King of Diamonds (9 page)

“It’s the pain I’m not too sure about.” Annie’s voice trembled slightly. “Karn, I’m scared.”

Karn came back around and knelt before her. He placed a light kiss to her forehead then caught her chin in his hand. “I would never hurt you, kitten. Trust me.”

Chapter Six

Desire roared in Karn’s gut. He was almost crazy with lust at the sight of his woman on her knees, wearing his collar, her hands bound behind her back, her body naked and waiting for him. He inhaled her perfume of vanilla and her woman’s musk, drinking it in until he felt as though the intoxicating scent roared through his veins. She was frightened of the unknown, yes, but she was clearly aroused.

He released his hold on her chin and studied her for a moment. With his thumb and forefinger, he pinched the folded leather strap and gently brushed Annie’s lips with it. “This time I will spank you with my bare hand. As I said, you will feel both pain and pleasure.” He brought the strap down, lightly touching first one nipple, then the other, and the taut nubs grew harder yet. “Next time I will not be so easy on you, my pet.”

Behind her eyewear, Annie’s eyes were wide with concern, but her pupils were large with desire, too. She licked her lips and her voice was husky when she spoke, “I didn’t sign up for this. When I followed you through the painting, I came to find my cousins. I’ve stayed because you’re…well, so attractive—but even for you, I’m not a toy, or some little child to be ordered around.”

Karn slowly shook his head. “I am the King of Diamonds, and you are my mate and future Queen. I will never let down my responsibilities to you.” As her jaw dropped and her eyes went impossibly wider, he continued, “As such, you must learn to accept my commands, to respect me as a husband and ruler, and to trust me without question.”

Annie’s thoughts spun. She couldn’t believe what Karn was saying. The books she’d read on relationships said zilch about the proper reaction to being told she was going to be spanked by a King, and subsequently informed she was to be the spanker’s future Queen.

As in marriage?

Bondage?

Slavery?

She shivered, unable to fully comprehend what he’d said. But even harder to believe was the fact that she was so incredibly turned on. Her pussy was hot and wet, her nipples hard in the chill air, her body on fire. She pulled against the bindings at her wrists, but they held tight.

“Before I address your transgressions, kitten,” Karn was saying above the pounding in her head, “I wish for you to suck my cock.”

As he stood, Annie couldn’t help the desire burning through her. Her mouth watered as he held his erection in one hand and pressed it to her lips. With his other hand, he caught a lock of her hair and held her still.

Karn was near to exploding. When she flicked her tongue against the head of his cock, he barely held his groan in check. He pushed his cock into her mouth and she felt hot and wet around his erection.

What a sight that would be, to have Kalina, or perhaps Aleana suckling Annie’s nipples. Mayhap both women at once. It would please him greatly to see Annie being so thoroughly pleasured. Naught excited him more than watching his women enjoying one another…

Naught except his sweet kitten pleasuring him.

“Enough!” Karn withdrew his cock from between her lips, and it glistened in the sunlight from her wet mouth. “Now for your punishment.”

While he helped Annie to her feet, her expression was confused, frightened, yet aroused. “I don’t know about this,” she said as he led her to the black marble bench beside the wall.

Karn waved his hand and like magic her bonds fell away. “Take off your eyewear and straddle the bench.” His tone was calm but firm. “And do not forget how it is you are supposed to address me.”

“Yes, Sire.” Annie’s heart was pounding like mad as she obeyed. What else could she do? She had always stood up for herself in the academic world, her sharp mind and intelligence serving as weapons that she wielded as easily as a knight might wield a sword. But here…she was completely out of her element. She had never been naked with a man, much less the things she’d done with Karn since only yesterday.

And she didn’t understand why a part of her enjoyed this so much. How could she want him even more? Somehow giving up her power and turning it over to him was exciting, intoxicating even.

After Annie put her glasses on a small table, she straddled the bench. The marble was cool between her thighs and against her pussy and ass. It gave her sharp thrills that curled up and into her belly and made her so hot that for a moment she forgot about the punishment thing. She brought her hands in front of her and braced herself on the bench as she looked up at him.

