Page 58 of Keeping His Brat

She frowned for a second, putting together the pieces. “Well, I mean, that will be nice, I guess,” she said uncertainly. There was a wariness there that confused him.

He decided to just spell it out. “So, we won’t have to worry about having someone on the property at night that would freak if they saw anything. And we won’t need to curtail any barn activities. I’ll just let them know when it’s off-limits and won’t need to explain why.”

“Ooooh!” The odd expression cleared right up. “Yeah, that’s very good. That was my biggest fear when we talked about having someone living here.”

“And … it’s entirely possible that you and his Katie might be friends. It would be someone on the property you could talk to and go into town to do things with. If it works out, of course.”

Charlie’s lips parted and stayed that way as she considered this. “I hadn’t even thought – and since they’re kinky I would be able to talk to her about anything …” She trailed off but a slight smile tilted her lips up at the corners.

He wasn’t stupid enough to think they’d automatically be friends on the basis of being women in kinky relationships, but it wouldn’t be shocking if that was enough to get them started. “It seems like having them here could fix a lot of things, so let’s hope it goes well.”

“I’ll keep my fingers crossed. With more time you’ll be able to work on those plans you had and maybe—maybe we could travel a little? I mean once they’re all settled in, of course.” There was a note of excitement in her voice.

He smiled. “That’s what I’m hoping for.”

“Since we’re sharing some good news … I have some too.”

He tilted his head. “You do?” She sounded upbeat so he didn’t think it was another confession. He just hoped he’d agree that her news was good.

“Yes! I stopped by the big house today and the contractors were packing up. They’re all done, and we can move in as soon as we’re ready.”

Thatwasgood news. “That’s perfect timing. Nick and Katie will be here in two weeks. We should be able to have the furniture delivered, move over, and be ready to turn this place over to them.”

She nodded, bouncing in his lap a little. “Wait till you see it. It’s amazing!”

Sam loved seeing her looking so happy. They’d had some rough times but finally everything was coming together. He pulled her close and captured her mouth with his for a long, deep kiss. It led to him tossing her over his shoulder and smacking her ass as he carried her off to the bedroom.

Later, as they curled up together, he had a question. “Hey, Charlie? Earlier when I was telling you about Nick and his wife you looked a little upset at first. Is there something you’re worried about?”

She groaned and buried her face against his chest without answering. He tugged her up. “Aren’t you already in trouble for hiding things?”

“Aren’t we supposed to not have sex when I’m in trouble?” she retorted, with a sweet, sarcastic tone.

He snorted. “The rules say no sex after the punishment, because it encourages you to break rules for foreplay. No one said anything about sex before. And I’m not punishing you until tomorrow morning. Now answer the question.”

“In the morning?” She frowned and looked like she was about to argue that. Charlie wasn’t a morning person and getting punished first thing was her least favorite plan.

That was okay. The perfect idea had come to him, and she was going to hate it. “Answer. The. Question.” He spaced each word out and emphasized them as he stared hard at her.

Charlie flopped back on the pillow to stare up at the ceiling. “It’s dumb …”

“If I have to count you might end up getting spanked tonight too.”

She sighed. “It’s just … for a second I thought you were going to suggest some kind of swapping thing. Like, all of us playing together.”

He blinked and sat up. That was far from anything he would have expected her to say. “And you didn’t like the idea?” he asked in a slow, cautious tone.

“I—to be honest the idea of you putting your hands on anyone else makes me feel really jealous and possessive. I don’t think I could handle it. I mean I get poly people and it sounds really nice for them, but that’s not for me. You’re the only man I want to spank me, and I want to be the only girl you spank.”

She went silent and her glance shifted to settle on him. “Is –is that okay?”

He drew out the suspense for a few seconds. “Hell, yeah it’s okay. Any other man tries to spank you and they’re going to find themselves locked in a stall with that damn Devil horse.”

She stared at him and then her face scrunched up and she burst out laughing. It was infectious and he joined her. “Youreallyhave to stop obsessing about that horse,” she said when the giggles had finally tapered off.

“I just can’t think of a worse fate than that honestly. That’s one mean stallion. Glad he’s Ricky’s problem now.

“Well, if you can take your mind off the horse for a minute …” She swung a leg over his and wiggled up against him so her wet heat was pressed against his thigh. “We still have some making up to do for those two weeks, and if I’m getting punished tomorrow, I want to make the most of tonight.”

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