Page 24 of The Grand Duel

Oral sex (receiving)

Oral sex (giving)

Vaginal sex (receiving)

Anal sex (receiving)

Anal sex (giving)

Restraint

I look up at Iona in the mirror. “How many of these should I expect to…perform if I consent to them here?”

“None of them. And remember not every member will want all of those things listed. Keep reading. Take your time.”

No sexual activity of any kindwill be carried out other than that specified and consented to in this agreement without the creation of an additional, separate agreement.

I frown and then continue to read.

Activity of any kind must be consented to bymutual verbal consentbefore the activities are engaged.

I let my eyes drop to the section headedcontraception.

The consenter is using the following methods of contraception on an ongoing basis:

The consenter will use the following methods of contraception and/or protection (provided) during vaginal/anal penetrative activities:

“We’re provided with contraception?”

“We provide but they have a choice to use their own. Contraception is where Bron will come down hard, so make sure nothing gets carried away. You’ll have to get tested, too.”

I take the pen from the envelope, filling in the one hundred percent effective method of contraception I use, my hand gripping the pen a little tighter than before.

I read over the alcohol limitations and what to do if we believe a member is intoxicated. “Do people turn up drunk?”

“Rarely. You’ve seen the club. The members are very aware of the rules and how easily they can have their memberships revoked. And you aren’t paying The Nightingale annual fees if you’re not a person who understands rules. You’ll get the odd few that manage to fool the doormen or come as guests, but like I said, it’s rare.”

I take my time to read the rest of the contract and then fill in the boxes I’ve left blank, making sure I’ve not consented to a dick in my nostril or anything equally as terrifying.

I’m reading it over for a third time when Iona pulls me from my thoughts.

“Do you have any sexual fantasies? Anything you’ve never tried that you’ve always wanted to?”

I raise my brows.

“It can really help. Makes you wet.” She shrugs as if it’s simply facts.

“Uh…”

“Bondage? Toys? Did you consent to either?”

“Both.” I try to imagine being in the room with a complete stranger. Him touching me like those men touched the women upstairs. My heart starts to race at memories flashing in my mind. “How about a blindfold?”

“Perfect!”

I shower and dress in the underwear, letting Iona tousle my hair and play with my makeup.

Once done, I take a moment to check over the contract and slip the documents I printed inside. Iona told me that the contract makes it sound more complicated than it is and to just be myself and enjoy it, but I’m nervous. My hands are sweaty, and my body feels like it’s made of jelly.

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