Total pages in book: 26
Estimated words: 24639 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 123(@200wpm)___ 99(@250wpm)___ 82(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 24639 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 123(@200wpm)___ 99(@250wpm)___ 82(@300wpm)
I merely shrug.
“Hey, alcohol isn’t off-limits at Sanctuary. Pastor Robert preaches moderation, not total abstinence. Besides, I thought it would be a nice addition to our meal. But I can order something different if you want?”
The beautiful brunette shakes her head, brown curls bobbing.
“Oh no, wine is perfect. I’m looking forward to it. But what would you recommend for dinner?” she asks while perusing the menu.
“I usually go for a pasta dish. They have a really great seafood carbonara that hits the spot.”
Renee scrunches up her face. “Mmm, I don’t really eat seafood. That’s part of the reason why the desert suits me.”
I chuckle.
“Oh, right. Well, their chicken parm is the best in Vegas, if I say so myself.”
Renee smiles.
“Oooh, I do love a yummy chicken parm. It’s settled then. That’s what I’ll get.”
Our waitress brings the wine and takes our order, and after our first sips, Renee puts her glass down as her brown eyes sparkle at me.
“What is it, baby girl? I know you have something on your mind.”
She giggles.
“Well, I’ve been meaning to ask: did I pass the Mormon Dildo Challenge last week?”
I chuckle low in my throat. “Yes, of course. You did an excellent job. You get an A for your efforts.”
She giggles. “Oh goody, I’m glad. But what’s the history of that challenge, anyways? I’ve never heard of it before.”
I take a sip of my wine and answer in a slow tone. “Well, allegedly, the Mormons came up with it, but that could be a myth because no one really knows the origins of the challenge. Honestly, it could have been invented by the Aztecs for all we know.”
Renee shoots me a puzzled look.
“Really? Would the Aztecs be into that?”
I shake my head.
“No, I’m just pulling an example out of thin air, honey. But all I’m saying is that no one really knows if it really started with the Church of Latter-Day Saints. That’s a rumor more than anything else.”
She nods slowly.
“I see. But somehow Sanctuary Church picked it up and uses it to discipline girls?”
I nod before taking another sip of wine.
“Yeah, on occasion. You know that the church highly values its female parishioners, and sometimes, there’s a young woman who’s considered “sassy.” Elder Stott or one of the other elders believe in nipping things in the bud, and so one of us will take the girl aside in order to administer the challenge.”
Renee’s brown eyes are wide.
“Wow, I had no idea because I’ve been with Sanctuary for a year, but none of the other girls have ever mentioned it.”
I shrug.
“I’m not surprised. We generally keep things on the downlow for the woman’s privacy. Why, have you mentioned the challenge to any of your friends?”
Renee shakes her head silently.
“Exactly,” I say in a satisfied tone. “It’s not something that we put out there for general consumption, but it definitely happens, believe me.”
She nods.
“How many girls in the congregation have taken up the challenge?”
I shoot her a look.
“You mean, with anyone or with me, personally?”
She hesitates for a moment.
“Just you.”
I nod, pleased.
“Now, remember, this is all hush hush information, but actually, you’re the first woman I’ve ever administered the challenge to.”
Renee gasps.
“Really?” she asks. “But you had all the toys ready! And you seemed so familiar with the process.”
I shrug.
“I’ve had those toys for a long time, and yeah, they were set aside for the perfect moment. But that moment didn’t come until you appeared in my life, sweetheart.”
Renee’s cheeks flush and she shifts a bit in her seat, as if reliving the naughty act.
“Goodness,” she murmurs. “Who would have thought?”
I grin.
“Yep. Aren’t you glad that I’m the one who caught you with that video on your screen?”
The pretty brunette nods furiously.
“Yes, because the other Elders are … well, how do I say it? You’re virile and handsome, Bridge, and they just seem old and desiccated.”
I throw my head back and laugh.
“Well, don’t let them hear that because I know for a fact that quite a few of the men work out like fiends, trying to keep themselves fit and trim.”
She merely shrugs.
“You’re the only one who’s good-looking among the lot, in my opinion at least,” she says in a mischievous tone. “But still, I can’t believe all of this is happening at our little church!”
I laugh. “You’d be surprised at what goes on behind closed doors. There are plenty of things at Sanctuary that are discussed only by the Elders, and I couldn’t share them with you if I wanted to,” I say in a low tone.
Renee pouts. “Yeah, but I want to know everything! Who knew Sanctuary was so dirty, and with so many secrets too!”
I merely chuckle.
“Yeah, right? Our little congregation definitely has its filthy side, that’s all I’ll say. But back to you, honey. What brought you to Vegas? You mentioned you’re from Idaho and only moved here last year.”