41. You'll be punished

Erica

“Fine. It’s a deal.” I started to move but he stopped me.

He shook his head. “Not so fast, piccolo diavola.” I felt my heart beating as fast as he was taking it slow to say his next words. “Considering you haven’t fulfilled the last deal that you struck with me I have a few doubts.” I scowled at him and felt blood rushing into my ears. I have thought about it, even as I had walked beside him into the castle, my thoughts had wandered off to our last deal. Me on my knees, if I failed to make my escape. And I failed, epically. “I will have your servitude for the next ten weeks. No questions asked.”

“And here I thought you liked my not giving up nature.” I shot back at him, even as my heart jumped inside my ribcage.

“I do. But I’d like it more when you would bend for me, get down on your knees for my satisfaction. Do as I ask just because you want to please me.” With each word out of his mouth I felt the dark desire inside me rising and my pulse beating in a silent demand. “And in r