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“I want to stay with her.”

“Of course.” Noah walked behind the bar and touched Kaley on the shoulder. There was brief conversation; she nodded and walked toward Max.

“Master Max.” Her voice was quiet.

“Kaley. Tell me what happened, please.”

Her gaze flitted to Anthony then back to Max. “I poured the Dom a glass of juice. As I was turning away, he grabbed my wrist, and I called red.”

“Did he release you right away?”

“I’m not sure. I know he let go when Colby and Zeke ran up.”

“That’s what I wanted to know.” Max looked at Anthony. “Take care of her.” Max left.

“I can take care of myself,” she muttered. Max turned around and gave her a hard look before going back to where Colby, Zeke, Jordan, and Ward stood.

“Come on, sweetheart. Let’s go sit down and chat.” He slipped his arm around her waist.

“You know, once in a while, you Doms need to listen.”

“We are always listening and sometimes to more than the words you say.” He guided her across the room to an empty sofa and gestured for her to sit down.

“I’m being serious.” She flopped down and crossed her arms over her chest. “He startled me; that was all.”

“There was fear in your eyes.” He wasn’t going to let her downplay what had happened.

“I wasn’t scared. Startled was all.”

“Let me ask this question. Why did you call the club safe word?”

“Because he was touching me without permission, and that’s the rule.”

She didn’t hesitate, and it made him smile. “And if he hadn’t let you go?”

“I know enough to protect myself. Colby and Zeke were there, and you weren’t far behind. Plus there were three other Doms at the bar. Someone would have intervened.”

For the first time since Ward grabbed her, Anthony could breathe. “You’re right. I’m glad you called your safe word.”

She let out a breath and glanced over his shoulder. “What is Master Max going to do?”

“I don’t know.” Anthony was aware it wasn’t Ward’s first incident with the subs. “Are you okay talking about our scene tonight?”

Her eyes brightened. “Yes.”

“We talked earlier in the week. And that night I took your wrists in my hand and held you against the wall of your apartment, you like being restrained.”

“Oh yes. It was exciting.” She squirmed in her seat.

“I’ve got one of the bondage stages for us.” She nodded. “I’m going to restrain you and then use some impact toys on you.”

“What kind, Sir?” Her breathing had deepened.

“A light flogger and a padded paddle. You’ll feel them both, but nothing that will last beyond a few minutes.”

“May I see the toys?”

“Of course. Be right back.” He stood and crossed over to the cubbies that held the Doms’ bags. He grabbed his and made his way back to Kaley. Unzipping the bag, he pulled out a rabbit flogger and the paddle.

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