Page 51 of Seduce

“How were you involved with Sage’s case?” Damon was well aware of the case, but didn’t know Tessa had been involved.

“I wasn’t really involved. I allowed Brady to stay at my apartment for a few days.” Tessa looked down at her feet.

“She was a godsend,” Sage said. “She provided a safe place for Brady.”

“It was really nothing.” Tessa’s voice was quiet.

Damon sensed she was uncomfortable with the praise and wondered why. “Well, if you two will excuse us. I would like Tessa to watch some scenes tonight.” He cupped her elbow and led her out of the green area.

“Damon, are you angry?” she asked as they walked.

“No. Why?” He glanced down at her and realized she was taking twice the number of steps he was. “Sorry. I didn’t realize I was walking so fast.”

“I thought maybe you were mad because I was talking with Sage.”

“Of course not.” He realized he hadn’t gone over protocols with Tessa. While she was in the lifestyle, each club had their own protocols. Some were the same in every club, but it was always wise to review them. “My fault,” he said, drawing her off to the side away from the people walking.

“Sir?” Her voice was soft as he pressed her up against the wall.

“I forgot to go over our protocols.” He drew his finger over her cheek, enjoying the way her eyes grew soft at his touch. “Sir or Master in the club or bedroom. Talking to other subs is fine. Talking to anyone in the green area is fine as it’s usually subs or Mistress Sage.” He shifted his body closer. “Doms should respect the wristband, but you always have the final word. No is always acceptable. Even to me.”

Her eyes widened. “I can say no to you in the club?”

“Yes. Just because I’m your Dom doesn’t mean you’re a doormat.” He slipped his hand behind her neck. “I mean that, Tessa. I don’t expect you to say yes to me because you think I expect it. I want you to say yes because you want it. Standard club safe words apply.”

She tilted her head a tiny bit and stared at him. “Yes, Sir.”

The way she said Sir made his cock harden to the point of pain. If this continued, he’d need to find different pants to wear. Right now, anyone could see how aroused he was.

“Little Tessa.” He leaned down. “Do you have any idea what you do to me?”

“Probably the same thing you do to me, Sir.” Her hands came up to his shoulders.

“Oh?” His fingers shifted on her neck to tangle in her hair. Her body sagged against his. “So I see. That is a very interesting trigger.” He braced his body against hers.

“I don’t know what it is, Sir,” she whispered. “Having your hand in my hair with a little bit of pressure makes my knees turn to jelly. That only happens with you.”

“Good to know.” He released her hair. “I’d like you to watch a couple of scenes with me.”

“I’d like that too, Sir.” Her breathing was a little choppy.

Damon slipped his hands to her waist. “I know we talked, and you were okay with nudity in the club.”

“I am, but not tonight, please, Sir.”

“Not tonight. I like how you’re dressed too much. I was thinking of others. The scenes I’d like us to observe will have partial to full nudity.”

“I’ll be fine, Sir.”

“I hope so.” Her breathing was normal, so Damon stepped away from her. “Let’s go.” He kept his hand around her waist as they approached the first scene.

“Oh crap,” she muttered.

“Do we need to go?” He’d deliberately picked Max and Sierra’s bondage scene. If they were all going to play in the club together, she would have to get used to seeing her friends like this.

She shook her head. “I’ll deal, Sir.”

Pride in her swelled inside Damon. She was willing to try. He found an empty seat, so he sat down and pulled her into his lap.

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