harry's creature inheritance

punishment

Warning: This chapter contains spanking.

Enrico's POV

I messed up. Big time. I started an argument with Sev about our childhoods, and when my other mates tried to separate us and calm things down, I shouted at him, pushed him, and called him a "f***ing Death Eater."

I feel awful. Not just because I broke rules, but because I hurt my mate's feelings. I regret what I said. I don't know why I lost control. I was upset and angry, and I took it out on Sev. I know I shouldn't have pushed him or said those things, and I really hope I didn't hurt him physically.

I turn onto my stomach just as I hear someone apparate into the room. "Enrico?" I hear Lucius and Sev calling softly. I take a deep breath and tell them I'm in the bedroom.

I know what's coming. I'm about to get spanked. I deserve it. I hurt my mate.

Severus' POV

I enter the room with Lucius and see Enrico lying face down on the bed. When he turns his head toward us, I can see the regret written all over his face.

"Sev..." Ric starts, but I cut him off gently.

"Let me speak first. I know you feel bad about what happened. I understand you acted out of anger, but shouting and violence don't solve anything. They only make things worse. You didn't hurt me physically, but what you said really upset me. I know you didn't mean it, but you need to think before you speak — words have power, especially between mates.

I'm sorry, Ric, but you can't go unpunished."

"I know..." he whispers.

I sit down beside him.

"Here's what we're going to do. I'm leaving you here alone for fifteen minutes so we can both calm down. Lucius will go get Arthur, who's with your parents. When I come back, I'm going to spank you. Do you understand?"

"Yes, sir."

Enrico's POV

I watch Lucius and Sev leave. I hear Lucius apparate away.

I feel a little calmer now, knowing I didn't hurt Sev. But the guilt still weighs heavy. He's always been kind to me, and I was cruel.

Fifteen minutes pass as I sit alone, thinking everything through. Then Sev returns.

Severus' POV

When I come back, Ric is sitting on the bed, waiting. I sit beside him.

"Okay, Ric. Take off your trousers and lie down on your stomach across my legs, with your bottom facing up."

He does as I say without hesitation.

"Baby, why are you being punished?"

"Because I took my anger out on you instead of calming down. I pushed you and called you names."

"Baby, remember — I love you. I'm doing this because I want you to learn not to do it again. Making mistakes doesn't change how much I care about you. Once you're punished, you'll be forgiven, and the boys and I will give you all the cuddles you need. Do you understand?"

"Yes."

"Good. I'm going to give you fifteen smacks over your pants, then fifteen more bare. I'll only use my hand. It's okay if you cry — that's natural. I want you to count each one, okay?"

"Okay."

Spanking begins

I gently rub my hand over his clothed bottom to signal I'm starting, then land the first smack.

"One," he says, voice trembling.

I continue until we reach fifteen. I rub his bottom again to signal the end of this round, then carefully pull down the back of his underwear just enough to expose his skin.

I rub his bare skin softly and place the first bare smack. Ric immediately starts crying — bare spanks hurt much more than clothed ones.

After fifteen bare spanks, he's crying uncontrollably.

I pull his underwear back up and hold him close.

After the spanking ends...

enricos POV -

Severus holds me close, his arms wrapped securely around my trembling body. The warmth of his embrace soothes the sting and the ache inside me. I bury my face into his chest, feeling his steady heartbeat beneath my cheek, reminding me I'm not alone.

"I'm so sorry, Sev," I whisper between shaky breaths. "I never wanted to hurt you. I just... I lost control."

He strokes my hair gently. "I know, baby. And I love you for being honest with me. That's what matters. We all make mistakes — what's important is we learn from them, and I know you will."

Arthur and Lucius kneel beside us, each placing comforting hands on my shoulders and back. Arthur's voice is soft but firm, "We're here for you, Ric. Always."

Lucius leans down to kiss the top of my head. "You're safe now. No matter what happens, we'll face it together."

I sniffle, tears still wet on my cheeks, but now they feel like healing rain. I lean into them, letting their warmth wash away my shame and fear.

Severus brushes the tears from my face and smiles gently. "Come on, love. Let's get you cleaned up."

He helps me up, guiding me to the bathroom where warm water and soft towels wait. As I wash away the marks, the physical pain dulls — replaced by a profound sense of being cared for, understood, and deeply loved.

Back in the bedroom, wrapped in a cozy blanket, we all settle down together on the bed. Arthur brings over a cup of tea, which I sip gratefully. Lucius pulls me close, and Severus holds my hand tightly.

"We're your family now," Severus whispers. "No more hurting, no more hiding. Just love."

I nod, feeling the heavy weight inside me lift, replaced by something stronger — trust, healing, hope.

"I love you all," I say quietly.

"We love you too, Ric. Always."

And with that, I finally feel at peace, surrounded by the people who accept me — flaws, anger, and all.

edited- 5/7/2025