My Name is NOT Cupcake

I eventually made my way up to the top floor and looked around after devising a plan to serve as a metaphorical choke collar for Elias. It was almost surreal to think that I was back here again. I crossed my arms over my stomach as I looked around Elias' room. It looked the same as I remembered it; clean, big, and everything in its place.

"I'm glad you're here," Elias said from behind me. I spun quickly and put a hand up to stop him from coming any further. I knew that the second he touched me, I would melt into him and forget everything. I needed to put the leash on him before that happened.

"There are rules," I stopped him. Elias' smile fell as he sighed and sat on the edge of the bed in front of me.

long," he said, rubbing the back of his neck nervously. I ignored

her, even on accident, I'm gone for good. Two, you're not leaving me here on my own while you go do... whatever. No bodyguards, either; I'm coming with you. Three, I get to keep my phone, and that should go without saying. Four, I get to visit Still Water whenever I want, and that includes Mason. And Five, you don't tell me what to do," I said before I stopped

try," he said. I raised my eyebrow in

don't know when you get

quickly. "Now can I hold you?" he asked. I felt myself smile slightly as he held his arms out for me. I sat in his lap as his arms encircled my waist and his head settled in the crook of my neck. His hand ran across my stomach in consistent circles. I felt warm safe and comforted in the best possible way. A yawn escaped me as my body sagged with exhaustion. Elias cradled me before he