"Fine Darling, now we both agree that you are no longer a free woman? You volunteered to be my slave.. Right?" - pointedly asked Edward looking into the eyes of the girl.
With a pounding heart, Annabelle lowered her eyes and replied, "Yes... I agree... I am your slave..."
"Okay Annabelle, now remember the first important rule - whenever your hands are free, you keep them behind your back so that your fingers touch your elbows and your forearms are horizontal. This is a position that you need to know at all times and maintain, unless you are told otherwise . You understood?" Edward asked sternly.
"Yes.. My Master.." Annabelle replied meekly, assuming her new stance.
"Well done.. That's the right position. Now keep your hands in that position." Edward complimented the girl with a smile.
"In the future, you always need to take care of these rules, this is very important, for breaking them you will be subject to severe disciplinary action. Do you understand, Honey????"
"Yes.. My Master.."