Lucious POV

Severus must have heard what My Lord said to me. He must know that I am in trouble. I wasn't trying to harm Severus or scare him away. I was just trying to get him to relax and be open to the whole thing. It's a lot to take in, and I understand that. Hell, just a few years ago I didn't even know what BDSM was. I was also quite hesitant at first, but My Lord walked me through the process slowly. If I had been thinking, I would have brought Severus directly to My Lord. Maybe he would have responded better. I just assumed he would listen to me better, rather than a complete stranger. I'm still new at this. I know that I want to be a Dom, but I can't help but feel as if I need more experience as a sub. I'll have to speak to My Lord about this, that is, after he is through with my punishment.

My Lord walked into the study, with Bella by his side. Bella was My Lord's personal submissive, whom he shared his romantic life with. She is always by his side, and is always waiting to please him. She rarely did anything to warrant a punishment, but I had heard stories of how he handles her when she misbehaves. I shudder to think of it. All those who work here are submissive to My Lord, but strictly on a platonic level. Bella is the only one who maintains a sexual relationship with him.

"Bella, my love, please go to our room. I will be in shortly."

Bella bowed her head and left. She glanced knowingly at me as she left. My Lord took his seat, and looked at me.

"My Lord, if you would permit me to speak..." I began, but was cut off.

"I did not give you permission, nor do I at this moment. Kneel before me and listen."

I walked over to where he was sitting, knelt down on the pillow he laid for me, and bowed my head.

"Your decisions tonight were not well thought out. As a Dominant, you must be in control of your emotions and decisions. You acted rashly by giving Severus fire whiskey, as you knew full well that he does not react well under pressure. I understand your intentions were good, but you may have lost us an important and valuable ally. We need him, Lucious. He will not only be able to provide our guest with much needed potions, but I believe he is well suited to become a Master for our guests as well. He has a good heart, and is quite intelligent. We only spoke briefly, but when I was able to look into his mind, there is so much to uncover. This child had been mentally and physically abused. Trauma like that cannot be fixed or ignored with alcohol. Witnessing what he did tonight could have triggered him to act even more rashly than he did tonight. You are lucky it did not go worse. I am also disappointed in the fact that you chose to be authoritative with him. He was absolutely terrified that I was going to punish him, even though he has not given consent. You have no power over him, and I am sure you know that. Yet you decided to act like a Dominant towards him. You still have much to learn, and you are not ready to be a Dominant yet. I am adding an additional 2 months of training for you, so that I am sure you are ready. I will not have you breaking the most basic of rules. Am I clear?"

"Yes, My Lord" I said solemnly. Two more months was going to feel like forever, but I knew I needed it. He knew before I could even ask him for additional training. I only had four left, and now it's six.

"Is there anything you'd like to say before I proceed with your punishment?" He said calmly.

"No, My Lord. I am sorry for what I have done, and hope I am able to show you how much I wish to please you, and that I will be a proficient Dominant, as you have been training me to become." I was scared. It had been a few months since my last punishment, and I wasn't sure I was ready.

"Very good. Please stand and put yourself over my lap. No need to disrobe, as I am taking your good intentions into account."

I laid myself carefully across his lap. Whenever we were in trouble, and had not warranted a severe thrashing, My Lord would have us go across his lap for a sound spanking. These were never as bad as the ones we would receive on either the sofa or the bed. He lifted my robes above my trousers, and I immediately stiffened. I felt myself calm when he placed a hand on the small of my back. I may be 21 years old, but being punished by My Lord was still terrifying.

My Lord conjured a wooden bath brush, and immediately began raining down smacks to my backside. This wasn't meant to be a punishment that would last for days. He was simply showing me his disappointment in my decisions this evening.

Even through my trousers, the brush could easily get the point across. He landed the next dozen on my upper thighs, and I let out a whimper.

"You will think before you act. You will consult me in all matters regarding new employees. You will not be rash, nor will you let your emotions control you." Each sentence was punctuated by five smacks to my ass. The disappointment in his voice was obvious, which made me feel even worse. My subtle tears began to turn to cries, and with each stroke, I could feel the sobs coming.

He landed ten more swats on my sit spot and I broke down. I was sobbing over his knee, waiting for it to be over. Waiting for him to forgive me.

My Lord delivered ten more spanks, harder than any of the others across my backside, and landed the last two on my thighs. I would have to sleep on my stomach tonight.

"Lucious, my dear boy, you may sit up now. Come now. It's over." I sat up in My Lords lap and clung to him while I cried. The pain really wasn't bad, I was just so ashamed of myself. I love Severus, and I could have lost him tonight. I could have put the whole club at risk. I disappointed the man who had taken care of me these last two years.

"I truly am sorry, My Lord. I will do better. I promise." I felt like a child, but I just wanted him to forgive me.

"You are forgiven, my lad. Just remember, if anything like this happens again, I will not be so lenient. I trust that this punishment was enough for you to understand my disappointment and that you will see to it that it does not happen again."

"Yes, My Lord. Thank you" my tears were subsiding. I was resting in his lap, while he stroked my hair.

"Come along, Lucious. Let's get you to your room for a hot bath and then you need to go to bed. We have much to do tomorrow, especially if we have any hope of getting Severus to join us."

My Lord carried me upstairs to my room. Those of us who were known as 'My Lord's Own', lived with him in his private chambers. We all had private bedroom suites, aside from Bella. We were given many pleasures and privileges, but we were also held to a higher standard of behavior and were punished most severely when need be. He laid me on my bed, as he waived his wand to start the bath. My body was spent, and I just wanted to sleep.

"Lucious, you need to get undressed and into the bath. Your body needs to relax before you go to sleep, or you will be quite sore tomorrow."

I laid there, trying to will myself to move, but sleep was rapidly overtaking my body.

"Lucious, if I have to undress you, I will also have to take a switch to your bare ass for disobeying me."

I quickly forced myself to move, and began undressing. I slipped on my robe that My Lord had placed on my bed, and walked into the bathroom. I took off the robe and slipped into the hot water. My Lord was right, I needed this badly.

"I will return in a few minutes after I get Bella ready for bed. You are to stay in the tub until I return, is that understood?" He said sternly.

"Yes, My Lord" I replied. I could lay in this bath all night.

I do hope Severus is having a better night than before. I hope he agrees to stay. I need him here.