Chapter 3
Three
It was two nights before Kate could return to the club. Master J had been really great about her school schedule.
She’d had a chance while on the tour to see what the subs wore.
It had been quite varied. From head-to-toe latex down to nothing at all.
He’d told her that she could bring something to change into, but if he didn’t approve he’d dress her in something else from the wardrobe on hand at the club.
That had flustered her. Not because she minded wearing clothes from the club, but what if the things in her size didn’t fit right?
She also wasn’t into latex. What if that’s what he chose for her?
She didn’t want to be disrespectful, but…
She hoped her royal blue slip dress fringed in black lace would be okay.
She arranged for her ride to pick her up early because she wanted to have time to study the binder Master J had shown her with the club’s rules.
She knew that many nights she might share a ride to the club and had hoped that that would be the case, so she could get some more information on the drive, maybe even ask a question or two about Master Rory, but she ended up riding alone.
The driver parked the car and escorted her to the gate. They stood under the light and pressed the buzzer. The gate opened and she entered. When the gate closed behind her, the driver turned and went back to the car. She wondered if the drivers had any idea what went on inside the club.
She followed the path to the front door and entered her name and personal security code. She heard the lock click and opened the door.
Nikki was at the pillar desk. Kate could only see the top half of her, but she seemed to be wearing a lemon-colored demi-cup bra.
“Hi, Nikki.”
“So great to see you, Kate. But you’re here really early. The scenes won’t start for a little while.”
“I know. I was hoping to have some time to study the book.”
“What book?”
“The book on the club rules?”
“There’s a book on the club rules?” Nikki asked. “And you’ve seen it?”
“Master J showed it to me.”
“Huh. Must be new. Master J’s not here yet, but Master Shay trains new subs sometimes, so if there’s a handbook, he’ll have a copy. Hang on, let me shoot these texts off so all my people get picked up, especially the other new member.”
“Another new sub?”
“Yes. A boy! It’s unusual for us to get two new subs the same week, so this is really cool.
His name is Tyler, by the way. Really cute.
He’s bisexual, so I’m curious whether they’ll choose Mistress Marianne or Master Blade to train him.
Mistress Marianne is incredible with a whip; there’s no one better.
But for overall showmanship, Master Blade is my idol.
” Nikki finished sending texts and pressed a button for the phone to forward.
Then she stepped out from behind the desk wearing a thong that matched her bra and platform heels, also in a lemony shade of yellow.
She was so tiny and perfect, like a ballerina. Kate felt like an by comparison.
“Okay, this way.”
They passed through the curtains, and she followed Nikki toward the offices. They could hear men laughing through the door.
“I hate to interrupt,” Nikki said. “Let’s just wait a minute.”
After a few moments passed, the laughter died down, and Nikki knocked.
The door opened, and Master Rory filled the doorway, wearing jeans and a black knit shirt. He was so imposing and gorgeous that Kate froze in place.
“So sorry to interrupt, Master Rory,” Nikki said. “We were hoping to ask Master Shay a question. We’ll wait at the front desk till he’s free.”
“Come in and ask now,” Master Rory said, his eyes fixed on Kate. “What are you wearing, Kate?”
“Just regular clothes. I brought something for the club too though,” she said, tapping her bag. “Master J is going to decide if I wear it or something else. Not my school clothes, though, of course.”
“Let’s see what you wore to school.”
“Master Shay, I can’t leave the desk unattended for long,” Nikki said. “May I leave Kate with you? She just needs to get to the lounge when she’s done here.”
“Sure, leave her with us,” Master Rory said.
“Thank you,” Nikki said and turned and left.
“I think there’s more fabric on her shoes than her body,” Master Shay said with a smile.
“Agreed,” Master Rory said, glancing at the doorway. “If every lemon wedge looked that good, I’d put one in everything.”
Kate felt a stab of jealousy. Nikki was so pretty and had that perfect body. Was she Master Rory’s first choice for a play partner?
Master Rory folded his arms across his chest. “So, the school clothes. Not a good idea to keep one of us waiting.”
“Sorry, it’s just that I’m in my regular clothes and not really here officially yet.”
Master Rory simply stared at her.
