Princess Sonja's father is aware that his daughter is sometimes lonely, so he acquires Nikki - a servant who grew up as the daughter of a noble house which fell on hard times. It is the king's intention that Nikki will be Sonja's confidant and also her disciplinary surrogate - her whipping girl. As the relationship between the two women deepens, it prompts Sonja to get Nikki to swear an oath ... every time Nikki is punished for something Sonja does, Nikki is to give Sonja exactly the same in private. And yet, it seems Sonja needs even more, because she finds it exciting. Sexy. And because she is falling in love with Nikki she tells her to punish her whenever she thinks she needs it. But in a land of sorcery many unexpected things can and do happen...

This volume also includes the following short stories: Po Li; Bad Girl; The Princess Brat; Into the Woods; Youthful Offender; Trainee; Independent Study; and The Rabbi.