"I'm not sure what you are talking about, my king." "You know exactly what I'm talking about. I have told you about treating that little ba**ard with kindness. Do you know how long it took me to convince the Elders he was not fit to rule the kingdom so that our son would be the next ruler and yet you still defy me?" I stay quiet, knowing no matter what I say it will not stop the punishment I'm about to receive. "Whip or belt my love" he asks like we are talking about the weather. "Belt" I say. I wish I could say that this was the first time I've had this choice, but it's not. The whip has a tendency to rip my skin, so I chose the belt. He kisses my knuckles. "Go get ready my queen. We have visitors arriving soon from the vampire kingdom and we can't keep them waiting" he says. "Yes, my

