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“No. Sexually, I’m fluid when it comes to joining a scene, but I’ve only ever had romantic feelings toward men.”

“Would you mind sitting down with me this week to go over some adaptations up here?”

“I can’t be here during the week.”

“Is Dalton that hard of a task master? You still work for him, right?”

“He’s a great boss. I have other commitments, so I can only be here on the weekend.”

“He couldn’t spare you for a few hours?”

She bristles at my comment. “No. Can we just drop it? Text me if you want to talk shop.”

“I didn’t mean to upset you.”

“You haven’t. I’m fine.”

I rest my hand on her arm. “Are you sure?”

She shrugs away from me. “Yeah. I should get going.”

“Don’t rush off on my account. We can grab a drink downstairs.”

“I can’t. Maybe some other time.” She doesn’t wait for me, rushing toward the stairs. I’m not accustomed to women running in the opposite direction.

“Wait. I’ll come down with you.”

“I’ll see you later, Flex.”

Chapter 3

FLEX

“I’m thinking of having some pieces commissioned for the training floor.” This is the first time in a week that Dalton has had time to meet regarding the club. He’s been slammed with The Callaghan Group, so I have a short window to iron out the last additions to the training floor.

“What does Carter think?” Our business partner knows opulence when it comes to a club, but he’s not in the lifestyle, so there are certain things I don’t talk through with him.

“He said that whatever needs to be done, he can get it fast-tracked. I didn’t go into detail. Remember, his little sister will be up on that level, getting all kinds of tied up by Logan.”

“Fuck!” he says as a chuckle escapes him. “I’m a terrible friend. Holy shit. Can you imagine having a sibling in this place?”

A full-on belly laugh escapes me. “I’d be jailed for murder.”

“Preach! If I had a sister, she’d be getting a chastity belt.”

“Forget that. She’d be signed up for the convent.” I don’t remember the last time we had a drink together. It’s been weeks.

“So, what are these pieces that Carter can’t see for fear of the mental anguish it would cause?”

“I was up there the other day with Celest, and she suggested thatit might be good to have adaptive training for polyamorous dynamics. It’s a great idea.”

“Are you fucking her?” The furrow of his brow seems excessive.

“What’s with the face?”

“She is my employee. I don’t need your dick causing problems. She’s amazing at her job.”

“Is it weird that you’ve seen her naked?” She looks really fucking good.

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