26
AIDEN
“You agree to the terms?”
Silence showcased this battle of wills between us. Either she would or she wouldn’t. There was no forcing it. My sped-up introduction to the d**g arrangement, because of my stupidity and impatience, might cause me to lose her altogether. I was risking everything to adhere to the role I wanted to play for Scarlett: her daddy, her Dom. I’d accept nothing less, for anything less would be a poor substitute to the relationship I planned to provide her. To earn that privilege, risking my love again seemed almost worth it.
My heart leapt to hear her whisper, “I agree to the terms.” She leaned on the ropes to stretch her back. Ever so gently, I untied her so she was free to rub her wrists where the rope bound her and stretch out a little. After hanging the le
