Several days had passed since that conversation. Samantha and Kira had left, and Yuno, at Ray's request, took on developing Miku's combat skills. Sometimes it seemed like she was trying to kill her, but Miku kept training without complaint. She could clearly see that for Yuno, this was a way to vent her anger and resentment.
One day, Miku came to their bedroom with a box in her hands. The girl, as always, was charming, but today she seemed a little different to Ray.
Noticing the collar and leash around her neck, Ray was very surprised, recalling their wild nights. He knew that while Miku allowed him to let his dominant side out sometimes, she preferred gentle sex.
Placing the box down, she knelt and said:
"Punish me, Master."
Miku had noticed that since the night their relationship with Ray started anew, he had been very gentle with her in bed. At first, she thought he was trying to show he held no grudge and was trying to suppress her guilt — and that was indeed the case. But a few days ago, she had concluded that he was afraid to be rough because his resentment might overcome him. Thinking about what to do, she decided to accept everything Ray had been holding inside.
Overcoming his surprise and correctly understanding the meaning of her words, Ray said:
"I don't think that's a good idea. You might regret this request."
"This is needed by both of us, and I'm ready to accept everything. I hope that after this, we can both let go of the past and move forward."
From her look, Ray understood that Miku was serious, so for the first time since they met, he decided to be honest:
"I see your sincerity, so I'll speak plainly: I don't think I'll ever be able to fully forgive you. I'm not saying it's impossible, but I don't think I can do it."
"The truth is, I don't think I can forgive myself either," Miku said with a bitter smile. Despite the bitter smile, she was glad Ray had answered honestly. "That's exactly why I said this is needed by both of us. Maybe after this, we'll both feel a little lighter."
Glancing into the box, Ray noticed a large number of BDSM toys. His little one with sky-blue eyes had chosen a very specific way to be punished.
He had experience with this kind of thing. Fearing Ray didn't have much time left, Lily had wanted to try everything.
Assessing Miku's preparation, Ray understood that tonight she was handing over all control to him. Even though he had doubts, from her look he understood it was what she really wanted. Sighing, he said: