“What we have here is a failure to communicate.”

“Maybe I'll just stand here for the half hour and pretend to be a statue. “You were given an order, sub,” he said softly. Or not.”

“She realised she was whimpering. Sir held her closer, his hard grip reassuring. This wasn't a dream; he really was here.”

“But, chiquita, you must understand that while you are here, I expect you to come to me and share your fears. Even if I am the one causing them.”

“You wouldn’t be here if you didn’t care, Abby.”“I don’t.” She glared at him, so full of life she almost glowed.“You do.” He kissed the pouting lips lightly. “And I’m going to keep you.”

“what you need and what you want aren't the same things,”

“Have you gone crazy?""Have you gone crazy, Master.”