Page 7 of Savage Daddies
“Yes, you are, and you’reourlittle girl.” Nash finally pulls the cloth away. His gaze bores into mine, and he’s so close I can see the flecks of gold in his otherwise dark brown eyes. “There you go, Josie. All clean.”
My face heats, and I’m not sure if it’s due to his nearness or the fact that I’d gotten messy and had to depend on Nash to clean me up. But I feel a mixture of deep shame and arousal that quakes through me, making it almost impossible to sit still. I long to press my thighs together and squirm, if only to relieve the building ache but a little. A whimper escapes me and I nearly gasp after accidentally making the noise. I don’t want the savages to know what’s ailing me in this moment. Lowering my head, I focus on remaining as still as possible, though I know they’re both staring at me.
“Are you in pain?” Axel asks.
I shake my head. “No.”
“No, Daddy Axel,” he says in a corrective tone. “We expect you to answer questions in a respectful manner, little girl.”
“No, Daddy Axel,” I utter, telling myself I’m complying and calling himDaddyto keep the brothers from guessing what’s wrong.
“Then why did you just whimper, and why do you look distressed?” Nash asks.
“Is it any wonder I look distressed?” I reply in a flippant tone. “I’ve been kidnapped by savages.”
“Watch yourself, little one,” Axel says sternly. “We won’t hesitate to punish you again if you’re naughty.” He reaches under me and squeezes my sore bottom, prompting me to squeal.
“I think I know what’s wrong,” Nash says, and my stomach flips at the knowing look in his gaze. “She keeps squirming slightly, only to stop herself a moment later. Either she has to pee, or her privates are aching again. Remember how wet she was earlier? It wouldn’t surprise me if our little girl is becoming aroused once more.”
Humiliation burns through me. I shake my head back and forth several times. “No, no, no. It’s neither of those. I’m fine, Da-Daddies Nash and Axel.” I grit my teeth after addressing them as Daddy and tell myself I’m only obeying because I don’t want another barbaric spanking.
“Let’s set up camp near Black Rock.” Nash points at a large rock formation up ahead. “We’ll get our little girl taken care of once we’re ashore.”
“Good idea. It’ll be dark soon anyway,” Axel replies.
It’s not long before we hit the shoreline with a small thud. The savages step out of the boat and Axel picks me up, though I’m relieved he doesn’t toss me over his shoulder like Nash did earlier. He carries me against his chest, nuzzling his face upon the top of my head. My pulse skitters when I realize he’s smelling my hair.
“I’m perfectly capable of walking, you know,” I blurt. “Untie me. Please. You can’t really mean to keep me bound like this for the next seven days.” I need to escape before we travel any further from Emerald and can’t very well do that with rope securing my ankles and wrists. I might be able to find my way back to the same spot on the lake where they hid the boat, then swim across the water. A sense of panic rises. I feel like it’s now or never, because the longer I remain with the savages and the further we travel, the less likely I’ll manage to find my way back home.
Ignoring my protests, Axel carries me to a green patch of grass and gently places me down. He strokes my hair and leans in to smell me again, inhaling deep and groaning low in his throat. “Stay right here. I mean it. If your butt moves so much as an inch out of place, you will be one very sorry little girl by the time I’m through with you.”
His threat causes my face to heat, but I don’t understand why. I’m perpetually confused by the physical and emotional feelings these savages are drawing up from deep within me. I watch in silence as they pull the boat ashore, remove several backpacks and bags from it, and began making camp. Axel sets up a tent while Nash builds a fire. Once they’re finished, Nash approaches me, kneels beside me, and starts untying my feet.Yes. Finally. I glance through the trees, trying to figure out the smartest escape route.
“Don’t get any ideas, little one.” He sets the rope aside and pins me with a stern look, arching one dark eyebrow at me as his lips press into a firm line. “I’m only untying you long enough to take you to the bathroom.”
My heart sinks as he unties my wrists. But then I notice how busy Axel is setting up the tent. I’ll only have to fight my way to freedom through one of the savages. Summoning my bravery, I try to still my nerves as Nash guides me into the bushes, keeping hold of my upper arm. I pray he’ll allow me a few moments of privacy. That’s all I’ll need to escape. A few precious moments.
He stops me between a row of trees and shrubs and finally releases my arm. “Go ahead, little one. Use the bathroom.”
I reach for the front of my pants and glare at him. “Some privacy would be nice.” I pause and force some politeness into my voice. “Please.”
He doesn’t budge. “You won’t be allowed any privacy until we can trust you not to run off.” He crosses his arms over his broad chest and arches an eyebrow.
“This is outrageous,” I say. “Youmustturn around. I insist. I can’t go if you’re watching me!”
“Can you honestly tell me you aren’t planning to make a run for it the minute I turn my back?”
“I swear I won’t run away.”
He leans closer. “I ought to turn you over my knee right now, little girl, for telling a fib to your daddy.”
I don’t know what to do. I want him to turn around so I have a chance to run away, but he’s refusing to budge and now I really do have to pee. But I can’t possibly do it while he’s watching. I’ll never survive the shame.
Straightening, I drop my arms to my sides. “You know what? I don’t have to go, after all.” There’s venom in my tone, but I don’t care. I can’t believe he’s so uncivilized that he can’t be bothered to turn around while I do my business—even if Iamplanning to make a break for it through the trees.
“Yes, you do,” he says. “Now pull your pants down and squat, little girl. If I don’t hear the sound of you going pee soon, I’ll give you a sound spanking. The sound of a little girl getting her bottom smacked will no doubt draw Axel over and then you’ll have to pee in front of the both of us instead of just me.”
Horrorstruck, I feel my eyes widen. This can’t be happening.
