Punished? Bells rang in Ruby's head but they weren't warning bells. They were excited bells that chimed non-stop. She didn't know what Jaxon would do or say but her whole body tingled with anticipation.

"Punished, but why? I didn't do anything wrong." She defended herself.

"Oh, you know exactly what you did wrong but you're playing dumb." He said. His lips turned up in a smirk as he stepped closer to her. Jaxon stopped an inch or two from her and then leaned down so that he was at eye level.

"But don't worry, I'm sure my little Gem will like her punishment," Jaxon whispered against her ear before giving...