Chapter 103: Zachery

Angel asked for permission to read up in their bedroom and Monroe granted her request. She'd been quiet throughout the rest of the day, and kneeled on the floor through dinner without protest. Honestly, it still bothered Zach, but not as it once had. Give and take... it was his new motto. Monroe wasn't close to being as heavy-handed as Zach with impact play and preferred to watch. Zach could say the same for some of the rope play or Monroe's small tortures with clothespins, fire, and even needles. To each their own kink.

He walked into Monroe's den and found him leaning back in his comfortable chair with his eyes closed. Zach made to back out, but Monroe smiled. Zach couldn't remember seeing so many grins on the man's face. A constantly firm demeanor was the norm.

"Sit down, please."

"Would you like me on my knees by your chair?"

Monroe's eyes opened. "Don't temp me."

Zach hesitated then took a deep breath. He'd spent weeks thinking about what he needed most from Monroe and what h