Alice took a moment to consider her options. To stay and experience that which had peaked her curiosity or to get out of the car. She nodded her understanding. The blood pumping rapidly through her body – her excitement building.

Lara started the car. She glanced at Alice – who was now flushed. Lara felt the flicker of desire begin to churn as she plotted the scene in her mind. She reached across and stroked Alices cheek, turning her to look into her eyes. I need you to say yes – out loud Alice. When you do – you are mine until tomorrow when I say otherwise. What is it going to be?

The moment of truth – did Alice have it in her to lay it all on the line, to submit, to give over all power and control? She carefully considered Laras words – ran them through her mind and as both arousal and dread filled her, she nodded and whispered yes. Laras eyes bored into her, searching carefully for signs that this was not going to work, that this was not what Alice wanted. Louder, she implored I need to know you really understand. Yes. I understand.

Lara nodded. Then I accept. From this point on – you belong to me. You will not speak until I give you permission. The safe word is cheeseburger. Until you say that – You are mine.

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The ride to Laras was silent save for the hum of the tires, punctuated with staccato exhales from Alice. Her nervousness rising. Lara ran the scene repeatedly in her mind. This was about control, not pain. She would not mark her, she would only help her to find her limits – to stretch herself – to give herself completely. It would require her to break Alice down just for a bit – so they could rebuild her within the new frame. Time would be short, but it could be done.

For Lara, the object for tonight was to prove that she could exert the power that had escaped her with Susan, to find herself again, not the pained person that had been left broken and alone in her inner turmoil. Alice was a means to an end, but also a friend. Alice trusted Lara to remain in control within the confines of unspoken rules. A deep breath, a few more miles and the game was on.