“Thank you, Master Navarro.” She does as she’s told like a good little sub, handing me her dress and bra. She’s about to unhook her suspender belt from her stockings, but I have to step in.

“There’s no fucking way you’re taking them off. You look incredible. Jesus, pet, are you trying to kill me? It’s a great way to go, but holy fuck.” I’m rewarded with her wry smile. She knew what she was doing when she put those on tonight. She’ll be keeping them on, even when we go to the playroom.

“I’m glad you like them.”

“Likeis an understatement. This image of you is the moment I’m going to remember on my deathbed. Fucking hell, pet.”

She holds the delicate chain of her leash out to me. “Lead the way, Master.”

Celest has already drawn a crowd, and we haven’t done anything yet. There are plenty of beautiful naked women in this room right now, who are engaging in the kinkiest shit you could imagine, but all eyes are on my girl.

“You will walk behind me like a good little pet. Eyes to the floor.” She immediately complies, and I realize I don’t want to share her with anyone tonight. I want to reward her, and knowing Celest, that involves a good dose of pain.

As we stroll around the room, numerous parties extend an invitation to join them, but Celest remains quiet, hands behind her back and her eyes still cast down, even when others try to talk directly to her. I quickly put them in their fucking place. She’s mine.

She may not be willing to admit it yet, but she’smine.

I’ve been walking this tightrope with Celest for months now—sex, Venom, lunch dates, and our all-day texting back and forth. For fuck’s sake, she falls asleep to the sound of my voice. I don’t understand why she won’t just admit that we’re way past our initial agreement. I’m not talking love and marriage, but she’simportantto me. I haven’t fucked another woman since the night I first went down on her up on the voyeur floor.

I’m not even sure if I’m the only guy she’s been with. I assume so because my ego couldn’t take the hit. Tonight, I’m going to talk to her about it. There’s so much unsaid between us at this point, and it’s gnawing away at me every day that I don’t make her mine.

Starting my day as I always do, I tap out a quick message to Celest.

Me: Hello, pet. I’m going to pick you up for lunch at twelve. Don’t keep me waiting today or I’ll come up to your office and drag you out.

Celest Monroe: Good morning to you too.

Me: Morning, beautiful.

Me: Did you do what I asked last night?

Celest Monroe: Yes.

Me: Are you sitting at your desk right now?

Celest Monroe: Yes.

Me: Good girl.

When I called Celest last night, I told her to use one of the butt plugs I gave her and wear it to work today. I want her good and wet when I pick her up for lunch. Today, I’m taking her somewhere I’ve never taken her for lunch before.Venom.

“Is there a reason you came to see me this morning, Flex? Or am I just a convenience ruse so you can perv on your girlfriend?”Dalton can’t be the only one who gets lucky at work. I want my pet good and ready for me by lunchtime.

“You got me.” I laugh, holding my hands up in surrender. “I told her to wear a butt plug today. I’m taking her out for lunch, but I wanted to really make her squirm.”

“Jesus, Flex. I have a meeting with her in thirty minutes. I do not need to know the butt plug status of an employee.”

“Tell me you haven’t had Nad do the exact same thing. Don’t be a hater… and a hypocrite.”

“Stop thinking about my wife’s ass.”

“God, you’re no fun these days. I’m not thinking about her ass. Celest’s is the only ass I’ve been tapping lately.”

“Is this getting serious?”

“I want it to be, but she’s holding back.”

“Do you have a contract in place?”