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“That’s right,” he said, jerking my body. “And Iwill every time. Running is useless, Jaden, and it will only getyou in more trouble, so I would advise against it.”

He then pulled out his phone. Seconds later, I feltthe tug of the cuffs. I resisted their pull as best I could, butthey connected so fast there was hardly any time to fight them. Mywrists and ankles struck together as the cuffs connected, bindingmy limbs. Darren then wedged his foot between my cuffed ankles andpressed down so that I couldn’t move my legs. And then he liftedthe back of my dress to expose my practically bare ass.

My heart droppedtomy stomach as his warm hand grazed over my flesh, gripping it andsqueezing. I struggled then, trying to pull away, but he wasn’tletting up and I wasn’t going anywhere.

“This is what happens when you break my rules,Jaden,” he said and then smacked my ass with his palm. Reallyfucking hard.

I jolted forward, mybreathleaving my lungs in a harsh gasp as I bit back mycries. And then his hand came down harder than the last time. Icried out as the smack lit my skin on fire, and I found myselftrying to pull away from its sting.

Fuck, was he seriously spanking me?

Smack after smack came down on my ass until he’dlanded a full-blown ten smacks, and I could feel my skin break outin welts and bruises. Tears had inadvertentlyfallendown my face, as I could no longer holdthem back; the pain Darren brought down on me was too much for myeyes to withhold the moisture. He then roughly gripped my hair andyanked my head back.

“Should I fuck you right here? Over the table likethis? God knows I’ve been dying to get inside you since the lasttime my dick took that sweet little pussy over the edge. Would youlike that, Jaden?”

I slammed my fists downontothe table to divert his attention to something otherthan his dick for a split second. I didn’t feel like getting fuckedby him ever.

“No,” I said harshly.

“Tell me you belong to me and maybe I’ll grant you alittle mercy,” he seethed.

I clenched my fists together, tightening the musclesin my arms as I fought against my urge to tell him to fuck off anddie, but it would only cause me further aggravation.

“Now,” he growled, gripping my hair eventighter.

“I belong to you,” I replied angrily.

“You’re goddamn right, you do,” he snarled andsmacked my ass hard again, gripping it roughly and causing the painto flare up even more. I cried out and tried to pull away, but withmy feet dangling and his grip on me, there was nowhere for me togo.

Darren then leaned down anddrawledin my ear, “Next time, you’re to count eachstrike outloud. Otherwise, Imight forget what number I’m on and keep going. Understand?”

Next time? He was already betting on next time. LikeI was gonna let that shit happen.

Another smack cracked against my skin, and I gaspedfrom the sudden jolt of pain.

“Answer me,” he snarled.

“Yes,” I yelled through clenched teeth.

“Good girl.”

He then finally let me up and practically tossed meback in my chair, my ass immediately blazing with pain at thecontact. I tried to relieve the pressure on my skin as best as Icould by not letting my ass touch the chair, but it was difficultwith my limbs still linked together.

“Sit,” Darren scowled at me and sat back in his ownchair, watching me.

I gently planted myself down, my lips forming atight line as I fought against the sharp ache in my flesh. Darreneyed me for a while, his mouth turning into an evil smirk as Iglared right back at him, hating him, all the while fightingagainst the stupid whimpers that threatened to expose the seriouspain I was now suffering from thanks to his alpha male antics.

After a short minute, he finally checked his watch,took a sip of his coffee, and stood.

“I have to go,” he said, straightening his jacketand tie. “Pascal is making your breakfast. It should be doneshortly. As soon as I walk out that door, you will have fifteenminutes to finish eating, and then the perimeter range will shortento your room. I expect your plate to be completely empty,” hewarned, glaring at me.

I looked away from him. Like I had the stomach forfood right now.

“Jaden,” he said, taking my face in his hands andforcing me to look up at him from my chair. “While I am gone, it isparamount that you remember my rules. There will be no talking toanyone and you are to remain in your room until I return.”

“And my appointment?” I asked hoarsely, pissed offeven more at my new confinement.

“The ladies will be led to your room by Scott, myhead of security. They do not speak English, so don’t even bothertrying to communicate with them. I would hate for you to tip themoff and force me to commit to an extreme amount of damage control,”he glowered at me knowingly.