Chapter Four #2
“What we meant is if we go on a picnic on the property, or we’re in the stables, if we tell you to strip, then you will. We will always protect you from prying eyes.”
“Are you expecting me to be your slave while I’m in your home?”
“Hell, no,” Jed said.
“Never, Katie.” Ry ran his finger over her cheek to reassure her. “We don’t want a slave. We want a submissive who will obey us in all things sexual within her limits.”
“I…” Her tongue darted out to moisten her lips, and she swallowed before glancing around the room. Her gaze returned to them. “I need to think.”
There was total silence for a second or two before Jed cupped her chin.
“I understand.” Jed kissed her forehead.
“Of course you do.” Ry kissed her cheek.
“Let’s go back upstairs and answer any questions you have before you go home.” Jed took her arm and guided her upstairs, leaving Ry to follow.
* * * *
Katie tried to quell her riotous nerves when Jed led her to the sofa and sat down next to her. This is what she wanted. Two men to dominate her, to take control, to make her theirs. Ry came in a minute later and sat in a chair off to the side instead of sitting next to her.
Oh, hell. Was he upset with her? Was she messing up already? She’d heard the rumors about them and only half believed them. Their night together, they hadn’t shown any sexual contact between them. Maybe because they were worried they’d frighten her off if they did.
Hell, she’d been a bit frightened about having a relationship with two powerful Dominants, but now… She wanted them. Knowing they were lovers didn’t change her mind. It made her burn even hotter for the two of them.
As a kid, she’d heard about their parents, how they all lived together and loved each other.
Jed’s mom had died when Jed was six. His father had been grief-stricken, so Ry’s mom had stepped in helping taking care of Jed.
It surprised no one in town as the two couples had been long time friends and neighbors.
When Jed turned fifteen, his dad and Ry’s dad merged their two properties and built one big house.
She hadn’t fully understood what it all meant until she was grown. Their parents had been living a poly lifestyle and had made it work.
Katie’s gaze roamed over Ry’s body, his cock hard under his jeans. But his fingers were curled into his palms. Well, this wasn’t good.
“Did I do something wrong?” she asked, keeping her gaze locked on Ry.
Surprise registered in those dark eyes of his, then his lips turned up. “No, sweetheart.” He shifted his legs before reaching down to adjust himself.
She squirmed in her seat. Her fingers itched to replace his.
Her pussy clenched at the thought of touching these two men.
And their dungeon? The toys, floggers, and whips created a firestorm within her.
But it was the thoughts of the bed and the other equipment that threatened to consume her.
She never expected to have this reaction.
The club she went to in New York had had some basic items, but she’d never been so turned on by the idea of the items being used on her.
“I’m hard for you, Katie, and so is Jed.”
Unable to help herself, she glanced at Jed’s groin, and yep, his cock pressed against his pants too. Without thinking about it, Katie ran the tip of her finger over Jed’s bulge.
“Fuck.” Jed shifted his hips. “I’m so on the edge right now.”
“And we still have things to discuss,” Ry said. “Tell us about you playing in the club.”
She’d wondered when he’d return to that topic.
Sitting back against the sofa, Katie tried to relax.
“At my dad’s company, I met some of the other female workers.
We usually went out for drinks on Friday night, just to unwind from the week.
And one Friday night, we got to talking about sex.
” She tangled her fingers together in her lap.
“We discussed the usual stuff. Right after I turned twenty-two, Jan approached me at lunch the following week and asked me if I was interested in the kinkier aspects of sex. When I told her maybe, she gave me a card. It had the name of Dr. Pamela Shaffer, Sexual Psychologist, and the date and address of her next free workshop.”
“And you went?” Jed slipped his arm around her shoulders.
“Yes, I was curious. Pam was fantastic, and she opened my eyes to a lot of things. She gave me a list of recommended books to read, so I ordered them and read them.”
“They helped?” Ry asked.
Katie’s gaze caught his. Desire shined in his eyes. “Yes, I began to understand more about the lifestyle you two wanted. She took me under her wing after I explained about you two and my bad reaction.”
“Aw hell, Kitty Kat, your reaction was natural. You were only eighteen.”
