Make Me Stay (3 page)

She watched as Cade became agitated, but she wanted him to know what Martin meant to her.

“Martin paid for the remainder of my education and encouraged me to focus on my career. He set me up with my consultant business. I needed a friend, lover, and Dominant. He was my Master. He showed me what I needed to know.”

“I don’t understand how you could’ve lived that way.”

“Yes, you do. You’re dominant to the core.” Once he embraced that side of himself, Gracie knew they could have the most satisfying sex life ever.

“In case you’ve forgotten, I broke your wrist.”

“It was an accident.” She knew how remorseful he felt. It had been his idea to use ropes. It never occurred to either of them that it could end badly. “You’re not trained as a Dom. You didn’t do it on purpose.”

“Don’t make excuses,” he said. The rage returned to his eyes. He’d never gotten over hurting her. He wouldn’t touch her after that night, swearing he’d never harm her again. “What I did was stupid and irresponsible.”

“The ropes were too tight and I was in an awkward position. I should have told you something wasn’t right, but I didn’t know how to say anything. That won’t ever happen again. We could use safe words this time.”

“Safe words? What are you suggesting?”

“I want to submit to you. I want you to see there isn’t anything wrong with the way we need to satisfy one another. It’s natural. That’s why we’re drawn to one another.”

“Don’t you see there’s something fucked up with us? I’m trying to bury that side of myself. You were supposed to walk away and find a normal guy. A man who could treat you right and show you a better way.”

“I did find that.”

“You found a man who took advantage of a young girl down on her luck and desperate. He made you think you were submissive, but you were hurt and mad at me. You’re better than this.”

She was trying to be understanding of his confusion, but now he’d gone too far. Why couldn’t he get there wasn’t anything wrong with the way they were? “I am a submissive, and I’m not ashamed of that. It doesn’t make me weak or stupid. I’m in control of what happens to my body and how it’s used for a man’s pleasure. My Master taught me more than you can imagine about me and who I needed to be. He would never have allowed me to come back here if he didn’t think I could handle you.”

“Really?” He flashed a smug smile in her direction.

“Don’t be condescending.”

“Where’s my submissive now?”

“I never agreed to be your submissive.”

“Isn’t that why you came back to me? To let me dominate you?”

Gracie shifted in her seat and squeezed her thighs together. She regretted not wearing panties now that her arousal dripped down her legs. She wanted nothing more than for Cade to hold her down and do nasty things to her. But she couldn’t lose sight of the main goal. It wasn’t just about being in a BDSM relationship. She could have stayed under Martin’s care if that was all she wanted.

“I’m here for more than your dominance,” she said. “But yes, I do want you to unleash your beast with me. I promise you won’t be sorry. I’m everything you could ever want and more.”

He leaned across the table and took her chin between his fingers. “I want you to show me.” He caught her bottom lip between his teeth and bit down on her soft flesh. “Everything.”

Step two complete.

Chapter 4

Cade almost didn’t make it through dinner. His cock was hard and craved release. He’d decided to forgo any more alcohol. He needed to have his wits about him. Gracie had him infuriated and worked up at the same time. He was livid that she’d done those things with another man, but he was curious. He wanted to know exactly what she’d done.

He didn’t say anything on the car ride back to her cottage. He needed to think about how he wanted to play this. Gracie was back and he wasn’t letting her go again. He’d just about fell apart when she’d left. Now that he was armed with the knowledge she’d run right back to her Master there was no way he’d ever let her out of his sight again.

Cade pulled into the driveway and shifted the car into park. As Gracie unbuckled her seatbelt he grabbed her hand. She looked up at him but didn’t say anything. If she wanted to be submissive, he’d give her what she was asking for.

“When you get inside,” he said. “Take that dress off and get on your knees.”

She nodded.

He shook his head. “Tell me you understand.”

“I understand.”

“Go.” He pointed to the door.

