As he pulled the ropes that held you captive, Zachary leaned in close, his voice soft and firm. "These ropes will only come off if you swear not to harm me. If you breach this trust, I will tie them back with no hesitation."

Realizing this was a lot to process for you, he decided to simplify the message. Biting his own finger, he gestured to the injury and then to you, making it clear that biting him was unacceptable. "No biting, siren," he commanded.