Believe it or not, a real reward!

Punishment and Reward, Saturday late morning (continued)

You feel Patrick’s hands loosening the ties on your arms. In a few minutes, your arms are free, and you rush them to your sides, rolling off Patrick’s lap and lying on the ground. You grip your arms, rubbing them to return the feeling to them, and you are awash with gratitude for your newfound freedom.

Patrick rises and stands over you. “Vicky, if you continue to obey the word of the Lord and remain submissive to your men, we won’t have to punish you. Indeed, we can go back to the pleasant outing we were having before your sin. Doesn’t that sound good?”

“Yes, Sir,” you say, not sure if you still have to call him that but deciding it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Patrick clears his throat. “Now, we’re going to have to start tending to lunch soon. Arnold and Alex, I want you to build up the fire. Carlos and Miguel, you unpack our food. Simon and Dennis, you’re on cooking duty.” Your stomach growls loudly at the thought of lunch, and you wonder whether you'll be allowed to eat for the first time today.

“What about Lawrence and me?” Thomas asks. You shudder to remember the foul and demeaning jokes Thomas was telling yesterday, and you still feel a deep antipathy toward the wealthy asshole, Lawrence.

“I’m glad you asked,” Patrick says. “I want you to keep an eye on Vicky here.” Turning his gaze on your prone nude form, Patrick addresses you. “I want you do to everything and anything that Thomas and Lawrence tell you. Do you understand?”

Dread fills your heart.

“I asked if you understand, Vicky.”

You sit bolt upright and put on your most pleasant attitude.

“Yes, Sir. I’m to do as Lawrence and Thomas tell me to do.”

“That’s right.” Turning back to your two new guards, he continues, “And as for you: You may not punish her. In fact, you may not touch her, nor may she touch you. This is an exercise in restraint, boys, do you understand?”

“But what if she just can’t resist me?” Thomas asks with a hideous, sly grin.

“If Vicky touches you inappropriately, she will be punished,” Patrick replies. “I trust you to take good care of her. All right boys, let’s get to work!"