Page 4 of Our Unexpected Beginning
“Fine, fine. Pull the door behind you.” The men headed down the side hall to the elevators, crossing the half-empty pit to the bar.
“So, are you going to spill about you and Julia?”
“It’s nothing. I mean, at the moment. We’re just…” Graham crossed his arms and leaned against the bar. “Fucking each other until itmakes sense?”
They laughed, and Wes nodded to Colton behind the bar. “Whiskey, neat, and a double gin.”
Taking the offered drink, they headed toward one of the corner booths that the group frequented. They joined Wes’s friend Noah, and his wife, Lexi. Graham waved politely and settled into the seat facing the pit, his eyes roaming the space as he took it in. The rich colors made the open area feel more intimate. The first time he had visited Surrender was at the charity auction Lexi had hosted three months ago. He had donated to the auction and received a pass.
It was the night he’d met Julia when they let the atmosphere and wine take control. They’d been thrown together by the universe when she ended up in his shop a few weeks later. They concluded the evening like teenagers in the backseat of his truck with her tied to the door handle.
Laughter coming from the elevators caught his attention. Wes’ girlfriend and submissive Melody was laughing with the woman of his obsession.
Wearing a corset and skirt, she bounced over to a table with their friends. Graham noticed that Julia changed her hair since he’d last seen her. The blonde was now sprinkled with red and black highlights. He couldn’t help but want to feel the silky strands in his fist as he gave her what she wanted.
For every inch Graham gave Julia, she surprised him and begged for more. He wanted to peel back her layers.See beneath the face she gave to the world. It was a defense he wasn’t unfamiliar with.
He set his drink down and pulled out his phone.
Graham:
Hello, gorgeous.
He looked up in her direction and waited.
Julia sat second in the booth next to Melody. They laughed with another blonde submissive he didn’t recognize. He was entranced; every delicious curve was highlighted down to the garter peeking from her skirt, holding her fishnets in place. If she was a drug he was addicted.
She’d finally noticed her phone. Her eyes scanned the pit, landing on Graham. He gave Julia a wolfish grin, knowing she couldn’t easily dodge out of this one, and deep down underneath it all, the hunt was part of their game.
Julia:
Hey.
Graham:
I didn’t think I’d see youhere tonight.
Julia:
Sorry to disappoint you.
Graham:
Hey. I didn’t say that.
Graham:
I’m happy you’re here.
Julia:
Oh, yeah?
Graham:
You look beautiful.
Julia:
