WARNING: This story contains corporal punishment in some chapters. If this offends you, please discontinue your reading of this story.
A/N: Hello everyone! Since everyone loved this story so much, and I was reluctant to let it end, here is a bonus chapter! I hope you all enjoy it!
It's been a couple hours since Bella had fallen asleep. I think it was the first time I've ever been so relieved of her human need for it. No matter what she had said to calm me, my embarrassment only worsened. All I could think was she knows. I still just can't wrap my mind around it. And to top it off my backside was still throbbing painfully.
Edward Anthony Masen Cullen. Carlisle's 'voice' shook me from my thoughts.
"Carlisle?" I whispered quietly, looking towards the window. What is he doing here?
He didn't reply, but I could sense his presence. I kissed Bella's head softly, breathing in her scent deeply for a moment. Then I slowly disentangled myself from her, wincing at the pain in my bottom as it brushed the mattress, and made my way to the window. Through the darkness I saw Carlisle standing by the edge of the woods. His arms were crossed and his stance stiff. He was carefully blocking me from his thoughts. Looking up through the window, he crooked his finger at me before turning and walking into the forest.
I shot a quick glance at Bella, making sure she was still asleep, before obediently climbing out the window and following him. This was strange… Carlisle has never sought me out at Bella's like this before. I began to get nervous… was something wrong? What's happened?
I moved through the trees silently for a few minutes, growing more anxious with each passing moment, before he came into view. He stood, arms crossed, watching my approach closely.
"Carlisle! Is everything alright? What's happened? Is there news on Victoria? Oh God… should I have left Bella?" I was quickly becoming frantic. I ran my hand through my hair, tugging it slightly in my nervous state. Just as I was about to turn back, Carlisle stopped me.
Calm yourself Edward. Nothing has happened. Bella is fine.
I paused a few feet from him, dropping my arms to my sides. I looked him over carefully, confused. "I don't understand."
Carlisle remained silent as he studied my face for a moment. I shifted nervously under his scrutiny, trying desperately to read his thoughts. He continued to block me out.
After another agonizing minute of silence Carlisle finally spoke. "It's going to be sunny tomorrow."
That took me completely off guard. I shook my head slowly, confused. "Okkkkaaaayyyy…"I responded cautiously. Why would he come all the way here to tell me that?
"Alice has been trying to reach you for the past hour." His voice was flat; his tone clipped.
I cocked my head to the side and looked at him questioningly.
"Alice?" I couldn't recall hearing from her. I started to reach into my right pocket, searching for my phone when Carlisle moved. I froze, watching as he slowly drew something from the front pocket of his shirt, arms still crossed. My eyes widened as he held up the little silver object for me to see. My phone. I must have left it at the house.
"Do you recall the rules I discussed with you Edward?" Carlisle asked. His voice was soft and dangerous.
I swallowed. "Y-yes." I answered nervously.
Tell me.
"Um…" I fidgeted under his intense gaze. "If not w-with Bella, I am to b-be home. No piano for three w-weeks." I recited obediently. "And…" I trailed off.
And? He prompted me silently.
"To keep my c-cell phone with me at a-all times."
He nodded sharply in approval. And what did I say would happen if you disobeyed that last rule?
"I'm sorry dad." I rushed out. "I didn't mean to leave it at home."
Please just answer the question Edward.
I sighed, slumping my shoulders in defeat. "There would be c-consequences…" I whispered.
I'm disappointed Edward. After the past 2 nights, I simply cannot believe I am here for this right now. He shook his head sadly, and held out my phone for me.
I hesitated for a moment before reluctantly making my way to him. He was still blocking me from his mind, and I didn't like it. When I reached him, I slowly took my phone from him, placing is securely in my pocket.
Before I could make another move, Carlisle grabbed me, spinning me to face away from him. I trembled.
This will not happen again Edward.
SMACK!
SMACK!
SMACK!
SMACK!
SMACK!
He landed five fast, hard, burning spanks to the under curve of my sore bottom, one on top of the other. I rolled up onto my toes at the impact of the heavy swats.
Let that be a reminder.
"OW! FATHER!" I cried out at the pain, instantly breaking down into hard sobs.
At my cry, Carlisle released my arm and pulled me into a fierce embrace. I hid my face in his shoulder as I sobbed, frantically rubbing my backside.
"Oww…. Oww…" I whimpered. "It h…hurts… ohhh…"
Carlisle rubbed my back in comfort. "Ok Edward. It's alright…"
I continued to cry as I attempted to rub out the reignited fire in my bottom. Carlisle hugged me closer, rocking us slightly side to side. "I'm sorry baby boy… I'm so sorry I had to do that…" He whispered into my hair, struggling not to cry with me. This whole ordeal tormented him… three times he had to discipline me in two days. He loathed hurting me, even though it was necessary. He held onto me as if his sanity depended on it.
"Daa…aad…." I whined through my 'tears'. "It h…hurts…"
"I know son… I'm sorry. But you must obey the rules. You worried me."
"S..sor…ry.." I muttered into his shirt.
"I know baby… I know."
Carlisle rocked me a while longer as I calmed myself, my backside throbbing intensely. When my sobbing reduced down to sniffles he spoke.
"I'm sorry I had to do that Edward." He murmured; voice cracking. "I love you."
"I… love y…you… t…too. I'mmm… sorry." I mumbled. He squeezed me tightly before moving me back a bit. He ran his fingers through my hair tenderly, giving me a small smile. I realized then that for the second time that night I needed his reassurance.
"Dad…" I spoke after a moment.
Yes?
I chewed on my bottom lip a moment before letting out a sigh.
"Bella… she… she knows."
Carlisle cocked his head to the side slightly.
Knows what?
I sighed again hiding my face back into his shoulder.
"About… you… umm… you know…" I mumbled into his shirt.
He was silent for a moment, stroking the back of my head.
Ah.
"How can she possibly look at me the same? How can she trust me to take care of her if I'm still…" I trailed off, shaking my head.
"Edward." Carlisle called me softly, moving me back to look in my face again. "Just because you are sometimes disciplined this way, doesn't make you any less her protector. I'm sure she knows this. You are the same man she fell in love with." I looked down, sighing heavily, my mind filled with doubt.
"Look at me son." I did. "You will always be my little boy, who every so often needs a firm reminder…" I grimaced. "But just as you are my boy, you are also her man, and you will always be. Do not doubt in her, or yourself. Your family life is a part of what makes you who you are. She knows that." He ran his fingers through my hair again. "The only one with doubts that I see is you. Cut yourself some slack." He squeezed my shoulders, and gave me a smile.
"Thanks dad." I whispered.
Anytime.
"I guess I should get back." I sighed, loosening my grip on him. He pulled me tighter to him one more time, placing a kiss to the top of my head as he did.
"I love you Edward." He whispered into my hair. "Please, let this be the last discussion of this kind we have for a while."
I nodded, "I'm sorry about my phone…" I mumbled as he let me go. "I should have made sure I had it."
"It's forgiven now. You best be getting back. And remember, give yourself a little slack."
I chuckled, rubbing my scorching bottom. "Well… I guess someone has to."
He smiled and nudged me towards Bella's with a short laugh. Go on.
"I love you dad."
"I love you too my Edward. I love you too."
A/N: The End. Soooo sad to see it end! I loved writing this story! I hope you all enjoyed reading it as much as I did writing it! Thanks so much for all your wonderful support! You're all so great!