I held the collar open for her. Kissing it, she put her neck into it and allowed me to lock it around her slender neck. And she spoke to me.

“You honor me Sir, with this symbol of our commitment to each other. I too have grown to love you. I love you for your devotion to your friends, for the honor with which you carry yourself and for your firm guidance in my training. I look forward to our voyage together.”

Her words warmed me, pleased me. I pulled her warm, soft body to me and lifted her into bed beside me. "This means so much. Stella, I love you fully and completely... and I thank you for the greatest gift a person can give another, your submission."

We snuggled closely, then had a long, slow, lazy lovemaking session and fell deeply asleep in each others' arms. The long, emotional day took its toll; we were exhausted and slept deeply. Morning arrived much too early; I was glad for today's holiday, as we were closed to the public and we could all have a lazy day.

The first sight I had when I opened my eyes was her beautiful neck incased in the work of art my jeweler had designed. A blend of leather, platinum, and precious stones, it would be admired in the board room, the dining room of a fine restaurant, or in the dungeon. And it circled the neck of the person who meant the world to me. I was so proud of her.

Another day of play to enjoy. I snuck out of bed, quietly, and caught myself whistling as I showered and shaved... the first time in years I've done that.
A peek as I walked past the bedroom, still asleep. On out to my study, and i used the house phone to call for breakfast. Firing up the Mac, I checked security, my email (answering a bunch of messages), and last night's sales (slow, typical night before a holiday here).

Stella kissed me on the neck to let me know she was up, and headed for the bathroom. She got back just as breakfast arrived, and we sat and broke fast together, in the glow of our affection.