Page 35 of Axe Marks the Spot

Disappointed in myself and stressed.

Sir

Do you like feeling those things?

Me

No.

Sir

If I said the routines we outlined are there to prevent those feelings and not to punish or control you, would you believe me?

Me

Yes, Sir.

Sir

Good girl.

I think I break out into a sweat. I’d told him during our chat last night that I’d be fine with him using praise in that way, but him saying it for the first time is…well, maybe having him call me “baby” would have been easier.

I nearly type out the blushing emoji then remember this is my professional Dom, not a guy I’m flirting with. Bubbles pop up again, and another message from Sir comes through while I’m lost in thought.

Sir

Was that okay for you, Lindsey?

Me

Yes, Sir. I liked it.

Sir

Good, let me know if that changes.

Me

I will, Sir.

Sir

Back to the topic of you breaking your morning routine. Tonight, I’d like you to set two different alarms. One to wake up and one as a backup. Is that possible for you?

Me

Yes, I have an alarm I can use besides my phone.

Sir

That’s perfect. Along with that, you’re going to start packing your meals for work ahead of time. I know this will change depending on your shifts, but we can adjust on those days as needed. How does that sound?

It sounds annoying. But I know he’s right; it will make my life easier. It will also be good to get in the habit of doing it since Kas goes back to school in mid-August and she’s not a huge fan of Starlight Haven Elementary School’s lunches.

It’s a reminder that I haven’t told Sir about Kas yet. It was on the tip of my tongue last night, but I held back, not wanting to reveal that part about myself yet. I’m not ashamed of Kas in any way, but I am ashamed of how bad of a mom I’ve been. I’ve also been grappling with revealing it because of the nature of this relationship and not truly knowing if this man lives here or not.

Sir