Page 26 of Bound by Love
“No,” Tono told Brie. “Do not erase your feelings—embrace them. Look at the camera again and let your eyes reflect the depth of what you are feeling.”
Brie nodded, looking at the lens as if she were staring into Sir’s eyes. She felt jubilant, the joy of the rope lifting her spirits, but it melded with her profound love for Sir. Rytsar suddenly invaded her thoughts, and she felt a seed of panic.
Tono lowered his camera. “What is it?”
“Rytsar.”
His expression changed to one of concern. “What about him, Brie?”
She closed her eyes, seeking to understand the reason behind her fear, but as quickly as the feeling had come, it disappeared. In its wake came a flood of warmth like the sun’s rays, bringing with it a sense of bliss.
She shook her head. “I don’t know what that was, but it’s gone now.”
Tono’s eyes softened. “I am glad to hear it. Would you still like to continue?”
Brie smiled up at him, her heart light again. “Please.”
“Match my breath again,” he instructed.
Brie closed her eyes, reconnecting with Tono’s beautiful spirit as she slowed her breathing to match his. It didn’t take long before she was riding the emotional high of being bound in jute. Tears pricked her eyes when the baby moved, adding to her overall sense of euphoria.
“That’s it…” he encouraged, taking several pictures in rapid succession.
She glanced over at Autumn and caught her smiling.
“You look so beautiful, Brie…like a goddess,” Autumn said with a hint of awe in her voice.
Brie blushed at her compliment, but she knew Sir would love that.
Refocusing her attention on Tono, Brie appreciated how serene he seemed. Tono had always had a calming nature, but it was an outer peace he released into the world. Now, Brie could feel an inner peace that was new.
She understood.
Tono had finally found the key to his soul in Autumn—just as she had with Sir. A love that profoundly challenged a person, but also brought about positive change. She had instantly recognized those outward changes in Autumn but, as she studied Tono now, she realized the significance of the change in him. His entire aura was one of light and anticipation. It was as if he knew some wondrous secret of the universe and it made him that much more attractive.
The loving glances Autumn kept shooting his way highlighted how close they’d become during her training, and it left Brie to wonder if an official collaring was in the near future.
After a few more clicks of the camera, Tono handed it to Autumn and returned to Brie’s side to begin the unbinding process. She loved that every bit as much as the binding itself, and sighed in sheer pleasure when she felt his arms around her, the warmth of his breath caressing her neck as he slowly untied the knots he’d created.
Once again, the world disappeared as she focused on Tono and the magic of his jute.
It seemed much too soon when she heard him call to her, “Brie…”
It wasn’t until she opened her eyes that Brie realized she had drifted away. She looked up at him, feeling slightly dazed when she realized her head was resting in Tono’s lap.
He looked down at her and smiled. “The call of the rope.”
Brie answered in a wistful tone, “I call it nirvana.”
Tono helped her sit up and went to the kitchen, returning with two cups of hot tea. Brie took one from him, enjoying the warmth of the cup in her hands.
Looking around, she asked, “Where’s Autumn?”
“She left so you would have no distractions during the next scene.”
“Autumn didn’t need to do that. I enjoy having her here.”
“As do I, but she mentioned wanting to visit Lea while we’re here.”
