Just Another Saturday Night

I'm an old college professor who decided to start Daddy play a few years back. Tonight was one of those nights when my sub, Lily, needed extra guidance. We were in the living room, playing out a scenario where I’m disciplining her for not meeting certain expectations. It’s all consensual and within safe limits, but sometimes it feels like more than just roleplay, like it taps into something deeper from both of us. After tonight's session, as she left with a red bottom and a lesson learned, I found myself alone, reflecting on the intensity of emotions we stirred up. Is it normal to feel so much beyond what’s written in our safety contract? Am I overthinking things?