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“We’ll see about that,” I said, smacking her ass playfully.

Chapter 47

Kinsley

A Family Meeting

As I got ready this morning, I couldn’t help but feel content. During the night, I realized I couldn’t leave until I achieved my end goal. My mind, body, and soul belonged to the Reaper, the Crow, and the Blade, and I wouldn’t walk away until I’d given them all of me.

They owned my mind. And my soul was snatched by them as they took turns spanking my ass long ago. So the only thing left was my body. The entire day with Ivan yesterday played over and over in my mind. The way he trembled in my arms as he confessed to needing me here waiting for him solidified I wasn’t ready to go.

So many thoughts ran through my head. I was also overwhelmed with the knowledge my next session with Marcel would probably be a tough one. I went down the hall to join the men for breakfast but was stopped along the way.

“Ms. Taylor, your presence is requested in the drawing room,” Gerald said.

As I approached, my heart hammered inside my chest. What was this about? Unanswered questions raced through my mind. Had they found out who sent the package?

Were they going to finally tell me about the two men in the photos? With each step I took, a surge of anxiety coursed through my veins, making me feel as though I died a thousand deaths.

“Come in, baby girl, you’re not in trouble,” Nik said, chuckling. It must have been written all over my face.

I took a deep breath and sat across from them. They looked so sexy, each one ready for the day. Alek’s jeans were snug and looked so soft. It was my day with him, and I was looking forward to spending time alone with him.

I’d worn my hair up so he’d have access to my neck throughout the day. He had the biggest shit-eating grin on his face; the one he got whenever he was up to no good.

“You wanted to have a family meeting? Is that true?” he asked. His voice was rich and smooth, causing me to shiver.

“Yes, Sir.” I breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Ivan.

“Very well. Before you start, your request to shower and have accessories in our rooms has been voted on and approved. The one on sleeping naked has been voted on and will stay as-is. Nik’s rules only apply to his bed. Now, the floor is all yours. Let’s hear what you have to say.” Alek sat back with his hands behind his head.

His blond hair was still wet from the shower, and I wanted nothing more than to trace the sides of his head. I hadn’t been serious, not really. I was only playing with Ivan the night before. It was an in-the-moment thing. Now I didn’t know where to start. Twirling a large chunk of my hair, I fidgeted in my nervousness.

“Feeling shy suddenly?” Ivan teased. “Let me help you get started,” he added. “You suggested we have a conversation about consent. I think our little warrior here might not understand the concept as we do.”

“I know what consent is. I’m not confused on that aspect—”

“That’s debatable. I had to stop your wandering hand several times last night, even after saying no. How would you feel if we ignored you when you used your safeword?”

“I haven’t needed to use it, but I suppose I wouldn’t like it very much.” I had to acknowledge he had a point. “But that’s the thing, as I was saying last night, I give my full consent to you, all of me, for anything, no take backs.” My face burned like it was on fire. “I just want to…to…return the favor,” I whispered.

“Return the favor?” Alek asked with a grin.

“Yes, you know, you touch me. I want to do the same. If you let me touch you and to maybe kiss you, you wouldn’t have to leave me for Allison,” I said, looking up finally.

Nik’s eyes were fiery with desire. I knew I’d get his vote. I smiled as he threw his head back and laughed.

“Kitten, consent is very much a fluid thing. What I may give consent to today, I may not give consent to tonight. Do you understand that concept?” Alek asked.

“Yes, Sir. I’m following you. You can change your mind, no matter what, and if you do, I will respect your wishes. I can be a good listener. If you want to use a safeword, I’m all for it,” I said as they laughed.

“I doubt any of us would need that as an option,” Alek said with a wicked grin. “But thank you.”

“I’ll do an amazing job, too, and promise to pay close attention to what you like. Just give me a chance, is all I ask. Really quick, is the voting thing a majority rule, or does it have to be unanimous?”

They chuckled, and I rushed on. “Because if it’s unanimous, then Ivan has already said no. He doesn’t want me to touch him,” I said, looking at his muscles and itching to do just that.

“I never said I didn’t want you to touch me,” Ivan said with a stern look. “I think you should enroll in some acting classes. Your need to dramatize everything is excessive.”

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