“A very na?ve eighteen.”
“This Dr. Pam took you to clubs to play?” Ry asked.
“Sort of. She knew I wasn’t ready to play but wanted to know more. She took me to clubs she knew were safe and would welcome me.”
“And what did you think of the clubs?” Jed asked.
“At first, I was scared to death, but after the first couple of times—when no one minded that I stayed clothed or didn’t participate—I began to watch and learn. And later, I participated on a limited basis.”
“Tell me what you learned,” Ry said.
Katie took a deep breath. “I learned I’m a sexual submissive, about the power exchange, and though my desires were different, they weren’t any less important.”
“You said you participated on a limited basis,” Ry said. “Explain.”
“It means I allowed Sir William to play with my breasts, put clamps on them, and to spank me.” Her gaze flickered to Jed, then back to Ry. Neither seemed upset by this. That made her relax a little more.
“And sex?” Jed asked.
Katie shook her head. Time to tell the truth. “No sex. Not since you two.”
Ry sprang from his chair, and Katie winced. Oh, hell, she’d misread him. She’d told him earlier that she’d been with four men but hadn’t mentioned sex. How angry was he she’d left that detail out? It was hard to tell.
“Ryland,” Jed snapped.
Ry glanced at them, closed his eyes, then opened them. “Sorry, Katie, I’m not angry. I just can’t believe you haven’t had sex in eight years.”
“I have used toys. I had to get some relief somehow.”
“Of course you did.” Jed squeezed her shoulders. “I think maybe this is enough for tonight.”
Ry straightened and ran his fingers through his hair. “Dinner tomorrow night. Be here at six. We’ll have dinner first. You can tell us how you’re feeling and if you’re ready to play with us. If the answer is yes, you’ll go down to the dungeon, and we’ll begin your training.”
“Okay.” Katie stood up, feeling confused but also relieved. She turned to Jed. “Tomorrow.” She gave him a kiss on the cheek, then turned to Ry.
She didn’t want Ry angry with her. It was up to her to show him the woman she’d become.
She raised her chin and marched over to Ry.
He went still when she stopped in front of him.
“All I can say is I’m sorry I ran. I was too young to understand myself, let alone what the two of you needed.
” Standing on her toes, she kissed his cheek.
“I’ll walk you out,” Jed said as he took her hand.
She threw a glance over her shoulder, but Ry hadn’t moved. She fought against saying something more. She didn’t want this to be an upward battle.
Jed squeezed her hand as they walked out the front door. “All will be okay.”
* * * *
Ry’s fingers curled into his palms so he wouldn’t grab Katie as he watched her leave. He didn’t trust himself right now. Eight fucking years. He wasn’t mad at her at all. He was mad at himself.
He’d never hurt her, not for all the money in the world.
But he had. He only wanted to protect her, to take care of her, to make her his.
He stayed where he was as Jed walked her out to her car.
Ry heard her car start, and the engine noise faded as she drove away.
The second Jed closed the door behind him, Ry stripped off his jeans and let out a breath of relief, giving his hard erection some room.
“No kidding,” Jed said as he unzipped his pants and allowed his cock to hang out of his open jeans.
“Do you realize how hard it was for me to let her go tonight?”
“Yes.” Jed stripped his clothes off and flopped down on the sofa.
“Earlier, when you were out, she told me she’d been with four men, including us. She let me think she’d had sex with other men.”
Jed chuckled. “Can you blame her?”
“No, but if one man was Sir William, then who is the other guy?” Ry clenched his jaw.
“Probably someone her father picked out.” Jed gave him a cheeky grin, his hand fisting his cock. “So, what’s it going to be tonight?”
Some of the tension drained from Ry’s muscles. Leave it to Jed. “Your ass is mine, so get your butt down to the dungeon and assume the position.”
“Yes, Sir Ry. I’m more than ready for a hard cock up my ass.” Jed stood and gave him a saucy salute.
“If you don’t behave yourself, you’ll get more than my cock.”
“Tease.”
Ry laughed, then followed Jed down to the dungeon. Tomorrow was going to be an interesting day.