Nathan nodded, his expression contrite.
âI shouldnât have refused when you offered me a small reward in your office earlier.
I deserve to be
punished.
â
Lucinda did her best to hold her laughter in.
She stepped forward until she was right in front of him.
âCarrying two babies inside you is no easy task,â Nathan continued.
âIf beating me up would make you feel better, then I donât mind at all.
You can do whatever you want with me.
â
âThen how many times should I hit you?â She took the ferule from him and held it firmly in her hands.
Nathan lowered his head and lifted his hands toward her, palms up.
âAs many times as you want, until you are satisfied.
â
âOkay, then.
â
She raised the ferule high and was about to bring it down on his outstretched hands.
âBe gentle!â Nathan said hastily.
âI donât want you to strain herself.
â
Lucinda almost burst out laughing then, but she was determined to keep up with the teasing.
She used one end of the ferule to tip his chin up.
âAre you sure you donât want me to strain myself, or are you just afraid of getting beaten up?â
âBoth,â he answered truthfully without batting an eye.
Lucinda gritted her teeth and swallowed her Laughter.
She took a deep breath to steady herself, and then shrugged.
Spare the rod and spoil the childâ, as they say.
I think itâs high time you remember what it feels like to be struck with this ferule!â
Nathan swallowed audibly and lowered his eyes again.
Lucinda didnât move, however.
Instead, she muttered, âIâve changed my mind.
I want to hit something more fleshy.
â She paused, as if to consider it, and then exclaimed, âLie on your stomach!â
Nathan was left speechless.
He stared up at her in utter disbelief.
âNo! Never! You said youâd slap me on my palms!â
âHumph! Did you just raise your voice at me? Are you going to disobey me again?
Lucinda shot him a haughty look and made no attempt to hide her real intentions.
âI wanted to spank you last time, too, but I never got to do it.
Iâve been disappointed all this time.
I canât let this chance go, or I might regret it for the rest of my life!â