Page 27 of Relentless Pursuit

“I’m confused.”

“You’ll see what I mean once we progress, but for now, I’d like you to use the green, yellow, and red words. I’m going to trust that you’ll be truthful and only allow me to go as far as you can handle.”

“How will I know how much is enough?”

“It will be my job to push your limits and know when it’s too much. As we move forward in this, I’ll learn your body. I’ll get to know what works and what doesn’t, but that’s why it’s imperative for you to tell me what you’re feeling from the beginning. We’re going to learn together. I’ll guide you as best as I can, but we have to figure this out together.”

“Okay.” She moved her hand from his lap and took a bite of her sandwich. “I’ll be honest with you. Always.”

“Good.” He smiled as he picked his sandwich up. “That’s the only way this can work.”

They finished their lunch, making small talk about the places they both frequented while they were at Princeton. They laughed when they learned many of their hangouts were the same. They had more in common than Julian would have thought. He was surprised to hear that she had a minor in criminal justice. Perhaps he could find her something more specific in writing and law. He’d have to look into it.

He sat at the counter while she loaded the dishes into the dishwasher. She had insisted that she clean up the kitchen since he’d prepared lunch. The only reason he’d agreed was because there wasn’t much of a mess. He hadn’t invited her into his home so she could clean up after him.

“You’ve done enough.” He curled his finger and motioned for her to come to him.

She dried her hands on a paper towel and tossed it into the trashcan before making her way to stand between his legs.

“Is there anything else you’d like to ask me about our arrangement?”

“Will we go on dates?” She shifted her feet. “It’s not that important, but I was just wondering. You know? To be social and all.”

“Of course we will.” He tucked her hair behind her ear. “I’d be a fool not to want to have you on my arm. Every man should see what only I’m lucky enough to have.”

She smiled at him.

“I hope you know we’re going to be exclusive.”

“I wouldn’t want to share you, but...” The rocking from foot to foot intensified. Her twitches were unbearable at times. He wanted her to be at ease with him. He hoped that would come with time.

Remember that wretched word...the one that is supposed to be a virtue!

“What is it, my worried girl?”

“I saw on your paperwork that you’ve shared a woman before.”

“I have.”

“I don’t know if I could do that.”

“Remember when I said I wouldn’t expect you to do all the things on my requirement sheet? That’s one of them. Sharing isn’t for everyone.”

“But you’ve done it before. Why?”

“I’ve tried many things in my journey to becoming dominant. Some of them I really enjoyed, and others I don’t need to repeat.”

“Did you like it? I mean, letting the woman you were with be with someone else in front of you?”

“The most excitement I received from that experience was dominating her during the scene. It gave me immense pleasure to control her with another man. She was quite satisfied to do it in front of me, so it all worked out. You will not be required to do that. It’s not on my checklist. You read that in my past experiences section.”

“I just wanted to be sure.”

“I’ll tell you anything you want to know.” He meant that. Honesty was the key to success in any relationship, but especially in this type. “I’m not ashamed of my past.”

“Your information said you’ve always practiced safe sex, but you don’t use a condom with every partner.”

“I’m impressed at how much you took in.” He brushed the back of his hand down her neck, moving across her breasts, noting the stiffness of her nipples. “I’ve had sex with women who were on an oral contraceptive. I don’t do that with every match, just those who I trust. The test results in my file are accurate and up-to-date, but I’d be perfectly fine with using a condom if that’s what you need to feel comfortable.”

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