Ch. 16: Into The Woods

It was a good time having the Palmers here with us, opening presents and laughing with each other. The only thing that I would wish to have changed was Jace sitting right beside me in the loveseat. Every time I felt his touch, I tingled in places that I shouldn’t be, mixed with the fact that I’m now wearing his collar, stating his ownership over me, I’ve been in a state of both confusion and arousal all day.

We are just finishing up Christmas dinner when I decide to go for some fresh air. I sneak downstairs when my dad has Jace cornered, asking him questions about college and his plans for after graduation. I quickly change into a pair of sweats and throw my boots on, before sneaking out the back door.

I take the path through the woods that will lead to a little pond that I used to love ice skating on whenever we were here, but it’s been years since I’ve done it. Wiping off one of the benches by the edge of the pond, I take a seat, and breathe a sigh of relief. I’m overwhelmed with