“We were escorting Derek to his cabin to get his things,” she said, though she’d already explained that to the Littles. “We were able to prove it was him who entered your cabin to hide those eggs. That’s the sort of thing that gets you kicked out of this place. We protect our campers. Entering someone else’s cabin without permission is unacceptable. Even if it is just to hide eggs.” She cleared her throat. “Eggs that you in turn used to shoot us.”
“We didn’t know it was you!” Maisie protested.
“Little girl,” Chloe said in a stern tone.
“Sorry, ma’am.”
The director continued. “I told you to let us handle the issue. Your Daddy told you the same. But you just couldn’t let it go.” She sighed. “And now your bottoms will pay the price.” Sheshook her head again, her nostrils flaring. “You, go outside. Your Daddy is waiting for you. He’ll handle your discipline.” Chloe looked from Maisie to Sophia and Naomi. “You two, pants, diapers and pull-ups down. Grab your ankles and bottoms up. Right now.”
They groaned but said, “Yes, ma’am,” as they complied.
Maisie felt awful for getting them into this mess. She also felt awful because she knew she was about to get her bottom scorched. Sure enough, as she stepped out of the office, she saw Declan waiting for her.
“Come on, honey. My cabin. Let’s go.”
He guided her by the elbow the short distance to his place, passing a few other campers along the way. She hung her head in shame as they gave her sympathetic nods. Apparently, it was obvious she was in for a busting.
How humiliating was that?
It only got worse when she was bent over the bed—the very bed Declan had made love to her in only hours before—with her naked bottom on full display.
“Daddy’s spanking you because he cares about you. What you did was wrong, little girl. And now you’re paying the price.”
“Yes, sir,” she said.
Tears were already streaming from her eyes as Daddy’s belt lashed across her trembling cheeks. The sound was as jarring as the impact was. Searing pain burned her skin. She could only imagine the red streak left in the thick leather’s wake.
The pain grew more intense as Daddy gave her more lashes. It seemed as if that damn spanking lasted an eternity.
Her bottom was set absolutely ablaze, causing her to shift from foot to foot as she pleaded for mercy.
None was shown.
Finally, though, when it was over, Declan took her into his arms and hugged her tightly while she cried on his shoulder.
“Do you see what happens to naughty girls who break the rules?” he asked her.
“Yes, Daddy.”
He kissed the top of her head. “Are you going to be a good girl from now on?”
“Yes, Daddy.”
He kissed her again. “I hope so, honey.” He chuckled before he spoke once more.
“For your little bottom’s sake.”
Chapter Seventeen
The following morning, Maisie, Naomi, and Sophia were back in Chloe’s office, standing in front of her desk as she sat behind it.
“I still can’t believe we attacked you, Daddy, and Marcus,” Maisie said. “We’re so sorry.”
The other Littles nodded.
The director nodded back at them. “When I realized I needed to expel Derek from the camp, I found Declan and Marcus and asked them to accompany me.” She sighed. “As for Derek’s friends, well, we had no proof they entered your cabin. Only that the two ladies, Vanessa and Harmony, stole the eggs.” She spread her hands. “But taking a dozen eggs isn’t enough to get you kicked out. Even as much as they cost these days!” She chuckled and shook her head. “Anyway, it’s all over. But there’s something else I want to discuss with you three.”
Maisie and her friends exchanged nervous glances.