Page 68 of Dirty Discipline, Vol. 1

Hallie smiles through her tears. “Thank you, but I already knew that.” She hesitates briefly before finishing her thought. “I told you, Troy. I trust you.”

She can see some tension leave him. “So why the tears?”

No time like the present. “I was worrying about the Housing Board meeting.”

“You have a few weeks yet. Don’t let that ruin our weekend.”

“It won’t ruin it, but it’s hard for me to stop thinking about it.”

Troy stands, pulling Hallie to her feet before plopping himself down in her seat and pulling her down into his lap. She absolutely loves snuggling close to him and she has never felt safer than when she’s enveloped in his arms.

“Now, why don’t you tell me what has you so worried. Is it being around people who might talk about discipline? You think that might embarrass you?”

“Not really. I’ve been talking to Traci and Aunt Gina and it’s getting easier.”

“Okay. You afraid you’re going to get the urge to break in to single-handedly rescue every submissive in the process of being spanked by their HoH?” She can hear the humor in his voice.

“No, I’m pretty sure that was a one-time deal for me. I’ve come to the conclusion I would be wasting my time anyway since every woman I’ve talked to about this seems to defend the barbaric practice.”

Troy chuckles. “Well, they all did pay a lot of money to live in Eagle’s Pass, so I think that’s to be expected. So, if not that, what has you rattled? It sounds like you’re close to making up your mind to stay.” Is she imagining the hope she hears in his voice?

“Have you ever read the admissions packet?”

“Would it surprise you if I told you yes, I had? That I hope to live in Eagle’s Pass one day?”

Their eyes are locked. She can see a vulnerability in his eyes. “I was pretty sure that’s what you’d say.”

“What is it? We haven’t talked about it yet, but you have to feel it. There’s something special happening between us, Hallie. I just hope you’ll give us time to figure things out together.”

“Oh, Troy. I do feel it too, but I’m scared.”

“Of me?”

“Not really. Just the whole punishment thing.”

“I would never hurt you, Hallie. If done right, domestic discipline should bring us closer.”

Her tears are back. “Really? And those public paddlings in front of the entire town? Those are supposed to make me feel better too?”

Troy looks confused for a second before recognition dawns. “Oh, honey. That’s what has you upset? You think they paddle the subs for sport every weekend or something? Hallie, I don’t know exactly how often that happens, but I do know it’s really rare and only used for extreme situations where major rules have been broken.”

“Maybe, but it was very clear that the Disciplinary Board’s ruling stands and anyone joining the co-op is agreeing to bide by their decisions. That means I would have to sign a piece of paper that would make it okay for them to do that to me. I don’t think I can do that Troy. I just can’t. Please, don’t make me.” Hallie’s tears have progressed to a full-out cry.

“Oh, Hallie. Take a deep breath, baby. No one is going to make you sign anything and I would never let anyone hurt you. Anyway, if anyone is going to get to spank this beautiful ass of yours, it’s going to be me, not some old fart who sits on some committee.” She can feel him squeezing her ass through her jeans and a pang of passion attacks her core. Troy is mirroring the passion right back as the air around them charges with sexual energy.

Troy suddenly stands, lifting her in his arms, bride style. Hallie giggles as he reluctantly puts her upright on her feet before throwing their two small bags over one shoulder and reaching to take her hand, pulling her behind as he takes wide strides towards the guest elevator. “Enough talking. We’d better head up to our room before I embarrass myself.”

It’s a good thing the elevator had been full of resort guests because had they been alone, Troy is pretty sure he would have been tempted to throw Hallie to the floor of the lift and consummate the damn dance they started a few weeks ago when she burst into his sister’s home. Their room is on the top floor and he’s back in control of his libido by the time he leads Hallie off the elevator. Just before he opens the door to their room, Troy hesitates, looking down into her excited green eyes. “Hallie, I’m sorry, but I think I’d better ask you out here because I’m not sure I trust myself to ask once we’re inside. Are you sure you want to stay here with me tonight? You know what I’m asking you, right?”

He loves her nervous blush. She looks so innocent, right up until she opens her mouth. Then he’s reminded that while she may be eleven years younger, she’s all woman.

“I hope you’re asking if it’s okay for you to ravish me until our neighbors call the front desk to complain because they hear passionate screaming coming from our room.” The grin she delivers at the end of her answer should be outlawed.

“Oh shit, I might be in some trouble here.”

“Only if you forgot to bring condoms. I thought about it, but I couldn’t very well ask

Uncle Adam to drive me to the drug store.”

---