Meri blushed. She’d thought he was annoyed with her hair. The thought of him playing with it had her tummy bunching.
Ted ran his hand along the outside edge of her breast. “You have curves any man would worship and feel damned honoured to do so. Do not speak ill of yourself again, Meri. I will not have it.”
“Yes, Sir.” It felt odd to have someone sticking up for her—especially against herself.
“That’s better. You marked interested in bondage. Would you like to watch the presentation Master Lucas is giving?”
“Master André had said something about mummification. That sounds a little intense for me tonight.” She tipped her head down, not wanting to see another look of disappointment in his sexy eyes.
Ted held her chin between his index finger and thumb, gently applying upward pressure. “When you speak to me, unless told otherwise, I want to see your eyes. Stop hiding from me, Meri.”
It was hard to look at him when all she wanted to do was melt into a puddle at his feet. She took a deep breath and met his gaze. “Yes, Sir.”
After moving to the end of the couch, Ted patted the cushion beside him. As Meri moved next to him, he pulled her sideways across his lap with her head on the armrest.
“Lift your head,” Ted instructed as he pushed her hair to one side. “So beautiful.” He ran his hands through it.
“Thanks. There’s a lot of it, that’s for sure.” The look in his eyes was a dangerous proposition. She was trying to keep her distance emotionally, but she was drawn to Ted.
“Talk to me about your decision to skip the presentation. What made you decide you weren’t up for it?”
“If you want to watch it, we can. I didn’t mean to keep you from doing something you wanted to do.” She started to sit up, but his arm moved to between her breasts and his hand circled her throat, stopping her in her tracks.
“Relax.” He waited until she had laid across his lap. “I could’ve given the presentation, I certainly don’t need to watch it. What I want to know is, what about it concerned you?”
Oh shit, that must mean he’s into mummification…
How did she make amends? “Master Mike’s scene was intense and those girls had some movement available to them. It was difficult for me to watch him paddle her and it completely fried my brain when she asked him to hit her harder. I’m still trying to process how I feel about all that and I didn’t want to add anything further to the confusion in my head.” She tried to laugh about it, but it sounded forced.
“Perhaps a demonstration of our own is in order.”
Chapter Two
Fuck.
He needed to rein in his lust and engage his brain. Meri was getting under his skin and had him considering things he’d never considered before. Stupid things, like taking on a full time sub. From the moment he’d laid eyes on her, his cock had been hard and vying for the driver’s seat.
“What do you mean?” Meri asked.
“Tell me if I’m wrong, but you were fine until he started preparing his subs for the tawse—what you called a paddle is actually a piece of split latigo.” Ted liked to deliver an edge of pain. If Meri wasn’t up for that, and a part of him hoped she wasn’t, then he’d be off the hook. He could never take a sub that didn’t enjoy rougher play.
“The rope work was beautiful, but I don’t think I have the patience to sit there that long. They certainly looked peaceful…almost drugged.”
“Some subs, those two in particular, find rope space easily. Master Mike has a gift for Kinbaku. He’s also a very talented artist. Many of the members allow Mike to photograph them. They weren’t drugged, Meri. That would never be tolerated here.”
Meri nodded. “That was the impression I’d received during orientation and from Master André at the munch.” She averted her gaze then took one last quick glance his way before discussing what Ted suspected was the real issue. “When he was spanking her, it sounded like she was in pain, and I imagine the open handed swats hurt considerably less than the tawse.”
“Yes, you’re right. He was getting the blood flowing to that area. By massaging and spanking her first, he was reducing the likelihood of bruising.” Meri’s eyes sprang to saucer size, causing Ted to chuckle. “It’s not as bad as you think, Meri. Remember, Kim asked him to swat her harder.”
“Tears come to my eyes if I stub my toe. I couldn’t imagine ever asking for more pain.”
“I suspect if Kim stubs her toe, a litany of curse words and tears flow for minutes afterwards. It isn’t the same thing. There’s good pain and bad pain. A stubbed toe is always bad pain.”
Ted ran his hand through her hair again.
So beautiful.
For the first time in his life, he was considering learning hair bondage. The image of rope woven through her hair and bound to an anal hook had his cock begging for mercy.
