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  I can see the doubt in her eyes, and I need to find out where her head is. “Do you still like it when I tell you what to do? Do you still want to call me Sir?” I ask, not knowing how she’s going to react. Franny, the old lady, was submissive in the bedroom. Rachel, the ex-FBI agent may not be. I’m taking a chance here.

  Rachel looks down at first. I told her never to look down. I like to dominate in the bedroom, but I’m not a bastard. Placing my finger under her chin, I tilt her face up to mine.

  “Don’t ever look down, Kitten. You’re my equal. Hell, I should be at your feet, worshiping the mother of my child.”

  I’m rewarded with a smile from my woman. “Yes, Sir,” she says, looking right at me.

  My hands immediately go to her face. As I rub Rachel’s cheeks with my thumbs, I’m reminded of the last time I thought I would see her.

  “Do you remember the last time you and I made love, Kitten?”

  Rachel eyes light up. “I remember. We were in Colt’s shop. He was pretty pissed when he walked in on us,” she says with a giggle.

  “Do you remember anything else from that night?” I ask, and she knows what I’m asking for.

  “It was the night we admitted we loved each other.”

  “That’s right. Looking back, we both knew that night, that we’d never see each other again.”

  “The plans had already been made, Vinny. Four days later, the operation was going to end and you’d be sent to Idaho.”

  She looks sad at the thought.

  “Don’t be sad, Kitten. I’m realizing just how much you loved me. I know you told me, but understanding that you were willing to let me go means everything. You really gave up your badge for me?”

  “I told you I’d do anything for you, baby. When they said it was you or my job, the choice was easy. I can find a job anywhere. There’s only one you.” She suddenly looks apprehensive. “You’re not mad that I lied?”

  “I’m more shocked than mad, Kitten. But don’t, for a minute, think I’m not going to spank your ass pink for it.”

  The look on Rachel’s face becomes heated. It always turned her on when I spanked her ass. She looks right at me and the corner of her mouth turns up. “Yes, Sir. It wasn’t very nice of me not to tell you who I really was.”

  I know she’s full of shit, but my girl wants a spanking. “You pick the count, Rachel.”

  “Twenty, Sir,” she challenges me, and I love it.

  This man has always been my undoing. I was never submissive in the bedroom until I met Vinny. If someone had asked me if I ever thought I could do this, I would’ve laughed.

  But this man, the way he makes me feel, it’s incredible.

  “Across my knee, Kitten. Just like before.”

  I used to wonder what people would think if they knew I enjoyed this. Now? I don’t care. This man makes me feel like a goddess.

  Vinny is sitting on the edge of his bed. As I move closer to him, he reaches for me. The minute my hand is in his, I feel my body tingle. No man has ever made me react this way.

  Laying over his knees, I can already feel how wet I am in anticipation of his touch.

  “You lied to me, didn’t you, Kitten?” His voice is deeper than normal. He always gets like this when he’s turned on.

  “Yes, Sir, but I did it for you.”

  Vinny shakes his head and laughs. “You always try to explain your reasoning when you are over my knee. I don’t know why you try because you love being spanked. I can already feel how wet you are, and I haven’t even touched you.”

  He’s right.

  I gasp as Vinny places his hand on my butt cheek. I know what he’s doing. He’s trying to find the perfect spot by rubbing it first. I’m thankful he does this because I’m able to get a sense of when the spanking is coming.

  “You sure about twenty, Kitten, because I’m not so sure I’ll be able to last that long. It’s been a year since I sank my cock into you.”

  I moan at the thought.

  “You have to be quieter, Rachel, or the baby will wake up.”

  I try to stifle my sounds but just as I do…smack.

  A yelp escapes, followed by a zing of need, straight to my core. Damn. I thought I was ready for it, but I guess not.

  * * *

  Vinny rubs where his hand landed. Feeling the slight sting, he spanks me again, but in rapid succession this time. I’ve lost count and I’m squirming across his legs. I need more.

  “That was only ten, Kitten. Do you remember your safe word?”

  “Macaroni.” I’ve never forgotten it.

  “That’s right, sweetheart. Use it if you need to.”

  “I don’t want you to stop, Vinny,” I whisper. “Not unless you’re ready to fuck me.”

  I know I’m treading on thin ice here, but I need him inside me, and soon.

  “Oh, Kitten, I’m more than ready to fuck you. I’ve been ready since the last time we were together.”

  Vinny sinks his finger into me and I moan. “Christ, Kitten. You’re drenched for me, aren’t you?”

  My yes comes out more like a whimper.

  “I need you right now, Vinny. I can’t wait any longer.” I don’t know how, but I manage to string words together.

  “Impatient as ever, Kitten,” he says with a smirk.

  “OK, sweetheart, no more waiting.”

  I help her to her feet while admiring my handiwork. Her ass is pink but I went easy on her. I wanted to turn her on, not punish her.

  As soon as we are both on our feet, I move in. Crashing my lips against hers, I don’t wait for her to react. My tongue finds hers as I grip her hair in my hand.

  “Vinny,” she moans.

  Kitten still likes it hard and fast, and that, I can deliver.

  Walking her backward until the backs of her knees hit the bed, I lay her down. We break from the kiss, taking a moment to simply stare at each other. I never thought I’d be here with her. Swallowing the lump that’s formed in my throat, I think about the time we’ve missed.

  Rachel’s hand moves to my face and she runs her fingers down my cheek. “Whatcha thinking, Vin?”

  “Just how lucky I am to have you and Jamie in my life. I’m never letting either of you go.”

  Rachel nods as a tear forms in the corner of her eye. “We aren’t going anywhere. Jamie and I are lucky to have you, Vinny. Wherever life takes us, we’ll be with you.”

  “I love you so much, Kitten, and Jamie too.”

  “We love you too, Vinny. Always.”

  A year later…

  Tyler

  Today’s the day Rachel becomes Mrs. Tyler Wilcox. I proposed two weeks after Rachel and Jamie showed up at my apartment. I was a little hesitant at first, not because of how I felt about her, but I worried she’d miss home. When I asked her how she felt, she told me she was home anywhere I was. I’m a damn lucky man.

  This past year has been quiet, thank God. No one knows Rachel and Jamie are here. Although I miss my friends back in Florida, I wouldn’t trade my life right now for anything.

  Jamie is almost a year and a half now. She looks just like her mama, beautiful as can be. Never really wanting to be a father before, I now know what I’d be missing.

  Rachel and I decided we definitely want more children after we get married, but she wants to wait until her new career gets off the ground. She opened her own art gallery and is currently featuring local artists.

  As for me? I’m waiting to become a tenured professor of American History.

  Who knew life would be so perfect for a former bike mechanic slash bartender?

  Acknowledgments

  To my readers…

  I had to write this short story to give Vinny (Tyler) and Rachel (Franny) a happily ever after. I hope you grew to love and admire them in Avenged Hearts. If you haven’t read Avenged Hearts, then this was a major spoiler but it’s still worth a read. Be sure to read the rest of the Mastered Hearts Series:

  Book 1 Rescued Hearts

  Book 2
Enlightened Hearts

  Book 3 Avenged Hearts

  Hidden Hearts-A Mastered Hearts Short Story

  Thank you

  Christopher John at CJC Photography for the awesome cover photo.

  Blake Sevani-Cover Model for being the perfect Vinny/Tyler.

  Dee and Decadent Designs by Dee for the beautiful cover design.

  Jenn Wood at All About the Edits for making this a better short story.