Page 23 of Chloé

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ETHAN STARED AT Zayne from across the elevator as they made their way down to club level. Ever since their trip to Paris, he’d been thinking about the best way to proceed with this element of their establishment without stepping on Zayne’s toes.

He knew what his man liked, knew his sexual proclivities, but after a lengthy discussion, Zayne had made it clear he would not do any demonstrations on anyone other than Chloé.

To say Ethan had been shocked was an understatement. Zayne was always such a showman, lived for the eyes that were on him under a spotlight. But Ethan also knew how loyal Zayne was, and now that they’d found Chloé, he knew the only way Zayne would get back on a stage for others was with their girl.

They headed through the foyer and downstairs to the club, and Ethan spotted the one he’d called standing over by the bar. Tall, broad-shouldered, and dressed in an immaculate grey suit, Bennett was one of their most sought-after doms, and exactly the right man for what they had in mind.

The only question was, would hewantthe job?

Zayne leaned in to Ethan’s side. “Nice choice.”

“Thought you might appreciate it, since you’ve always admired the way he handles his whip.”

“You think he’s gonna want to do this? He’s a dom, yeah, but an exhibitionist?”

That thought had definitely crossed Ethan’s mind, but so had the fact that, as a dom, Bennett got off on control. What was to say he wouldn’t get off on controlling an entire room?

“Let’s see, shall we?”

They made their way up to the bar, and Bennett turned. “Gentlemen.”

“Bennett,” Ethan said.

“Afternoon.” Bennett’s shrewd gaze landed on them. “It’s not every day I’m summoned somewhere. Let alone here.” He looked around the empty floor of The Office. “This must be important.”

“I like to think you were invited more than summoned.” Ethan gestured for their bartender—Hayden—who seemingly appeared out of nowhere. “Your usual?”

Bennett nodded. “I’m not going to say no to your top-shelf bourbon.”

“Smart man.”

“I like to think so.”

Ethan indicated three glasses, and once they were placed on the counter, Hayden melted into the background as quickly as he appeared.

“Okay, so color me intrigued.” Bennett took a sip of the alcohol. “Why have I been…invited here today?”

“We have a proposition for you.”

Bennett’s eyes landed on Zayne. “And what might that be?”

Ethan shifted in front of Zayne. “Not him.”

A wolfish smile curved Bennett’s lips. “My mistake. Can’t say I’m not disappointed, but I’m also not surprised.”

“As hot as this is”—Zayne stepped up beside Ethan, chuckling—“my ass isn’t what’s up for grabs. My position is.”

Bennett’s eyes widened a fraction, then he looked to Ethan. “I don’t switch.”

“We’re not asking you to.” Ethan took a sip of his bourbon. “We want you to be our new exhibitionist. We want you to show off your many skills.”

“Publicly.” Zayne flashed a wide grin.

“Why the sudden change?”

Ethan shrugged. “We’ve recently taken a full-time sub, and—”

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