Anyway, she couldn’t really think of much right then, because Daddy’s belt kept lashing at her like fiery tendrils.
She rocked on her knees. Her right foot flew back. Then the left. Warm tears flooded her eyes and streaked her face. Pleas escaped her lips, but Daddy showed no mercy.
Annika lost track of how long the dreadful punishment lasted, but it seemed like an eternity.
By the time it was over, she was sobbing and incoherent.
Daddy rubbed her bottom and then sat on the bed, taking her into his arms and positioning her in his lap.
Ouch! It even hurt when her blistered, red cheeks pressed against him.
But it felt good when he held her close, kissed the top of her head, and gently rocked her.
“It’s all over now, little one. Do you know that Daddy loves you?”
“Yes, Daddy. I l-love you… too,” she replied through muffled sobs.
He kissed her again. “And do you know that Daddy just wants to keep you safe?”
“Yes, Sir. I’m s-sorry I was n-naughty. I didn’t mean to put anyone in danger.”
“I know, sweet girl. Apology accepted. But you need to focus on not putting yourself in danger, too. Rules are made to keep you safe. I always have your best interests in mind. Do you understand that, honey?”
“Yes, Sir,” she replied.
“That’s Daddy’s good girl,” he said. After another kiss, he stood, still holding her. “Come on, honey. Let’s get you in a diaper. And you can pick a pretty dress to wear to show the other Littles. There are lots of people down there. You’re going to make some new friends tonight.”
A burst of excitement muffled the pain of her well-spanked bottom. She didn’t know what the rest of the day held, but she suspected it was going to be amazing!
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Annika was excited to meet everyone when she got downstairs.
The den was packed. People were coming and going from the kitchen where food had been laid out across the surface of the island. The sounds of people talking and glasses and ice clinking filled the space.
She smiled. Was this what Thanksgiving would be like? Things had been so crazy that she’d forgotten the holiday was quickly approaching. And this would be her first one with a real family! They might not be blood. They hadn’t known each other long. But the Daddy Guard and their Littles were a family, and Annika was thankful to be a part of it.
The scene before her gave her a small taste of what the holiday might be like, she figured.
Everyone seemed so happy to see one another. For a moment, it was easy to forget they were there for the purpose of taking down the richest, most powerful guy on the planet.
“Hey, everyone, Annika’s here. We can get started,” Stryker called out.
For a moment, she grew embarrassed as she realized the whole group probably knew she’d gotten a spanking. Plus, shewas in a short, pink, ruffled babydoll dress that didn’t come close to concealing her bulky diaper.
But one look around reminded her that she was among friends. In fact, some of the other ladies were dressed like her, too.
Not all of them, though. Were there some Mommies in the group?
“We can introduce you to the gang,” Harrison said.
Everyone fell silent and took their seats around the room. Some sat on the floor, but others used the furniture or the extra chairs that had been brought in.
“Man, it’s good to have everyone together,” Stryker noted as he looked around the room proudly.
Annika, standing beside him, wasn’t used to being the center of attention. She’d spent so much of her life purposely trying to blend in and hide in the shadows. This felt strange, but also kind of good.
Harrison came and stood on the other side of her. She felt tiny between the two tall men.
