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Me: I’m so glad you like it.

Celest Monroe: Can I ask you something?

Me: Go for it.

I wait for the pulsing dots to magically become her response.

Celest Monroe: Do you think Doms will steer clear of me because I’ve been doing scenes with Master Harrison and Freya?

Wow. I was not expecting such a heavy question. Venom is about indulging any kink without judgment, or so I thought.

Me: Where is this coming from?

Celest Monroe: Never mind.

Me: The answer is no. I don’t think it would deter a prospective Dom.

Celest Monroe: Really?

Me: 100% You should be enjoying it. If you’re not, then stop.

Celest Monroe: I am enjoying it. It’s fun.

Me: Why do I feel like there’s a ‘but’ coming? Tell me.

Celest Monroe: But I miss…

Me: What?

Celest Monroe: Dick. I miss it. And punishment. It’s a huge part of my identity as a sub.

Me: I could tell you five Doms right now who would help you out in that regard.

Celest Monroe: I don’t want a pity fuck. Please don’t tell anyone about this conversation.

Me: You’re my friend. Whatever you tell me is in the strictest confidence.

Celest Monroe: Thanks, Flex. Anyway, back to the subject. I love the designs. Can’t wait to see them at the unveiling of level three. You did an amazing job with the voyeur floor, so I know it’s going to be incredible.

Me: If you’re interested, maybe you could do a demonstration with Pierce and Freya?

Celest Monroe: I’ll leave that to them to decide, but in theory, yes, I’d be happy to.

Me: Awesome. Next time you’re at the club, the drinks are on me. I’m so thrilled with the changes to the training suite. I want to thank you!

Celest Monroe: I won’t be there until next Saturday.

Me: I’ll see you then. Night, Celest. Thank you for your help.

Celest Monroe: Anytime. Night, Flex.

Setting my phone on the coffee table, I go back over the designs, making some tweaks that will give functionalityandluxury. They need to fit the feel of Venom. We strive for the club to be kink-friendly but also luxurious and opulent. Every decision for the club’s design was meticulously made to ensure nothing about it comes off as sleazy. It’s such a stereotype for the lifestyle, but Dalton and I wanted something different, and I think bringing in Carter—who was looking through a different lens—was the best decision we ever made.

There isn’t another club like Venom. We are the most elite clubin the country. I know Logan has traveled all over the world and attended BDSM clubs in Europe, and he agrees that we’ve created a unique, palatial environment. High praise coming from a Master of his standing.

When I’m happy with the final designs, I fire off an email to Carter with the specifications. A thrill courses through me, thinking about the unveiling., and I have various couples in mind to make the grand opening a success.

I work long into the night. Running two businesses comes with its challenges, but that’s one of the reasons I’m happy with the status quo regarding relationships with subs. I don’t have the time or the inclination to incorporate anyone into my life. I have big plans, and my career is the one thing I won’t give up for the sake of a good fuck and a sub who knows how to take punishment the way I administer it. There will always be a submissive ready to drop to her knees and suck my cock. My career is more important than a woman spreading her legs for me, and it always will be.

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