Page 10 of All The Happily Ever Afters

I’ve waited long enough.

She wants a Dom and I want her. That’s all that matters.

I watch as Alena shakes her head, although her eyes are hazed with curiosity. “I don’t think an auction is what I’m looking for.”Good girl.

I rise from my seat. Muting the microphones and buttoning my suit jacket. It’s time for me to take over the tour and show Alena what she really needs.

ALENA

The second play room is even more interesting than the first. It seems more private since it’s smaller and there’s only one of everything … but there are so many items I’m not sure if multiple couples play together or not.

“How many people are usually in here?” I turn to Madam Lynn and ask. I love the idea of being at a Dom’s mercy. But I’m not sure how I feel about other people watching. Especially at first, when I’m just learning. All of this is overwhelming to see in person.

I just don’t think I could do it if strangers were watching. And the insecurity of it all is making me wonder if I can do this at all. I swallow thickly and wait for her to answer.

She’s been patient and I really appreciate the tour. I didn’t expect it. I also didn’t expect it to be so empty.

“The play rooms are usually packed.” My lips purse and my brow raises. Shit. I don’t think I can handle that. I look around the room at the benches and sex swing and try to imagine being fucked mercilessly while tied down and having people watch. The first part heats my blood and makes desire stir low in my belly, but the second … it kills the fantasy for me.

I can’t lie. I’ve been mused about this for a long time. More so recently since getting the email. I’ve touched myself to the thought of what it would’ve been like had I let Joshua dominate me like he wanted.

It caught me off guard back then. I kept thinking it was wrong and that he must’ve thought less of me. But now that I look back on it, he never treated me differently. He was just more aware of what he wanted. He shared his desires with me and fear kept me from submitting.

I wonder what it would have been like if I’d let him cuff me to the bed like he wanted to. What he would have done to me. I stifle my moan at the thought of him strapping me down and spreading my legs while I’m bound and helpless.

Madam Lynn’s cough makes a blush stain my cheeks. I turn and ignore the fact that my thoughts must’ve been obvious.

A frown pulls at my lips as I take in the room, remembering what we were just talking about. Coming here would be nothing like what I fantasize about. I’m not interested in an orgy or voyeurism. Whatever it is that they call it.

I was hopeful that this was going to fulfill my needs, but all this tour has done is fill me with regret. I wish I’d never ended things with Joshua. I let my fear push him away.

I bite the inside of my cheek.

“I wouldn’t worry too much if I were you,” Madam Lynn says, her seductive voice grabbing my attention and bringing me back to the present.

“Why’s that?” I dare to ask.

She may be elegant and graceful, but Madam Lynn seems to be a woman of secrets. She has a look in her eyes and a manner of speaking that makes it obvious that she knows more than she’s telling you. I’m not sure I like that, but considering her profession, it’s admirable.

“I have a feeling you’ll be spending most of your time in a private room.” My shoulders relax slightly at the thought. Yes, I think I’d much prefer privacy.

I open my lips to ask to see the rooms, but my body freezes as my eyes catch sight ofhim. My heart, my blood, everything slows and heats to a nearly unbearable degree.

I blink a few times. Not believing he’s here.

“Alena,” Joshua steps into the room, proving that he’s not a figment of my imagination. My entire body feels as though it’s on fire.

Holy fuck!

Ten years ago he was a hot-as-fuck twenty year old. The years have aged him beautifully. His strong jawline and broad shoulders heighten the severity of his suit. Joshua has always radiated power, sex appeal and authority to me. But in this moment he is the epitome of dominance.

I almost take a step back as he walks closer to me, out of sheer instinct. But my lust for him has me frozen in place. I can hardly breathe as the images I was just conjuring flash before my eyes.

Prickles of want travel down my body, hardening my nipples.

Desire stirs in my core.

“I have more work to attend to,” Madam Lynn says to no one in particular and not waiting for a response. she gracefully, yet quickly leaves me alone with Joshua.

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