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searching, we will have to depend on your mother to get word to him and ease his mind. Until then, I’m sure your father can take care of himself.”
    That didn’t sound very reassuring. She looked down at her lap worrying her hands, while trying to fight back tears.
    “Emilia, I’m sorry for all of this, really. Can you not appreciate that you are being spared? Think of what might have happened if Glom had won your bid?”
    “That’s the mountain-sized man who bid against you.”
    “It is.”
    She paled, picturing the gigantic, very loud and angry man. If not for Corbet… “I am most grateful that you won, sir.”
    “I imagine so,” he chuckled. “So we have a deal then? Until I can get you home safely, in private, you will stay on, under my care as a part of my household, not attempting to run off on your own. In public, you will play the role of my pleasure slave.”
    “What about the money you paid?”
    “Think nothing of that.”
    “It was a vast amount. My father…”
    “You need not worry about repayment, Emilia. I truly wanted to spare you and with this bargain, I will be spared the incessant harping and manipulations of the local mamas. I’m quite satisfied with our arrangement.”
    She nodded. “I will need direction on how to act. I’ve never—”
    “As an innocent, I didn’t expect you to. I will provide that; all you need to do is obey me.”
    “I will try my best to do so, sir. Although as with the book, I tend to leap before I look.”
    A smile spread across his fine-looking face as he stood up. “Your honesty is refreshing. Do you have any other questions?”
    “Yes, since I have promised not to run off, might I go outside?”
    He gazed at her thoughtfully for a moment, before nodding. “Feel free to explore, but stay within sight of the main house. I’d hate for you to get lost or absconded with for a second time.”
    She felt the blood drain from her face as she thought of being taken and going through that ordeal once again. “I’ll keep close. Thank you, sir.”
    He inclined his head and stood, offering his hand to assist her up as well. “Now then, we have one other matter to address before we say goodnight, Emilia. Go to the end of my bed and bend over.”

Chapter Four
     
     
    Emilia’s eyes grew wide. Hoping she had misheard him, she asked, “You still mean to…? But, you’ve been so kind.”
    “I am kind, but I’m also not the type of man who would let such actions go unmet. I told you disobedience would result in swift but fair punishment.”
    Her mouth opened to respond, but when his brows drew together in a frown, she thought better and snapped it shut. She glanced at the large canopied bed with its rich curtains and fine linens. It wasn’t hard to imagine lying face down over the end with her skirt raised high on her back, leaving her bottom bared and quivering as she awaited the first swat. Her head angled downward and after taking in the size of his hands, she trembled slightly. They were big, strong, and sturdy looking, with long tapered fingers and rounded nails. One broad palm would cover most of her bottom in a single smack, which was sure to smart greatly.
    “Was Alice lax in discussing the rules of the house?” he inquired levelly. “Did she fail to tell you my rooms and belongings were off limits?”
    Of course, she hadn’t and she suspected Corbet was sure of that too. With a rising sense of dread, she considered blaming Alice. That wouldn’t be right, though, even if she had been cold to her. Still, she hesitated.
    “Don’t compound your mistake with a lie, Emilia,” he warned. “You are obviously educated. If Alice was remiss, which you’ll agree she was not, you still have the intelligence to know right and wrong, and decide for yourself. You erred in your decision and now must face the consequences, which I decide. In this case, it will be a spanking.”
    At the sound of his stern warning, her head came up and she met his equally