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floor, Brooke shook her head. She’d given the only answer she knew every day for the past week. It wasn’t the one Frank wanted to hear, so saying it again wasn’t going to get her anywhere.
    “Do you understand the answer I seek is one you will find within yourself?”
    “Yes, Sir.” It’s how I find it that I don’t understand. She spent her every waking minute wondering what else she could say in reply to his question. He seemed to think the answer was obvious, one she should know. But she didn’t. Not knowing made her heart heavy. According to Frank, her lack of understanding was the root of the problems in her relationship with Todd. She loved him so much, she’d do whatever he asked, including submit to anything Frank wanted her to do, especially if, in doing so, she found the key to fixing their relationship.
    “Good. We’ve accomplished something in the last few days. We’ll accomplish more this weekend. The sooner you find the answer, the sooner we can proceed to more enjoyable pursuits.”
    “I’m trying, Sir.”
    “I know you are. I’ve seen how devoted you have been to me these last few days. You’ve served my needs admirably without receiving any pleasure in return. If all goes as I’ve planned, all that will change before the weekend is over.”
    “Thank you, Sir.”
    He’d wound her tight every night then let her down without permitting her to come. She was close to tears just thinking about an end to her misery.
    “Let’s begin, then.” He helped her to stand. “Lie down on the table on your back, spread eagle.”
    Todd had installed the multi-use table shortly after she moved into his home. It was one of their favorite furnishings in the playroom, but tonight it looked sinister with the black leather restraints awaiting her on each corner. Glancing at the camera overhead, she spread her limbs. Frank talked to her while he fastened the cuffs around her wrists then her ankles, testing each one to make sure it was tight, but didn’t cut off blood flow to her extremities.
    “Okay?”
    “Yes, Sir.”
    “Remember, I’ve discussed everything I plan to do to you with Todd. He’s approved every step of your training. Do you trust your Master?”
    “I trust Master Todd with my life.”
    “Master Todd has entrusted your life to me, girl, so therefore you must trust me, too.”
    “I do, Sir.” Todd would never endanger her. She was certain of that.
    “Relax, girl. This weekend is all about you.”
    “I command you to be selfish.” Her heart warmed at the memory of Todd’s words. He’d known this was coming and tried to prepare her.
    “Todd and I will enjoy watching your experience, but everything will be for you and your future with the man you love. Do you wish to proceed?”
    I’ll do anything to be with Todd for the rest of my life. “Yes, Sir.”
    He placed a warm hand over her stomach. “Close your eyes, girl. Good, girl. Remember, you will never be in danger.”
    His footsteps rounded the table, stopped behind her head. She gasped as he fitted a mask over her head, shutting her off from the world. Panic set in. She thrashed about, jerking against the cuffs securing her to the table. Todd had never deprived her this way. He’d blindfolded her, but this was different. Pads held her eyelids shut and fabric blocked her nostrils and mouth with every hastily drawn breath.
    “Shh. Relax.” Firm hands on either side of her head held her still. “Let me adjust the mouth opening for you.”
    Brooke stilled while Frank moved the stretchy material. Suddenly, there was an opening for her lips. The deep breath she sucked in went a long way to easing her fears.
    “That’s it, girl. Breathe. Relax.” He stroked her forehead while he crooned the soothing words in her ear. “You’re doing good. Todd will be proud of his little slave.”
    Frank’s reminder Todd was, or would be, watching helped calm her. Her shoulders slumped against the table as she willed all her muscle groups