Page 139 of Enthrall
“Seriously, Mia, the day you came into my life everything felt different. And when I sayfeltwe’re talking a miracle. I hadn’t felt an emotion in over six years.” He looked down at his hands. “I didn’t believe I’d ever feel again.”
Reaching out, I took his hand and held it.
He squeezed mine back. “Cameron reassured me my emotions would return but after several years I kind of lost faith.”
I ran my hand up and down his back to comfort him.
“I’ve always had a thing for pain, but these last few years it was the only way I’d get a rise out of my feelings,” he said. “Then you came into my life. I fell in love with you that first time you entered my office. You weren’t afraid of me. You merely took in the room and then you took in me.”
“You were nice to look at.”
He flashed a smile. “It was probably your boots that sealed the deal.”
“Do you think you’ll always work at Enthrall?”
He narrowed his gaze. “For now.”
I wondered how I’d adjust to dating a man who specialized in domination for a living. And I still had to share this news with Lorraine. I pushed that thought away.
“Does Cameron use S & M on all his clients?” I said.
“Goodness, no. He’d lose his license to practice medicine.”
“Doesn’t it make him dangerous, having such a deep understanding of people?” I said. “He could really manipulate someone if he wanted to.”
“I suppose he manipulated us. Kind of,” he agreed. “Still, Cameron’s one of the nicest guys I know. He’s worth a fortune and would rather spend his time with his patients.”
“Or spanking clients at Chrysalis.” I ate another spoonful.
“You make it sound so naughty.” He pinched his tongue between his teeth.
“Cameron told me he’s old money. Does that mean his family’s rich?”
“He’s the Cole’s oldest son. The Hampton Coles. His great grandfather was Sir Thomas Cole, the tea magnet. His company makes an exquisite Earl Grey.”
“Huh.”
Of course Cameron had this air of privilege, but this news of his family came as a surprise. I wondered if Tara knew.
“He told me his father designed yachts,” I said.
“He does. His father’s a hard man to live up to.”
There came a flash of inspiration and I felt like I’d gotten a glimpse into Cameron’s psyche, which was a nice change from him rummaging around in mine. Perhaps his father’s high bar of success had pushed him into a life of whips and chains.
Richard knitted his eyebrows together. “What’s going on in that beautiful head of yours?”
“Why did Cameron become a psychiatrist and not go into boats?”
“Why such fascination with my friend? Something you’d like to share?”
“I’m trying to ward off any more Cameron manipulations,” I said. “He’s been nice to me but he’s also intimidating.”
“Gathering intelligence on him?” Richard feigned an appalled look. “And you’re using his best friend to get to his weak spot.”
“Mmmm, what is his weak spot again?”
“He doesn’t have one.” Richard shrugged. “That’s probably why the rest of us hold him in such high regard.”
