The Alpha King's Human Mate by HC Dolores

Chapter 44

Chapter 44

Chapter 44

“Punishment is not for revenge, but to lessen crime and reform the criminal.”

Elizabeth Fry

Suddenly, everything that my brain had momentarily forgotten about — Griffin hunting me down in California, drugging

me, dragging me back to the castle against my will – smacked me in the face.

Punish me? Is he insane? What does that even mean?

I took another step back from him and Griffin just watched me carefully. His hair was messy, a side effect of the way I’d

tangled my hands in it during the kiss.

God, I can’t believe I kissed him.

Tkissed the man who drugged me and kidnapped me ~ what is wrong with

me? Even worse, part of me hadn’t wanted him to stop!

Heavy shame settled in my gut and I knew my cheeks were red — this time from embarrassment. I couldn’t believe I had

let myself get so carried away. And for what? Because he’d called me his muse and drew pretty pictures of me? This was

not a fairytale and Griffin was no prince charming, regardless of what kind of title he held.

“You can’t punish me,” I snapped at him, crossing my arms, “You drugged me and brought me here against my will.

That’s kidnapping! If anyone deserves to be punished here, it’s you.”

Griffin’s eyes flashed. “I wouldn’t have had to kidnap you if you would’ve just stayed here in the first place,” he said, “You

chose to run. That action has consequences.”

He took another step closer and I jumped back. Okay, he’s not reasonable ~ time for a new approach!

“You’re right, it was wrong of me to run,” I said, throwing my hands up in surrender. Griffin cocked an eyebrow, clearly

unsure where I was going with this. “But I’ve learned my lesson. I will never run from you again, okay? I’m yours. I

understand my mistake. No punishment needed.” (7

Griffin looked amused. “As much as I appreciate the apology, little fox,” he said, taking another step, “You and I both

know you don’t believe it. You’re saying that to placate me. If you were given another opportunity to run right now,

you’d take it. The only way you’re going to actually learn your lesson is with a…helping hand, I should say.” (7) I took

another step back. “You want me to accept the mate bond, right? How am I supposed to do that if you hurt me? That’s

going to be making progress in the wrong direction.”

Griffin took another step and I went to retreat, but my back hit one of the walls in the art studio. I was officially stuck and

he knew it. Griffin loomed over me, his arms caging me in.

His eyes danced with amusement. “Oh, little fox,” he said, and he brought one of his hands up to cup my chin, “Just

because I’m going to punish you doesn’t mean I’m going to hurt you. Not really.”

“You’re not?” I asked. That felt a little bit like relief, but the word “punishment” still had plenty of bad implications. Was he

going to lock me in the dungeon? Refuse to feed me?

course not,” he said, “I’d never you hurt, Clark. Not like that.” He

a punishment but I don’t think you’re

by that, Griffin wrapped his arms around me and

out a gasp ~ he really carrying me over

but all I could see was his lower

or we, I should say – exited the art studio in just

We’re relocating…to the bed?

sheets and Griffin stood a few feet away, arms crossed.

face,

million miles per minute. |

me – or anything else that would actually hurt me = but what he

it need to take

on the bed?

a few moments and

he’s planning to

Griffin seemed to move. He moved to sit down on the

he said, “It’s time.”

me like I was supposed to understand that gesture. I stared at

Was being cryptic

his eyes for a moment ~ like he was trying to

little fox.

to spank you.”

red and I lurched back from him. “What? No!” I

kid.”

you

learn your lesson.” 7

feel my face heat up. There was

be serious. “You

with raised eyebrows. From the amused

embarrassment.

with an explanation, “I’ve never been spanked before!”

“Then I’m sure this will teach you your lesson.” He started to move closer

stop him. I knew my strength

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had to force

dirty to say

ways…but you’re not ready yet,” Griffin said,

and pulled me over his lap in one fell swoop. I had

to fall over

digging into his thighs. Oh

going

do was chastise myself for not wearing pants. Why had i worn a dress for my date

the time, it had felt light and airy for California’s warm

easy

felt one of

you were trying to run from me?” Griffin asked,

in the middle of a meeting when one of my escorts mind-

guests. He asked me if I wanted him to

breath hitched. So, Griffin had known about me leaving. The escort knowing my

known from the start.

From the position I was lying in, it was too much of a

it,” he said, “After waiting for you so long, I couldn’t believe

you’d never even met me.” There was obvious pain in his voice and I felt

that wasn’t completely true. I had known it would hurt him

myself that Griffin would just move on from me, forget about me even… that was an easier thought

But it had been a delusion. I had been around enough

other. |”

also thought about how stubborn you were. You’d been fixating on

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