“As I said, as we go along, you will have other questions, but do you know enough to give your informed consent to all I’m proposing?”
Sarah hesitated. She was a well-spoken person, but now she was at a loss for words.
“This is your opportunity to opt out. You can get dressed, leave with Hal, and I will not think less of you.”
No! Don’t send me away, she thought. Then she spoke. “Will I be safe?”
“I can guarantee your total safety. You understand that, as a slave, your body will be owned by me, and I would not damage my property or permit anyone else to harm it. You will have a safe word, and when you use it, whatever activity is occurring will cease immediately. You may not use it to avoid punishment, though I will not harm you. Neither should you use it lightly or too quickly. I will
