Thank you to everyone following this story, I've really appreciated all your feedback so far. Apologies for the long delays in submitting this chapter. A number things got in the way of this one being published but I hope to be faster for the next one.
I also wanted to say a massive thank you to those who've helped to edit/proofread this chapter.
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As the moment passed, I slipped out of her, took a wet towel Scarlett handed me, and cleaned both Emily and myself as she flinched at the sudden sensitivity of her privates. I moved beside Emily and helped her manoeuvrer to sit beside me as I pulled the gag from between her lips.
"I think I might just have to keep you," I stated, staying in character while also telling the truth.
"I would love that, Master." She responded before her eyes fluttered closed in exhaustion.
Scarlett appeared on her other side, "Master, I will take her next door and clean her up properly."
I helped an exhausted Emily to her feet. Scarlett stepped forward, holding a white rope once more.
"Are you putting the crotch rope back on?" I asked.
"Yes, Master. Would you like me to show you how?"
"Yes, please," I replied, very keen to learn.
She handed the rope to me rather than simply showing me. First, she guided me to fold the rope into two strands and wrap it around Emily's waist before pulling it down between her bottom cheeks. As it came around her front, I pulled it against the lips of her pussy, and her eyes shot open. I pulled the rope up further and then under the part around her waist before completing the tie with a short sharp pull, and it came taut against her as she jumped forwards.
I handed the end of the rope to Scarlett, who gave me a mischievous smile as she turned and walked, leading Emily away with little say in the matter.
With the two of them gone, I dressed and put on underwear and trousers. I made my way into the main room and sought out the door to Matilda's room. I entered to find her sitting on the edge of the bed in a silk nighty.
"Master, I wasn't expecting you." She said upon my entering.
I sat beside her before she slipped off the bed onto her knees.
"Come sit beside me. There is no need for you to kneel."
With my help, she moved back onto the bed and awkwardly sat beside me.
"I want to speak with you about the plans for tomorrow. I will leave with Scarlett and Emily tomorrow, but we need you to stay behind."
A panicked look came over her at my words. I was expecting her to say something, but she just bowed her head.
"Mads, are you worried you might have to return to Lady Vivian?" I asked carefully.
"Please don't send me back." She replied in a small voice.
I reached out to take her hand, and she looked up at me with a surprised look.
"I want you to stop worrying. We've decided that we want to keep you with us. But until I can complete your purchase from Lady Vivian, I need you to stay safe in the city. I've arranged for my father's seneschal Jasper to look after you while we are away."
"You are going to buy me?" She asked, alertness jumping into her eyes.
"Yes, Mads." I smiled in response.
She beamed up at me excitedly, and I took a moment's pause to realise that I was telling someone I now owned them, and they seemed pleased about it.
"Are you only doing this because Nat asked you to?"
"I will admit that she was the driving force behind protecting you. But you are beautiful, submissive and fun to have around. I enjoy the fact that you're willing to think about what others would or wouldn't want to do, and you act in their best interest. I can't promise you'll always be with us, but I want you to know I will keep you safe."
"I will still be able to serve you, though?" She asked, less sure of herself.
"If I have my way, you'll serve me for a very long time," I replied with the thought that I might be able to obtain a genuine concubine collar for this beautiful submissive.
I pulled out the key to her chastity belt and held it before me.
"I don't know how long we will be away, so I want you to give this to Jasper. I will write him a letter explaining, but I will allow you an hour to pleasure yourself every few days. At the end of the allotted time, you will put the belt back on yourself and return the key to Jasper. Is that understood?"
"Yes, Master. I will do whatever you order." She replied while focusing solely on the key in my hand.
"Do you have anything you'd like to ask me?"
She looked up at me uncertainly. "When will I first be allowed to release myself?"
"You may have your first session now with me here," I replied, smiling at her eagerness.
"Thank you, Master. How may I serve you?"
"I'm a little spent at the moment. This isn't about my pleasure, though; it is about yours. I will be giving pleasure to you."
She blushed fiercely. "Master, I'm your slave. You shouldn't be pleasuring me without me returning the favour."
"Stand and present," I ordered.
She jumped to her feet and spun, putting herself in the present position.