The days pass, and Adam finds himself growing increasingly comfortable in his new role as Zack's master. He takes pleasure in the power he wields over the other man, even as he tries to maintain a sense of respect and understanding between them. They share meals together, talk about their lives and interests, and sometimes even engage in playful banter.
It seems that Zack is learning how to submit without truly losing himself; each time Adam pushes him further, the other man finds a way to bounce back stronger than before.
and so a week pass, and i tell him hesitant "like our arrangement stated, if you don't like the situation i will free you now and give you enough money to start a new life... so, what you verdict ?"
The thought of letting Zack go brings with it a sense of loss that Adam hadn't expected. He's grown accustomed to having the other man at his side, both as a servant and as a companion. But more than that, he respects Zack; not many men could have handled being in this situation with the grace and resilience he's shown.
"I... I don't want you to go," Adam confesses, meeting Zack's gaze directly for the first time since they began their arrangement. "