Seconds stretched too long.

Then—

Unknown Number: You were such a good girl for me today, weren’t you?

A whimper tore from my throat.

Unknown Number: You’re finally ready to beg?

I clenched my phone too tight, humiliated by how wet I was just from reading the words.

I should fight this.

I should turn my phone off again.

Instead, I swallowed my pride and typed?—

Me: I can’t—I can’t take this. Please, I need you.

Unknown Number: Mmm. Do you?

I hated him.

I hated how much I wanted him.

Me: Come take care of me.

The seconds ticked by too slow.

And then?—

Unknown Number: Good girl.

I exhaled sharply, relief curling through me.

Finally.

But then—nothing.

No I’m on my way.

No Be there soon.

Just silence.

Oh, God.

I stared at my screen, my chest tightening.

Then my phone buzzed again.

Unknown Number: You’ll wait for me, won’t you, sweetheart?

The belt hummed.

Low. Gentle. Cruel.

I gasped, my hips jerking against the mattress as the vibration curled right where I needed it.