tongue, Tabitha felt moisture wetting her panties. Without even a touch, her nipples hardened. She quivered as she licked and sucked his erect flesh.
Marcus combed his fingers through her loose hair. "That's very good. You've pleased me. Go into to the bedroom and lie on the bed. I'll be with you shortly."
Tabitha was stunned. He didn't want her to continue? He'd said he was pleased, but he didn't let her give him completion. Confusion clouded her mind. She stood, her eyes averted, and walked into the bedroom.
A large, four-poster bed dominated the room. Tabitha didn't spend much time examining the furnishings; she crawled into the center of the bed as directed. She rolled over on her back and closed her eyes. The room was a bit cool and the air raised goose bumps on her skin.
The anticipation was unbearable. How long will he make me wait? Tabitha had the urge to touch herself and slipped her fingertip under the edge of her panties. She was sliding her finger toward her clit when Marcus entered the room.
"Well, I don't recall giving a direction for that."
Tabitha bit her lip and removed her hand from her crotch. She glanced at Marcus and saw that he had refastened his clothes. She spotted his arousal bulging against the fabric of his pants.
Marcus crossed to the bed and sat beside her. He extended a finger and gently stroked her lips. "I can see we have a few things to work on in terms of following directions."
Tabitha bit her lip. "I'm sorry … I didn't think."
He paused, waiting.
What does he want? Then it came to her. "I apologize, Sir. It was wrong of me."
"Now you know that I expect my directions to be followed exactly. No additions. No omissions." Marcus took her hand and kissed the fingertips, one by one. "Don't worry. I'll help you remember. Take off your bra and panties."
As Tabitha complied, Marcus opened the nightstand drawer and pulled out a roll of black velvet ribbon and a pair of scissors. "I picked this up just for you."
"How did you know?"
"I didn't. Not for sure. But I wanted to be prepared." Marcus carefully measured out and cut two even lengths. He laid them on the bed. "Roll onto your stomach."
Tabitha hesitated and looked into his face. What she saw there reassured her and she turned over.
Marcus took her wrist in his hand and wrapped the velvet ribbon around it. He guided her hand to the closest bedpost and tied the ribbon around it. Moving to the other to the other side of the bed, he repeated his actions on her other wrist. "Do you want me to continue?"
Tabitha tested the ties that bound her wrists and found them secure. The vulnerability she experienced was both shocking and arousing. Arousal won out. "Yes."
"Yes what?"
"Yes, Sir."
"I've been patient but I won't keep reminding you. There will be a penalty in the future. Do you understand?"
"Yes … Sir."
Marcus left her legs free and Tabitha was tempted to move them, but resisted the impulse. She heard Marcus moving around the room, but he didn't come within her field of vision.
"Have you been a naughty girl?"
Tabitha nodded. "Yes, Sir, I'm sorry."
"I know you are. But I can't let it pass, can I?"
Tabitha shook her head.
"I don't think I heard you."
"No, Sir, you cannot let it pass."
Marcus rested something against the cheeks of her ass and Tabitha flinched in surprise. He rubbed it against her and she could discern that it was smooth with a bit of heft.
"This is a small leather paddle. Have you ever been spanked with a paddle?"
"No, Sir."
Marcus gave Tabitha a very weak slap with the paddle that didn't leave a mark. "What do you think? Would a spanking cure your naughtiness?"
Tabitha swallowed. "Yes, Sir." Her voice quivered with barely suppressed excitement.
"Get on your knees. Your ass is too low."
Tabitha struggled to reposition herself with little assistance from her arms, which were still tethered. Eventually, she brought her knees underneath her.
Marcus stroked her ass with his fingertips and pressed on her