He slid the leather strap over the marble in front of her. From out of nowhere a blanket appeared, covering the marble. “Lie flat and let your arms hang over the sides.”

Annie bit her lip as she held onto the surface that was softened by the cover. She leaned forward until her breasts and mound were pressed flat to the surface. She turned her face so that her cheek was against the bench and she was looking into the garden.

In a matter of moments, Karn had her wrists bound to the bench legs before her, and her ankles tied at the other end. It was driving her crazy how excited and scared she felt all at once.

When she was thoroughly bound, Karn knelt beside her. She could smell his heady male musk and longed to be held tight by his powerful arms. He gently rubbed his palm over her ass as he watched her face.

“I will only punish you when you disobey me,” he said calmly, like they were discussing the day’s events over a cup of coffee and a newspaper. “But understand you
will
be punished if warranted.”

Annie swallowed hard, fighting down the retort that rushed to her lips, and the niggling of fear that came from his threat. He brought out another red scarf, and the next thing she knew he was sliding it into her mouth, tying it behind her head, and gagging her. The scarf was snug against her cheeks, but not so tight that it hurt.

What is he going to do to me?
Her thoughts went wild with images of him spanking her until she cried.

Karn turned to caressing her ass, the feel of his calloused hand making her pussy wetter than before.

The first time he swatted her with his palm she cried out against her gag and tears pricked behind her eyes. Her ass stung, yet it caused pleasure tingles to radiate through her core. Karn continued to watch her face and she found she couldn’t take her gaze from his.

He swatted her again and again. First one cheek, then the other, then both cheeks near her thighs, then the top of her ass. The initial shock and pain wore off, and to her surprise she found herself so turned on she was close to climax.

Karn glanced to her buttocks then back to her eyes as he continued to spank her. “Your ass turns an enticing shade of pink,” he murmured as he swatted her again.

Annie groaned, the fire inside her pussy building and building.

“Remember you may not reach climax without my permission.” He rested his hand on her tingling butt cheeks. “Are you close, kitten?”

She nodded and he immediately moved away from her and stood. He waved his hand within her line of vision and she was once again free from her bonds, and even her gag was gone. The scarf just plain disappeared. When she raised herself to a sitting position on the bench, her ass burned against its coolness. How bizarre it was to be turned on after being spanked, yet that was exactly how she felt.

After he helped Annie to her feet, Karn led her to the large rectangular table. Once he had covered the table with a cloth, he ordered her to sit at the table’s edge then directed her to lie flat on her back. Again he tied her up. This time her legs were free but her wrists were bound and her arms stretched out and fastened well over her head.

Wind stirred the trees and a gust rushed over her body and her exposed pussy. She heard the sound of the ocean, waves slamming against the shore, driving in again and again. Karn’s warm musk surrounded her—the smell of testosterone mixed with something even more wild and primitive.

He knelt between her thighs and her breathing grew more rapid as he scented her mound. In the next moment he buried his face against her pussy and licked her clit.

Annie’s gasp of surprise turned into a moan. He licked and sucked, drawing her close to peak and then backing away, leaving her so frustrated she wanted to scream at him. When he rose up above her he placed the head of his cock at her core and she caught her breath.

This was it. She was naked and her butt was sore, and now she was going to lose her virginity while strapped down to a table in the middle of a garden. Not to mention the red collar around her neck marking her as his
possession
.

Dang but she wanted him.

Karn’s eyes were dark and sensual as he moved the head of his cock slightly into her opening. She bit her lip as she watched him and as she concentrated on the strange but exciting sensation.

He paused with maybe an inch of his cock inside her. Concern was written on his features. “Does that hurt, kitten?”

She shook her head. “Not yet.”

Karn held out his palm and in it appeared a red three dimensional diamond-shaped object that was about the size of an egg. He placed it to her pussy and it began to throb against her clit. No, throb wasn’t exactly what it was doing—it felt like the diamond thing was
licking
her clit, too.

