How long she slept, Kristy didn't know, but it was fully dark when she awoke. She lay quietly amid the silence, reflecting on her situation. She couldn't believe the impact that the past days was having on her. She had been forced to hold her former behaviour and actions up to clear, unbiased scrutiny and it was painfully apparent that she was not a pleasant person to be around. She swallowed hard as a lump arose in her throat. No wonder people had steered clear of her! She had thought it was respect but now realised it was just a desire to be anywhere except in her presence! These past days, where she was in the position of being completely at the mercy of someone else had shown her just how onerous life could be when you had to abide by the dictates of another person who had no consideration for you whatsoever! She resolved that if she ever escaped from her current situation, she would strive to become a better person, both professionally and personally.
She also reflected on her Master & Mistress. With his quiet, assured demeanour, her Master had no need to push himself forward. His actions spoke louder than words and he exuded a confidence and air of competence that was never questioned. Likewise, her Mistress was the lead detective in what was still very much a male dominated environment. You didn't get to where she was, and keep the respect of the officers under you, if there was no substance. Kristy was beginning to realise that respect was not something to be demanded, but rather something that was earned and she was painfully aware that she had done little of the latter!
Her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the cell door opening. Kristy quickly slipped out of bed and knelt, eyes downcast, on the floor. The sound of high heels clicking on the floor approached and Kristy's vision was filled with the sight of the most beautiful fabric she had ever seen. Deep blue silk, shot through with tones of purple and silver. Tentatively, she raised her eyes and sighed softly as she beheld Sue in all her glory. Her stunning red hair had been swept up into an elegant chignon, with one or two strands of softly waved hair falling to frame her subtly made-up face. Her long neck was encircled by the most beautiful necklace, comprising of large, deep blue sapphires surrounded by ice white diamonds. The largest sapphire depended from the main necklace to nestle snugly between golden breasts, rising full from the deep cut neckline of the gown. The outfit was completed by a matching pair of elegant court shoes and Kristy caught a glimpse of sheer stockings underneath the full skirt.
"Oh Mistress, you're beautiful!" Kristy blurted out involuntarily.
Sue smiled down at the woman kneeling on the floor. Her naked body still bore the faint marks left from the cane earlier that day and her eyes were puffy from sleep, but she was still a beautiful woman who would only improve over the course of the week
"Come, slave" she instructed quietly. "You may refresh yourself in the bathroom before we present you to your Master."
As Kristy splashed water over her face, untied the braid and ran a brush through her hair and generally freshened up, Sue reflected on the wonderful evening she had just spent with David. He had taken her to Cafe Marquesa, an elegant and intimate restaurant in Key West, just a short trip up the highway. They had dined on the most exquisite food, accompanied by a selection of wine that was second to none, completing the meal with a glass of fine cognac. It had been a time of relaxation, where she and David had forgotten about their everyday trials and just shared thoughts and feelings. It had refreshed and invigorated them both and prepared them for the session to come.
Sue came out of her reverie as Kristy finished her ablutions. She went to style her hair, but Sue moved forward swiftly, taking the brush away from her.
"Sit down," she commanded.
Kristy dutifully obeyed, sitting on the edge of the bath. Sue moved to the cabinet and withdrew some bands and a leather thong. Once more she pulled Kristy's hair tight at the top of her head, placed the thong into the tail created and secured it with one of the bands. She then proceeded to create a tight braid, making sure to interweave the thong before once again securing everything with another band. She had deliberately left a section of the leather free. Kristy winced as her hair was pulled tight, but knew better by now than to protest. Sue then placed a collar snugly around her throat and secured it with a padlock. This collar was not as high or as stiff as the posture collar, but had several D rings embedded into it. Sue then secured cuffs around Kristy's wrists and ankles before attaching a leash to the collar.
"On your knees, slave," she commanded. "It is time for your punishment and you will crawl to meet your Master."
Kristy began to tremble. In her exhaustion, she had forgotten this morning's events and it now came crashing in on her that there would be a heavy price to pay!
She wasn't to be given time to dwell on her predicament, however, as Sue tugged sharply on the leash, forcing Kristy to crawl if she did not wish to be dragged across the floor.
When they reached the punishment room, David was there waiting for them. Dressed in dark slacks and matching silk shirt, he waiting with the stillness of a panther waiting to pounce.
"So," he said coldly. "You still think you have the right to determine what happens, do you?
Trembling, Kristy hung her head.
"We trusted you this morning, and you betrayed that trust in the most flagrant way!" David continued. "You have proved yourself to be no better than an animal, so therefore we will treat you like an animal."
