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She smiled at Jack.

He looked so concerned, his forehead wrinkled into a frown.

“I’m just not sure.This is...I need...”Lucy didn’t know what to say.She was reticent to say what she really feared.She thought they would both think her weird and she’d lose the chance of becoming friends with them.“Well, it’s overwhelming.It’s a lot to take in.”

“Of course it is.”Sebastian ran his hand up and down her arm.He gave a laugh.“We’re not asking you for a commitment.We just wanted to be upfront right from the get-go.”

Lucy turned to look at him.He was so attractive.Maybe it would work.But then what would happen when things got sexual, as she knew they probably would?What happened if neither of them was forceful in bed?She’d end up hating it, end up with the men being satisfied and her left hanging.Oh, why on earth do I have this need for a controlling man?

It would be up to her, if she were willing to take this enormous leap and get to know these two.They were offering friendship, but it was obvious they were also offering something more intimate.And that’s the question, isn’t it?

Would she be willing to learn more about these two?Would she be prepared to take the risk of getting close to them both?She had to be honest to herself and admit the idea was very appealing.

Let’s face it, what woman wouldn’t love to have two handsome men pay attention to her?

Lucy really appreciated that neither man spoke.They obviously understood this was a big decision for her to make and neither put any pressure on her.

Finally, Jack took one of her hands.“I guess we may as well spill it all.I’m submissive and Sebastian, well, I guess you could say he’s a Dom and I’m his sub.I like being controlled.”

Lucy freaked.

Chapter Twelve

There was no otherword for it.As soon as she heard the word ‘Dom’, she remembered that stupid book.How the woman who told her about it thought it was perfectly fine to let a man have that sort of complete control, sadistic abuse, and domination over a woman.No other part of Jack’s sentence got through once she heard ‘Dom’.

No way would Lucy sign up to be assaulted for one man’s pleasure.It surprised her that Jack had.She was disappointed but, at the same time, suddenly terrified.She knew she had to get out of there.Lucy wrapped her arms around her body, trying to protect herself.She glanced left and right.There, on her left, she saw her bag.

Leaping to her feet, she grabbed it, clutching it tight against her breasts.“Look, I don’t think I’m the one you want.I’ll see you later.”

Practically running down the hall, Lucy noted the two men jump up in shock when she did and followed her to the door.

“We’ll walk you to your car.”

“No.No, it’s fine.Thanks for dinner.”Her voice sounded strained, even to her ears.She almost tore the door open.

Sebastian touched her hand.“We understand, Lucy.Thanks for listening to us and, more importantly, thanks for being honest.I can’t say I’m surprised, but I’d really hoped...”His voice trailed off.

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