Page 76 of Possess

“Yes, please.” Zeke helped her to her feet, and Allyson held the blanket. “What shall I do with this?”

“See the big basket over there? Throw it in. It will be cleaned.”

“Okay.” She hurried over and dropped the blanket in, then was back at his side. “Before we go to watch, I have a question.”

“Go ahead.”

“At the parties, there were sometimes women who walked around in body paint; does that happen here?”

“No.” Zeke trailed his fingers over her arm. “Max is very particular about what activities he allows in the club.”

“Why?”

“Safety, for one.” He lifted his hand to play with her hair.

“You like doing that.”

“What?”

“Playing with my hair. You do it all the time.”

“I do. It’s soft and silky, like your skin.”

Allyson ducked her head.

“None of that, sweetheart.” He cupped her jaw and lifted her face to his. “You’re a beautiful woman. By the way, I love what you’re wearing.”

“Thank you.” She cleared her throat. “Here I see DMs like you paying attention so things don’t get out of control, and I don’t see anything I would classify as dangerous.”

“Like what?”

“Needle play, fire play. Heck, at some of the parties, I’ve seen machines that simulate sex with a person.” A tremor went through her body.

“Fire play is allowed, but only at certain times, and all precautions are taken. No needle play. And as for the type of machines you’re talking about, Max doesn’t allow them. They can be dangerous, especially if you don’t understand how they work.”

“The club is busier now.”

“It’s almost midnight. We usually start hopping around eleven, then it starts to die down around two, but sometimes later with all the new members.”

“You mentioned that. Why so many new members?”

“The club has become more popular since Damon and Tessa’s press conference.”

“I remember that.” She glanced up at him. “I was kind of surprised they outted the club like that.”

“They didn’t. Max and Jordan were well aware of what was going to happen.”

“Jordan? How does he fit into this?”

“Jordan and Damon are partners with Max in the club.”

“Oh, I thought Max owned it.”

“The three of them came together to make the club what it is today.” He leaned closer. “Max is the majority owner from what I understand, but Jordan and Damon are involved.”

“Nice.” Zeke led her to a bondage scene and found them a spot to sit. He tucked her close to his side. “If you have any questions, ask.”

“Okay.” She rested her head on his shoulder.

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