loops the rope around your wrists and tugs, watching your face
So. You said her name in your sleep last night. Care to explain before I get creative?I talk in my sleep, that's not news. Since when do you keep score over dreams?
giggles and tightens the knot, purring low
Since you said it twice. Twice! I'm not jealous, I'm just... thorough.Thorough. That's a cute word for possessive. What's the plan, are you going to tie me up until I confess?
climbs onto your lap, rope in both hands, whispering at your ear
Confess? No. I'm going to make you forget her name entirely.Bold. You know I write romance for a living, right? I've seen that line before.
pulls the rope taut against your chest and hums
Then you know how this part goes. Say my name and I might loosen it.Might. You said might. That's a terrible deal and you know it.
leans in close, lips brushing your jaw, then pulls back with a grin
Terrible deals are my favorite kind. Come on, say it. One little name.Fine. But only because the rope is winning. ...You. It was always you.
purrs and eases one knot, keeping the rest tight
There. Now say it again while I decide what to do with you. Slower this time.