Annie moaned, thrashed her head, and shifted her hips. She was coming so close to orgasm that she could barely speak, much less tell Karn that she was about to climax.

As she tried to fight off the orgasm, she felt his cock slide into her a little farther, and yet farther still until he reached the barrier inside.

Her body arched up away from the table and she tried to speak, “Karn…Sire…I’m going to—”

He cut her off with a sharp demand. “Come for me, kitten!”

Annie’s entire body responded to his command. She cried out as the exquisite feelings rocked her body.

At the same time, Karn thrust inside her, tearing past her hymen and burying himself deep in her pussy. Annie gasped as she felt sharp, burning pain, but then she felt only pleasure as he stretched her. Such a full and splendid feeling, unlike anything she could have imagined.

“Did I hurt you?” Karn stopped, his cock fully lodged inside her. He looked even more concerned, and Annie couldn’t help a shy smile.

“It feels good.” She licked her lips. “
You
feel good inside me.”

Karn clenched his jaw and reined in the desire to fuck Annie hard and fast. By the skies he’d never felt such a need to possess and claim as he did with his future Queen.

With a flick of his fingers, he sent the diamond toy back to his chambers using his magic. He then hooked his hands under each of her knees, and held Annie’s legs splayed wide so that he could penetrate her more deeply. Slowly he thrust in and out of her core, and felt her tight channel gripping his cock and rippling with aftershocks of her climax.

She started to close her eyes but he gave her a sharp command, “Watch your King fuck you, Annie. Watch the man who owns you, as he possesses you completely.”

Her cheeks were flushed but she looked to where they were joined. She bit her lower lip as she focused on his cock moving in and out of her quim. Karn couldn’t take his eyes from her face, and when he saw that she neared climax, he urged her on. “Come, Annie. Climax for me again.”

Annie’s body rocked and he thrust into her harder and faster. His bollocks slapped against her ass and the sound of flesh against flesh and her small cries filled the garden.

When he came it was with a roar and a triumphant shout. He had made Annie completely his. She belonged to him and
only
him.

Annie actually enjoyed spending the day in the garden with Karn. Every moment with him was sensual and exciting. She liked the deep vibrant sound of his voice, his unusual accent, and even the scars on his powerful chest.

She was constantly aware of her collar but still wasn’t sure how she felt about being a
possession.
Good lord but she was a woman of the new millennium! She had a Master’s and was working on her PhD for heaven’s sake.

But at the same time she was giddy, excited even, over
finally
losing her virginity. And to a god of a man no less!

After Karn untied Annie’s bonds, she heard the voices of Beya and someone else. Annie grabbed the blanket and wrapped it around herself just before they rounded the starflower wall with trays of food in their hands.

Annie thought she would die of embarrassment, for sure this time, while the feast was laid out on the table where Karn had taken her so thoroughly. Thankfully Beya and the servant soon vanished around the flower wall once the meal had been served. She was also grateful that Karn allowed her to keep the blanket around her shoulders while they ate. It was nippy outside, and the blanket kept her cozy and warm.

Lunch was delicious and her stomach growled in appreciation from just the mouthwatering smells. The food was very different than what she was used to, but she liked it all. There were pastries filled with meat and cheeses, similar to dinner pockets that her mom used to make, yet these had unfamiliar spices and flavors. It was just plain hard to describe.

While they ate, Karn didn’t seem to mind answering questions about his realm, as long as her questions weren’t too personal. Annie sensed he held his emotions tight inside and she wondered what she’d have to do to get to know him better.

Because amazingly enough, that was what she wanted—to
really
get to know him.

Annie was even able to
finally
get information from him on her cousins. To her amazement, Alice was now the mother of two sets of twins, and Alexi had triplets. That last one was a real shocker. Alexi had never been what Annie would consider the mom-type, but to hear Karn talk, she enjoyed her role as a mother, and as arbitrator of the Kingdom of Spades.