Damn! Trying to look unaffected by his thick cock, she focused on his muscled legs. There was no debating he was in incredible shape. Despite her best efforts, her gaze returned. She caught herself mid-lip lick.
Get a hold of yourself, Aurora.
“You know there are two parts to this Show and Tell,” he said as he stalked forward.
Feeling like prey, she backed up a few steps. “What? You’re going to tell me how lucky I am to have you for a mate?”
“No. We were both blessed when we found each other, mate.” He continued toward her, appearing completely comfortable in his own skin.
“Then what?” she asked, backing up a few steps more. Being hunted as prey was freaking turning her on. She clenched her fists tightly as she tried to mask her reactions. “Show and Tell what?”
“I’m looking forward to hearing you tell me how I feel buried deep inside you.” His hands closed around her shoulders.
Aurora shivered as his fingers tightened. Drake would not be a gentle lover. He stroked his hands down her arms, sending sensations through her body. When they reached her waist, he swooped forward to scoop her over his shoulder.