Martha inched her way cautiously closer to him as she crawled. "Please," she pleaded with him. "I must apologize; I just did not anticipate it. It's so revolting, and besides–" "Enough!" He stopped talking to her. "By continuing to speak in such a manner, you are simply making the situation more dire. Now that you've earned it, you're about to receive a paddling, so prepare yourself. Martha, get your behind end over here right this instant." Martha felt a knot form in her gut as a result of the chill emanating from his tone. However, she complied since she was aware that things would get more difficult for her if she did not. She slowly wrapped herself over Steven's knees in a gentle manner. While she was lying across him, he placed a firm palm on her neck in order to prevent her from mo

