Edward was absolutely floored when Jessica told him, "Yes Master. I understand and I will obey."  That was so close to proper slavespeak that he couldn't believe it.  He felt like he could have been knocked over with a feather.  He had hoped for something but couldn't even imagine it could turn out this well.  He knew that Tess was still upset with this.  How could he get her to understand that love was not like a pitcher of water where when you poured some out for someone to drink, it left less in the pitcher.  Love, to him was like a flame, the more you gave, the more you had to give.  He adored Tess and wouldn't hurt her for the world but he was also her Master and he knew if he gave in and denied himself this, she would be even more upset.  It would put the lie to her slavery.<br/><br/>He had thought that letting her introduce Jessica to spanking would help but she didn't seem to be as happy about it as he expected.  Jessica certainly deserved it for the way she had been going after him.  Not that he objected.  Far from it.  He found it extremely flattering but he also cared deeply for his slave.  The thing was, Jessica was very rapidly becoming a lot more than just a new toy.  He suspected he was unlocking the chains of her slave within and releasing her to be what she was called to be.<br/><br/>He waited with bated breath to see what they would do.