"Now, brace her body but you might want to be cautious around the pins."

The woman was wicked. I kissed Angela on the cheek and then held her jaw between my palms, not sure what else to do at this point.

"I want you to count for me, Little Bird."

She answered, "Yes, Mistress," but her eyes never left mine.

The first strike wasn't hard but her body flinched. I mouthed 'one' while she said it out loud. I kissed her nose and she smiled.

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