Tender Ties Quotes

“All I knew was I really didn’t want to defy her. Maybe I did before entering this state, but right now I just wanted to be a good girl. Her good girl.”
― Kanairy Jade, Tender Ties

“Ever since my first week at Vector Line, Vanessa had wanted me to be strong and demand respect for myself and my boundaries. She always respected mine and got upset when I didn’t. She fired Jane for taking advantage of me. She was upset when I didn’t take care of my body and skipped breakfast. She got mad when I ignored my limits and drank because of pressure. She always respected and understood my need for physical space at certain times. And even now, she was pushing me to stand my ground once more. It was why I trusted her more than anyone else.
Maybe that was why surrendering to her never felt like giving up control.
It felt like choosing, for once, to place it in the hands of someone who had never asked me to abandon myself.”
― Kanairy Jade, Tender Ties

“Next time, just be patient,” she shrugged playfully, testing her limits as she so often felt compelled to do. I liked that about her. Her submission wasn’t automatic; it had to be earned, which made it all the more meaningful.
“Would you like to take that back,” I asked evenly, stepping closer, “or should I make it easier for you to remember to keep your hands to yourself next time?”
― Kanairy Jade, Tender Ties