Page 34 of The Ties That Bind
A chill traveled down Brie’s spine when Sir mentioned the accident. It made tonight’s session an even bigger accomplishment, considering how hard he’d had to fight to come back after that tragic day.
“Are you ready to teach again?”
Sir smirked at Captain. “I have been—even before that fateful day.”
Captain’s blue eye flickered with understanding. “I’m glad to hear it. Please follow me.”
Brie held her breath as she walked beside Candy, listening to the excited chatter of the subs in the next room as they made their way down the hallway. The group sounded so relaxed, like a group of women and men chatting at an informal gathering.
As soon as Captain walked into the room, however, everyone became silent. “Students, I would like to introduce you to Sir Davis, former Headmaster of the Submissive Training Center and his submissive, Brianna Davis, one of the top graduates of the program.”
The subs all bowed their heads, the casual feeling in the room suddenly becoming more reserved and strained.
Sir chuckled lightly. “No need for formalities. We’re here as a D/s couple tonight, nothing more.”
A few of the subs looked up and then smiled when they saw him grab a paper plate and start filling it with the snacks laid out on the counter. He commanded Brie to sit and placed the plate beside her.
She smiled up at him, picking up a cracker from the plate. “Thank you, Sir.”
One of the male subs joined them and asked hesitantly, “Can I ask you a question, Sir Davis?”
“You may, but I reserve the right not to answer,” he replied with a slight smile.
“I don’t mean any disrespect, but do other Doms make fun of you for serving your sub like that?”
“It’s only natural that I, as her Dominant, would want to take care of my sub and the child she carries.”
The sub nodded thoughtfully.
“Any Dom worth his salt is concerned about his sub’s well-being as much as he is his own—if not more so,” he answered in a casual tone as he filled his own plate. “A Dom who would question my motives is highlighting their lack of understanding of what it means to be a Dominant.”
Baron walked up and asked Sir, “How was the traffic?”
“Not bad.” Glancing at Brie he added with a smirk. “In fact, the drive was quite exhilarating.”
Brie nodded enthusiastically.
As they continued to talk, the casual chatter from before returned. Brie stared at Sir, admiring how easily he had diffused the stiffness that had overtaken the room.
He understood the needs of these students and had quickly taken the measures necessary to meet them.
A young woman sat beside Brie as she took nibbles from her plate. “How far along are you, may I ask?”
“I’m heading into the home stretch. Five more weeks to go,” Brie told her proudly.
“Wow!” The girl rubbed her own stomach. “I’m only three months along.”
“Congratulations!”
She smiled hesitantly. After several moments, she confessed, “My Dom left me after he found out.” Tears suddenly welled up in the girl’s eyes. “He punished me severely for lying when I told him it was his.”
Brie was overcome with sympathy for the young woman. “I’m so sorry.”
The girl shrugged. “I guess I get to be a single mom—never wanted to be.”
“That’s a huge responsibility, but there is also great joy in being a mother.”
The girl offered her a cautious smile.
