Brie Visits Master's Italy (After Graduation, #7) (11 page)

Rytsar’s icy stare made it apparent that Ms. Clark’s dramatic gesture had not been appreciated.
What can Ms. Clark have done to the man to evoke such a callous response?

The Domme raised her chin haughtily as she stood back up. “Another time, perhaps.” She left the party soon after. For the first time, Brie’s heart ached for the woman. Ms. Clark had just humiliated herself in front of her peers in the hopes of reconciling some past mistake with Rytsar, and been unequivocally shot down.

The Russian Dom, although a sadist, had always seemed a thoughtful and generous man. Brie had to assume whatever Ms. Clark had done to him must have been something truly unforgiveable.

To witness such a scene was uncomfortable for all, but especially hard for Lea. She glanced at Brie. It was obvious how upset Lea was to see Ms. Clark hurting, but she did not leave Tono’s side to run and comfort the Domme. That really surprised Brie and forced her to realize that she needed to arrange private ‘girl talk’ time with Lea. She was determined to find out what was going on with her best friend.

The tension in the room eased soon after Ms. Clark’s departure once Master Anderson decided to play a humorous round of pin the tail on the pony with a willing sub. Brie had never laughed so hard in her life.

But the night turned into something intensely memorable when the server came out carrying her birthday cake. He set it down on the coffee table so everyone could admire it.

Brie walked up and put her hand to her lips when she saw the design. In the middle of the sheet cake were two condors flying around a yin yang symbol. But it wasn’t the traditional black and white symbol. The light side was represented by the sun and the dark side by the moon. Meaningful to Brie on so many levels…

Sir said tenderly, “Make a wish, Brie.”

Her lips trembled as she attempted to blow out the candles, but it took several tries because she was so touched. She shrugged afterwards, explaining to her friends, “Oh well, I didn’t need a wish anyway. I already have everything I want.” She smiled up at Sir.

“That’s so cheesy, Brie,” Lea teased.

Everyone laughed at Lea’s perfect pun.

Brie grinned unashamedly. “Sorry, girlfriend. It’s the truth.”

She glanced around the room packed with people she held in high esteem, appreciating how incredibly lucky she was
.
As the festivities began to wind down, Brie found herself staring at Sir from across the room. He was laughing with Rytsar and Marquis. Sir looked genuinely happy, as happy as he had been in Italy.

She realized that he had made a family here that was every bit as dear to him as his blood relatives. This was the life he had purposely chosen.

Sir must have felt her gaze, because he glanced in Brie’s direction. Her heart fluttered when he winked at her. How was it possible that one man could captivate her heart and soul?

As she continued to stare at him in loving admiration, a calm resolve flowed over Brie. She knew with clarity what she desired—what she
needed
to make her happiness complete.

Currently writing AG #8—The Last of the ‘After Graduation’ Series

Brie Pleases her New Master
(#1)

Brie Submits to her Master
(#2)

Brie’s Russian Fantasy
(#3)

Brie Faces her Master’s Fears
(#4)

Brie Learns Restraint
(#5)

Brie Discerns Master’s Heart
(#6)

Brie Visits Master’s Italy (#7)

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