Page 22 of Broken Rules

“Hi, ladies.I’m Liza, and I’ll be your instructor today.Since we’re a small group, why don’t we sit on the mats and get comfortable?”

Becca followed the other women to the front of the room and lowered herself onto the gray mat.They sat in a loosely formed circle.

“That’s better,” Liza said.“We’ll start off with introductions, then on to the lecture.I’ve been on staff here since the ranch opened, as has most of the staff.I’m married to Bart, who is another instructor.I’m also one of the housekeepers.”Liza paused and looked at each of them.“Tell me why you’re in this lecture.Maggie, why don’t you start?”

“I wanted to see how communication can spice up my love life.”

“Me, too, plus exploring the more exotic side of sex,” Sally chimed in.

All gazes turned to her.“Ummm.Tyler recommended the class.”What else could she say?Becca took a deep breath.“My best friend gave me this trip as a pre-wedding present, I was supposed to be here with my fiancé, but I found him in bed with my boss six days ago.”Six days?It seemed like a lifetime ago.

“Bastard,” Sally said.

“You’re better off without him,” Maggie commented.

Becca smiled her thanks to the women.“My friend convinced me to take this trip anyway.I didn’t know it was an adult ranch for couples.”

Liza nodded.“Interesting that Tyler volunteered to be your partner.”

Becca bit her lip, then figured it wouldn’t hurt to tell them.“Not so far-fetched.Tyler and I went to college together.We were lovers back then.”

Liza grinned.“Now that makes sense.Thank you for sharing.This lecture concentrates on communication with your partner.We know there are a lot of lectures to take in, and it’s fine to be here without your partner.We encourage you to split up when possible and then report back to each other.”

“Charlie wanted to come with me,” Sally said.“But I sent him to the cunnilingus class.He needs help in that direction.”

“I sent Peter to the sexual positions class,” Maggie added.“Sometimes he forgets missionary can be a bit boring.”

Everyone laughed, and Becca’s tension began to ease.

“You both communicated with your partners on what you’d prefer, and that’s what this class is about,” Liza said.“How to communicate your fantasies and desires to your partner.”

Fantasies?Becca tilted her head.This would be very interesting.

“The first step is to forget all your inhibitions; they don’t belong here.And forget anything else you’ve been conditioned to think about sex and fantasies.Noting is taboo at Quick Silver Ranch.Today, you are free.Sally, tell us a fantasy.If you could do anything you wanted with Charlie, what would it be?”

Becca swallowed.What the heck will I say when it’s my turn?She forced herself to concentrate on what Sally was saying.Maybe she could pick up some pointers.

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Tyler knocked on Becca’s cabin door right before one.He’d worked like a demon last night and this morning to make sure he had the afternoon free to spend with Becca.Yes, he could have delegated a lot of his jobs, but he’d need his workers’ help later in the week.

He’d stopped to talk with Liza to find out, asking her how the morning workshop went.All she told him was he was lucky to have a partner like Becca.

So where is she?He knocked again, harder.No answer.

He pursed his lips in frustration.This time, he knocked even harder and called out her name.He could use the master key, and he would if she didn’t answer this time.

“Just a second.”A muffled voice yelled.She flung the door open a minute later.

Becca’s face looked flushed, her hair half in and half out of a ponytail.Her breathing was erratic, and her nipples stood hard against the fabric of her T-shirt.Did she forget their meeting?

His gaze traveled over her body.A pair of short-shorts and bare feet.She shifted from one foot to the other as his focus lingered on her exposed thighs.When his gaze returned to her face, he spotted a hint of defiance in her eyes, as if she expected him to disapprove of something.

“Ready for our afternoon session?”he asked.

Without a word, she turned and walked away.Something was annoying her.He’d discover what it was shortly.Instead of following her, he made his way into the small kitchen and opened the refrigerator.

They’d found a small kitchen in the cabins helped the couples feel more at home.He glanced at the table, where a platter with fruit, cheese, and sandwiches sat there along with water and juice.

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