She didn’t hesitate. She hurried out of the car, walked up the stone path, and unlocked the door. Cade took a deep breath and slowly followed her. He needed to get in the right frame of mind if he was going to do what she asked of him. As he stepped inside she was slipping the dress over her head. Just as he had suspected she wasn’t wearing any panties. Her body was spectacular. She unclasped the front of her bra, freeing her full, round tits. Her stomach was flat and more muscular than before, but she still had her curves in all the right places. She was flawless.

She jumped when he shut the door.

“Have you changed your mind?” He stalked toward her.

“No.” She dropped to her knees and lowered her head. “I want to serve you.”

He reached for his belt and undid his pants. “It’s been far too long since that pretty, little mouth of yours has been wrapped around my cock.” He lowered his zipper and let his jeans along with his boxers fall to the floor. He took her chin and guided her to his cock. “Open up.”

She leaned forward, her breath caressing his balls as she reached up to take him in her hand.

“I didn’t say you could touch me. It seems your Master didn’t teach you how to follow directions.”

She looked up at him and he recognized the determination in her eyes. She wanted to please him. She opened her mouth and waited for him to proceed.

“That’s my girl.” He pressed the tip of his cock against her bottom lip. “Show me how good you are.” He thrust his hips forward and pushed his dick inside her mouth, keeping one hand on her chin while he tangled the other in her hair.

He wanted to take his time and savor the experience, but need took over and he found himself moving much faster than he’d anticipated. As he fucked her face, she hummed around him, taking all he gave her. His balls pressed against her lips, but she never gagged. He knew he should stop and get her to the bedroom, but her mouth was too tempting and the thought of coming down her throat was too powerful. A few more passes of her tongue and he was screaming out her name along with a few other expletives.

As he held her still, his come pulsed down her throat. When he was completely drained of any fluids, he pulled out and wiped her chin with the back of his hand. She lowered her head and waited for his next command. Cupping her face between his hands, he forced her to look at him.

“You pleased me. I think you should be rewarded.” He let go of her, pulled his shoes and socks off, and then kicked his pants out of the way before scooping her up in his arms. “Where’s the bedroom?”

“First door on the left,” she whispered.

He carried her down the hall and to the bedroom. “Is your pussy wet for me?”

“Yes, Sir.”

Sir?
That was new. He was hard again.

“I’ve been wet for you all night.”

He placed her on the bed and then removed his shirt. He wanted to feel her soft skin on every inch of his naked body. “Turn around and get on all fours.” He dropped to his knees by the foot of the bed and pulled her to the edge, pushing her upper body flat against the mattress. He dipped his finger inside her pussy and smiled when she sank back against his hand. “So eager. You’ve been thinking about my cock all day, haven’t you?”

“Yes, Sir. Can I have it?”

“No,” he said. “I’m going to be sparing with my cock tonight.” He inserted another finger and watched as she moved against them. She was warm and slick, and he could smell her arousal as it filled the space between them. He couldn’t deny himself a taste any longer.

She whimpered when he pulled his fingers out.

“I said I’d reward you for that amazing blowjob.” He spread her lower lips and slowly licked her folds. She tasted better than he remembered. He pushed his tongue inside her and licked and sucked as much as he could reach.

She moaned as she moved against his mouth. As he licked her juicy pussy, he gripped her hips and rocked her into his face.

“Cade,” she cried out. “Almost there…”

He worked his tongue into a feverish pace, lapping up her juices. The more he moved the wetter she became until finally she tensed. She clawed at the comforter beneath her and violently shuddered against him. He lightly licked her clit until he was certain she’d finished. Flipping her onto her back, he crawled up her body.

“Kiss me,” he said. “Taste where I’ve been.”

She twisted her fingers in his hair and slowly kissed him, licking his lips and sucking his tongue into her mouth. Rock hard and ready to plunge deep within her, he lifted her leg and placed it over his hip. She was so wet he slipped right into her abyss.

“Open your eyes. I want you to look at me.”

She quickly obeyed him.

He took her hands in one of his and held them above her head as he leisurely moved in and out of her. He didn’t want to be rough or fast this time. He wanted to feel her from the inside and move as deeply as her body would allow. He’d waited such a long time for this moment.

He lowered his head and captured her nipple in his mouth, gently taking it between his teeth. She writhed beneath him. He licked her nipples and sucked on her breasts, leaving red marks in his wake. She was his. She always would be.

