“Thirty-five for piggie, thank you, Madam.”

duckie’s voice is strong again.

Madam isn’t going easy—each strike is landing hard, now targeting his upper back.

“Forty-two for piggie, thank you, Madam!”

And that’s it. piggie’s punishment is finished.

duckie is breathing hard, skin flushed, but he didn’t break.

Madam steps back, admiring her work.

She’s not done with him yet.