Her hands are too shaky. He takes over.

Lara's hands shook, and fumbled at the strap. Glenn was nervous too, but nowhere near as much. He took the strap from her hands and placed the ring gently at her mouth, a silent command to open up and take it.

She did. It fell into place between her teeth and for a moment it felt strange but when she felt the clasp click shut behind her head the sense of vulnerability punched to her core.

He held up a finger to hide the nerves in his voice and she wordlessly obeyed his powerful command. He started unbuttoning her sweater and a shiver moved over her that had nothing to do with the temperature. More quickly, he undid the buttons on her shirt and pants before pulling them away and tossing them to the floor.

He nibbled her neck and she shivered again. He knew her favourite places. Kissing slowly down he removed her bra and panties, tossing them onto the pile.

Finally, he went back to the box and grabbed another piece he knew was there: a spreader bar. She wanted to speak, to ask what he had planned but she couldn't. He was in control and she loved it. He strapped in one ankle and then the other, followed by her wrists. She was naked, bound and helpless, while he was standing masterfully over her.