A Reluctant Mercy

Kingston gazed up at her, a flattering smile playing at his thin lips.

Rowena cast a deep, meaningful glance at the man.

Indeed, he was due to be taught a lesson that night, and Rowena's anger simply would not subside until the man was crying and pleading for mercy.

She extended her hand toward him. “Belt.”

Without hesitation, Kingston swiftly unfasted the metal buckle and obediently handed the be