"It'll be understandable if I get slightly melodramatic over that," he said, trying not to frown and smiling instead because Adrian didn't even want to think of what could go wrong, let alone want it to happen. "And if it does happen, you'll come back because god knows I won't be as patient as last time in finding you."
He watched Stephen for a moment, not sure if he wanted this or not. He knew Stephen didn't like being tied up, had done since the first time they'd tried it, and he never knew if he was pushing too much. "You sure?" he asked, rubbing his thumb over Stephen's lower lip. "And I don't beg unless you want me to," he added, knowing it was a complete lie but he had to at least try and regain some dignity.