“Maybe.” Her voice betrayed her real feelings.
“There is only one way to know for sure. Would you like to experience your first erotic spanking, my pet?” With his forearm resting on her stomach, he knew the effect his words were having on her. She was definitely curious. Now came the bravery test. Would she allow herself to give it a try, or would fear get the better of her?
“I’m tempted.” She wrapped her hands around his forearm.
It was an endearing gesture that softened something inside him. “I’ve got you, Meri. You’re safe…enough…with me.”
Her heartbeat fluttered under his thumb and her breathing hitched.
Damn,
she was affecting him in a way most erotic. She had to feel his cock against her back, rock hard and in desperate need of relief. Ted fisted her hair and applied steady downward pressure. Meri’s eyes dilated and her hips rocked.
Oh fuck, yeah.
He was in trouble with this one. “Shall we adjourn to a privacy room?”
Meri met his gaze.
He smiled, he couldn’t help it. She was so delectable he wanted to eat her up. Just as he’d decided she wouldn’t answer, she nodded and whispered, “Yes.”
“That’s a good pet. It takes courage to try something new, especially when you know there will be pain involved. I’m proud of you.” He felt her heart race. Anticipation was a great tool and one he enjoyed using. “Do you have your own safeword or do you want to use the club’s word ‘crisis’?”
“Crisis is fine. I’ll remember it.”
Ted allowed her hair to slide through his fingers and massaged her scalp. Releasing his hold on her neck, he splayed his hand over her breasts and felt her heart hammering in her chest. “You’re gonna love this, Meri. Trust me.”
She smiled and nodded.
He brushed a kiss on her cheek before helping her to stand. Sometimes his strength was a blessing. Mostly, with the tiny, twiggy girls, it was a pain in the ass. He had to be on guard at all times. He was pleased Meri had womanly curves that he could grab a hold of without fear of breaking her.
As Meri moved off his lap, he stood and pulled her into his arms. “You’ve pleased me this evening, pet. Thank you.”
She stood on her tip toes and kissed his cheek.
As they were walking past the stage area, Ted texted Amanda, telling her to block out an hour in privacy room four and that until further notice to contact André if any problems arose. He didn’t want any interruptions.
Before he slid his phone back into his pocket, he noticed a reply from Amanda.
Have fun, boss, it’s about fricking time!
Impertinent sub. James has his hands full with that one.
Ted took Meri’s hand and led her down the darkened hallway to the privacy rooms.
Ted manoeuvred Meri between the door and his body, invading her personal space and blocking her in. “Last chance to change your mind. Once we go in the room, you’re mine until the scene ends or you safeword.”
“No, I want to do this.” Her voice was soft and lacking conviction.
With his body pressed against hers, he could feel her twisting her fingers into knots. She was scared, but willing to move forward. Oh, this woman was a delight. “We’ll be using a spanking bench and you’ll feel more secure if you undress. I’ll leave it up to you this one time.” Ted leaned closer to her ear. “But it would please me very much if you’d uncover this luscious body for me.”
Feeling a shiver run through her caused his cock to throb. He straightened and put an edge to his voice. “Either way, when we go inside, I want you to present for me. You will kneel with your hands behind your back. Some Doms prefer their submissives keep a downward gaze, I do not. I want to see your eyes. They should be on me at all times, unless you’re told otherwise. Do you understand?”
“Yes, Master Ted.”
He wrapped his arm around her waist for support as he reached behind her and opened the door. Once she walked in the room, she stepped close to the wall and took a long look around. Her hands were linked together with white knuckles betraying her nervousness. He gave her some privacy to think it through. She had to decide for herself whether or not to continue.
Ted walked to the sink and washed his hands. He pretended to be busy looking through the cabinet on the far wall. From the corner of his eye, he watched her remove her dress. His cock jumped painfully against his leathers. As discreetly as possible, he rearranged his hardware…emphasis on hard.
Son of a bitch, this woman has my number.
Wiping all emotion from his face and standing to his full height, he turned around to gaze upon his pet. “So beautiful. Thank you for following instructions, my pet.”
