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“Thank you. Can I get you anything to drink before we start?” he asked as he stopped by the massive kitchen island. “Nothing alcoholic, of course.”
“I could use some water, thanks.” Now that this was a reality, her mouth had gone dry. She hoped he hadn’t noticed the wet rings under her arms when he’d taken her coat.
Ellison grabbed a few waters from the fridge and placed them on the counter. He sat down on one of the barstools and beckoned for her to come closer.
“Right here.” His legs were spread and he pointed to the spot between them.
He hugged her to him when she approached, and she melted into his arms. His strength beckoned to her, allaying some of her fears. She yearned to let go, to release all the pent-up anxiety roiling inside her. Maybe Ellison could be the one to help her.
“It’s going to be okay, Teigen. We’re going to go slow, and I promise not to push you beyond your limits. You should also understand that even when you’re under hypnosis, you will be able to tell me to stop if it’s too much. You’ll probably come out of trance if you are overwhelmed, so I don’t want you to worry about going beyond what you can bear when you’re in trance. We already discussed your background so I’ll try to avoid anything that might trigger a bad reaction. Are you ready?”
“As I’ll ever be. I think I need to just get going and get past my fear.”
“Don’t negate your fear. It’s always working to protect you. I will work to alleviate it in a positive way, so you’ll be willing to give it up. If you’re ready, follow me.”
He took her by the hand and led her down a long hallway to a luxurious bedroom. A massive four-poster with sleek lines commanded the center of the room. Gray linens with touches of navy topped the bed and abstract artwork graced the walls, a stark contrast to the rest of the house, yet it had Ellison stamped all over it.
“Teigen, did you hear me?”
Oops! Pay attention or he’ll kick you out.
“Sorry. What did you say?”
An arched eyebrow put her on notice. “I want you to get undressed. Fold your clothes and place them on that chair.”
She obeyed reluctantly but quickly while he stripped the bed of everything but a few pillows and the bottom sheet. Then he sat and watched her while she finished undressing. Why did she have to get naked, to show off the body she was so ashamed of, the body she’d been taught was evil to display? It was one of the things about BDSM she had a lot of trouble with. She could ask him if she could keep some clothes on like last time, but she didn’t have the courage.Ugh!
“You look beautiful, Teigen. I love your curves. You should be proud of them.” he told her when she’d finally divested herself of her clothes. She wasn’t sure if he was serious or if he told that to all the women he scened with, but it made her less self-conscious nonetheless. She was pathetically eager for any praise whatsoever.
He lay sideways and beckoned her over, patting the spot beside him. “Come here next to me.”
Now or never.Despite her heart racing, she crawled onto the bed, and he positioned her next to him, her head on the pillow, her arms by her sides. His nearness comforted her, his warmth forming a cocoon in which she could feel safe.
“Are you okay with me hypnotizing you?”
“Yes.”
He stroked her arms softly. “We are going to do a scene to help you orgasm, all right?”
Even though it was obvious, it was reassuring to her that he was confirming their purpose. “Yes.”
He instructed her to close her eyes. “I want you to concentrate on your breathing. Take a deep breath in…and out. In…and out
Despite his calm, soothing voice, Teigen had difficulty listening. All she could hear was “You’re not good enough.” She struggled, her breath jagged.
“Listen to my voice, Teigen. It’s the only one that matters right now.”
Her exasperation with herself exploded. “I’m trying!”
“Teigen, look at me!”
She obeyed his command and looked into eyes filled with compassion.
“It’s just us two here. Only you and me. No one else has any place here, not your parents, your ex, or anyone else. You are in a safe place. Do you understand?”
“Yes, I guess so.”
“So my voice is the one you will listen to, no matter what.”
