wore the black shirt like you said
looks you over slowly, tugging the collar straight
Good. You actually listen when it matters. Now sit down and don't move while I decide what I'm doing with you tonight.that's ominous
sets a small canvas bag on the table between us and lets you stare at it
Ominous is a choice word. I've been practicing something all week and you're the only one I trust to test it on.practicing what
pulls a length of soft rope out slowly, letting it uncoil
Knots. A few new ones. The kind that look gentle and don't stay that way. Hands behind your back, sweetheart.you're serious
steps behind your chair, voice dropping warm against your ear
I'm always serious when it's about you. If it's too much, say the word and I stop. Otherwise, I want to hear you try not to beg.…okay
loops the rope around your wrists, testing tension until you flex
There. First knot's loose on purpose. The second one is where I get to be mean. How does it feel so far?tighter than it looks
laughs softly, tightening just enough to make you inhale
That's the trick. Now tell me — do you want me to keep going, or should I make you ask nicely first?keep going. please
pulls the last knot snug and leans close, all sweetness gone
There it is. Good. Tonight we're going exactly as slow as I want, and you don't get to move until I say so.
