Chapter Sixteen
It was getting close to nine when Maisie hopped up from Declan’s bed.
She sheets fell off her, revealing her bare breast and stomach, but somehow, she wasn’t self-conscious. Normally, even though her back was to the man she’d been lying beside, she would have quickly tried to cover herself.
Who wanted to see all her imperfections? And in her mind, she had a lot of them.
But Daddy had let her know just how beautiful he found her. She had a bit more confidence than normal. Not to mention an extra spring in her step.
Daddy had rocked her world.
“Where are you going?” a groggy Declan asked.
She turned and smiled down at him, still not caring that she was naked. “You’re spent. Almost asleep.”
He chuckled. “You zapped my energy.” He sat up. “But it was worth it.” He reached for his phone on the nightstand and checked the clock. “It’s only nine.”
“Go to sleep,” she said thoughtfully.
Like seriously, Daddy. Go to sleep so you don’t see the naughtiness I’m about to get into.
“It’s so early,” he protested.
“You were in the sun all day long,” she pointed out. “And then, like you said, I zapped your energy.”
He laughed. “Both of those statements are true. You don’t want to stay the night with me?” A few seconds passed before he added, “No pressure.”
She quickly finished dressing and then got on her knees atop the bed, running her hand over Declan’s muscles as she answered, “Believe me, I want to. And maybe I can come back later. But I promised the girls I’d hang with them tonight. I’m sorry.”
He shook his head. “Don’t be. But this hanging out doesn’t have anything to do with Derek, does it? You aren’t going to get into trouble tonight. Right?”
Her heart sped up. Shit! How did he know? Did Daddies just have an intuition that told them when their Littles were hunting mischief?
“Of course not,” she lied. “We’re just going to the bonfire.”
“Maybe I’ll see you there,” he said.
She gulped.
Crap! You lied to Daddy! Get it together, Maisie.
“Maybe,” she said. “We’ll be there and all over. Just doing some of the late-night stuff.” She smiled and leaned down to kiss him.
“If I don’t see you tonight, we’ll get together in the morning before I start work. Sound good?” Declan asked her.
“Sounds perfect,” she told him.
They kissed again before she left the cabin. With any luck he’d fall right to sleep and wouldn’t go looking for her.
She felt so guilty as she hurried along the path toward her own cabin.
You aren’t cheating on him or anything. It’s not that big of a deal.
Maisie smiled. She’d never cheat. No, her date was with naughtiness.
It was time to settle the score.
***
The Littles were dressed in the darkest colors they had. Which wasn’t very dark, considering they’d packed for a fun week of summer camp.
But with the sun fully down now, and the trees thick, they were able to conceal themselves well enough.
“You think there are any snakes in these woods?” Sophia whispered.
“I think the altitude is too high for most of them,” Naomi answered. “It gets too cold up here in the mountains.”
“I hope you’re right,” Sophia said. “I don’t want anything biting me!”
The three stayed low and waited. If they were correct, Derek and his friends would be wandering that way any time now. Of course, they could have decided to stay at the bonfire a little longer or go to the stargazing activity one of the camp counselors was leading.
But as luck would have it, Maisie could see a group of four walking down the trail now.
“That might be them,” she whispered.
A moment later, after the group got closer, she added, “False alarm.”
It was four women and none of them were the two who stole the eggs.
So, the Littles waited some more. A group of six Littles happened by, followed by a few couples. Ten minutes went by and then another group of four appeared.
“That voice! It’s him,” Maisie whispered.
“Everyone ready?” Naomi asked.
Sophia took a look at the incoming group and said, “I’m so ready!”
Maisie couldn’t contain her delighted laughter. “Then let’s get to it. On my mark.”
The three readied their weapons.
It was time.
***
Maisie was the first to spring up, aiming her egg blaster at Derek.
She squeezed the trigger, sending eggs at him at a rapid rate. They broke and splattered, and he started yelling and trying to dodge the barrage.
But it was no use. He was covered in a matter of seconds.
