Page 209 of Enthrall Shadows
Lotte deserved someone willing to accept all her colors. This multi-faceted woman reminded me of that spectacular chandelier I had strolled beneath on the way through Chrysalis’ foyer.
If she agreed to become my woman, Lotte would have every luxury afforded her, including social status. And love, because for the first time in my life I felt ready for that level of affection.
I felt I was finally closing in on an elusive sense of peace.
Outside this room, music set the brilliant backdrop; I recognized “Angel”playing from the band Massive Attack, majestically setting the scene for the mysterious night ahead.
Laughter carried from down the hallway. Chrysalis’ ball was as ebullient as I’d imagined it would be.
On my way in, I’d caught sight of the lavish costumes—and the lack of them, too. Barely clad submissives ran by in their alluring strips of material that covered next to nothing.
I was mesmerized by the sights and sounds of the delicious revelry.
I’d been escorted in by Shay who had brought me into Richard’s office. They’d wanted to brief me before I set off into the erotic fray.
I’d been granted permission to attend as a guest for the night.
We’d even walked by the infamous ponies—men with dramatic headdresses trotting along with elegant strides. I’d given them a nod of respect for their showmanship.
Richly textured décor included soft lighting, along with atmospheric fog cloaking the hallways.
The appeal to this place was glaring. You got to be with good friends and eat great food prepared by the finest chefs. You had the freedom to be yourself without judgment.
No denying why I had been drawn back to Chrysalis.
“Well?” I pivoted from the mirror, facing Shay and Richard again, lowering my mask to see them better.
They gave a smirk of approval with warm expressions.
“Love the mask,” said Richard sarcastically.
“I’ll return it after tonight,” I told him.
They both wore flawlessly suave tuxedos. It was easy to imagine the submissives falling at their feet.
“What is it you hope to achieve?” Richard brushed his fingers through his hair, which could be because he was concerned about letting me loose.
Couldn’t blame him.
The last time I’d visited hadn’t exactly inspired confidence.
“I’m here to have a good time,” I said. “Experience this from your perspective.”
Shay shook his head. “But why?”
Glancing at my reflection, I wasn’t ready to tell them this was for Lotte.
But they’d probably guessed.
I needed her to see that I was willing to explore dating a dominatrix. And tonight, I’d prove that to her. Even though we hardly knew each other, I’d been swept away by my affection for her.
I felt grounded by Lotte’s presence in the room and I didn’t want to slow down our relationship, didn’t want to take time out from seeing her. I wanted to live life in the fast lane.
With her.
I wanted to be myself and let my authentic nature shine.
My being here might appear out of character, but I wanted Lotte to know I was serious about learning more about her specialty.
