Owned. That's what she is.
She remembers that one of his three rules is no playing in public. He must not call this playing. It's sure more play-like than anything she's ever done.
The elevator slows abruptly. She gets that little head rush. The doors open, and the two men walk out. She follows.
John leads Mary down the halls. He keeps his hand on her lower back.
They reach John's door.
"See you at the grill, John," Peter says. "Nice to meet you, Mary." He keeps walking.
John unlocks the door. Holds it open.
She walks in and steps clear of the door. She takes in the place. Wood floor. Black couches. Neat kitchen. Nothing unusual, except maybe a few dice and board game pieces lying loose on the bookshelf.
He closes the door. Deadbolts it. She tenses. She waits for him to descend on her. But he doesn't.
She looks at him. His eyes are filled with a hunger that fills her with fear.
He shrugs off his coat. He goes to hang it in his closet. He kicks off his shoes.