He knew she was scared. He also knew she was being disobedient and if he let her get away with even a seemingly innocent victory, her rebellion would soon spread. She'd probably think him a controlling monster for enforcing the rules, but Jack knew how to keep subordinates of all kinds in line. They needed firm boundaries. The slightest hint that they could get away with something and they got all antsy and full of themselves and nervous. So, he stepped into the room, rolling up his shirtsleeves as he did. “Looks like someone is going to bed with a hot bottom.” “No!” Jamie pulled the covers up to her nose, succeeding in looking downright adorable. “Yes,” he insisted. “You already spanked me today!” “I know,” he said, sitting on the edge of the bed. “Seems odd I have to do it again so soon, but some ladies need their bottoms spanked more than others.”