***All characters are 18 and above. All activities described in this story are undertaken as a matter of informed consent and choice between lawful adults. Any and all grammatical and repetition errors are the sole responsibility of the author.***
"Strip."
Damn him! How does he move around so quietly? I didn't even hear him come in!
Evangeline turned from her seat in front of the vanity mirror to see Mason's shadowy form hulking in the doorway.
Although he wasn't much taller than her own five feet eight and slightly built, an aura of unmistakable menace crackled around him, making him appear far larger and more formidable than he had any right to look. The light from the vanity caught just enough of his face to show his mouth set in a firm, neutral line which raised a chunk of ice in her stomach and liquid fire lower down, between her thighs.
She stood and pulled off the satin negligee with alacrity, knowing from his tone he would not be appreciative of snark, sarcasm or sass tonight. Thankfully, she'd had the foresight not to wear anything beneath the plum-colored satin, which left her bare and exposed to his gaze. Evangeline draped the negligee over the back of the chair and stood, resisting the urge to cover her most delicate parts. His gaze raked over her with a weighty pressure she experienced as a tangible touch against her skin, even from several yards away.
"Kneel," Mason commanded.
She complied, sinking to her knees with no wasted motion. The waiting position came with ease borne of long training and rigorous drilling until the correct sequence of motions occurred by reflex, with no need for conscious thought. Heels to buttocks, knuckles to thighs, legs spread, hands open, eyes downcast.
Although she would never admit it outside this house or a very select circle of friends, the waiting position always calmed and soothed her. No matter how hard a day she'd had, or how much of a mental or emotional tailspin she was in, she could always trust that taking to her knees meant she was temporarily free from the worries and stressors of the world outside. Once her knees touched the floor, even if the planet caught fire, it was all Mason's problem until the scene had been concluded. She had only to obey him without question or hesitation.
The light swish of his bare feet in the deep plush pile of the carpet heralded his approach. With each step, fresh wetness seeped from between her thighs. Her breathing came a little faster as her heartbeat accelerated in response to his increasing proximity.
Although she didn't dare raise her eyes, she knew he would stop just beyond her arms' reach, pacing in a slow clockwise circle around her. As he did so, he'd be drinking in the sight of her exposed body with a proprietary air which left her feeling deliciously naked, bare and vulnerable, yet safe and secure. Anyone watching would see an inspection, and to be fair it was, but to Evangeline, his perusal felt like a hug.
"Rise," he commanded.
She did so, immediately folding her hands behind her back, just above the dimple which marked the top of her ass in the prescribed manner he'd taught her the night they decided to be together. Her head came up and she focused on a tiny picture of them taken by a group of Asian tourists while they were hiking together on the coast.
In the picture, they were posed on an outcropping of rock overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The happy moment, captured near sunset on a brisk March day, was still one of her favorite memories outside the bedroom. His face bore a gentle, loving smile which spoke to the depth of love and adoration he felt for her as he held her close. She remembered the feel of his kiss, his mouth warm on hers against the chill of the offshore wind, and the protective way he cradled her in his arms as if defying even the laws of physics to try to break his hold.
He slid a velvet-lined blackout mask over her head, adjusting the strap carefully over her ears. It tugged at her hair, just a little, and she winced.
"I'm sorry," he said promptly, adjusting the strap. "Better?"
"Yes, Sir," she whispered.
"Good girl."
He wrapped his hand around her joined wrists, holding them in place, and she swallowed hard, her rapid breathing edging over into an outright pant. A soft length of doubled rope slid over her skin, and her pussy clenched as he quickly bound her wrists with a double-column tie. When he was done, he secured the trailing ends and slipped two fingers gently between the bonds and her skin.
"How does that feel?"
"Fine, Sir," she whispered.
"Good." He ran one hand down the cleft of her ass slowly, teasing at her anus before continuing down to the entrance to her vagina. "What is your name?"
She read the signals he was giving her and responded accordingly, her nipples tightening. "My name is Whore, Sir."
He teased a finger into her slick folds. "And what is this delicious slit I'm playing with, Whore?"
"Your cunt, Sir."
"Would you like me to fuck my cunt, Whore?"
"Yes, Sir." It came out as almost a whine.
"And so I will. Later."
He laced his fingers through the bonds and pulled gently, She followed his lead as he turned her and walked her across the room.
"Stand right here," he said, letting her go.
There was no need to answer. She knew when a reply wasn't required, her compliance would serve better than vocalization anyway. She listened intently as fabric rustled and whispered close by, the sounds of Mason divesting himself of his workday clothes. Unlike her, he felt no need to fold his clothes neatly after removal or pick them up off the floor. That was one of Evangeline's duties. Then she heard the creak of the mattress as he settled onto the bed.
"Come here, Whore."
She came, gauging her position and orientation by his voice until he said, "Stop," freezing her in place. "Now climb up onto the bed." One warm hand fell on her shoulder. "Follow my lead."