Page 11 of The Life of Anna-Tenth Anniversary Edition: Act 1

He continued teasing and cajoling her breasts forever. Finally, he began a slow path down to her belly, licking and kissing the entire journey. When he reached the waistband of her jeans, he undid the button and zipper, but didn’t remove them. Instead, he pulled it apart and kissed her just above the hipbone. Her hips jerked at his touch.

She moaned loudly and clenched her stomach muscles as he nuzzled the skin. The pressure of his weight on her legs immobilized her, the restraint making his touch even more enticing. Trailing kisses across her lower belly, he sucked on the skin above her hipbone, once again drawing an involuntary flex toward his face.

Devin chuckled and looked up at her with dark, impassioned eyes. “You liked it when I kissed you there when you were younger. Do you remember?”

Anna’s thoughts traveled back in time, the memory of lying on Jack’s couch and Devin kissing her in the same spot filling her mind. “Yes...” She wanted more. More of everything.

Suddenly, his weight was gone.

Anna opened her eyes to see Devin standing next to the bed. “Undress me.”

She jumped off the bed and undid the buttons on his blue dress shirt, pushing the soft material off his shoulders when she was done.

“Don’t throw the shirt on the floor,” he said in a husky voice. “I need it later.”

She carefully placed the shirt on the back of the chair and returned to him.

He was lean and fit. A scattering of dark hair covered his chest, and she ran her fingers through it, smiling. She’d rested her head on his bare chest countless times as a child, but never fully appreciated it until now. Slowly, she trailed her fingers down his chest to the dark line that led into his black dress pants.

Her legs trembled with anticipation. She kneeled before him to remove his shoes and socks and then reached for his belt, licking her lips. Touching him, being with him, was no longer something to suffer through and pray she didn’t displease him, though she couldn’t entirely dismiss her fears. She wanted to touch him. She wanted to please him.

As she unzipped his pants, she suddenly realized she’d never seen his cock before. She’d felt it through his pants many times—before things changed—but never with her bare hands. And he’d only been naked in front of her twice; once when punishing her for attempting suicide, and when he took her virginity. Both times she’d been too out of it to pay any attention to his appearance.

Anna’s pulse quickened and she worked with trembling hands, eager to see him in all his glory. She carried the pants over to the chair where she’d laid his shirt, quickly returning to him. Her breath came in small gasps as she slid her fingers beneath the waistband of his black boxer-briefs. Before she could pull down, though, he snaked his hand out and grabbed her wrist.

She froze. What had she done wrong?

“Anna, before you proceed, I need to tell you something so you don’t get scared.”

Anna’s eyes widened as a million thoughts ran through her head. Was he crooked? Was he covered in tattoos?

“Do you remember when I told you I was marked like everyone else in The Brotherhood?”

Anna nodded, apprehension flooding her body.

“I am a leader in The Brotherhood. I am called an Elder. One of seven in this country. All Brotherhood markings are done with piercings. We also wear rings to identify ourselves.” He raised his right hand and wiggled his little finger, drawing attention to the large diamond ring she’d played with as a child. “Elders wear diamonds. Common Brothers wear sapphires. Those who support me in my duties—known as Deacons—wear emeralds.”

Anna nodded. What does this have to do with his cock?

“We Elders also have special piercings on our cocks.”

Anna blinked, confused. “Why?”

“Oh, many reasons. To distinguish us from the masses. To show we will do what needs to be done, despite any discomfort it may cause us. Also, for sexual pleasure.”

“Sexual pleasure? It feels good to you?”

“No, for the woman.”

Anna’s brows furrowed. Why would a man care if a woman enjoyed sex with him?

“Pleasing a woman is an art form. The piercings are placed in specific areas—and are of a specific kind—that will elicit the most pleasurable feelings. Sexual potency is an important quality for a man in my position.” His eyes glittered and a hint of a smile appeared on his lips. “Also, in the extreme case of an unwilling subject, seducing his wife in front of him and making her scream in pleasure is a most effective motivator.” The hint of a smile broadened into a full grin, though his eyes turned fierce. “Certain piercings can also be added to be used for punishment, though few Elders go through the trouble of getting those. They are challenging to use properly.”

Anna’s body grew hot and she shivered. Did he have the punishing kind? Would he use them on her? She forced a smile. “Okay.”

“Ready to see them?”

Anna bit her lip. His explanation of punishing piercings made her want to run away. She’d been enjoying him so much before he’d told her that. But her purpose in life was to please men sexually, and if using those piercings on her pleased him, then she would accept that.

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