Page 105 of The Keeper

“What’s the point of having a fun place to hang out if you don’t serve fun food?” I challenged.

Hannah didn’t morph into submissive mode this time but she remained silent. Bennet leaned forward on his elbow. “There’s always something good to eat.”

I swallowed. Okay. Am I really ready to go toe-to-toe with a Dominant?

“Xavier mentioned you host parties there. How often do you have them?”

“Once a month.”

My eyes widened. “Oh. That’s pretty frequent.”

Hannah shifted in her chair. I wondered if she knew about them.

“What else did Xavier tell you?” Bennet’s lips twitched into a smile.

Oh, just that he’d fuck me there until I screamed loud enough for all of you to hear me.

Electricity skimmed down my spine. My thoughts fractured into incomplete fragments. I wanted to answer him honestly. I felt compelled to do so. But I wanted Xavier here to watch. I wanted him to witness this conversation and get aroused with me.

“He just told me people enjoyed one another’s company.”

“Is that something you like? Being around people who enjoy one another’s company? Or are you the type who likes to enjoy someone’s company with others around?”

All at once the reality hit me like a train. I’m being vetted. In their trio of alpha males, Bennet was the leader and he’s vetting me for his friend. True, Xavier had dominant tendencies but he wasn’t like Bennet. I paused before answering him.

“Xavier knows what I like.”

A knowing smile. “He does to a degree. And you’ve been comfortable with his predilection for exhibitionism and voyeurism so far?”

This was starting to feel like a job interview. “We have similar interests.”

Hannah’s eyebrows went up slightly. We’ve discussed men and relationships on occasion but never any kinks. I looked at her and shrugged. She chuckled.

“What about limits?” he asked, stroking his finger down Hannah’s arm.

“We haven’t talked about limits.”

“Why?”

Uneasiness snaked through me. “Well, we haven’t…I mean, I didn’t spend much time—“

“You spent enough time together to want to know what he likes, Ms. Chase.” Bennet’s sharp tone signaled the end of any frivolity on my part. “He let you know. Why haven’t you discussed limits?”

He wanted me to say it. Asshole.

“You know why.” My voice shook.

A venomous stare was my only reply. I can understand wanting to protect a friend but this was close to crossing a line. I refused to be scolded by this guy.

“It’s none of your business, Bennet.”

The tendons and muscles in his neck bulged through his skin as he swallowed. “Xavier’s well-being is my business, Victoria. And you will answer my question. Why haven’t you discussed limits?” His imposing frame matched the force behind his words.

Hannah’s eyes dropped down. I was truly on my own now. This was beyond intense. It was stifling. I always prided myself on handling controlling men with my own brand of grace under pressure.

Now? I might crack.

And I did.

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