Chapter 20
 
Bette sat on her knees in front of the fireplace. The lights were all dimmed down and only the fire illuminated the living room. Tina had moved the coffee table and couches for more room. Bette gulped as she heard Tina moving around behind her in front of the fireplace. When she had asked Tina to take a step forward in their relationship Tina was very reluctant, but at the end Bette saw the pure excitement in Tina’s eyes and Tina couldn’t deny her any longer.
 
Tina held the long silk scarf the wrapped two times around a nail above the fireplace. "Bette are you absolutely sure about this?" Tina said nervously.
 
"Yes," Bette said firmly.
 
"Safeword?"
 
"Tragedy, you don’t have to ask me," Bette said.
 
Tina walked around Bette pulling the silk scarves’ two ends and knelt in front of Bette, she was wearing a very long and thick strap-on. It was at least 8 inches and bigger than any other toy they’ve ever used.
 
"Bette," Tina said, "this is serious. The safeword is absolutely important in this situation. In all of our other situations going too far could injure you, in this situation going too far can kill you."
 
Tina had tears in her eyes as she said those words and Bette nodded in understanding. "I will say it if I feel things are going too far."
 
Tina handed her their safe token and said, "and if you can’t speak drop it."
 
Bette nodded.
 
Tina wrapped the scarf tightly around Bette’s throat then stood up and walked back to the fire place. She hooked the ends of the scarf around two other hooks then pulled them along with her as she went back to kneel in front of Bette.
 
Bette turned her head and took a look at Tina’s invention then wide-eyed looked back at Tina. She gulped as she understood what was about to happen. "Are you wet?" Tina purred in a seductive tone.
 
Bette shuddered and said, "I am now."
 
Tina moved her hand to touch Bette and realized that she was indeed drenched. "Get on," Tina commanded.
 
"Yes mistress," Bette said climbing on top of Tina and waiting for further instruction. Tina grabbed Bette’s hips firmly then slowly pushed the tip of the toy into Bette. Bette hissed and clenched her teeth. Slowly but firmly Tina pushed the toy all the way in and Bette cried out.
 
Tina started an excruciating slow pace then grabbed the ends of the scarf that she had left on the floor on either side of them. "You trust me?" Tina asked.
 
"I trust you with my life," Bette breathed gripping Tina’s shoulder.
 
Tina twisted the scarf tightly around her wrists then as she thrust into Bette she pulled her arms back. The scarf tightened and Bette gasped as the scarf tightened around her throat. Tina kept her pace slow as she pulled harder.
 
Bette moaned as her hand immediately flew to her throat. Tina held it firm as she picked up her pace. Bette cried out but it was cut short when Tina pulled on the scarf.
 
"Ohhh!" Bette cried grinding her hips erratically. Tina thrust up harder and pulled the scarf. Bette made a choking sound and Tina moved her hips as fast as she could. Bette’s hand touched the scarf and he body started tensing. Her eyes started rolling back and her entire body felt tingles.
 
She felt light-headed the pleasure was almost too much to bear and tears flowed to her eyes. "Bette," Tina warned.
 
"Don’t stop," Bette choked inhaling deeply but unable to get enough air. Tina moved her hips so hard the sound of sloshing wetness and slapping skin filled the room. Bette’s nails digged into her shoulder so hard Tina actually felt it pierce her skin and the blood start to trickle down.
 
Tina pulled harder on the scarf Bette made a choked cough sound and Tina thrust harder. Bette’s hand desperately reached for her throat and a strangled cry escaped her lips. Tina felt an orgasm building and no one was even touching her.
 
Then Bette lost it. Her eyes shut tight and choked sob echoed throughout the room. Her body went into a full on convulsion, trembling so violently Tina was struggling to hold her steady to keep thrusting. She was so close it was tortureous. Moving her hips so that her clit was rubbing against the straps of the strap-on, Tina moved desperately.
 
"Ahhhhhh!" Tina cried trembling as the orgasm hit her.
 
Bette made a desperate sound trying to grasp some air as her body trembled out of control. Tina released the scarf and Bette started coughing. Tina immediately pulled the scarf off of her and laid her trembling body down before pulling out.
 
Bette’s body trembled as she coughed and mumbled things incoherently. Tina took off the strap-on and spooned behind Bette, holding her close.
 
"Are you okay?" Tina asked.
 
Bette coughed once more than started to breathe more slowly and calmly. "Mmm," Bette responded.
 
"Can’t speak?"
 
"Nnu uh," Bette muttered.
 
"As hot and amazing that was," Tina said, "I don’t ever wanna do it again."
 
Bette turned weakly in Tina’s arms and breathlessly said, "why not?"
 
"One there’s marks on your neck," Tina said. "Two you pushed your limits, I know it as well as you do. And three, these more dangerous things though so intensely pleasurable, are way too risky. I can live without fulfilling those darker desires, but I can’t live without you." There were tears spilling down her cheeks and Bette gently wiped them away.
 
"T," Bette breathed snuggling into Tina’s neck, "you know the safeword is for you too. If at any time either one of us feels unsafe or scared we can use it."
 
"Then," Tina said kissing Bette’s lips tenderly, "tragedy."