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“No, Sir.” I look down, trying not to react to anything he said. He went through all of that like it was a normal chore list instead of a sadistic plan to enslave me permanently.

Honey, we have a few things to do today. We need to go grocery shopping, take the dog to the groomer, and stop by the post office.

Slut, here’s what’s on your agenda. I’ll stretch out your asshole with a thick rod, then you can sit in your kennel for a while, and finally I’ll cane your ass for every homework question you got wrong.

Silver stands, bends to kiss the top of my head, and returns to his desk.

I’m left staring at my sandwich, wondering how the hell I’m going to eat.

Twenty-Two

Silver

* * *

It takes Daphne a while to finish her meal. I don’t think she’s stalling. I think she’s absorbing everything I told her in her own way, and that includes struggling to find her appetite.

I don’t rush her or say a word. She has plenty of time. I want her to get proper nutrition, and that’s more important than any lesson I feel she should learn.

When she’s finished, she stacks her plate on top of mine and shuffles toward me. “Thank you for lunch, Sir. It was delicious.”

“I’m glad you liked it. Why don’t you make me a list of foods you enjoy so I can include them in the next grocery delivery? You can continue reading for your English class after that. I’d like you to do your reading standing so you don’t fall asleep.”

“Yes, Sir.” She heads for her desk and pulls out a fresh piece of paper and a pencil. I filled her drawers with every sort of school equipment I thought she might need after I saw her meager supplies.

When she’s done, she brings me her list before grabbing her book. I love how she paces the room wearing nothing but her panties. It’s hard to concentrate with her nearly naked, but I force myself to focus.

Eventually, she comes to me. “May I be done, Sir? I don’t want to read past the assigned chapters, or I might forget what I’ve read.”

“Of course, precious. Do you have any other assignments that need to be done today?”

“No, Sir. I’m ahead. Will you allow me to attend my classes tomorrow, Sir? I don’t want to get behind.”

“I’m still considering it, precious girl. You’ve got a few hours before dinner. Why don’t you think of something you can do to demonstrate that you understand how generous it would be for me to trust you to leave this house?”

She chews on her lip, thinking. She’s adorable when she’s in her head.

I reach around and set my hand possessively on her hip. “I know you’re still struggling with your own submission. It’s a new concept to you. You weren’t aware of your need to have someone guide you in the right direction. There’s a battle going on in your head. As soon as you stop listening to the negative voices telling you to run from the best thing that’s ever happened to you, you’ll feel a sense of freedom you can’t even begin to imagine.”

I’m not quite reaching her. Her eyes are glazed over, and her brow is furrowed. She’s so close to admitting she will be happier under my guidance as her Master, but she’s not there yet. I’m not positive she can get there by the end of the day, but I’m hopeful.

“Instead of plotting how you can escape, why don’t you consider imagining what it would feel like to fully turn your control over to me? Because, Daphne, I will not let you go. You’re mine, precious girl. I’ll continue to guide you to recognize that truth until you give up the fight because you’re worth it. It won’t be a valuable use of your time to plot a way to run, precious. It simply isn’t possible. I won’t be kissing you goodbye at the front door and letting you walk off toward campus on your own. That would be irresponsible of me.”

She flinches.

I smile. “I’m not a fool, Daphne. I have plenty of safeguards to ensure you’re always well-behaved. Any attempt to undermine my authority will result in a punishment so severe that you will never consider such an idea again.”

“Yes, Sir.”

“Would you like me to make a suggestion?”

“Yes, Sir.”

“I think you derive comfort from being restrained. It helps you focus on your place in our relationship. It reminds you who you belong to and what that ownership means.”

“Okay, Sir,” she whispers.

“Think about it. Let me know if you have any questions or need any assistance.”