Page 51 of Enthrall Shadows
“Isn’t it hypnotic?” Lotte’s hand squeezed mine.
Richard Booth burst out of a door to our left. He strolled up to the couple’s table, where the action had become even more heated, offering a few words to the Dom.
The handsome couple glanced our way and then sat back down.
The submissive was quickly ushered away.
Guests resumed their conversations, the clink of cutlery again striking porcelain plates.
Richard appeared to take a few seconds as though gathering his thoughts before making a beeline to our table.
“I would say ‘what the fuck?’ but this time I’m going to go with ‘what the fucking fuck?’” he said quietly.
“Hey, Richard,” said Lotte.
He bit his lip in frustration. “Always good to see you, Henry. But this is not the place for you.”
Calmly, I folded my napkin and rested it on the table. I enjoyed seeing him riled up.
Lotte watched me carefully.
She’d tried to shock me, apparently.
Richard looked at her. “What’s going on?”
She glanced my way. “We’re having dinner.”
“I can see that,” he said. “How’s the meal?”
“Perfect,” I said.
Richard gave Lotte an intense glare. “Can I have a word with you alone for a moment?”
She huffed. “Whatever you have to say you can say in front of Henry.”
Richard let out a sigh. “Explain this idea of yours.”
“I’m not ashamed of my profession,” she said.
Dragging his fingers through his hair in frustration, Richard was no doubt trying his best to grasp why Lotte had invited Cameron’s stuffy brother to eat here.
She turned to face me. “Let me guess, it’s been fun but I’m not your type?”
“Don’t you put this on me,” I said sternly.
Admittedly, I came from an impressive legacy. I’d had a remarkable military career. Was I superior to her?Yes.Did I come from American royalty? Again, a resoundingyes.
Open to new and exciting experiences like this? No, not really.
Still, I went with, “I’m unshockable.”
Lotte pointed at me. “You certainly like to watch.”
“Hard to ignore.”
“Seeing you here is somewhat traumatizing,” joked Richard. “Though what’s more disturbing is seeing you two together.” He stood up straight. “I don’t want to be around you both to see how this hell fest turns out.”
I folded my arms. “I’m good company.”
