Page 29 of Entice

“Did Sage look aroused to you?”

Crystal tilted her head. “No, not really, but she’s sad. She misses her sub.”

“True. It takes a bit more than a little foreplay for Sage to get her engines going.”

Jealousy swept over Crystal. “How do you know that?” She crossed her arms over her chest.

“Easy, my little spitfire.” He slipped his hand behind her neck.

Crystal inhaled at his hold on her neck, her nerves going on alert. Hell, her whole body was on alert now. Awareness and need flashed through her. His touch was firm and gentle at the same time.

“As one of the Masters of the club, it’s my job to know about the members.”

“You know everyone?”

“I know names, faces, and what most of them like. For example…” He glanced around the room. “See the man and woman by the bondage system?”

Thank goodness the lighting was muted so she could see. “The Tormentor?”

“Yes.”

“I see them.”

“That’s Dom Thomas. His sub is Rose. Rose enjoys being bound, having her body played with until her Dom fucks her.”

Heat flooded Crystal at Jordan’s words.

“Dom Thomas wants to please his sub. He enjoys seeing her at his mercy, the cries she makes when he touches a sensitive spot.”

Crystal lowered her lashes. Jordan’s hand tightened on her neck. “Open your eyes and watch them for a few minutes.” He waited until her eyes were open. “Notice how little touches make her vibrate, the smile that plays around his lips, the way their gazes meet.”

“He’s talking to her. I can see his lips moving.”

“Yes. A good Dom will check in with his sub as they’re playing to make sure she’s okay. He’ll also watch how she’s reacting to what he’s doing.”

“I don’t understand.” So many nuances.

“Like I’m watching you now.”

Oh yes, he was watching her all right. The impact of his gaze caused her breathing to hiccup.

“Your breathing has increased; your skin is flushed, but there’s more to it.” He shifted in his seat. “Your nipples are hard, poking against your bodice, and I bet if I slipped my hand between your legs, I’d find you’re wet.”

She tightened her abs and pressed her legs together.

“See there. You reacted to my words.”

Damn it! He was right; she did. “Jordan—”

“We’re not on the clock. We’re two people in a club, exploring.”

While his words inflamed her, this wasn’t the place or time. Some might argue with her, but they barely knew each other. She twisted in his hold and placed her hands against his chest. “Yes, we are two people exploring, but for professional purposes. You haven’t earned the right to more—yet.”

Crystal swallowed. This was so overwhelming, both mentally and physically. She’d never reacted to a man this way before, not even to her boyfriends in college.

His lips turned up. “I will earn the right. I can promise you that.” He loosened his hold on her, and her breathing eased. “Are you ready to leave?”

She blinked. “Leave? Oh, yes. Please.” She needed time to digest everything she’d seen. And to deal with the want and need flowing through her.

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