Page 39 of High Roller

“You always lose your jacket by the end of the night anyway. Want me to just hang it in the closet?”

“Yes, thank you. And let’s get you those pajamas, because if I come back and you’re still naked I’m not responsible for what happens.”

She giggles again, and I kiss her cheek. “That’s a lovely sound. I’m sorry things are so chaotic right now.”

She picks up my jacket and takes it back to the wardrobe. I follow her as I roll the sleeves of my shirt up.

“My phone is in the staff lockers, so I’m locked in here until you get back.”

“This isn’t quite what I’ve envisioned when I’ve fantasized about having two women locked up for me,” I mutter. “I’ll leave it open so you can find us something to sleep in. Lock it when you leave and use the keypad to unlock it when you come back. Mine is twelve-seventeen.”

Her eyes go wide.

“Your code is my birthday?”

I wink and kiss her cheek again before leaving her staring after me. As I pull the door closed, I see her shake her head and turn to crawl back onto the bed with Lili, who is quietly putting on her pajamas. Jealous isn’t quite the right word for what I’m feeling, but I’m not sure what else to label it.

Back in the main dungeon, I scan for Amarjit and Jacob.

Amarjit is alone at the bar, so I make a beeline for her.

She smiles as soon as she sees me.

“Victor. Great party, as always.”

“Thanks, Doc. Is Jacob around?”

Amarjit waves a hand. “I wore his ass out, so he’s getting a nap in the suite. Left him tied up on the bed with a hood.”

“Good for him,” I say dryly. The idea of submitting to anyone is not appealing to me, but it seems to be what some men need.

“We both have the day off tomorrow, so we’re staying.”

“I saw your name on the overnight list. We need to run something by Jacob in the morning before you leave. What time will he be available?”

She raises her cocktail to her lips with a raised eyebrow. “Everything OK?”

“All good. Just want to ask him about something private.”

“Ah. Private. I won’t ask any more questions. We’ll be up by eight. I’ll untie him by eight-thirty.”

“I’ll be out here with coffee. Matteo or Owen may join as well.”

I say goodnight to her, grateful that she isn’t in the habit of asking questions and go in search of Matteo again.

He’s sitting with Skylar in his lap now, and she looks much happier.

“Hey Master Victor,” she says with a smile. “Did you find what you needed earlier?”

“I did. Can I have a word with Matteo?”

She looks at her boyfriend and he kisses her. “Go find us a drink, Princess.”

“Yes, Sir. Back in a few minutes.”

She slips off his lap and heads for the bar.

“Find anything else out?” Matteo asks when she’s out of earshot.

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