Page 32 of In The Dark
“Literally and figuratively?”
Hunter grins. “Exactly. If two people don’t trust each other, it’s never going to work. You should never feel uncomfortable when you try something new.”
“What would you call it if one person wants the guy she barely knows to take her into a bathroom and fuck her?” I ask, the one drink and his pretty smile making me bold. “And if by person, I mean me.”
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“Dirty girl.”My smile grows. I grab her chin, and she gasps. “I knew I liked you, Max. Are you feeling adventurous tonight?”
“I am.” Her eyes meet mine. “What are you going to do about it?”
“We don’t need a bathroom. I’ll fuck you against this wall if you want.”
“Not the first time,” she tells me, and my blood thrums at the idea of having her more than once. “I don’t want… if I’m not very good or… I might not like the things you like, and?—”
“Hey.” I steer her out of the hallway and into a small breakroom off to our right. I shut the door behind us and lock it, wedging a chair under the knob so we can have some privacy. “Talk to me, angel. What’s going on inside your head?”
“So many things.” Max laughs and takes a step away from me, doing a lap around the room. She runs her finger over the edge of a wood table sitting in the center of the space and hesitates before speaking again. “I don’t want to bring the mood down by talking about it. Can’t we just have sex?”
“Not yet.” I study her, paying attention to all of her movements. Her posture is rigid. Her shoulders are up by her ears, and her eyes keep flicking over to me, like she’s seekingmy approval of what she’s saying. “If I didn’t want to know, I wouldn’t have asked.”
“Of course you’re a good listener. Do you have any flaws?”
“I have many wonderful personality traits, and I also have many flaws.” I grin and sit on the edge of the table. I hold out my hand, glad when she takes it and slots herself between my legs. “Start talking, sweetheart.”
“Fine.” She sighs and touches my necklace. Her fingers loop around the gold chain and she gives it a soft tug that makes my cock twitch in my jeans. “This kind of spontaneity is new for me. Being here with you instead of hanging out with my friend is way outside my comfort zone, but I’ve been outside my comfort zone since the night we met. I have wild fantasies. Dreams I don’t know how to put into words. Dark desires I want to indulge in. But for as much as I explore this new side of myself, I’ve only ever had vanilla sex. Missionary. No talking. No… accessories. I’m afraid I might be too boring for you.”
“Why would I ever think you’re too boring?”
“You strike me as someone very experienced, and I’m not.”
“I am ancient, remember?” I tease, and she laughs, relaxing. “You’re right. The list of things I’ve tried in the bedroom is exhaustive. If you name it, I’ve done it.”
“You’ve had an orgy?”
“I’ve participated in a few, yes.”
“Did you enjoy them?”
“I mean, I got off, so I didn’tnotlike it. But there was too much happening for me to really have a good time. Lots of dicks and tits and hands. The logistics aren’t easy.” I bring my hand to the back of her head, twirling some of her hair around my fingers. “Go on. I know you want to ask me about something else.”
“A… sex club,” Max blurts.
I like that she’s curious. I like that she wants to get to know me, but if I’m going to spill my secrets, I’m going to get her to share hers too. I want to know all about these dark dreams she has. I want to offer myself as a resource if she wants help. I want her to use me, to make me her toy in the name of learning.
“Have I been to one? Yes, and I think you’d like visiting one, to be honest.”
“I would?”
“Mhm. It’s a good way to figure out things you prefer and things that are off limits.”
“How about—have you ever let a woman… you know.” She reaches behind me and touches my ass. “Here?”
“Have I ever been pegged? Actually, no. But I have had fingers and toys used there, and I liked it.” I cup her cheeks and kiss her forehead. “We could play this game all night, Max, if that’s what you want. But for all the wild stuff I’ve tried, I’ve also had lots of sex without any frills and enjoyed it immensely. And I know it would be even better with you.”
“How do you know that?”
