Mel’s heart pounded. She lay spread-eagled on the bed in nothing but the sheerest of lingerie. She tugged at her bonds to test their strength. In the same moment, Mel realized that she could no longer hear or feel Vanessa’s presence. “Vanessa?” “I’m right here.” Vanessa’s voice came from somewhere beside Mel. She traced her fingers along Mel’s stomach all the way up to her cheek. “Stop thinking. Stop worrying. Just feel.” Vanessa kissed her gently. Mel cleared her mind and relaxed her body. She stopped straining to hear, and feel, and see. She surrendered to the darkness and focused her mind
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