Page 84 of The Ties That Bind
Brie gasped when Sir guided her out of the elevator. The first person she spied was Master Coen.
“You’re here all the way from Australia?” she cried in excitement.
The muscular Dom nodded, his eyes flashing with admiration as he looked her up and down. “I am, Mrs. Davis.”
Raven, his sub, stood beside him looking as cute as ever.
Brie shook her head in surprise when she saw that Tono and Autumn where there, too. “I can’t believe you’re here!”
She scanned the crowd and spotted Marquis Gray, Celestia, Lea, Hunter, Master Anderson, Shay, Boa, Mistress Lou, Ms. Clark, and Baron. Brie quickly realized that every person in the documentary was represented, except for three people—Rytsar, Faelan, and Mary.
With Sir’s permission, Brie handed the baby to Penny before running to hug her friends.
“How is this even possible?” she gushed.
“Your man there made a deal we couldn’t refuse,” Master Coen answered, nodding to Mr. Cummings.
She looked over at him. “This is incredible. Thank you!”
Mr. Cummings only nodded in response, looking quite pleased with himself.
Brie turned to Tono and Autumn. “I never thought I would see you two again so soon.”
“I’ve never flown in a private jet before,” Autumn squealed. “It was amazing!”
“It was unexpected,” Tono agreed. “But, as Master Coen stated, it was an opportunity we couldn’t turn down.” He looked at Brie knowingly. “And now I understand what you were hiding from me.”
Brie giggled. “I signed the papers that very morning.”
But it wasn’t just people associated with the film who were there. Her parents, along with the Reynolds had also been invited.
“This is a proud day,” Mr. Reynolds said, giving Brie a long hug. “You’ve fought hard for this moment.”
“While raising a family, no less,” Judy added, squeezing her tight.
“Brie has never been a quitter, not even when she was a little girl,” her mother told them. “I couldn’t be more proud of you, honey.”
Brie could tell her father was uncomfortable, but he was trying hard to hide it. She understood how difficult this must be for him because of the sexual nature of her documentary. The fact he was here to support her meant more than she could say.
“I’m so happy you’re here, Daddy.”
“What’s important to you is important to me,” he replied, shifting uneasily on his feet as his eyes darted around the room. As soon as he spied the children, he gave Brie a quick peck on the cheek. “I see two grandkids who need my attention.”
Brie smiled as she watched him go. Although he was clearly out of his element, she was grateful she no longer sensed that underlying current of hostility he’d had toward her film career.
Lea came bounding up to her. “Hey, girl! This is freaking amazing.”
“I can’t believe it, Lea,” she confessed, giving her a squeeze. “It doesn’t seem real.”
“I’ve got the most supreme joke for you…”
Mr. Cummings glanced at his watch and announced, “It’s almost time.”
Brie blew Lea a kiss before following Mr. Cummings down the corridor with Sir. He stopped before a large set of doors. “You will wait here. When the doors open, walk to the middle of the room and stop.”
Brie took Anthony back from Penny and thanked her. Glancing back, Brie saw everyone in the film lining up behind her. She happened to catch Marquis Gray’s gaze.
Her heart skipped a beat when he nodded to her with pride in his eyes.
