She allowed herself to be lulled by the endless rhythm, hypnotized by the persistent, invariable din of the breakers. She sagged with relief against the ropes holding her.</p>
<p>“You did very well, Clarice,” he crooned appreciatively. xnx He untied the other side and grasped the front of her bottoms, peeling it away from her hips, uncovering her with agonizing slowness.</p>
<p>She watched as he deftly flipped open the lid, squeezed out a small amount of cream onto his finger, and closed it with a sharp snap. There was heat in his gaze then, and a challenge, daring her to close herself to him again. Clarice was struck, as she always was, by the power he radiated, the sense of helplessness she felt in his presence. Clarice felt as if her entire being exploded, expanding and rapidly contracting into one tiny point of light.
