Page 101 of Brie's Submission
Brie was confused. Normally the name of the Dom was announced, but even that was being hidden from her. For a brief second, she thought someone she cared for had won her bid, but the minute the Dom touched her arm Brie’s hopes were dashed. She didn’t recognize his touch or his scent, which was a deep musk. As he led her off the stage, she was more curious than ever as to why he had gone to all this trouble to conceal himself.
She waited patiently, listening as Mary was won by a Master named Regal and Lea went to a man named Sire Luke. When Sir ended the auction, her Dom led her down the hallway. Brie walked beside her mystery Dom, wondering at his silence.
He guided her into a room and she heard the door shut behind her. Brie sensed that she was alone. She stood there with butterflies in her stomach, excited by the intrigue. She was enjoying this game her Dom was playing. “Master?” she whispered, to double-check that she was indeed alone.
When no one answered, she slowly untied the blindfold, assuming that it was allowed because she hadn’t been given a command otherwise. Before her was a black dress laid out on a table, along with a sexy garter belt and pair of hose, a pair of classy high heels and a single rose. There was also a card that read, ‘Open Me’.
Brie picked it up and eagerly read her instructions:Dress, put the flower in your hair, and get into the cab waiting for you. Enter the establishment and wait for me at the bar.
She put the card down and immediately began to follow her mystery Dom’s commands. The dress was a short lace number that perfectly matched the silk hose and black garter belt, but she noticed there were no panties included. She strapped on her high heels, broke the stem of the rose and tucked the flower behind her ear.
Brie left the room and walked down the empty hallway. It seemed strange to be going to an unknown destination to meet a Dom she hadn’t seen. She walked up to the cab and got in, smoothing her dress several times in her excitement. What a charming way to start Auction Day!
She tried to give the cabbie a tip when he pulled up to the swanky hotel, but he assured her it had already been taken care of. She thanked him, then entered the hotel and made her way to the bar. Brie looked around, but only saw a group of older men watching sports on the screen at the bar. She walked to the other end and sat down on a stool to wait. The bartender came up and asked, “Miss Bennett?”
“Yes…” she answered in surprise.
He slid a small box over to her. “This is for you, as well as this drink.” He placed a gin martini in front of her and left her alone.
Brie opened the box and found a silver chain inside. Underneath was another note.Put this bracelet on, knowing that it signifies your acceptance of the chain that binds you to me.
She bit her lip in anticipation as she opened the clasp and put the chain around her wrist. Then she took a sip of the slightly dirty martini—it was perfection. She sighed nervously and looked around, wondering when he would show.
Ten minutes later, a man with deliciously long, black hair came up to her. He looked her over approvingly and gave her a wink. “The flower is a nice touch.”
Brie hadn’t expected her Dom to look like a rock star. She was unsure what to call him since his name had not been stated at the auction, so she fingered the rose lightly and said, “Itisbeautiful, thank you.”
He smiled and ordered her another drink when she finished. “This isn’t my normal mode of operation,” he explained.
She had to assume that this was his first auction, which explained the odd way it had been handled. “Then I am honored.” She looked at him curiously and asked, “What should I call you?”
He broke out in an all-out grin. “Raven will suffice. You ready to blow this joint?”
She smiled shyly. “If it pleases you, Raven.”
“Don’t bother finishing that drink.” He stood up and gestured towards the door.
Brie picked up her purse and was about to get off the stool when she felt a firm hand on her shoulder. “Remain seated.”
Brie trembled at the sound of his voice.
Raven immediately responded, “Hey, look, buddy. You get your hands off the girl. She’s coming with me.”
The voice behind her answered, “No, she is not. Ask her.”
Raven squared his jaw angrily and told Brie, “Give me the word and I’ll be happy to deck this guy.”
Brie quickly realized her mistake and stammered, “I’m sorry, Raven…” She formulated a viable excuse in her head to explain her mistake. “You see, this man is my blind date.”
“The freak is your date?” Raven asked incredulously.
A shiver went down Brie’s spine as she wondered just whom it was who held her so firmly. “It would be best if you leave now,” she answered.
The voice behind her stated, “I concur. Your presence is not welcome. Please leave.”
Raven cocked his head at Brie. “You can’t be serious. You’d rather go out with this sideshow act than me?”
Brie looked down at the floor, ignoring him.
