Sanctum - Chapter 2
Date: 8/6/2024,
Categories:
Novels,
Author: Boerki
... deftly move over the items, each one a tool, each one with a purpose. After a moment's consideration, I select a variety of restraints, their cool leather and metallic touch a sharp contrast to the warmth of the room. The restraints are crafted with care and precision. They are made from supple, aged leather, cool to the touch yet reassuringly sturdy. The leather is a rich, dark shade, almost obsidian, lending the restraints an air of austere elegance. The buckles and D-rings, crafted from polished metal, gleam softly in the flickering light. The restraints adjust, wrapping securely around the wrists and extending up to the mid-forearm, ensuring a snug but comfortable fit. They physically embody the delicate balance between control and trust, confinement and comfort.
With my chosen items in tow, I turn back towards the couch. Each step feels measured, purposeful. The soft murmur of the storm outside is but a distant echo as I approach her again, the anticipation palpable in the charged air between us.
"Stand up," I instruct her, my voice steady, yet firm. She peers at me with an intense gaze as she silently acquiesces to my request. Her eyes, filled with a captivating mixture of curiosity and apprehension, shift from my own to the unusual apparatus held in my hand, and her brow creases in a frown of puzzlement.
"What are those?"she inquires, her voice a soft whisper that barely rises above the muted rumbling of the storm outside.
The question hangs in the air ...
... for a moment before I answer. "These," I begin, holding up the items for her to examine, "are called arm restraints, or arm binders, if you prefer." I pause, allowing her to absorb the information. "They are a refined, modern interpretation of an ancient binding technique known as 'Takate Kote'. I believe they will prove to be quite effective for our intended purpose."
Her eyes remain locked on the restraints, a silent question forming behind her gaze. I decide to address it before she voices it. "Now, there is one rule you will need to remember," I tell her, my tone assertive yet not unkind. "You are only allowed to speak when given explicit permission. I don't intend to remind you of this again. Do you understand?"
I allow her a moment to process the new rule, the implications of it, and what it could mean for our impending adventure. She gives a brief, yet assertive nod, signalling her understanding and acceptance of the terms I've set.
"Now then, extend your arms," I instruct her, my tone steady yet compelling. Without hesitation, she follows my directive. Her arms stretch out towards me, frail yet resolute, in a display of trust and anticipation. As she does so, her eyes catch mine, and I see them ignite with a certain wildness. It's not a wildness born of fear, but rather, it's a wildness steeped in excitement, an eagerness for the journey that lies ahead, a testament to the trust she places in me, and a quiet affirmation of her readiness for the experience that ...