Page 48 of Seduce

Sierra stared at her. “I’ve never seen that corset or skirt before.”

Tessa’s face grew warm. “Ummm, yeah. It was in the back of my closet.”

“Are you going to be okay tonight?”

“Why shouldn’t I?” Was there something she didn’t know?

“I’m here, Crystal and Jordan should be here soon. We might all play later tonight.” Sierra’s cheeks turned pink.

“It’s okay.” Tessa stood up and smiled at her friend. “I don’t know how much Damon and I will play tonight, but I can handle it.”

“I’ll admit we don’t usually watch each other scene, but I have a feeling that the guys might team up at some point.”

Tessa shivered thinking about their intense Doms.

“I bet they will.” They walked out together to see Max and Damon talking.

The impact of Damon’s gaze hit her like a freight train. Why now, she wasn’t sure. Her nerves tingled with excitement.

“Our two beautiful women,” Max said, coming over to them. He glanced at Damon who nodded. Max took Tessa’s hands in his. “Welcome back. I’m glad you’re here.” He leaned down and kissed her cheek.

“Thank you, Max,” Tessa said as he released her hands.

“What was that all about?” Sierra asked, her gaze going from Max to Damon and back.

“Protocol,” Tessa said. “Max looked at Damon for permission to touch me.” The familiar world of the lifestyle slid over her skin, and her muscles relaxed. Here she didn’t have to make all the decisions. She could let Damon take control with the knowledge she was safe with him.

“Jordan said he will be here about ten.” As Max pulled Sierra into his arms, Tessa smiled in silent reply to Sierra’s knowing grin.

“I’ll cover until he gets here,” Damon said.

“Fine. We guys need to discuss how we want to go about getting more help.”

“Yep.” Damon took her hand, and they made their way into the club. “I’m going to leave you in the green area for a bit while I work.”

“Sure.” He’d warned her this could happen. Damon was part-owner and worked the floor as well. The music was soft tonight, but she knew that would change later. It was early, barely after eight.

Damon escorted her to the green area where some of the club subs waited, then with a kiss, he sauntered away.

“Hi, Tessa,” a female voice said.

Tessa turned her head. “Mistress Sage, how very nice to see you again.” She’d helped Sage’s sub, Brady during the court case when Jordan and Crystal had defended Sage.

“So those still waters really do hide secrets.” Sage looked up and down.

Tessa’s face flushed. “In a way. It’s a long explanation.”

“I have time. Brady won’t be here for a bit. Let’s sit down and you can tell me all about it.” Sage gestured to an empty sofa. Tessa padded over and sat. This was going to be a different experience.

* * * *

Damon walked around the club, taking in all the scenes going on. Listening and watching. Not that they’d had any trouble, but it was part of his job. Every so often he’d look over to the green area. He was surprised to see Sage talking with Tessa. He shouldn’t have been.

Sage was known to befriend subs and help them navigate the club protocols. But this seemed different, as if Tessa and Sage had met before. “Austin, that rope looks a little too tight,” Damon said quietly.

“Damn,” the Dom muttered. “I can’t seem to get it right.”

“May I?”

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