Page 56 of Two For the Show
“They,” I can’t even bring myself to say their names, “took control from you. They stripped you of your autonomy,and you, rightfully, hate them for it. You want them to get what’s coming to them.”
“Of course I do!” She crosses one leg over the other, then switches them nervously. “Don’t you?”
“Hell fucking yeah. Hopefully I’m a part of it!” Matteo murmurs his enthusiastic agreement alongside me. “On some level, you don’t feel like you’re any better than they are. That you took Matteo’s autonomy away from him, but if you’re punished for what you did, if we don’t let you get away with it, you’ll feel better. We all have an innate sense of justice and need for control. This can help you regain that. Make you feel like you’re on even footing with him again.”
I can practically see the gears in her brain turning, her logical, analytical side taking control and processing what I’ve said. I have no doubt she’s cross-referencing it with some of the studies she’s done or research she’s read on the science behind dominance and submission, sadism and masochism.
After a few minutes, she nods, as if finishing a conversation with herself.
“I think you may be right. I think I need you to punish me, Matteo.” I’m surprised at how steady her voice is, but I’m not sure why.
My girl is brave, logical, and brilliant. Of course she’d understand what I’m trying to do for her.
He groans, grabbing the crotch of his pants and throwing his head back. “Oh, Alex, you don’t know what you’re asking for.”
“That’s correct, she doesn’t,” I remind him. “Which means it’s time for my favorite gameshow...” I hop up and spread my arms wide. “Name that boundary! A game in which three people sit down and have a mature and realistic discussion about their sexual preferences and how farthey’re willing to go and what their hard and soft limits are. Brought to you by Cirque de Mordu.”
Alex laughs, my words having the intended effect of loosening her up for the serious conversation that lies ahead of us.
There is no cutting corners when it comes to playing around with kink. Everyone has to be fully aware of what they’re stepping into, and I’m not going to let Matteo throw Alex over his lap and spank her without discussion first. That’s not how we do things.
“Alright, usually, this is a conversation that will typically take a couple of hours if we go through everything. So right now, let’s just discuss what’s relevant for punishment, and we can dive into more later if you like this. How does that sound?” She nods slowly, chewing her lower lip. I crouch in front of her and loosely grab her chin. “First rule, Alex. Verbal confirmation. Nonverbal cues can get dicey in situations like this, so we need words.”
Teo wraps his arm around her waist and tugs our Omega tightly to his side before kissing her on the hair. She smiles softly before looking back at me. “Okay. Let’s do this.”
“We’re going to focus on you and Matteo today. I won’t participate in the scene,” I tell her. When she tries to interrupt me, I hold up a finger. “And if you think I won’t enjoy every second of it, you’re mistaken.”
My Beta chuckles and dips his head to kiss along the column of her neck. “He’s a little bit of a voyeur.”
I raise my hands up in acquiescence. “Guilty as charged.”
My Omega rolls her eyes at me before turning to our Teo. “What’s a scene?”
“A scene is the time when we’re exploring the power dynamics, when the activities are happening. After thescene is what’s called aftercare, and that’s when I take care of you, help you come out of subspace, and remind you how important you are to me.”
“Subspace?”
“We’re getting ahead of ourselves,” I interrupt. “Let’s talk about your punishment. How do you feel about spanking?”
She blushes bright red and tucks some of her hair behind her ear. The shyness is adorable, but I hope she’s not uncomfortable.
“I’m curious, I guess.”
“Do you think it’ll trigger you?” Matteo asks gently. “Bring up any bad memories?”
Alex takes the time to really think about the question, which fills me with pride. She’s not going into this blindly, diving in and hoping for the best. I want her to enjoy this and have a good time, but she can’t do that if it brings up bad memories and ruins the moment.
“No, I don’t think it will. It’s not something we ever did, and knowing what is going to happen when we’re going into it with help.”
“Perfect,” Teo praises. “Pants on or off?”
Again, Alex’s face is bright pink, and she wiggles a little on the couch. Her rich chocolate scent makes the effect of that question on her impossible to miss.
“Off? Can my panties stay on?”
I join the two of them on the couch and pull her feet into my lap, letting her back rest on our Beta’s shoulders. “Absolutely. You’re in control here, Alex. We won’t push your boundaries.”
“Only your ass, or can I spank your thighs, too?”
