Page 25 of Just a Bit Captivated

Aiden shivered in pleasure, hating how much even the smallest praise from this man affected him. God, hewished he’d discovered this particular kink before meeting Zain; then the experience might not have been so overwhelming and disorienting.

“I live to please you,” he said with forced sarcasm, trying to shake himself out of that state.Get a grip, dammit, before you thank him for the privilege of sucking his cock.

“I know,” Zain said, getting to his feet and looking down at him with faint disapproval.“Fix your clothes before my staff sees you with your cock out.” He glanced at Aiden’s come on the floor. “And clean the mess you made.”

Aiden flushed and glared at him sullenly.“Yes, master,” he snarked. Attempted to.Mastercame out a little bit wrong, a little off-key—or a little too genuine.

They stared at each other.

Aiden felt so damn weird. He wanted…

“I want a cat,” he blurted out, saying the first thing that came to mind. It was completely inane, but it was better than saying something more stupid. Like asking for a kiss.

“A cat,” Zain repeated, as if he’d never heard the word.

“Yes, a cat! We have a cat back home—Mrs. Hudson—and I miss her.I demand a cat for being so cooperative. You promised that you’d make my life better if I’m cooperative. I need a cat to pet.”

The incredulous look Zain gave him almost made Aiden laugh. Instead, he smiled.

Shaking his head, Zain looked away and strode out of the room.

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Aiden had completely forgotten about his spontaneous request until he saw the cage Zain was carrying in his hands as he entered his room that evening.

“Oh my god,” Aiden said.

Glaring at him darkly, Zain all but dropped the cage into his hands.“Is this sufficient?”

“This” was a tiny golden-white kitten with the prettiest hazel eyes Aiden had ever seen. It looked absolutely adorable. It also looked ridiculously expensive.

“I would ask why you put a tiny, defenseless kitten into a cage, but that’s actually entirely in character for a monster like you, so I won’t.”

Zain’s lips twitched.“I’m glad to live down to your expectations, but you’re more of a puppy than a kitten. And the‘poor defenseless kitten’ scratched my hand bloody.”

Aiden grinned.“Good. I already adore it.”

“You’re smiling too much lately.”

Aiden smiled wider, just to annoy him. “I’m sorry, master. Should I ask permission before smiling?”

Zain just looked at him for a long moment, his expression tight. At last he glanced at his watch. “I have a few minutes to spare for your practice.”

Aiden rolled his eyes. A few minutes to spare, right.

Zain lifted his eyebrows expectantly.

“Oh, fine!”Dropping the cage on the bed, Aiden knelt down and reached for Zain’s zipper.

Afterward, Zain patted his head and said sardonically,“Good puppy.”

Aiden scowled at him, licking his come off his lips.“Don’t call me puppy after I just sucked your cock. It’s weird.”

Zain took Aiden’s chin into his hand and tipped it up. “I’ll call you whatever I want,” he said, leaning down.

Aiden nodded dazedly, looking at Zain’s mouth. His lips parted, and he strained forward—

Zain let go of him abruptly and straightened up. His expression closing off, he strode out of the room.

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