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?

said, “I’d never you hurt, Clark. Not like that.”

a punishment but I don’t think you’re going to hate it at

his arms around

I barely had time to let out a gasp ~ he really carrying me over

are you doing?” I snapped at him but all

we, I should say – exited the art studio in just a few strides and then Griffin gently set

We’re relocating…to the bed?

straight on the silk sheets and Griffin stood a few feet away, arms

face, it was

was beating a million miles per minute. | knew

that would

need to take

on the bed?

moments and the

is the punishment. Maybe he’s planning to

sit down on the

he said, “It’s time.”

like I was supposed

do?” Was

like he was trying to figure out if I was just being

how innocent you are, little

to spank you.”

“What? No!” I said, “You want to spank

kid.”

you’re not,” Griffin said, narrowing his eyes again, “But you have been my disobedient

learn your lesson.” 7

my face heat up. There was no way I

I was right now. He can’t be serious. “You

Why’s that?” He asked with raised eyebrows. From the amused look

embarrassment.

with an explanation, “I’ve never been spanked

teach you your lesson.” He started

into his chest to stop him. I knew my strength was no match for his,

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can punish me?” I practically had to

like dirty to say

you’re not ready yet,” Griffin

Griffin grabbed my arm and pulled me over

fall over

legs digging into his

really going to spank

all I could do was chastise myself for not wearing pants. Why had

felt light and airy for California’s warm breeze, but now, it was just

Griffin easy access.

I yelped when I felt one of his large hands brush over my

know what it felt like when I learned you were trying to run from me?” Griffin asked,

meeting when one of

the guests.

known about me leaving. The escort knowing my name…it all made sense

known from the start.

breathed. “Why didn’t you stop me?” From the position I was lying in, it

so long, I couldn’t believe

never even met me.” There was obvious pain in

leaving would Griffin. Well, that wasn’t completely true. I had known

I had told myself that Griffin would just move on from me, forget

been a delusion. I had been around enough mates in my life to know they didn’t move on

other. |”

been fixating on

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