Cristiana Chapter 9 #2
I cried out and hissed a bit, but every time I did, Reuben stopped to check on me, asking if he should quit.
I assured him he could keep going. I hoped he knew by my whimpers, moans, and the way I was squirming and panting was proof that I liked what he was doing to me.
Once the plug was fully embedded, he secured the harness around my hips.
With me still bent over the table, Reuben leaned over and whispered in my ear as he caressed my plump ass cheeks.
“I wish you could see how good that looks, filling your ass. To see that and the way you took it like a good girl. You made me very happy, Cristiana. Wear that until I say it’s enough, and I’ll give you something even better to replace it.”
I prayed that my ragged, slightly tortured-sounding groan made his cock hard and desperate.
If I were to be deliciously tortured tonight until the grand finale, I wanted Reuben to be as wild as I would be.
I wanted him to have to fight to hold out.
The thought of walking around Lustz with the plug in my ass and no panties was going to be an agony of anticipation for both of us.
But if we could manage it, I knew it would be so worth the wait, for both of us.
Plus, I wouldn’t be the only one in torment.
I would ensure we relieved the mutual fire within us.
My musings were interrupted when he turned my head to the side far enough to capture my mouth.
It wasn’t a long kiss, but one filled with promise.
After letting go, Reuben straightened and allowed me to do the same.
I rose slowly, then shook out my skirt, covering the secret I had.
It made me feel naughty and sexy. He took my hand, turning me to face him.
“Now, we’re ready. Let’s go,” he said.
I knew my eyes were bright as I smiled and nodded.
Leaving his office, we didn’t make it far into Reuben’s rounds when the first issue arose.
Complaints and problems came at him from all sides.
I watched him deal with them efficiently, without drama or complaint.
He remained calm and was decisive in his actions and directives.
I stayed at his side, observing and sometimes asking questions.
We’d been at it for about half an hour when we ran into Iker and Sawyer. The smiles on their faces as they sighted me made Reuben tense. His hand gripped mine slightly harder. I gave him a gentle squeeze. Iker was the first to say something when they reached us.
“Damn, will you look at you? I don’t know which look I like the most, Cristiana. This one or the one from last weekend? You’re beautiful and sexy in both.”
“She is. And before another word is said, come have a drink with me,” Sawyer tossed in.
“I was about to ask her to have one with me,” Iker protested.
Wanting to stop this before they got out of hand and caused Reuben to lose his cool, I opened my mouth to tell them we were together, but my man beat me to it.
He put his arm around my shoulders and lifted my right arm.
At the same time, he lifted his arm. Their eyes zeroed in on our bracelets and the red-and-black-striped beads.
Both men’s eyes darted back and forth between the bracelets before they landed on us.
“Whoa, is that what I think it is? You’re monogamously committed?” Iker asked both of us.
“To each other?” Sawyer tossed on top.
“Yes, we’re together, and it’s exclusive,” Reuben answered. I gave them sweet and sympathetic smiles.
“Cristiana?” Sawyer questioned.
“Yes, it’s true. Reuben and I are together.”
“Christ, it wasn’t that way last weekend. There’s no way I missed those beads then. So this is something that just happened. Mind telling us how you came to the conclusion he was the man for you versus one of us? What about Odin, Sinner, and Atlas?” Iker prompted me to answer.
I shook my head and answered him. “I know this must come as a shock, but it’s true. Reuben and I have gotten to know each other better and decided to make our status official. There was no reason to delay it.”
“Are you perhaps only play partners? You’re not in a romantic relationship, are you?” Sawyer asked.
“She’s not just a play partner. Cristiana is mine in all ways. And since she is, we need to establish some boundaries. I won’t tolerate other people, men, coming between us. Anyone found to be propositioning or harassing her will deal with me. They won’t like what I do,” Reuben growled.
I brought my hand up to rest on his firm, broad chest. I smiled at him. “Carino, I don’t believe these guys would do that. But to be fair, I won’t tolerate anyone coming between us, either. Proposition Reuben and I won’t be so nice.”
Iker’s hands flew into the air mimicking someone surrendering, and he took a step back. “Hey, I think Reuben is cool and all, but you don’t need to worry about me going after him,” he joked.
It was a serious discussion, but his wisecrack did make us grin and chuckle.
“Yeah, I agree with Iker. Reuben isn’t my type, so you have nothing to be concerned about, Cristiana,” Sawyer said with his lips twitching.
