Page 25 of My Playboy Neighbor

Chapter Six

Dom

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An unfamiliar surge of anticipation coursed through him when he opened his door at her knock.Maya wore a simple black dress that hugged her curves, paired with heels that brought her closer to his eye level.Her dark hair was pulled back in a sleek ponytail that exposed the elegant line of her neck.

She looked composed, and completely unaware of what she was walking into.

"Ready?"Dom asked, noting the slight tremor in her hands as she adjusted her purse strap.

"I think so."Maya's voice held a note of nervous excitement that went straight to his groin."Though I'm not entirely sure what I'm supposed to be ready for."

Dom stepped back, gesturing for her to come inside."Before we go anywhere, I need to let you in on a secret."

Maya's eyebrows rose as she entered his suite."What kind of secret?"

"The kind that only a select few people know about."Dom moved to his bar cart, pouring himself a small whiskey to steady his nerves.This was always a moment of truth—revealing Club Inferno to someone new, watching their reaction to learning about this hidden world."Couture isn't just a luxury resort, Maya.It caters to specific tastes."

"What do you mean?"

Dom turned to face her, studying her expression carefully."There's an exclusive club here.Very private, very discreet.It exists for people who are interested in exploring power dynamics.BDSM."

Maya's lips parted slightly, and Dom watched a flush creep up her throat."A BDSM club?Here at the resort?"

"Club Inferno.Hidden in plain sight, accessible only to members and their guests."Dom's voice dropped."I have special permission from Colleen to bring you as my guest.Are you interested?"

Maya was quiet for a long moment, and Dom could practically see her mind racing.When she finally spoke, her voice was steady but breathless."Yes.I'm interested."

"Good."Dom reached for his phone."But first, you need to understand what you're agreeing to.Club Inferno operates under absolute discretion.Everyone who enters signs a comprehensive non-disclosure agreement."

Maya's eyes widened, and Dom noticed the subtle shift in her.The idea of signing an NDA, of being inducted into this secret world, was clearly affecting her.

"What kind of NDA?"she asked.

"Complete confidentiality about the club's existence, its members, and anything you witness inside."Dom pulled up the digital agreement on his phone."You agree never to discuss, photograph, or reveal anything about Club Inferno to anyone outside its membership.Violation results in immediate legal action and substantial financial penalties."

He handed her the phone, watching as Maya scrolled through the legal language.Her cheeks were flushed, and he saw the pulse racing at her throat.The combination of secrecy, exclusivity, and the promise of forbidden experiences was clearly intoxicating her.

"This is real," Maya said quietly, not quite a question.

"Very real.And very serious."Dom moved closer, close enough to see the excitement warring with apprehension in her dark eyes."Once you sign this, there's no going back to pretending you don't know this world exists.Are you sure you're ready for that?"

Maya looked up at him, and Dom saw the exact moment she made her decision."Yes.I want to know.I want to see."

She signed the agreement with a few quick taps, the electronic signature binding her to secrecy.A rush of possessive satisfaction filled him as he took the phone back.Maya was officially entering his world now, bound by the same rules and secrets that governed his private life.

"Perfect."Dom's smile was possessive as he offered her his arm."Welcome to Club Inferno, Maya Sunderly.Let me show you what you've been missing."

The elevator ride to the resort's lower level was silent, tension crackling between them like electricity.Dom sensed Maya's curiosity warring with apprehension, could practically feel her pulse quickening as they descended.Three days ago, she'd been a professional photographer focused solely on her career.Now she was about to enter a world that would challenge every assumption she'd ever made about power, pleasure, and surrender.

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