feet. The perfect globes of her ass, raised high, are waiting for our pleasure, and her arousal perfumes the air through her black thong panties.
Sweet merciful Gods. With the sexual tension that has kept me on edge since I laid eyes on Alexander, coupled with the orgasm we brought her to yesterday, I’m on the verge of spilling my seed in my pants.
I glance over my shoulder at Alex and smirk. “Is my pet so eager to be punished?”
“I have brought a bit of trouble to your door, Sir.” The meekness of her voice breaks my heart. I don’t know who trained her, but whatever arrangement that was doesn’t suit me. With me, she must learn to separate her life from playtime. Her contrition can only mean her previous dom must have had control over her outside the bedroom.
“My precious pet.” I cross the room and sit in the cushioned chair against the back wall. “Come here, Karina.”
Alex closes the door behind him and sets his rump against the dresser.
She sits back on her heels, and I admire her full breasts swelling above her black lace bra. She is a temptation to behold, despite the fresh bandage at her hip. I pat my thigh. Obediently, she rises and comes to me, where I pull her into my lap. Karina bows her head.
With a curled index finger, I lift her chin and gaze into her glassy brown eyes. This woman is going to steal my heart before I know it. How can I guard against it so I don’t hurt her in the process? “I want to be very clear about some boundaries, young lady.”
Worry fills her gaze, and her breath arrests in her chest.
“Our play is about pleasure, sweet girl. Whatever has happened in your life outside of the bedroom or our scenes is not up for discipline. I am not your keeper.”
“I…don’t know if I understand, sir.”
I inhale a breath for strength. “The discipline I dole out to you is for those times when you’re being naughty regarding the sexuality between us. Not for the mistakes you make in your life or the mishaps you stumble into, like this horrible situation with being mugged, and Zoe’s stalker. You don’t answer to me, Karina. So this trouble you talk about bringing to my door? It’s not my place to punish you for that. And I want to make it perfectly clear that I will never punish you for seeking help. You asked for me when you came here last night. Is that correct?”
She swallows and closes her eyes. “Yes, Sir.”
I pinch her chin between my thumb and finger, forcing her to look at me. “I’m glad you trust me enough to do that. I want you to know, your safety is a priority for me.”
She nods, a smile toying with her luscious lips.
“I know we don’t know each other that well and we haven’t established a lot of rules or created a contract, but I hope you can at least count on me as a friend.”
Karina’s bottom lip trembles for a few tense seconds, before she bursts into sobs and buries her face in my neck.
Alex looks as surprised as I feel. The pressure this poor girl has been under, I can only imagine, and it’s obvious she’s needed some release, judging by the emotions overwhelming her.
Karina clings to me and I hold her close. Her soft body curled into my lap arouses a protective streak in me I have not known in centuries. Even when Alexander and I were together, this was something I never experienced with him. Alex has never needed my protection. And until this moment, I hadn’t realized how much I needed someone to protect.
Alex’s caress on my cheek draws my attention. How did I not notice he had knelt in front of me? The compassion in his eyes softens my heart toward him. He gazes at Karina and brushes her hair from her shoulder. “We’re not going to let anyone harm you, cupcake.”
Karina lifts her head and leans into Alex’s palm cradling her cheek. As she shifts in my lap, her bottom nuzzles against my cock and I shudder. Her brown eyes swivel from Alex to me, and she smiles through her tears.
The vulnerability in this woman becomes my undoing. I capture her mouth with mine, tasting the saltiness of her tears and the desperation in her sigh. Alex nuzzles her ear and she moans. I turn my face to Alex and his lips slant