"Hm."  Yaxley said.  "I cannot say I have ever been bonded to anyone like this before."  Yaxley caressed her cheek pensively.  "But from what I’ve read about these bonds, it could be.  Stand," he commanded, letting his shirt slide to the floor.  She got to her feet, and he walked around her, looking at her.  He reached for the hem of her dress and yanked it over her head, so she only wore her black stiletto heels and Lucius’ collar.