“Eat this!” Naomi yelled as she ran into the clearing, blasting away at the group with her high-powered silly string cannon. It covered the four, sending them into a chaotic scramble. But there was no dodging it. In a matter of seconds, the group looked as if they were covered in a giant basketball net.
And when Sophia let loose with her water gun, it only made the string wetter and heavier. The brats would have a hard time getting that stuff off them. Hopefully, it would make them think twice before they attacked Maisie and her pals or anyone else again!
“Stop it!” one of them yelled. “Stop it right now!”
“Don’t let up!” Maisie countered. “Give ‘em all you’ve got!”
Naomi and Sophia laughed in sadistic glee as they took their friend’s advice. The three Littles continued to hammer away at the four, showing zero mercy.
“Maisie!”
“Uh-oh,” she said, taking her finger off the trigger.
That voice belonged to Daddy. And he wasn’t coming up the trail. He was one of the four who was covered in eggs, water, and silly string.
At the realization, she panicked. “Shit! Stop! It’s not them!” she cried.
“Oh crap,” Naomi said.
“This is bad,” Sophia added.
Once the commotion had died down, Maisie and her friends were able to see that it was indeed Derek they’d shot, but also Declan, Chloe, and Marcus.
“Uh, hey, guys,” Maisie said with a weak wave.
“This is so bad,” Sophia reiterated.
She was right, Maisie knew. This was worse than bad.
It was awful.
***
An hour later, after everyone had cleaned up, Maisie, Sophia, and Naomi found themselves in the camp director’s office, lined up and awaiting their fates.
Chloe was tapping the Attitude Adjuster against her flattened palm as she shook her head, appraising the naughty Littles.
“We were escorting Derek to his cabin to get his things,” she said, though she’d already explained that to the Littles. “We were able to prove it was him who entered your cabin to hide those eggs. That’s the sort of thing that gets you kicked out of this place. We protect our campers. Entering someone else’s cabin without permission is unacceptable. Even if it is just to hide eggs.” She cleared her throat. “Eggs that you in turn used to shoot us.”
“We didn’t know it was you!” Maisie protested.
“Little girl,” Chloe said in a stern tone.
“Sorry, ma’am.”
The director continued. “I told you to let us handle the issue. Your Daddy told you the same. But you just couldn’t let it go.” She sighed. “And now your bottoms will pay the price.” She shook her head again, her nostrils flaring. “You, go outside. Your Daddy is waiting for you. He’ll handle your discipline.” Chloe looked from Maisie to Sophia and Naomi. “You two, pants, diapers and pull-ups down. Grab your ankles and bottoms up. Right now.”
They groaned but said, “Yes, ma’am,” as they complied.
Maisie felt awful for getting them into this mess. She also felt awful because she knew she was about to get her bottom scorched. Sure enough, as she stepped out of the office, she saw Declan waiting for her.
“Come on, honey. My cabin. Let’s go.”
He guided her by the elbow the short distance to his place, passing a few other campers along the way. She hung her head in shame as they gave her sympathetic nods. Apparently, it was obvious she was in for a busting.
How humiliating was that?
It only got worse when she was bent over the bed—the very bed Declan had made love to her in only hours before—with her naked bottom on full display.
“Daddy’s spanking you because he cares about you. What you did was wrong, little girl. And now you’re paying the price.”
“Yes, sir,” she said.
Tears were already streaming from her eyes as Daddy’s belt lashed across her trembling cheeks. The sound was as jarring as the impact was. Searing pain burned her skin. She could only imagine the red streak left in the thick leather’s wake.
The pain grew more intense as Daddy gave her more lashes. It seemed as if that damn spanking lasted an eternity.
Her bottom was set absolutely ablaze, causing her to shift from foot to foot as she pleaded for mercy.
None was shown.
Finally, though, when it was over, Declan took her into his arms and hugged her tightly while she cried on his shoulder.
“Do you see what happens to naughty girls who break the rules?” he asked her.
“Yes, Daddy.”
He kissed the top of her head. “Are you going to be a good girl from now on?”
“Yes, Daddy.”
He kissed her again. “I hope so, honey.” He chuckled before he spoke once more.
“For your little bottom’s sake.”