"Well, pet," Ruby began, "the last ceremony was a bit violent. Myya and Sari are such wonderful pain sluts that they went above and beyond the call of duty to prove their worthyness. Not that they were ever unworthy mind you, but it's what they needed to do."

"Would I..." Jaden stammered before trying again "Would you..." he shook his head unsure how to ask the question.

"You want to know if I will torture you."

"Yes, I mean, no I don't want to be tortured, but is that what you want?"

Smiling Ruby reached out to pet Jaden's hair. He flinched and she sighed.

"No, Jaden, it's not what I want. I don't want you to ever be truly afraid of me. Serving me out of fear is not what I want. I want you to serve with love in your heart, because it's what you want to do, not what I want you to do. Do you understand?"