bed tonight." Jolie made a squeak of fright and tried to push away but Cole 's arm locked around her and his eyes took on a dangerous glint. "You have nothing to fear from me little one if you choose to ob ey. Just remember that I can give you great pain or pleasure. Your body belongs to me to do with as I wish. If you fight me or defy me I will be quick to punish you. Do I make myself clear?"
Jolie 's sense s were on overload. Her body had an ember of heat bu ilding deep in her loins along with the cold tight knot of fear. His kisses made her ache for more but his hard maleness terrified her. She had no idea how he would quench the passion inside him as he spoke of her pain and pleasure. Her body told her to o b ey, to let herself be swept away in his arms and forget about her fears, but her mind wanted to know what was in store. It was the unknown that terrified her. That , and her body's response to this man who was almost a stranger, and an arrogant stranger at that. His domineering personality ruffled Jolie 's pride. But, her mind argued, even if she fought him she couldn't stop him. That much was plain. She belon ged to him now, body and soul.
Cole grasped her chin gently but firmly. "When I ask you a question my sweet, I expect an answer. I won't always be this indulgent with you Jolie . Do you believe me when I tell you that your body is mine now and that I shall punish you as I see fit for any wrong doing. I want you to understand that the choice is yours pet. P lease me in all ways and you shall never feel my hand or my strap upon your sweet little bottom. Defy me and I shall tame your wild streak until you are begging me for forgiveness. Understand?"
Jolie 's lower lip trembled with rage and fear but she held his gaze. It was only a small sign of pride and strength but it woul d have to do. "Yes, Monsieur."
"You may call me Cole , my sweet. We shall be getting to know each other very well after all. Now be a good girl and let me explore that deliciously sweet mouth of yours." Jolie surrendered to his demanding kisses, losing herself in the heat they stoked deep inside her. She forced the image of the driver from her mind as Cole 's fingers teased her nipples and stroked her back in the darkness as they ma de their way to her new home.
Cole reached down and gathered a handful of white satin in his fist, boldly raising the hem of her dress to stroke her thighs. He tweaked her nubbin and Jolie gasped and squirmed, wanting to push him away. She was mortified that the drive r might see them but she managed to keep from slapping his hands down. Jolie believed Cole when he said he would punish her for disobedience. The dangerous glint in his eye when he was angered attested to his hot temper. She had no desire to feel his hand on her backside. Cole smiled at her submission, p leased that she was learning to obey him already. The long night lay before them and Cole planned to use every minute of it to get to know his little wife and bend her to his will.
By the time they pulled up in front of the mansion, Jolie 's lips were wet and swollen from Cole 's kisses. Her hair was a mass of curls in wild disarray , and the bodice of her dress was pulled down low and partially unbuttoned down the back. It barely covered her breasts, her taunt nipples strained against the fabric right below the neckline, threatening to spill out at any moment. Jolie tried to rake her fingers through her hair and tug up her dress but Cole stopped her, stillin g her hand with a steely grip.
"I want you to meet my s ervants just as you are pet. It is important that you learn your place in my home." Jolie made a little cry of dismay. How could she face anyone like this? It was painfully obvious what Cole had been up to on the ride here and her body's traitorous respons e was also evident in the flush of her cheeks and the passion smoldering in her eyes. They walked into the mansion and went straight towards a line of serv ants stopping a few feet