Tease Me Once

by W. Winters

“If you don’t heal what hurt you, you will bleed on people who didn’t cut you.” - Unknown

“I will protect you.” My promise to her is whispered at the shell of her ear

I’ve never felt so cold in my life. Helpless, alone. I’ve never felt like a failure and less of a man than I do when she doubts me like she does.

I love her. I won’t let them take her from me.

I whisper, “I would kill for you. I would kill anyone for you.”

Give an inch and he’ll take a mile,

White is worn if a staff member is interested in playing, but has limits.

Black indicates the waitress, server or anyone wearing the color is off-limits.

Red informs the patrons the woman is available for whatever the men would like.

“From now on, I’d like you to wear black. Don’t ever wear red again.” Declan narrows his eyes. “But you can keep the lipstick. If anyone asks for you tonight, inform them that the boss has requested you. Is that understood?”

“If we’re going to do this, my little pet, you’re going to have to get very comfortable with a number of very uncomfortable things. I’m not changing and you knew who I was. I know you did. So let that sink in. If you’re mine, then what I am is yours. There’s no compromise there. I thought we already covered this.