” “Good. How many lashes do you think are appropriate number your being disrespectful to me, Taliya?” This could be a trick question. Too l...ttle and he could punish me for trying to get off too easily. Too much and I could be confined to bed for a few days. Taking a deep breath I replied. “Twenty lashes, Master. If that meet your approval, Sir.” Nothing was said for a moment. I hoped I hadn’t sold my punishment short. Master had an amused look on his face. “Well, I would have thought. You got that, Henny? Just try to lift your head, and he'll bash your skull with that gun. Might do you harm, you know.For the next fifteen minutes I felt the car turn several times, then a long ride on a highway, I think, and then again it slowed down, apparantly because we were nearing their place. Tom turned halfway round and talked to me.- We'll be there in a minute or so. Now listen. Carl is going to pull out that gag, and then he'll guide you into the house. I'll keep the engine running. . he took a step back and kissed her lightly on the lips. Tomorrow I'll pick you up, and take you home. You'll have your lunches with me, and I'll be following you home today, I want to see where you live." She blinked in surprise, but agreed, climbing into her car. Driving home, she wonders if this is what she wants. Dominic followed her home, then inside. She gave him a tour of her home, leading to her bedroom, which was separate from the rest of the home, she had her own suite. The benefits. And you listen to me good. I am the meanest son of a bitch you ever met. Now hand over your badges and git."When they made no move to comply, Harley grabbed the badges off of their chests. "Is them guns city property?" The skinny one sullenly nodded his head yes. Harley held out his hand. They unbuckled their gun belts and let them drop to the floor in a small act of defiance. He let it pass."Now you two peckerwoods have exactly one day to move out of town, just as far as y'all can get. I ain't.