As she came down from the intense high, David took away the wand, switching it off as he did so. Stephanie continued to experience aftershocks for a while and David just watched, sitting comfortably in his armchair until it was clear that she was recovering. He knew that in her over-sensitised state, the slightest touch would send her spiralling upwards again. Whilst he wanted her completely responsive to his commands and the demands of her own body, he also knew it was imperative not to over-expose and over-stimulate her.
When he was sure she was once again quiescent, he rose from his chair and moved to the head of the bed. Reaching down, he gently stroked Stephanie's face.
"You have done very well my sub," he told her, the warmth of approval suffusing his voice. "I am very pleased with you!"
Stephanie leaned her face into her Master's hand. She was exhausted but buoyed by the approval she heard in her Master's voice. Deep down a small voice was trying to berate her for having masturbated in front of someone but it was quickly drowned out as her Master continued to soothe her and lave approval upon her. The voice finally fell silent as a wave of contentment washed through her, rinsing away all negative thoughts, leaving only a sense of wonderment and a burning desire to obey her Master and experience the heights of pleasure to which she knew only he could guide her.
"Can you stand?" David asked.
In response, Stephanie sat up and swung her legs over the side of the bed. She wobbled a little as she stood and David swiftly steadied her, placing his arm under hers until she regained her stability. When he was sure she was ready, he lead her back to the bathroom. A hot bath had already been run and he removed Stephanie's cuffs and collar before helping her step into the steaming water.
She sighed as her body slipped into the hot water and allowed the heat to further relax her. Steam rose around her, wreathing her face and bringing a pink flush to her cheeks.
"Take your time," David told her, smiling at the look of pure content on Stephanie's face. "I will send Kristy along later to help you dress for your dinner duties."
With that, he strode out of the room, leaving Stephanie to luxuriate in the neck high water, her eyes closed as her body relaxed.
She was not sure how long she drifted on the edge of consciousness but eventually she was roused from her semi-somnolent state by the touch of Kristy's hand on her shoulder.
"Come on sleepy head," Kristy said laughing. "We have to get you out of here and ready for dinner."
She helped Stephanie out of the bath then held out a soft, fluffy towel ready. Stephanie wrapped it around herself and checked her hair in the bathroom mirror. It was damp but nothing that a good, hard towelling couldn't sort out. Her face was still pink from the heat of the bath so she moved over to the washbasin, splashing her face with cold water. The result was that she felt relaxed but refreshed and when she looked in the mirror, the pink was fading from her cheeks and her eyes looked bright and clear. All traces of tension had disappeared and there was now a surety in her eyes that had been absent before. She was surprised at the confident woman looking back at her from the mirror but the image made her smile, the action lighting her face. Kristy drew in her breath as the woman in front of her transformed into a dark haired beauty. She had been pretty before but now, with the added confidence that she had found, that prettiness had turned into something infinitely more stunning.
After drying and styling her hair, Kristy accompanied her back into the bedroom where her outfit for the evening was laid out. There was a different corset lying on the bed. This one was a vibrant scarlet satin with black ribbon trim. A pair of black sheer stockings lay beside it and there was a pair of red, high heeled pumps placed at the foot of the bed. Stephanie decided she would apply her make-up before getting dressed.
She applied moisturiser, over which she smoothed the lightest application of foundation, taking care to blend for a natural look. Next was the mascara which she used to lengthen and thicken her lashes. As she allowed that to dry, she selected the shades she would use for her eyes. A silver green shading to a dark forest green at the outer edges. She finished the look with black eyeliner that she used on both the upper and lower lids. She used a subtle shade of blusher on her cheekbones then set it all with a light dusting of powder. Finally she selected a dark red lip liner and applied it to outline her lips then filled with an equally dark red lip stick. The effect was dramatic but classy and Kristy nodded in approval.
Steeling herself for what was coming next, Stephanie walked to the foot of the bed and placed her hands on the post. Kristy slipped the loose corset over Stephanie's head, sliding it down until it settled in place.
"Hold on," she cautioned Stephanie as she started to tighten the laces.