I am not tethered -at least not yet(?)- but I kneel in submission nevertheless.
The room resembles a dungeon:
Decadent drapes and elegant voiles hang from hooks in the stone walls, no doubt those fixtures may have other purposes, too.
Somewhere unseen, a liquid drips and splashes onto a hard surface (or perhaps a soft one which has taken up too much and now become saturated?).
Roughly-gouged sconces and swinging lanterns hold myriad candles throwing multi-coloured flickering shadows across the rough textures. It hurts my mind to look at them very long, because they alternately resemble cavorting figures and others who writhe in torment.
The click-click of sharp heels upon stone approaches and I dare to look at the delicate ankles and lovely strong legs encased in long thigh-high boots. I yearn to look higher, but anxiety about potential consequences grips me.
She paces back and forth. All I see are black suspendered stockings disappearing beneath matching leather, shining silver buckles gracing shin-pads and her elegant nimble feet.
Suddenly, I register my dry mouth and parched lips. Have I been here so long that thirst has begun? Or is it some supernatural effect she has on her captives; yet another way of making them want her?
My mind races and my voice finally catches up with at least some of the questions, whispering: 'Where is this place?
When
is this place? What will become of m..'
From fear of speaking without being permitted, I momentarily avert my gaze and for the first time notice the floor's chalky pentagram enclosing me.
I know she requires my obedience, but I can feel her penetrating gaze and realises that she sees my lust for her.
The shame of turning away...denying myself...blushes my cheeks. Her keen senses must have picked up on this, despite the swaying patches of gloom and bright light.
I want to look, but am scared that one glance will tarnish me forever.
Even when blood red nails caress-scratch my jawline, I do not turn forwards.
"Were you watching me tonight? Spying on me from your bedroom, old man?"
I nod, for I cannot deny her insight.