“Also the chastity device and cock collar, right? The leash?”
“Yes. Also power exchange and control over your sexuality.”
“Oh. I’m not allowed to orgasm without you. I can’t masturbate.”
“Absolutely. What else?”
He chews his lips. “I check in four times a day when we’re not together.”
“Very good, and what’s the purpose of that?”
“My mental health.”
“Good, omega. What else?”
“Honesty. I’m not allowed to lie outright or by omission, and that’s so you’re always aware of how I feel in any given situation.”
“You’re doing very well, sweetheart. Can you think of others?”
It’s a minute before he says, “Calling you alpha shows respect for your position and my role.”
“It is.”
“Oh, my least favorite. The morning and evening rituals have to do with my body, and that’s because of what you just said. Encouraging my growth of self-love.”
“Exactly all that. Very good. You missed the sexual aspect of our relationship, omega. Tell me how you show me you’re submissive.”
He’s slower this time, and I think it’s because he doesn’t see these aspects as submissive but what he enjoys.
“I… want to please you?”
“Above your own pleasure. Yes.”
“I give up all my control.”
“You do.”
“I…” Shively chews his lip then shakes his head.
“You worship my body when I want you to. You take all my orders without hesitation. You’re very open-minded when it comes to what we do, though we haven’t explored a whole lot. You provide pleasure and gratification whenever I want it.”
“I do all that,” Shively agrees, and I smile.
“I think we have a very good foundation of a full-time relationship in this lifestyle.”
“I do too.” Shively looks relieved.
“I think what we really need to talk about is rules. Beginning with generalized rules. You will continue to keep an open mind. You will communicate honestly, respectfully, clearly, and readily. You will make efforts to know yourself so when I ask what you want, you can answer with confidence. You will take part in caring for your physical and mental health; this is something we can work on together once we establish your needs. When you identify a limit in any aspect of our life together, you will tell me immediately and that limit will be respected. You must always be acting of your free will. If there’s a time when you feel it’s taken another turn, you will tell me immediately. Any questions so far?”
Shively shakes his head. “Those seem like common sense to a healthy relationship.”
“The world is filled with unhealthy relationships as models, and we’re going to unlearn that between us.”
“Yes, Alpha.”
“Just so it’s clear, none of the parameters we already have in place are being modified.”
Shively nods. “Yes, I understand.”
