Karolina
I didn’t want our relationship to change. I still don’t. But I want to stay in contact. I want to continue as we’ve always been. This is how I feel safe. I can’t offer more.
Several minutes tick by.
Finally, three dots appear on my screen. I hold my breath while he types.
Bones
If I accept your terms, you’ll have to work for it. A real punishment is coming, kitten.
My heart beats faster, and desire begins to pulse through me—an ingrained response to the familiar sensual threat.
Karolina
What are you planning to do to me?
Bones
For now, I’ll make you wait.
Several more minutes pass without another message.
Karolina
Are you there?
Bones
Always. But you will suffer for me, Karolina. Don’t you dare touch yourself until I give you permission.
Karolina
When will that be?
Bones
You’ve always been a greedy little thing. You want an orgasm from me? You’ll have to earn it. I’ll accept that you don’t want to change our relationship, but that’s not enough. You’ve taken me for granted. I’m a real person, Karolina. Not just a toy for you to use and discard.
My eyes sting.
Karolina
I really am sorry. I was scared. But you didn’t deserve to be treated like that.
Bones
I’ll accept your apology when you prove how sorry you are.
Karolina
How?
Bones
You’ll see. Goodnight, kitten.
He doesn’t send another message. I consider following up, but I don’t think pestering him will help my case.
