“You like me taking charge, dominating you, doing what I like with you . . . but you don’t fully trust me?” “No, that’s not it.” “You’re going to trust me. You should trust me.” He didn’t understand. “But I will give you time. And a safeword until you do.” Relief filled Brody. “Good. I’ll use red.” “How much time do you think you need? A week?” Brody couldn’t help but grin. “How about we play it by ear?”