“While that’s a load off my mind, the bigger issue is what about how you’ll act with my woman?” Reuben asked. They sobered immediately.
“Man, we would never do something underhanded like that. Now, if you break up, that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t make my pitch,” Iker warned.
“Me, too,” Sawyer admitted.
“Since I have no intention of letting her go, I suggest you guys go look for a woman elsewhere.”
“Roger that,” Sawyer said as Iker gave me a chin lift.
“With that settled, can you tell me if you’ve seen Atlas, Sinner, or Odin tonight?” Reuben asked. I figured he wanted to make our position clear to them as soon as possible. He’d voiced his concern that they’d still press their suit, as he called it.
“I haven’t seen any of them. Have you?” Sawyer asked Iker.
“Nope, not yet,” Iker responded.
“And what about that pain in the ass, Rhys?” Reuben asked, less friendly.
My stomach tensed hearing that guy’s name. The first five guys, I wasn’t worried about. Rhys was a potential nightmare, and I refused to allow that to happen. The impact those kinds of people had on one’s life was terrible and lasting.
“Nope, not him, but then I haven’t paid much attention tonight. There’s a possibility he’s lurking around somewhere,” Iker added.
“I haven’t seen him either, but I’m not sure he’s not. You look like you’re dressed to work, not have fun, Reuben,” Sawyer remarked.
“I am.”
“Then why is she here?” Iker asked.
“I wanted her with me so she’s hanging out as I do my thing,” he explained.
“If you want, if things get super busy, she’s welcome to hang out with us. We’ll keep her safe, and if anyone steps over the line, we’ll make sure to shut it down and explain who they’re messing with,” Sawyer remarked.
There was only sincerity in his tone and on his face. Yeah, he might’ve been interested in me, but he was a gentleman, willing to respect boundaries yet offer his aid.
“You know we’ll treat her the same as we do Alex, Taj, and Cady. There will be no stepping out of line, Reuben. You have my word,” Iker added.
I watched my guy study them for a few seconds, then he nodded and held out his hand.
As they shook hands, Reuben responded, “I know you’ll look out for her, and I appreciate it more than you know.
I don’t think I’ll let her go tonight, but if I do, I’ll take you up on that offer.
If you happen to see Sinner, Odin, or Atlas, please don’t tell them about us. I’d prefer to speak to them myself.”
“We won’t. If I see them, I’ll direct them only to find you,” Sawyer said.
“Same here. Though I would love to see their faces,” Iker stated.
“Why?” I asked.
“So I can see their dreams crushed like mine has been. Misery loves company, you know.” As he said that, he took any sting out of it by puckering his lower lip and holding his hand over his heart. His dramatic silliness made me giggle and shake my head before I responded.
“You are so silly. I don’t believe, for a second, either of you has trouble finding ladies to spend time with.”
“We might not, but they’re not quality ones like you. How can you expect us to settle down like old Reuben here, becoming all monogamous and happy, if he takes you away? It’s the same thing Hoss did with Cady,” was Iker’s comeback.
Sawyer grunted in agreement as he said, “And what that bastard Carver did with Alex. We can’t compete with love,” he jokingly grumbled.
“Stop, you guys are killing me,” I said between chuckles.
From that point, they carried on making even Reuben laugh with their antics for several minutes more before we had to say goodbye. Someone wanted Reuben’s attention.
Fifteen minutes later, after just leaving Freddy, another floor manager, we were stopped again.
No, it wasn’t by Odin, Atlas, or Sinner.
We’d had our eyes open for them. It was a woman, and based on the way she was dressed—or, rather, not dressed—she was a patroness, not an employee.
She swept up to Reuben and stood in our path, blocking us.
She had a scowl on her face. When her gaze landed on me, her frown deepened, and I read her dislike of me easily.
“Reuben, I need to talk to you…alone,” she demanded.
“If you want to speak to me, you need to ask appropriately. I don’t appreciate your tone, Scarlet. I insist you ask me again, the correct way,” he ordered.
Reuben’s tone hadn’t risen, but it had the same effect as if he’d yelled at her. Her demeanor softened as she lowered her head and eyes.
“I’m sorry, Master. I didn’t mean to be disrespectful. May I please speak to you alone?” she asked quietly.
“Regarding what, exactly?” Reuben asked.
Scarlet’s gaze rose. She darted her eyes from his face to mine, then back. “It’s about you and me.”