Page 95 of Kings & Queen

Thoughtfully, she said, “I see, the nonnegotiables, I’m guessing, are what you were referring to when you said within reason. Maybe I should hear those first.”

“We’ll start with your physical health. These won’t surprise you, and we unanimously agreed on them.” I waited for her to nod before I continued. “We expect you to eat healthy meals to include protein, fruits, and vegetables at least three times a day. You’ll drink your water so you stay hydrated. No drugs or smoking. You may drink alcohol, but only in moderation. Eight hours or more of sleep each night.”

“Eight full hours? With the appetites of three Kings? We may need to negotiate that one.” She shimmied her shoulders in glee.

I grinned, acknowledging she had a point. “The social ones will most assuredly change over time.” Sadness tugged at her lips and dimmed the color of her eyes at my words, but I ignored it. In her mind, we only had two and a half weeks, but in mine and my brothers’, we had forever. “No talking to strangers, be polite, no cursing. If someone outside me or my brothers flirts with you, you are to immediately tell me.”

“Does that include Sebastian, Daddy?” she teased.

“No, because he wouldn’t dream of crossing that line with you. I don’t doubt he will flirt every chance he gets, but unless it makes you uncomfortable, we trust him andyou.”

“He doesn’t make me uncomfortable, and I like it. Especially because he can’t have me.”

“You’re so bad.” I leaned over and kissed her lips. “Now, where was I? Clothing, hair, and nails, we’ve already worked out. In regard to some of the emotional expectations, our biggest is your use of your safeword. It’s imperative that you use it anytime you need to. It’s our way of keeping you safe.”

“I know.”

“The other big one we need to address is negative self-talk. Now, Marcel explained it’s unrealistic that your views on yourself can change overnight, so we’ve agreed to allow you some leeway. He’s asked us to redirect, talk it through, soothe those feelings, and help you find a more positive way to see things. Is that something you think you could do?”

“I’ll try, for sure. I love having him as a therapist. He’s amazing.” A beaming smile stole over her face, radiating her happiness.

“He is pretty awesome, isn’t he? Now, on to obedience.”

She shifted slightly, eyes searching mine, and I held out my hands in quiet invitation. Her skin was slick with heat as she rose onto her knees and moved toward me. The warmth of her body met mine as she settled onto my lap, her legscurling around my waist, water dripping in soft rivulets down her chest and onto mine.

I exhaled slowly, letting my hands steady her hips, the heat between us growing heavier than the bath itself.

Cupping her face, I spoke once more. “You will always obey me and my orders without hesitation. You can tell me anything. All I ask is that you’re respectful. And when I ask you something or correct you, I want to hear yes, Daddy. No, Daddy. Or sorry, Daddy.”

“Yes, Daddy.” She kissed me as she looped her hands behind my neck.

“When I say no, I mean it. No whining. If you do something bad, you need to tell me. No lying. You will let me touch you anytime, anywhere.”

She leaned her head back, and I kissed her neck before continuing. “I want a good morning and goodnight kiss, no matter whose day it is. Even if you’re angry with me. Youwillkiss me.”

“Like this?” Her lips met mine, and I sighed, drowning in her.

I pulled back. “On my nights, your orgasms are mine and mine alone. You aren’t in control of them. I am. You will not pleasure yourself without my permission. You can always ask me, though, and I’ll be honest with you, as long as you let me watch or hear, I’ll say yes.”

She shivered in my lap. “If you break the rules, there will be punishments.”

“Punishments?” She froze.

“For some infractions, I’ll give you a warning. I may take your phone or laptop away for a short period of time. For more serious infractions, I’ll resort to corrective measures.”

“Like a spanking?” She moved closer and rubbed her swollen pussy against my cock, making me groan. “What about rewards? You haven’t mentioned anything about those. What do I get if I’m a good girl?”

“Well, here is where you have some homework to do. See, I know you like this.” I pushed my cock up, and the tip slipped inside her, sending the breath flying from her lungs.

Immediately, she moaned and tried to sink further down, but I gripped her hips, only allowing a small part of me inside. The frustrated sound that slipped from her wasn’t loud. It was soft and breathy. The damn thing hit harder than a scream. Something loosened deep in my chest, something I didn’t realize I’d been holding tight. I stared at her, stunned, because how was this my life? How was she mine?

For a second, all I could do was watch her like a man who’d just found religion. I lowered her head to my chest.

“Besides my cock, I’d love to know what Daddy can do or give you that will put a smile on your face.”

“Umm, extra attention is nice. Maybe watch a movie with me? Oh! A massage would be heavenly. I miss my bears. And I love cuddles and jelly beans.”

A hearty laugh rumbled through my chest while I rubbed her back. She sank a bit farther onto my cock but didn’t move any. The water shifted around us in quiet, soft laps against porcelain, a hush that made the moment feel even more intimate.