Total pages in book: 76
Estimated words: 72028 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 360(@200wpm)___ 288(@250wpm)___ 240(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 72028 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 360(@200wpm)___ 288(@250wpm)___ 240(@300wpm)
“Yes. I’m new in town. I recently took a job at McKay-Taggart,” he said, but the words felt absent since his eyes wouldn’t leave their slow perusal of her body. “I know some of the board members here, so I expect they’ll accept my membership.”
She was absolutely certain of it, and now that she’d seen him it was probably for the best she changed clubs. He thought she was hot right now because he didn’t know her. When he got to know her, he would likely put her right back in the sister bin and pant after the twins or her ex-bosses. Harlow and Ruby played here from time to time. Precisely how she’d gotten the job. They were elegant and competent, and chaos didn’t seem to follow them. “You’ll like it here. I take it you’ve had a tour?”
“I have, but I will admit I didn’t spend nearly enough time in the privacy suites.”
That sounded promising. Privacy would suit her purposes quite nicely. The last thing she needed was one of the Doms seeing her sceneing with this gorgeous man. They might feel the need to warn him. “What are you up for, Sir? The night’s young, so most of the rooms should still be open. I happen to know the spanking room is open. And the bondage playroom. I think the medical playroom is occupied.”
His nose wrinkled. “I’ll pass on the whole doctor-patient thing. My roommate talks way too much about his profession. Even more than my mum. I’d like to tie you up, Dee. I agree to use the stoplight system. I propose we run a bondage scene. I prefer rope. When I have you tied up, I’d like to do some edging play, and can we both agree we’re open to the idea of actual sex? I have condoms.”
Her whole body tightened at the thought. She knew she should play this cooler but damn it, she didn’t want to. The day had been awful, and she was looking at having her freedom curtailed for weeks. She had to find a new club, and the prospect was equal parts scary and depressing. Why couldn’t she have one night? One night to indulge. One night to pretend. The next time she saw him she would be Aidan’s little sister again, and he wouldn’t look at her the same way. “I agree to your terms, Sir.”
“Then lead the way, sub.” He stepped back, but his hand was on hers again.
She led the way through the back of the lounge to where a bank of privacy rooms were located. And also a dungeon monitor. A familiar-looking Dom.
Hunter McKay was dressed for the party, but it was obvious he was working. He gave her a once-over. The same one Gabriel Lodge had given. Hunter was six foot four and built like a linebacker, so it was odd to see how small he was in comparison to Nate Carter.
“Hello, gorgeous,” he began and then seemed to recognize her. “Whoa. Sorry about that. Hey, does A…”
She let go of Nate’s hand and moved in closer. “I would like to remind you what night it is,” she said quietly. “The rules are in play, Hunter. Are you going to break them? Why does my brother need to know what his adult sister is doing in a club she holds a membership to? Should I have a talk with your mother? I’m feeling the need for a session or two about how the men in my life treat me.”
Even in the low light she could see the way Hunter paled. His mother was Eve McKay, and she would be pissed if she thought her son was infantilizing the perfectly capable adult women around him. The aunties in her life were pretty kick ass, and she would invoke their names now to get what she wanted.
One hot night with the Dom of her dreams.
“Which room were you thinking of?” Hunter asked politely. “They’re all open except four.”
“We’re going to use room two, thank you,” she said, and stepped back to allow Nate to take the key from Hunter.
Hunter put the key in Nate’s hands. “Go with god, man.”
Daisy tugged him toward the room.
“Okay, that was weird,” Nate said, following along.
“He likes to joke.” She stopped at the door, turning his way. “Everyone’s sarcastic around here.” Her heart fell as she realized he was glancing back at Hunter, a wary look on his face. Had Nate heard her threaten Hunter with Aunt Eve? Probably not the sexiest thing she could have done. “It’s okay if you changed your mind.”
He turned back to her. “I haven’t changed my mind. Not about you, but I’m starting to wonder about the club. I feel like there’s something going on I don’t understand. I don’t like how they’re treating you.”
“They’re joking,” she said quietly. “But if it bothers you, we don’t have to go any further. I will understand, Sir. This night is supposed to be easy. No names if you don’t want them. No expectations. No drama. One night of pleasure. You don’t have to worry about anything except pleasing me, and I’ll do the same for you. But if you’re worried I’ll drag you into some kind of…”