The sections to their relationship was why it worked. There were times and places for all different kinds of expressions and they fit well into all of them when they arose. Actual possessiveness in the context outside their D/s roles would probably not be something Shannon would stand for.

Shannon pulled in a sharp breath as the first clamp was released, a whimper escaping where he couldn't catch it against the unexpected rush of blood moving back to the deprived nipples. He kissed back lightly, but was still a bit distracted by the fading sensation that he hadn't anticipated, and only remembered to pull his shirt back down moments later.