Lara's head reappeared, face flaming. "I know exactly how much you love giving up control, love." And Ella would feel her tendril dancing down her spine. "But only to certain people, the way I do."

Mattie laughed, delightedly. "She actually lets you top her? Little Monster hasn't done that in more than a century. Take care of her, and I look forward to you being the star of the show." Lara whimpered again.