Page 212 of If Our Hearts Collide

Perhaps this has always been a fascination of hers, and I’m just learning it now. Something tells me I’ll be learning a lot about Penny. I can honestly say I don’t know much about her sexual preferences, except that she was intrigued by the spanking scene I was doing with her new friend. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t itching for the opportunity to leave my mark on her ass cheeks, making a stinging reminder for her to know where I’ve been.

My cock stirs at just the thought, as Penny stretches up to kiss me. I savor her taste on my tongue. She is a sensual goddess who leads with her heart, when she isn’t using her sassy personality to mask her fears.

I might put up with her boldness right now, but I won’t allow her to dictate things in the bedroom. I’m too much of a demanding bastard to give in to her pouting lips and sad eyes.

I won’t allow her to skip meals or mistreat her body. Getting enough rest will be a requirement, and seeing her therapist regularly will be nonnegotiable.

Being with me is not easy—even on temporary terms.

“Care if I join?” a masculine voice asks.

“Sure,” Penny says to the male, as I feel my temper rising.

“No,” I answer gruffly.

Why the hell is he initiating and engaging with us?

My eyes size him up, wondering why he is even interrupting our private moment. “We are just watching.” My words come out as a snap, and it’s then that I notice both my bracelet and Penny’s are lit with a green glow. I capture her wrist in mineas the guy scurries off to find another couple to join, his face looking a bit confused.

“Bummer,” Penny whines but I know it’s a facade.

“You’re a sneaky little thing, aren’t you?”

She has the nerve to feign innocence. While her experiences may be limited, she knows exactly which buttons of mine to push to get me to react. And it’s working, because I’m about to turn her over my knee and tan those supple ass cheeks that keep bumping into my cock at every chance they get.

“Just trying to have fun,” she simpers, watching me as I change both of our lights to red.

“Your independence and resilience are commendable. But don’t deliberately try to defy me, just to test my reaction. You won’t like it. And if you think I wouldn’t dare make a scene out in public just to prove my point—you are wrong.” My eyes level with hers. “Oh, and Penny?”

“Yes, sir?”

“I don’t share.”

“Then why did you participate with Daphne of all people? She has had a taste of every male here I imagine.”

I scratch along the side of my cheek. “Let me rephrase. I won’t share you.”

“But you will exercise double standards? That’s some strong, toxic male energy you have harboring, don’t you think?”

“I won’t share myself either,” I clarify.

“So, we have a deal?”

“No.” I suck in a breath. “Not until we at least go over the terms and understand all the pros and cons. This isn’t something I jump into impulsively.”

Penny nods and bites at her bottom lip, clearly deep in thought. She looks so freaking adorable, despite the rest of her body looking like it needs to be worshipped and dominated all at once.

“Well, when are you going to enlighten me?” Craning her neck, she trails her tongue up my neck, settling her lips at my ear. “All of this sexual energy in this place is making me”—her voice turns gravelly with need—“horny.”

And on that note, I grab Penny’s hand and walk us back to where we removed our shirts. My body shields hers, preventing any members from getting a look at the girl who is chiseling away at all the walls I’ve built around myself.

I help Penny into her halter shirt and tie the straps at her neck extra secure. Then I pull my shirt over my head. We exit the viewing booth, walk down the hall, and descend the stairs. I guide her through the orgy forming on the dance floor and into the locker room where we both grab our personal belongings.

“How did you know I’d be here tonight?” she asks quietly.

“I knew from the look in your eyes the last time you were here that you didn’t get your curiosity quenched. I figured round two was in order. Plus, I know that you have a few items on your goal list that you want to knock out.”

“You should have never looked at that private document.”

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