“Weak,” she commented with a chuckle.

“I just want to eat faster. The sooner I finish my dinner, the sooner I can put you over my knees for some much-needed attention before bed.”

He laughed when she fumbled with her chopsticks and dropped a piece of chicken back onto her plate.

“Or we could watch a movie or something like a regular couple.”

She glared back at him while squirming on her chair and he grinned. She wouldn’t admit it, but he could tell that she desperately wanted him to touch her. A soft blush caressed her cheeks as she bit her lower lip. She focused intensely on picking up that piece of chicken once again and rushed it to her lips.

They finished the rest of their late-night dinner and he helped her to clean the dishes. All the while, he would let his hand graze across her bottom here and there, causing her to jump a little. By the time they finished washing up, he could see her skin flush and her nipples harden with her desire.

They curled up on the couch together and pulled up Netflix. He let her choose a movie and they ended up watching a romantic comedy. She curled up in his arms and he held her tight. She fit against him perfectly.

He wanted to ravish her but held back, knowing he should give her a night of normalcy as a couple. They enjoyed the movie together and when it was over, he kissed the top of her head. At the end of the evening, he kissed her again and when she looked up at him with curiosity, he grinned.

“No more orgasms for you till this weekend.”

“But that’s like forty-eight hours from now! No fair!”

“I’ll take care of you when you arrive. If you would like to be my submissive, this is my first command for you to follow.”

Her eyes wide, she gazed up at him as she threaded her arms around his waist. He saw the submission wash over her like a wave and she relaxed almost instantly.

“I promise; I won’t touch myself until you allow it.”

“Good girl, I look forward to it. Now lock the door behind me and get to bed. I want you well rested because when you sleep in my bed, there won’t be much time for sleeping.”

He felt her shiver and he grinned.

“Goodnight, sir.”

“Sleep tight, sweetheart.”

* * *

Raina couldn’t wait to experience what it really meant to be his submissive. Earlier that week, she had made sure to peruse the mall and pick out a few meaningful gifts for him. She bought him a gorgeous yellow gold and black watch and even found a few kitchen items that could have kink-related purposes, including a rather heavy wooden spoon. She swallowed deeply, imagining the stingy implement paddling her naked cheeks as he bent her over the counter. Shivering with need, she tried to focus on other things in the meantime.

That night, there was little she could concentrate on but the growing ache in between her legs. The fact that he had brought her dinner unexpectedly had made her smile and she felt even more closely connected to him. Having relinquished the power of her pleasure to him, she couldn’t wait to see what he had in store for her.

The next day, she struggled with trying to figure out what to pack. Looking out her window, she saw a faint dusting of snow on the ground. She wondered if there would be more over their weekend together. She always loved the holidays, especially Christmas and loved when a blanket of white snow coated the frozen ground.

Pondering what the future would hold for her, she packed lightly. She grabbed some of her favorite lingerie sets as well as a few cute nighties. She did pack some heavier clothes, including a few sweaters and thick pants, just in case they went out on the mountain together. She dug through her closet and found a pair of ski pants and a sleek winter jacket. As she packed, she thought about their relationship and their time together. The semester was almost over and once the grades were turned in, Dr. Knight would have no further need for her. She’d have completed the necessary credit she required as a teaching assistant and would be able to graduate.

Thus far, they’d kept their relationship a secret, knowing that if anyone found out, they would both be in a heap of trouble. She was almost a bit sad she couldn’t tell anyone, but she knew better. She speculated about what would happen after this Christmas weekend was over, how he’d probably let her off gently so that she could pursue her career. Sniffing away an errant tear, she wiped at the corners of her eyes.

Holiday music played on the radio, breaking her out of her troubling thoughts. Now was not the time to be sad. She had an exciting weekend ahead of her, hours that would be chock full of holiday fun, and some solid time over Dr. Knight’s knees. Smiling, her hands slid backwards to cup her bottom. She had no doubt her ass was going to be painted pink the entire time from his harsh palm. Her pussy clenched at the thought. She couldn’t wait to be spanked like his naughty little girl.

With a grin, she thought about all the things she could do in order to earn his discipline. Packing a bottle of spiced rum and a full flask, she couldn’t wait to spike some eggnog. She also took a bundle of mistletoe and wrapped it up gently in a piece of cloth. Giggling a little, she zipped up her bag and headed out the door. Maybe they’d even have asnowball fight. Without a doubt, this was going to be a great weekend.

When Friday finally came around, she felt achingly sore with need. She took the train to the nearby suburbs of New Jersey and caught a taxi outside the station. Unable to contain her excitement, she gave the driver the address Eliot had given her and gasped when they finally arrived. His place was a mansion, surrounded by a massive iron gate. The red brick building was beautiful and the landscaping was incredibly well manicured. White snow topped all the trimmed bushes, giving the place an ethereal glow.

Tipping the driver, she took her bag and walked up to the door. Ringing the doorbell, she waited, if a little impatiently until he opened the door. A broad grin lit up his face as he stood there and her heart warmed at the sight.

“I missed you, Eliot,” she exclaimed.

“I missed you too, Raina.” He reached forward and grasped her wrist, pulling her close and placing a soft kiss on her lips. When he drew back, he smiled and began to speak again, “Let’s pack your things in my car and get on our way. It’s a four-and-a-half-hour drive, but the scenery is gorgeous along the way.”

He took her bag first, then led her through his house and into his garage, where a big black SUV was waiting for them. He put her things in the vehicle with little effort. Always the perfect gentlemen, he opened the door for her and even helped her climb up into the large car.