The first word out of her mouth was “Sir.” Claire’s voice cracked on it. She was still on the blanket, plug seated deep, collar tight, wrists chained. Morning light cut across the floor in a hard stripe. Mr. Hale stood over her in dark trousers and an open shirt, coffee in one hand, the other already reaching down. “Present.” She rolled onto her back, knees bent, feet flat, legs spread. The position pulled at the plug and made her breath hitch. He set the cup aside, crouched, and inspected her without hurry—fingers pressing the marks on her ass, testing the collar, then sliding two fingers between her legs to feel how wet she still was. “Good. Stay.” He left the room. She heard water running, the soft sounds of him moving through a morning routine. Minutes stretched. Her thighs trembled from holding the position. Every small shift reminded her of the plug. When he returned he carried a leather crop, a small bottle, and a pair of nipple clamps connected by a short chain.
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