'Say that when you're in handcuffs. Titillating conversation is the perfect compliment to bondage. And what a splendid idea. Perhaps Sparkle will lend us a pair of his handcuffs."

'Got company?"

'Indeed I do."

'Then shut up and hang up. I'll be right there. I just have to throw on some clothes."

'Don't trouble yourself on my account."

I sighed in exasperation before setting the receiver down with more force than was absolutely necessary. That man could get under my skin faster than anyone I knew.