“Cade, can I come?”

“Yes,” he whispered against her breasts. “Come for me.”

She closed her eyes as her pussy clenched his cock.

“You’re mine.” He tightened his hold on her wrists. “You’ll never leave me again, and you’ll never allow another man to touch what’s mine. Do you understand?”

“Yes,” she screamed as she climaxed.

“Who do you belong to?” He thrust hard, pulling all the way out and slamming back in.

“You, and only you.”

“That’s right. Only me.” He felt a tingle in his stomach and then a strong sensation shot straight to his balls. A few seconds later he came fast and deep inside her pussy. He kissed her lips and then released her arms. “Are you okay?”

“Perfect.” She sighed. “Everything is perfect.”

He rolled off her and moved her up to the top of the bed, pulling back the covers and motioning for her to get in. “Do you want me to stay?”

“I want whatever pleases you,” she said as she climbed under the comforter.

“I want you to tell me what you want.” He needed to know what she was feeling. She’d gotten him to exert his dominance over her, but now he needed to know if that was all she’d wanted tonight. If it was he’d listen, but he wasn’t sure he’d like it.

“I want—” She stopped and looked away.

“If you want me to go, I will.” He didn’t want to leave, but he’d do whatever she asked. She held all the power.

“Stay.” She pulled back the sheets. “I need you to hold me.”

A sense of relief came over him. He’d thought about holding her every night for the past two and a half years. He’d messed up when he told her to leave. He was more certain of that tonight than he’d ever been before. He was getting a second chance, and he wasn’t about to fuck it up. He’d follow her lead. What choice did he have?

He crawled into bed and pulled her to his chest, pressing his lips against her hair.

“We need to talk,” he said, “but not tonight. I think we’ve had enough tonight.”

She nodded, but he could feel warm tears fall from her eyes and land on his chest as she quietly shook against him.

“Why are you crying?” He held her tighter. “Please tell me.”

“I’m overwhelmed. I’ve wanted you for such a long time.”

He understood, because he felt a little overwhelmed as well. “I’m here now.”

“I know.” She sobbed.

“Shh,” he whispered into her hair. “Sleep now. We’ll figure this all out. I promise.”

Chapter 5

Gracie opened her eyes to a dark room. She knew it had to be morning by now, but Cade must have pulled the curtains closed so she could sleep late. She reached out but didn’t feel his body. He’d stayed with her most of the night. She was certain he’d held her while she’d slept. The sheets still held his scent.

She sat up and stretched. Her arms were sore, but nothing too bothersome. She could withstand Martin’s bondage techniques for hours at a time. She got out of bed, slipped on her robe, and went about her morning routine. When she emerged from the bathroom she could smell the strong aroma of coffee make its way down the hall. Her stomach fluttered when she realized Cade was still there.

She found him shirtless and sitting at the kitchen table reading the morning paper. She had missed waking up to him every day.

“Hey,” she said from the doorway.

“Morning, beautiful.” He got up and walked toward her. “Sleep well?”

She nodded. “You?”

“Yeah.” He smiled and his full, sexy lips caused her heart to skip a beat. “Want a cup of coffee?”

“I can get it.” She kissed his cheek. “Would you like me to make you breakfast?”

“No.” He pushed the hair from her face. “Get your coffee and come sit with me.”

“What’s wrong?” She hadn’t realized it immediately because she was so happy he was still there, but now she saw regret. He didn’t hide his emotions very well.

“Don’t you want to have a cup of coffee before we talk?”

“Forget the coffee,” she yelled. “Tell me what’s wrong.”

“I don’t like making you cry, Gracie. That’s what’s wrong.” He sat down and tapped his fingers against the kitchen table. Now he looked pissed.

“You didn’t.” She walked toward him, dropping her defenses.

“Bullshit.” He pounded the table. “You cried into my chest for an hour before you finally tired yourself out and fell asleep.”

“I told you I was overwhelmed. It had nothing to do with the way we were with one another.” Why couldn’t he just see she accepted all of him?