"Section six." Alexander's voice was steady again. Professional. "Discipline and punishment." Vivian picked up her copy of the contract. Found the page. "If you break a rule," he explained, "there are consequences. Not punishment in anger. Structured responses that reinforce the dynamic." She read the options listed: Corner timeWriting linesPhysical discipline (spanking, cropping, flogging)Orgasm denial extensionService tasks "Physical discipline." She looked up at him. "I've never..." "I know. That's a soft limit. We'd work up to it gradually." He leaned forward, elbows on the table. "Everything starts gentle, Vivian. Always." "Describe it." His eyes darkened. "Discipline isn't about hurting you. It's about connection. Reset. When you break a rule and we address it physically, som

