Page 68 of Foreplay on Words

“Unless Grace gets him alone,” Talia cringed.

They all laughed as Chase scowled and squeezed me tighter.

“Who is Grace?” I asked her quietly.

“The Devil incarnate,” Chase muttered.

“Now, be nice. She’s our host for the evening, and I’m still surprised she’s letting me bring you after the last time,” Emory scolded.

What happened the last time?

“I told her I wasn’t a reporter like twenty times!” Chase insisted.

“You brought a hot pink composition notebook to her play party,” Talia laughed.

“I didn’t want to forget things!” I loved how they were teasing Chase; it made me feel a little more relaxed.

“You know better now,” Emory responded as he stepped back from us. “Let’s get down to business before we need to go.”

Here we go...

“Grace is the host. It’s at her office complex.”

“Ugh,” Chase huffed.

“You’ll both be required to sign an NDA at the door. Standard rules apply,” he continued. “No sex or nudity in the common areas. If you’re not participating, always keep your red cuff visible.”

He pulled something out of his pocket and tossed it to me. “Put that on. It signifies that you are an observer. You’re not allowed to participate in demonstrations, and the Doms know to leave you alone.”

The non-participation part was not going to be an issue. I was already freaking out a little.

“Where’s mine?” Chase pouted.

“Don’t get your panties in a twist,” he said as he rolled his eyes.

“Who says I’m wearing any?” she shot back, and my eyes widened.

What the hell…

The woman sitting in the corner laughed hysterically as she saw me visibly react.

“Don’t worry so much. This is how they are together,” she told me. “You’ll get used to it.”

“Shit...sorry.” Chase tugged on my shoulder until I leaned down, and then she whispered in my ear. “I am. That was a stupid thing to say. I’m sorry.”

I blew out a shaky breath and shook my head. I wasn’t used to her sassy comments being aimed at someone else.

“Anyway. Any sexual acts or demonstrations are to happen in the closed rooms,” Emory told us as he continued explaining the rules. “Word to the wise. Wait until you get back home to try anything with each other. Most of the ‘private’ rooms have cameras, and all the demonstration sets do.”

I nodded as Chase looked up at me, still looking a little wary from her earlier slip-up.

“Any questions?” he asked.

So, so many. But I couldn’t find my voice. I was only going to observe tonight.

“Alright, lovelies. Let’s go,” he said.

“Wait! Shouldn’t you introduce yourselves?” Chase stopped him.

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