“But of course, you can see if you want to.” Her cheeks flushed, and she took off her coat. She was wearing a houndstooth skirt with black tights and slides. Her gray sweater was nothing special, except that it was a little snug, so it showed off her breasts.
“I almost miss college,” Master Shay said. “What did you need to ask me, Kate?”
“Master J showed me a book with the club’s rules. I came early, hoping that I could study a little before he arrived.”
“Now I really do feel like I’m back at school,” Master Shay said with a smirk. “You don’t actually need to study a book, sweetheart.”
“But can I? I’d like to try to impress him.”
Master Rory’s eyes narrowed.
“Sure, but you can’t take it to the lounge. You can sit here and go through it. Hell, no you can’t. I’ve got to meet with D about a purchasing order.”
“We don’t need the book,” Master Rory said. “I’ll help her study. Come with me, Kate.”
Kate thought Master Shay might object because she really wasn’t supposed to spend time with anyone other than Master J, but he didn’t stop them from leaving.
When they reached the lounge, Kate paused in the doorway, realizing there was no one else inside.
“What’s wrong?” Master Rory asked.
“I’m not sure whether I’m allowed to be in there with you alone.”
“We’re not in a Jane Austen novel. You don’t have to have a chaperone for a study session.”
Kate walked inside with him. “Are you really planning to help me study? Also, have you actually read a Jane Austen novel?” she teased.
He took a step forward so that she was trapped between him and the sink. “Turn around and put your hands on the counter.”
She bit her lip, knowing that this was definitely skating the line of what was out of bounds.
That voice though, so deep and uncompromising, left her feeling breathless and excited.
She turned and rested her hands on the counter, her heart pounding.
He set his hands on either side of hers and put his mouth near her ear.
“There’s a little bit of a bad girl who likes to tease in you, huh? Wanna know what happens to bad girls?”
“Yes,” she whispered.
“If you were mine, I’d bend you over this counter, flip up that schoolgirl skirt, and spank that juicy ass of yours.” He paused. “And that would be just the beginning.”
She was shaky with desperation for him to do exactly what he threatened. Instead the low rumble of his voice said, “Turn around, Kate.”
She did so without hesitation, though she had to grab his arm to steady herself when turning in the tight space because her feet got twisted up.
He was inches from her. She tilted her mouth toward his, ready to kiss him.
“No,” he said.
She bit her lip and eased back.
“This isn’t date night. In this house, you ask for permission.”
“May I kiss you, Sir?”
“Exactly like that. Good girl.” He studied her face, his mouth so close. “As much as I want to taste those lips, now isn’t the time.” Master Rory took a step back and motioned for her to sit down.
She took her place at the table, folding her hands and waiting. He turned and leaned against the cabinets.
“What do you want me to quiz you on?”
“Anything you remember from the book.”
“I remember everything from the book.”
Her eyes widened, but she didn’t dare tease him by being skeptical again.
She’d felt his erection. He had great self control, but she doubted he was supposed to pin her to the counter.
Master J had been very clear that during her training no other Doms should put their hands on her without his permission.
“Let’s start with the rules. What do you do with your phone?”
“Oh gosh. I forgot,” she said. “It’s powered off, but I was supposed to let Master J put it into the box for safekeeping.
There’s no photography or recording of any kind in the club.
” She yanked the phone from her bag and held it out to him.
Rory leaned forward and confirmed that it was powered off.
“Set it on the table. We’ll take care of it in a minute,” he said. Then he started to run through the bylaws and rules of conduct with her. He really did seem to remember the entire contents of the binder.
“Okay, let’s lock up the phone and then I want to see what you brought to wear.” He held up a hand to ward off her question. “Master J will be here anytime. You might as well be ready.”
“Do you think he’ll want to see my school clothes?”
“No.”
“Why did you, Master Rory?”
“Ask me again another time.”
He led her from the lounge to the sub’s locker room door.
“May I ask you something else now?”
“Yes.”
“How long do you think it’ll be before I’ll be allowed to do scenes with club members other than Master J?”
“Not tonight, so too long.”
She smiled.
“I’ll take care of your phone. You change and wait for me here,” he said, nodding at the entrance to the women’s locker room.