Page 36 of The Mentor
“As I see it, you have two choices,” Archer said matter-of-factly. “Either you go put on something thinner, or you pull up that dress.”
I turned my head and shot him a dirty look. “You would like that, wouldn’t you?”
“Hey, I’m not the one who insisted on spanking your ass. I would much prefer for you to stand up, reach out your palms, and look me in the eyes so I can see your tears.”
Never would I give him that satisfaction! I just wanted it over with and I was afraid that if I left this office, I would lose my nerve and not come back.
Closing my eyes, and focusing on the memory of Sky’s miserable face, I swallowed the last of my pride and pulled up my long dress, preparing myself for the impact of his palm against my panties.
I tried to swallow but there wasn’t a single drop of spit in my mouth – maybe because all my body fluids had transformed into cold sweat. I felt vulnerable and exposed with Archer taking a position right behind me.
“Just do it quickly,” I muttered, still squeezing my eyes tightly shut.
Except for my own heart drumming loudly in my ears, Archer’s breathing was the only sound in the room and it quickly grew more ragged.
Anytime now, I counted down in my head, but nothing happened. When I reached twenty seconds, I opened my eyes and turned my head to look at him with a questioning look.
“You almost had me!” he said with a hoarse voice. His hands were fisted down along his thighs, as if he was itching to spank me but was holding back.
“Had you?” I wasn’t sure what he was saying.
“I can’t hit you, and you know it. If I spank you and Magni finds out, I could face the death penalty.”
I raised myself up and turned around to face him. “So, don't spank me.”
Archer looked speculative, but then he backed up, opened the door, and shouted for Magni.
I had only just pulled my dress down a second before Magni filled the doorframe, looking from me to Archer and back again.
“What's wrong now?” Magni asked and crossed his arms.
“I did as we agreed upon,” Archer said. “But Kya couldn't deal with seeing Sky in pain and so she volunteered to take the rest of the punishment herself.”
A slow smile spread on Magni’s face, making his eyes sparkle with humor. “Did you now?”
“Yes, I did,” I confirmed, trying to make my voice sound calm and steady.
“Do I have your permission to spank Kya in Sky's place?” Archer asked Magni.
“Kya, are you sure about this?” Magni spoke, slow and clear, while watching me closely. “Your hands are going to be mighty sore.”
“Actually, I gave Sky the choice of an ass spanking, and Kya insist on taking the easy way out too.”
“There is nothing easy about this, but I won’t let Archer hurt Sky,” I argued.
“All right.” A minuscule smile crossed my protector’s face and he nodded his head to Archer. “Yes, you have my permission since it’s whatKyawants.”
“Thank you,” Archer said dryly.
“Would you like me to do it for you?” Magni’s voice sounded hopeful, but Archer shook his head.
“No, I'm more than happy to do it myself.”
“I understand, but I think it's better if I stay and watch.” Magni closed the door and took up a stance, signaling that he wasn't going to miss this show.
I pushed my chest out. “It's humiliating enough that I have to do this with one man in the room, I don't want you in here too.”
With his right eyebrow lifted in an arch, Magni argued: “I'm your protector and if this becomes an issue I want to be able to say that I know exactly what happened between you two.” He shifted his balance and locked eyes with me. “Besides, it’s for your own protection; in my experience women tend to get a little…”
