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He held his breath, visibly vibrating with how much he wanted Kodi to say yes. Lennon believed this could help them both work better together. He’d spent the rest of yesterday researching and deciding how to approach this morning, and simple was best. He couldn’t continue with the way things were, and he loved this job and his friends. He would miss them, and if Kodi said no, then he would quit because there was no way he could continue walking on eggshells despite knowing Kodi had a genuine problem. He also didn’t want to force Kodi into something by threatening him. He had taken care to make sure he’d explained his reasoning.
“I’ll try the spanking method… fuck, that sounds so wrong!” Kodi exclaimed, sounding conflicted, a slash of pink riding the top of his sharp cheekbones. “When are we doing it?”
Oh gods, we’re doing this.
Yes, we are!
His palm was slippery on the handle of the paddle. He dragged in a breath to steady himself and find the confidence he needed to get through this. The last time had been impromptu, this was nothing like that. He didn’t want this to go wrong, so he released his breath slowly, allowing the nerves tap dancing on his confidence to settle.
“Now is best. Get up and pull down your trousers and boxers and lean over your desk. We have a lot to get done today, this will hopefully allow you to focus.” Lennon kept his tone light and held back his disquiet at the wolf staring at him through Kodi’s eyes.
An alpha wolf. Would he want his human side giving in like this? Lennon might have practiced in the mirror to have just the right amount of authority in his voice to get Kodi to baulk or obey, he just never considered a wolf disrupting his plans.
Rather meekly, Kodi rose, his whole face flaming with heat, then he turned and did as Lennon requested.
We’re doing this.
We’re doing this.
Goddess, look at that ass!
It was a thing of beauty. Silky, honey brown skin covered round, muscled cheeks that flexed and tightened as he moved. Lennon licked his lips at thoughts of pressing them to the hot skin he was going to create with the paddle. He hadn’t noticed the dimples at the top of Kodi’s ass. Last time he’d been driven by a different feeling. This time he looked his fill, then reminded himself this was only about making things work between them during the day.
Like you believe that.
When Kodi leaned over the desk, bracing his hands on piles of paper, and presented himself Lennon’s dick filled so fast he had to steady himself at the wave of dizziness at the sudden change of blood volume from one place to the next. It highlighted exactly what his animal was getting at.
Grateful Kodi was facing away, he adjusted himself and took several slow, deep breaths before moving closer to the displayed man. Once under control, he positioned himself behind Kodi who quivered from head to toe. His hands fidgeted against the papers he was touching.
Please let that be excitement and not apprehension.
He placed a gentle hand on the base of Kodi’s spine, grounding them both and preparing Kodi. He remembered what Bail had said when he’d gone to the cash register to make his purchases. “Watch your partner’s reaction to keep them safe. Don’t rush, and give them reassurance.”
“Relax for me.” He felt the tension under the muscles he touched and gently stroked to the dimples to give them both time to adjust to this new dynamic between them. “Breathe, slow and easy.”
When Kodi released a shuddering breath and slowly sucked in another, Lennon lifted the paddle and aimed it across both cheeks. He wanted to make sure the twelve inches covered the fleshy part of his ass to ensure the pain wasn’t overwhelming—or not straight away. The sound of the paddle whooshing through the air was the only indicator of what was coming. Being a wolf shifter, Lennon knew Kodi would hear the noise. A hissed curse was the only response at the contact. The sound was more of a thwack than a slap this time, yet Kodi never flinched beneath his touch, encouraging Lennon to use a little more force on the next spank.
On the second and third paddle strikes, Kodi made a noise in the back of his throat while gasping for air. His arms shook, looking as if they were ready to fold under him, but he never made a murmur of complaint.
“You’re doing so well. Feel the warmth spreading, let it be your focus, Kodi,” he encouraged, while setting a slow, steady rhythm of spanks, watching Kodi keenly to ensure he didn’t go too far.
Lennon acknowledged the buzz of sexual energy he got and then ignored it. This wasn’t about him—not directly, any case—it was discovering if this was a way to help Kodi stop flying off the handle.
A restlessness came after the ninth spank, Kodi’s ass now a fiery red strip where Lennon had consistently landed the blows. He lowered the paddle and slid his hand over the heated, silky skin, soothing.
Kodi groaned and pushed up into Lennon’s touch. “Don’t stop, I need more.”
The begging quality of his voice wasn’t hidden by the slurred words. “Are you sure? You’ll struggle to sit if I continue.” Bail and Jonny were in his head. Always be guided by the person and also keep them safe.
He pressed a thumb into the hot skin, expecting Kodi to at least wince from the firmness of his touch. What he did was moan loudly, his left hand disappearing from sight.
Was he… jerking off?
Okay, not quite what Lennon had in mind.
Didn’t you?
“Kodi, no,” he stated in a commanding tone. “Let go.”
