Wild, uncivilized, and deadly, he is all these things and more. Yet it is I who has had power over him. He calls me his god and creator. But they were just words upon a page. He says I’m cruel and wicked. But I didn’t mean to be. None of this matters anymore, for the lines have gotten blurred. I need to be punished, and my brutal alien master is going to punish me. Publisher's Note: Punished is a dark science fiction romance short story. It contains explicit scenes, triggers, and complete power exchange. Triggers and warnings: Knife play, breath play, non-con. The first intimate scene is gritty and depicted in detail. If you have triggers with either knife-play or non-con, this book is not for you. *Standalone short story with HEA*