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Her lace bra shimmered from under the top of her dress, hugging her breasts perfectly. Only I wasn't going to fuck her again in that dress, which had only brought her misery, and carried a memory she definitely shouldn't associate with the rest of the night.
"Let's see," I murmured thoughtfully, sliding my hand gently down her thigh to her hip, where I buried my fingers in her soft skin. Invitingly, her hips tilted toward me. Welcoming.
Seductive.
Finally, I made short work of her dress. Cut it completely, freed her from the remains and threw it to the ground, because I didn't want any of it near her body when... I stopped and held my breath for a moment.
Having Audrey lying naked in front of me, partially immobilized and with her thighs spread invitingly, did something to my nervous system that I couldn't quite put my finger on. Her skin glowed softly in the dim light, showing me the slight blush in her cheeks, but also how her hair contrasted starkly with the dark sheets.
Audrey looked so perfect that I imagined what a photo taken in exactly this position would look like above my bed. Maybe even in my living room, if her face wasn't in focus. There was no one here but me, but out there... not everyone needed to know who satisfied my exclusive tastes.
"Do you want me to bleed for you?" Audrey asked challengingly, her chin tilting slightly in my direction.
Clearly a stubborn gesture, but surely made to better control her own anxiety.
Grinning, I looked at her. "Nothing would please me more. But I'm afraid it's too early for that kind of knife play. One day, though."
In a silent promise, I ran the blade over her body again. From her collarbone down, sliding between her breasts and finally reaching her navel. One flick of my wrist and the skin would give way, releasing a single drop of blood. Not today, I told myself, and did it anyway.
A small, red drop oozed out. Audrey hadn't even noticed. Only when I pressed my thumb against the tiny wound and rubbed the blood did she raise her eyebrows. Surprised and a little concerned.
To avoid temptation, I threw the knife on the floor next to the bed.
"What am I going to do with you, huh? Tying you up in front of me is a fantasy I've never allowed myself." Which didn't mean I was at a loss what to do with her. The only question was what she would be able to endure and what I could put her through.
The day had left an emotional scar that was not to be despised. At the moment, she was composed and absolutely determined, but what if that changed at some point?
"Are you that lacking in imagination?"
Audrey's words encouraged me to ignore my reluctance for a while. Not the right approach, but without further ado, I turned her onto her stomach, lifted her hips slightly and made her kneel while her head rested on the bed.
I let her feel my flat hand on her bottom before I struck. Rather gently, and not to hurt her.
"Unimaginative? I can think of countless things I'd like to do to you, Audrey. But I also know what happened today, and I'm sure it won't leave you unscathed."
"This is hardly the time to talk about it, is it?" she hissed, clearly showing me the boundary.
"You have ten seconds to tell me three things you like about yourself."
"What are you doing?"
"Seven."
"What's the point?"
"Four."
"Shit, I thought I'd be enjoying your cock again, Lei."
Shaking my head, I gave her another slap before leaning in close. "Okay, then I'll tell you three things you should like about yourself. First, you are an insanely strong, admirable woman. Second, you know exactly what kind of effect you can have on others when you put your mind to it. Third, you're finally learning to stand up for yourself."
Snorting, she looked at me. "What's the point?"
"I just want to make sure that you approach the time that lies ahead of you with the right attitude."
"Because you fear Alexander has enough power over me to destroy me?"
"No. I know it won't destroy you. But it is going to have an impact."
