"Good girl." He responds, relaxing his grip on her throat, but not releasing her. "I expect immediate response to my commands. I think you're starting to learn that. Maybe there is hope for you yet. Now, open your mouth and stick your tongue out."<br/><br/>He caressed the side of her cheek with his free hand, where he had slapped it. Enough to leave a faint red mark blooming through the makeup she wore. He even tucked a strand of loose hair behind her ear, all the while his other hand remained on her throat.<br/><br/>His command may have sounded odd, of course. But not to him. He knew exactly what he was doing.