Page 19 of Beneath the Flames
“I now belong to you,” Lea echoed, looking up at him with devotion.
“Sprite, I accept your request to serve me and will honor your needs and desires,” Hunter vowed. “Trust that I will put your best interests foremost in my dominance over you. Your happiness, health, and well-being are in my care, and I will consciously tend to them because you are a part of me.”
“Hunter, I will honor and love you as I serve you to the best of my ability. My submission to you is freelygiven. I am now a part of you and will respect your dominance over me as our lives become one.” Lea then leaned forward and kissed both of his feet as a gesture of her submission.
Master Nosh spoke again. “As Master and submissive, they will now address each other.”
Gazing down at Lea, Hunter said, “I was attracted to your beauty, but I became captivated by your depth of compassion. Where others may see you as the queen of jokes, I understand the importance behind them. You seek to make the world a kinder place. I admire that, sprite. It is my honor to assist you in that endeavor, while I explore and expand our connection as your Master.”
“My Master…” Lea purred, looking up into his eyes and momentarily losing herself in his gaze.
When Master Nosh cleared his throat, she giggled self-consciously.
Smiling at Hunter, she gushed, “I appreciate you called me ‘the queen of jokes’.”
Brie had to stifle her giggle.
Bowing her head to Hunter before she continued, Lea said, “Master, you see me in a way no other person can. I felt it the very first time we met at the Center, when I experienced your skill with the violet wand. Every day since that, I have been in awe of you. Although today makes it official, I have been your devoted submissive since that day we met. I am honored to wear your collar and I will follow you with a happy heart wherever you choose to lead me.”
In a commanding voice that gave Brie happy chills,Hunter said, “Stand before your Master.”
Brie set Hope down and broke out in enthusiastic applause with everyone else, crying tears of joy for her sweet friend.
Up to that point, the photographer had been respectful about not disturbing the ceremony while she was taking pictures. Now she moved forward and directed Hunter and Lea, wanting to capture the magic of the golden hour as she photographed the happy couple with the sun setting behind them.
After Brie bowed to Master Nosh, complimenting him for his part in the ceremony, she turned to Nenove. “Wasn’t it a beautiful ceremony?” Wiping away joyful tears, Brie sighed. “I couldn’t be happier for them.”
Looking at the couple with a twinkle in her eye, Nenove stated, “A good match between a Dominant and submissive has the power to change the world.”
Glancing at Sir, Brie said, “I couldn’t agree more.”
Once everyone returned to the cruise ship, they attended a private reception in Hunter and Lea’s cabin to celebrate their new union.
Lea’s cabin was even larger and brimming with fresh-cut flowers. The room smelled heavenly.
However, it was the incredible balcony that wowed Brie. The thing was huge and had two hammocks swinging side by side, as well as its own hot tub. As the evening progressed, everyone headed out to the balconyto enjoy the dark ocean and starry sky.
Brie was admiring Lea’s new collar when Hunter walked up and informed them, “The heart is a pink diamond.”
Lea immediately touched the jewel set in the collar hanging from her neck. “What? Pink diamonds are a real thing?”
“You are touching one right now,” he replied, chuckling. “I thought it was fitting because you are a rare find and pink becomes you.”
Lea stared at him for a moment before throwing her arms around her Master, crushing him in a boob-a-licious hug.
Brie was suddenly reminded of the pink corset Lea used to wear at the Training Center and smiled to herself. She never would have guessed then that the girl with big boobs and a cheesy sense of humor would become her dearest friend.
“Did I hear you correctly? Sir asked as he walked over to join them. “That is a pink diamond?”
“It is,” Hunter stated proudly, gazing at Lea’s collar.
“That is a unique gem,” Sir stated, admiring the sparkling jewel.
“I’ve been saving up for this day for quite some time,” Hunter said enthusiastically.
“The fact that you laid aside money is a testament to your commitment as a Dominant,” Sir stated in approval. “Recklessly spending money you don’t have would show a serious lack of judgment and concern for Ms. Taylor’s well-being.”
“I agree, Sir Davis,” Hunter replied, looking at Leathoughtfully. “If I couldn’t keep my finances in order, I would not feel confident in taking the lead as her Master. I have found that things of great value demand personal sacrifice.”
