Read Online Lucy Surrenders by Maggie Ryan, Blushing Books - Free Book Online Page B

He took her hand and led her to climb the stairs.
    "He will not harm her, Louisa," he said firmly.  "I promise that, even as I blister your bottom for your behavior, which I promise will hurt a great deal but also will not truly harm you.  Your sister accepted her husband's decision with far more grace and respect than my own wife, who has far more experience in these matters.  While Lucy's spanking will also hurt, it will serve as her first lesson to behave as her husband expects.  My hope is that your own blistered rump will remind you of lessons you seemed to have forgotten." 
    Louisa was no longer concerned about her twin.  Edward didn't make promises lightly, and she knew she would soon be dancing to the tune of his discipline.  She knew that when he promised to blister her bottom, blistered it would be.  She remembered the vows both girls had given to these men, as he opened the door to his bedchamber and pulled her inside.
    Lucy was unaware of her sister's plight as she pushed open the door to the study.  Her eyes immediately went to the large armoire, and she shuddered.  Not wishing to think of which implement her new husband would choose, she walked to a corner and turned into it.  Her blood was racing through her veins.  She felt a tear slip from her eye and angrily brushed it away.  She had known better the moment she began her tantrum and had spent the past few hours anticipating paying for that choice.  She tore her thoughts away from the upcoming spanking and remembered the promises made as she gave herself to Lucas in marriage.  As the words echoed in her mind, her heart stopped pounding, and her racing pulse slowed.  She reached up and fondled the charm hanging between her breasts, feeling a sense of acceptance and peace flow over her.  When she heard the door open, she vowed again that she would obey her husband in all things, though some of those things would definitely not be of her choosing.
    Lucas saw his wife standing in the corner, her nose pressed into the wall.  He turned and closed the door behind him.  He didn't speak as he removed his coat.  He laid it across the back of a chair and saw the license peeking above the pocket where it had been tucked.  He smiled as his love for his wife flowed over him.  He forced his eyes away as he rolled up his sleeves, knowing that this session would likely set the tone for all future ones.  He understood Louisa's concern for her sister.  Lucy's first lesson would be one that would cause her pain, instead of the pleasure he so wanted to teach her.  Steeling himself, he also remembered his vow to guide his wife and administer discipline for her misbehavior.  He pulled the key to the armoire from his pants pocket and quickly unlocked the doors.  He pulled the doors open and smiled.  Edward was a very thorough man, and that included having a large variety of implements available to teach his own little one lessons in obedience.  He turned from the cabinet and gazed again at his wife.  He walked to stand in front of the settee.
    "Lucy, come here," he said quietly.  He watched as she stepped away from the corner and turned.  She lifted her eyes to his and gave him a soft smile.  Lucas' heart lurched at the look of complete acceptance on her face.  He saw her hand drop from where it had been cupping his charm.  As he had that morning, he extended his hand to her.  Lucy walked forward and placed her own into his.  He took her other hand and stood her in front of him.  He sat and drew her to stand between his spread knees.
    "Tell me, Kitten, why did you choose me?" Lucas asked.  The question surprised Lucy, but she didn't hesitate to answer.
    "Because you let me go," she said, so softly he wasn't sure he heard her correctly.
    "Let you go?" he asked.  She glanced at him and saw the confusion in his eyes.
    "I mean, you were willing to let me choose another.  You ... you were going to walk away if I chose Charles.  I tried to love him