you now that he is separated from his wife.” Pulling her into his arms Joe talked against the top of her head. “I heard that he was single again and I admit that I went a little crazy thinking he might make a play for you.” He pulled back to look at her and his cheeks flushed dark red. “That’s why I deliberately marked you last night when we made love. I wanted that bastard to know that not only were you taken but that you were well satisfied in bed.” He rubbed his thumb possessively over one of his marks above the collar. “I never thought that I was the kind of guy to think of my woman as my property but I do see you as belonging to me.” He ran his hand over the collar then rubbed the chain and pendant around her bare waist with his fingers. Finally, he ran his hand down to her left arm to her wedding ring. Lifting her left hand up to his lips, he kissed the ring while looking into her eyes with passionate intent. “I hope you are okay with my possessiveness Honey because I don’t think I am going to change.” Sarah looked into his eyes and rubbed his cheek with her palm. “I consider myself yours and, in fact, I see you not just as my husband but as my Master. Since I’ve submitted to you, my life has improved in so many ways...” She sniffed back tears. “I love you Joe. I am proud to wear your collar, your pendant and your ring.” Leaning forward, she kissed him softly on the lips. Joe took over the kiss. He stood and lifted her in his arms to carry her. Laying her gently on the bed, he joined her after shedding his clothing. Holding her as if she would break, he kissed her with all of the love he felt in his heart. Sarah responded joyously, kissing him back. They spent the evening making love and murmuring words of love to each other. As the sun rose on the New Year, it found them in bed wrapped in each other’s arms.