Ted went to Meri, needing to touch and tease her into complete submission. She’d swung her hair in front of her, but even her thick mane couldn’t successfully hide her full breasts and large pouty nipples. He wanted so badly to take them into his mouth, but knew this scene would head off in an entirely different direction if he allowed that to happen.
Running his hand down her cheek, he brushed her hair behind her back. “Don’t use these beautiful locks to hide from me. I want to see your body. You’re a gorgeous woman. I’d like to parade you around the great hall on a party night wearing only my collar and leash.”
Meri blinked several times and began taking slow, even breaths. Her nervous tension was palpable and she was starting to tremble.
“You’re so brave, Meri. Thank you for trusting me.” He held his hand out to steady her as she stood. Ted took her in his arms and kissed down her neck. He couldn’t place her perfume. It was subtle and haunting. If he came across it again, he’d definitely recognise it and think of his sweet Meri. Well, his for the night.
Time to get this scene moving.
Pulling away, he slid his hand down her arm and linked fingers with hers. As he led her to the bench, her trembling intensified. Ted took a few moments to hold and reassure her. “You’re doing just fine, Meri. Little one, you’re going to love this.”
Rocking her in his arms, he continued to whisper to her. Slowly, the shaking subsided and her breathing slowed. “At first it’s a little startling, but if you relax and go with it, you’ll find it an amazing experience. Are you ready, pet?”
He felt her smile and nod. “Okay, put your knees and calves here. Your forearms rest here.” Ted pointed to the respective places on the bench.
“It won’t tip over, will it?” She chuckled.
“You’re safe, Meri. I promise.”
“Are you sure? Because I think I was less nervous the first time I went skydiving.”
Ted laughed. “You’re way overthinking this, little one. Focus on the here and now. Your mind has already jumped to the ramifications of what this spanking might mean to you.”
“Am I that transparent?” Meri rested her forehead on the padding and swung her hair back over to cover her face.
Knowing what he’d find as he tossed her locks to the other side of the bench didn’t take away from the beautiful blush dusting her cheeks. Soon her bottom would match. “No one ever died from a spanking, little one, so it had to be a bigger issue. It seemed a reasonable guess.”
As he began caressing her back, she flinched. This would never do. She was strung too tight to enjoy anything. “Turn your head to the side and take slow, calming breaths.” Ted pressed firmly in the middle of her back, forcing her torso down along the padded wooden beam for support. “That’s a good pet.”
Her skin was as soft as silk. Just the act of touching her was addicting. He might need more than an hour, he decided. Gliding his hands over her shoulders, he worked away the knots. He was rewarded with her coos of pleasure.
“Oh, T…Sir, that feels unbelievably good.”
Ted watched as the tension melted away. She was so sensual. Once she’d allowed herself to live in the moment, she’d turned off the second guessing and focused completely on his every touch.
He kept one hand on her shoulder as he moved his other down her body, massaging, caressing until she was pliant. Once Ted touched her ass, he’d expected her to flinch, yet she surprised him again by moaning and pressing back against him.
“Yes, pet, just relax and I will bring you such pleasure.” Taking her cheeks in his hand, he kneaded and massaged using an increasingly stronger grip until she was ready.
His first swat was significantly louder than it was stinging. While her eyes fluttered, her body remained relaxed and accepting. “So beautiful, Meri.” Alternating cheeks, he delivered the second and third swats slightly harder.
Her soft groan as he massaged away the light sting had his cock straining to be free. Dipping his finger to her pussy, he was pleased to find her wet. As he stroked her clit, she bucked her hips back towards him. Oh yes, she was definitely enjoying it.
Ted brought his hand down, hard, four times. Her pinkish cheeks turned a rosy red, but it was her moans that tightened his gut and urged him on.
God, she is so vocal.
And he loved it.
Allowing her to enjoy the stingy heat without interruption, he sank his thumb into her pussy and caressed her clit with his fingers. He drew her close to orgasm then pulled from her pussy. He waited a heartbeat, then two. “Do you want more, Meri?”
“Yes. Please.”
“Please, what, my pet? What do you want?” He hadn’t enjoyed a scene this much in a long time. Meri was naturally sensual and held nothing back. He couldn’t wait to watch her shatter for him.