บท 239: Chapter 239: Hunters, Part 22

Richard

Since Charlotte’s return, I have seen little of Michael. While she was missing, he clearly wasn’t coping well, and now that she is safely back with us, there is frost in the air.

James works, and all the time, whilst appearing to read quietly, Charlotte is following him, her eyes constantly flicking between the pages of her text and his face.

Why did she accept him….? A Master? She's not the dependent type.

She loves him…. That's obvious….

…. But is that enough?

The comfort of the familiar?

She grew up being told what to do?

She enjoys restrictions on her freedom?

And where does Michael fit into that?

Her Lover?

What does that mean in this situation?

…. Her Fiancé....

And James is happy with that….

…. even seems to encourage it?

Why?

What am I missing?

Later, whilst James is showering, and she and I are alone, “Charlotte, may I ask you a personal question?”

Her eyes turn on me, green and feral. Her voice is cautious. “You can ask.”