Both he and I had not removed any of our garments from our bodies. It was Friday, so I was dressed casually for work in jeans and a thick cream sweater. He sported a more businesslike look, with a white button-down shirt and dark trousers.

With little fuss, he assisted me in disrobing, and then he did the same.

A subservient attitude, he said Chloe, is something you can work on. Consider whether or not you really want to be here.

“I do.”

"Then, please don't let any anger show in your lovely eyes. Show humility in your submission. I'll put you under pressure; if it's too much, you may...