Crystal turned to go, But Eric grabbed her wrist with his right hand. ��Wait,�� he said. ��I have something for you.�� Eric let go of her wrist, and then he took a choker and a pendant from his pocket. The pendant was a glass eagle with extended wings, and the choker was made from black leather. Before Crystal could react, he reached forward and clasped it around her neck.
Crystal stepped back with a frightened expression on her face. She touched the collar and tried to remove it, but it would not come off. ��What the fuck?�� she growled.
��You won't be able to take it off,�� Eric explained. ��It is locked, and I have the only key.��
Crystal: ��But why?��
Eric: ��As long as you wear it, you are under my protection.��
Crystal: ��I don't need or want your protection, nor will I wear your collar. I am not a dog that you can lead on a leash - and if you don't take it off, I will figure out a way to get it off on my own!��