SHADOWS OF DESIRES

As Alberto continued to explore Cadence’s body with his hands, he picked up the candle and the lighter from the array of items laid out in front of her. With deliberate movements, he lit the candle, allowing the flame to flicker softly in the dimly lit room.

Cadence watched with a mixture of anticipation and apprehension as Alberto held the candle above her, letting the wax drip slowly onto her skin. Each drop elicited a sharp intake of breath from Cadence, the sensation alternating between a scalding heat and a tingling warmth as the wax hardened against her flesh.

Alberto leaned forward, his lips brushing against her ear. “You’re doing so well, Bella,” he whispered, the heat from his breath sending shivers down her spine. “I can tell you’re enjoying this.” He paused, allowing his words to sink in, before continuing. “Now, let’s see how you handle the whip.”

Cadence’s heart raced as he picked up the whip and slowly swung it through the air. The leather made a sinister cracking sound,