OK I promised to pick out a nit, then ran off to the islands and left you high and dry? are you ever really dry tessa? Don't answer that your blush speaks volumes.
OK hysterical-like sounds a little like HS prom night like ya know?
Hows about something like....
She laughed. It was a nearly hysterical sound, with an edge of darkness that....
OK you've got her laughing again but a very different sound and meaning. She's happy, confident,teasing; transitioning from fear to control, and willing to barter with her power and control. Use the laughter as a metaphor for that change a window into her feelings. Come right out and say it.
Her laughter changed, or the next outburst was different
and again, you're using it but be aware and make your reader aware with a bit of subtlety but an unmistakable grip on the subject.
OK. Here is where the Dom really takes charge and the fair damsel is put (or allows herself to be put) in her place.
and once again the sub takes charge. (with a gentle little laugh.)
Overall it's a great interplay. You just seem to have that cute little sub doing a bit of topping with her giggle. Don't get me wrong, I love it, just let the Dom feel he's in charge is all OK
Mad
hey I am in charge, right tessa?
Lews