She shook her head, unable to speak around the gag, and lifted her fingers purposefully from the bell, splaying them in a way that inadvertently caused their fingers to intertwine for a moment before he gently withdrew his hand. "Very well. In that case, I’m going to explain to you exactly what will occur should you choose to remain here." His voice took on a darker, more sensuous tone as his breath rasped against her ear. 