Bk 2 - Chapter 9 - Whatever you wish

Natalia

I watched surprise rush over his features. To date, I had been nothing but submissive to him. I'd done everything he asked, followed him around like a lost puppy, on an actual leash. My posture now was anything but meek. I stiffened my backbone while he just stared at me. If I was no longer his slave, then I was my own again. I could speak to him however I wanted.

I pulled at the collar around my throat. "Unlock this thing. We are now on equal footing." He walked to me slowly and put down what he was holding. With his hands free, he took the key from his pocket. He leaned towards me and I looked him straight in the eyes. I held his stare until he was too close. His eyes flicked to my mouth and I felt a tingle in my spine. I waited, never backing down. Heat radiated from him and still he didn't touch me.

"You're so sure that's what you want?" He asked, his husky voice dusting over me. I controlled my body's response to him. I had to for my own sanity.

"Your rejection is plain to