[For anyone following along with the series, this one is jumping back to before the first entry.]
Princess Liana undid the final button of her silk blouse and reached down, crossing her arms to pull it up and over her head. She felt the soft brush of her long red hair against her naked skin as it fell back into place. The air was cold in the stone chamber where she stood and she shivered as she folded the blouse and placed it on the shelf beside her, before reaching back to undo the tie of cotton her bra.
The dungeon cell was filled with a cool light that shone from a series of runes carved into the grey stone walls. In the centre there was a sturdy wooden table, the top angled slightly and leather cuffs fitted to it, ready to restrain the princess. Liana's attendant Lucy stood beside it, her sleeves rolled back and her long feline tail swinging slowly from side to side. She watched Liana undress with a steady glare, her ears perked up and her amber eyes fixed on the princess.
Placing her bra on the shelf Liana unbuckled her belt and slid her skirt down over her hips, feeling a little flush of excitement as she met Lucy's stern gaze. She thought for a moment of the guards they had passed on the way down into the dungeons. They would never imagine it was the princess who would be stripping down to be punished. She folded the skirt, placed it on the shelf, then bent forwards to undo the ties of her socks. One by one she pulled them down over her calves and slipped them off, feeling the cold stone of the cell floor on her bare feet. Finally she stood, facing her attendant, and reached down to undo the ties of her cotton panties. Lucy's voice stopped her, the beastkin's tone clipped and commanding.
"You will keep those on."
Liana felt another rush of excitement at the order, such a thrilling difference from their usual roles. She obeyed, moving her fingers away from the delicate knots and standing straight. She spoke in a small voice, trying to make herself sound nervous.
"Yes Ma'am."
There was a long moment of silence. Lucy slowly ran her eyes over Liana as she stood, almost naked, in the cold dungeon cell. The princess could feel her heartbeat rising in anticipation and her bare nipples hardening, not only because of the cold air. Lucy broke the silence with another command.
"Come here and bend over the table."
Liana obeyed. Lucy watched her with her amber eyes as she crossed the stone floor. Stepping forward so that her toes touched the legs of the table, she bent forwards, placing her hands on the smooth wood of the tabletop and sliding slowly down so that her chest pressed against it, arms stretched out in front of her. The gentle slant left her bottom was raised and exposed, but kept her body well supported. She felt the pressure of her weight in her breasts as she shivered, more in excitement than because of the chill.
A moment later she felt the brush of Lucy's fingers against her calf, then the cold touch of leather on her skin as her attendant closed the first cuff around her ankle and pulled it tight. The next cuff was secured in place then Lucy stood. She walked around the table, looking down at the princess with a cold expression. Liana met her gaze, trying to look afraid, enjoying the game they were playing. Lucy gripped her wrist, her long fingers warm against her skin, then she placed a third cuff around it. She buckled it securely before taking the other wrist in her hand and attaching the final cuff.
Liana turned her face away from Lucy, letting herself smile as she enjoyed the sensation of the restraints. She tugged against them softly and they held firm. She thought for a moment of the scandal if she was seen like this, bound and vulnerable. She was glad she had someone like Lucy who she could trust with this desire, and of the spells the beastkin had woven to ensure there was no risk of discovery.
A moment later she felt fingers touch against her cheek, gently guiding her head around to look up. The beastkin girl's severe expression dropped for just a moment as she turned the princess' face towards her. She gave Liana a soft, questioning, look. The princess answered with a small nod and the attendant's expression hardened once again. Stepping back, her tail sweeping out to the side then back to curl around her leg, she spoke, her tone stern.
"Your behaviour of late has been unacceptable. You have failed in your duties. Tell me what happens to those who do not perform their duties correctly Liana."
The princess felt a fresh rush of excitement as Lucy scolded her, making her pulse rise, but she made her voice small and timid as she answered.
"They are punished Ma'am."
The attendant gave a slight nod.
"That is correct. Since you have failed, and because it is quite clear that it is only your own laziness that has led to your failure, you will be punished severely. Do you have anything to say in your defence?"
Liana looked up into Lucy's amber eyes, taking in her steely glare and trying to disguise how much she was enjoying herself.
"No Ma'am. I am sorry for my laziness Ma'am."
The beastkin's expression did not change, though Liana recognised the little excited twitch of her ears and knew she was enjoying the game too.
"It is too late for apologies Liana." Lucy said. "If you are truly sorry then you will behave better in the future."
Her tail swung to the side, as if emphasising her words. She paced around the table, out of Liana's sight. A moment later the princess felt her hand on the small of her back, the soft skin of her palm warm against her. The beastkin continued.
"We will begin with a hand spanking Liana. After you have been properly warmed up you will receive twenty swats with the strap and we will finish with ten strokes of the cane."