The Contract Quotes

“People not versed in our culture only ever imagine that the person at risk in a BDSM dynamic is a sub.”
― Sarah Michelle Lynch, The Contract

“All I wanted was to put my arms around him and hold him close, tell him he didn’t have to be like this anymore. He didn’t have to live a life like this.”
― Sarah Michelle Lynch, The Contract

“I read somewhere that the man who has your anger has control of you, and I understood that already, having only been in the same room as him for mere minutes.”
― Sarah Michelle Lynch, The Contract

“Tugging on his chain, I reminded him, “Leash the beast for now.”
― Sarah Michelle Lynch, The Contract

“You’ll run again… but what if you get hurt this time? I want to stop you from running before you injure yourself or do something silly. Please tell me what would make you stop wanting to run.”
― Sarah Michelle Lynch, The Contract

“I was strong as long as I never looked into his eyes.”
― Sarah Michelle Lynch, The Contract

“Why on earth would I try to escape the vile tyrant keeping me held hostage? I have no idea.”
― Sarah Michelle Lynch, The Contract