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Derek bent toward her and whispered in her ear, “Want to watch them?”

“Sure.” Sonja accepted Derek’s hand as he helped her to her feet. They followed the pair at a respectful distance. Sonja said in a low tone so only Derek could hear her, “They make a lovely couple, don’t you think?”

Ruby had multiple piercings in her ears, nose, and navel, and a wealth of tattoos. Will had ink, too, but it was less conspicuous and would likely be hidden entirely when he was at work. Ruby was at least five foot ten but looked small beside the muscled police detective.

Derek cocked his head as he studied the two. “They look good, but I need to see their dynamic before I draw any conclusions.” He greeted Scott in the hall. “I missed you at the bar.”

“Yes, Kate and Chris wanted some time with Yvonne, so we were a DM short.” Scott paused to let Molly and a sweat-streaked and beaming Erin pass as they headed toward the stairway.

Sonja smiled at the happy expressions on both the Domme and the nurse practitioner. She was somewhat sad she’d missed their scene, even if woman-on-woman action wasn’t her kink.

“She looks well used,” Scott commented, and Molly’s smile couldn’t have been more radiant.

“She did really well, but now I need to hydrate my sub.” Molly nodded once and guided Erin to the downstairs area.

“Skilled Domme,” Scott remarked, and Derek agreed. He ushered Sonja into the big room to witness what seemed like a face-off between Will and Ruby.

Ruby stood with hands on her hips, not an ounce of submission in her posture and tone. “You don’t ask me to strip; you order me.”

She sighed audibly and yanked off her schoolgirl uniform. Dressed in only socks and a skimpy white bra-and-panty set that highlighted her colorful tattoos, she faced Will, who said, “The rest, too, if you please.”

Will went to one knee to rummage through his bag and produced a set of sturdy black leather cuffs. He showed them to Ruby before buckling them on her wrists then retrieved another set and put them around her ankles. He stood up and removed his shirt. Ruby’s eyes roamed his muscled torso and lingered on the tree of life on his chest near his shoulder. Sonja had to admit, the guy had a great body and wore the tattoo well.

Ruby ran her hands over his upper arms and asked, “Do you have more?”

He nodded, and Ruby made a tour around his body. Will stood perfectly still. Sonja frowned.

What kind of Dom is that guy?

“Piercings?”

Will grinned. “Yep, a reverse Prince Albert and a frenum barbell.”

“Cool! If you ever consider a frenum ladder, come to me.” Ruby wiggled her eyebrows. “Now, weren’t you going to tie me to the St. Andrew’s cross?”

Sonja looked at Derek. “I don’t think he’s in control of the scene,” she whispered.

Derek shook his head. “I’m afraid you’re right. Is she a switch?”

Sonja gave him a puzzled look. “I don’t think so. She identifies as a sub, but I don’t know her well.” Sonja gestured to the DM. “Scott has played with her several times, but I’ve never seen their scenes.”

Scott stood off to one side, looking tense rather than pleased. Aware of their attention, he came over to them. “She’s topping from the bottom, and if he doesn’t call her on it, this won’t be a satisfying scene.” Scott scowled. “I don’t know Will very well, but if the man has a bad temper, it might turn ugly.”

“Can’t you intervene as a DM?” Sonja asked softly, so as not to disturb the scene.

Scott sighed. “I could, but not as long as neither of them uses a safeword and things look under control.”

Meanwhile, Will had attached Ruby to the cross with her front to the room, and Ruby moved her arms. The expression on Ruby’s face suggested the woman wasn’t happy with the freedom the bindings allowed her.

Will looked around the room, clearly tense, too. It looked like they didn’t match after all, and Sonja sighed in disappointment. Will turned his attention back to Ruby and played with her breasts and nipples.

“Oh, for Christ sake, pinch me harder, or I’ll be here forever!” Ruby exclaimed.

Beside Sonja, Scott rose to his feet and moved to where Will could see him in his peripheral vision. The cop stepped away from the bound submissive to see what Scott wanted. After listening, he nodded and turned back to Ruby. “Sorry, Ruby, but I’m not doing a good job dominating you. Is it okay with you if Scott joins us and gives me some pointers?” he asked.

Sonja was impressed. A lesser man might not have taken it so well. Maybe Will was not a great Dom, but he was a good person, and if he was open to learning, the evening might turn out okay.

“You want to co-top me?” Ruby inquired.

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