Free How Miss West Was Won by Lexie Clark

discussion. She was not supposed to be in his embrace right now.
    “Let me go,” she whispered.
    “Tell me where it is,” he countered.
    “Never.”
    “Then I guess you will stay right where you are.”
    He ran his hand up her right side, which made Cordelia shiver. “Is it in this area?”
    Cordelia pushed against his arms. “Stop that. This is not part of our agreement.”
    “No?” He changed hands so quickly she wondered at his speed. “How about this side?” Once again his touch was gentle as he stroked his hand up her left side.
    “Eli, stop that.”
    He let her go very quickly, so fast that she almost lost her footing. Before she could fall, he wrapped his arms around her again. “It’s such a simple question, Cordelia. And, if you don’t answer me, I’m afraid I’m going to have to…” he paused, and she knew what was coming next, “I’m going to have to spank you. Remember when you said if you didn’t answer questions that I should do that?”
    His hand moved to her back, and Cordelia jumped just a little, which pressed her into his body. His hard body made her gasp. This time when she pushed against his body, she did so with more effort.
    But he held her close, and his hand moved down to her bottom. Before Cordelia could voice her objection, he lifted his hand and smacked it down on her bottom. The skirts she wore absorbed much of the strike.
    “Eli!” Cordelia wiggled in his embrace, but he didn’t let her go. Instead, he smacked her bottom again.
    “Tell me,” he demanded.
    “No.” Once again she tried to get away from him. This time she was surprised when she stumbled backward. She didn’t fall. Instead, Eli swept her up in his arms and headed toward the stairs.
    “Where are you going?” Cordelia asked, even though it was obvious. “Eli, please, do not do this.”
    He ignored her and continued to head for the stairs. He took them quickly, and she didn’t fight him too hard, because she was afraid she would cause them to tumble down the stairs.
    When they were at the top he turned toward his door. Cordelia started to struggle once more, pushing against his chest with her hands.  It did her no good, and seconds later they were in his room.
    Cordelia’s heart beat faster and faster as he crossed the room, moving toward his bed. She was not sure exactly what he was doing, but she had a vague sense of what was about to happen. “Eli, let us discuss this before you take a step we both will regret.”
    He put her down, setting her feet on the floor gently. Before she could move away, he wrapped his arm around her waist. “I don’t think either of us will regret what is about to happen,” he said, his voice low and seductive. “If I remember correctly, you said that if you refused to answer questions tonight, then I should spank you. I am just following your advice, Cordelia.”
    Realization dawned on her like the morning greets the sun. She felt as if the room had exploded in light.
    Eli nuzzled her neck, which didn’t help the situation since it made her tingle all over.
    “I am not going to show you my birthmark,” she said as his lips continued to caress her neck.
    “Where is it?”
    Oh, heavens above, the man was persistent. How could he keep asking her that?
    “It is on my body.” She pushed against the arms that held her. His lips were on her shoulder now, kissing it through the material of her dress. “I hate to be the one to tell you this, Eli, but if you are intent on spanking me, you are doing it wrong.”
    His arms tightened and his chest heaved as he exploded into laughter. “Am I? Tell me, Cordelia, how should I be spanking you, then?” Eli moved one of his hands down to the small of her back. He caressed her gently. “Explain it to me.”
    “Well,” she cleared her throat to gain a little time. “I do believe a spanking is when one person applies brute force against another by slapping their hand down on the other party’s bottom.”
    His caress grew