Spicy Hot
I remain still, every muscle tense, aware of the silk sheet barely covering me, of the extreme vulnerability of this pose.
— Second lesson: the gaze, he continues, positioning himself before me. You checked the box for "non-violent humiliation." So know this: your gaze belongs to me. You will meet mine only when I authorize it. For now, lower your eyes. Keep them lowered.
I close my eyelids, a wave of hot shame washing over me. It's minuscule, stupid, and yet incredibly powerful. Depriving me of his gaze is depriving me of all connection, all bearings. I am nothing but a body on its knees, in the silence.