I promise.” She did the whole cross my heart motion.
“Have you ever heard of Club Silk?”
She ran her hands through her hair while she thought. “You know, I have. Wasn’t there some story in the news a few years ago that it was some secret sex club, but every time it was discovered, they moved it to another location?”
I nodded.
Her eyes bugged out of her head. She looked around and whispered, “You’re doing a story on a sex club? Holy shit, tell me everything! Have you been there?”
I nodded.
“Was everyone just fucking with abandon, right there in public?”
“Pretty much. I mean, that’s what goes on there, basically.”
“Oh my god. Did you hook up with anyone?”
“I knew you were going to ask that.” I laughed. “Yeah, there’s a guy there who I’ve played with a couple times.”
“So that’s the term? Play with? I like it! Now tell me about him.”
“Well. He’s very sexy. Kind of commanding, which I like. A lot.”
She looked like she was going to explode. “Is he hot? What’s he look like?”
Some things were going to be hard to explain. “I don’t exactly know.”
“What?”
“I know that sounds crazy, but I don’t know. He wears a mask.”
She grimaced. “Okay, that is creepy. Really weird. He must be ugly. Not sure I’d be down with that.”
“I suppose he could be ugly. He says he wears it to protect his privacy. Whatever that means. Anyway, it’s been quite the experience. It’s also a mysterious place.”
“Yeah? How so?”
I leaned closer to her. “When I ask questions—really basic stuff like how long the club’s been around, how many members it has, etc.—no one will answer them. It’s the weirdest thing.”
Nelle put her elbow on the bar and propped her chin on it, her brow furrowed.
“Do you think it’s safe to go sniffing around there for info? Don’t you think you should leave well enough alone?”
“I feel safe, I mean I’ve been pretty discreet. But without some background on the club, I don’t have a well-rounded story.”
In truth, the story wasn’t the only reason to go back. The masked man had been intruding on my thoughts all day long. And left an ache between my legs.
“Just be careful, okay?” She grabbed my arm. “I’m serious. Don’t take any chances. But I do think it’s super cool you’re going to a sex club.”
“Shhh. You don’t have to announce it.” I looked around the bar.
She clapped her hands. “So, what’s it like? C’mon, tell me.”
I lowered my voice further. “At first it’s jarring to see people fucking in public. But once you get beyond that, it’s hot. I mean, it’s a real turn-on, actually.”
“After I come back from London, will you take me there?” she begged.
“I’m not sure, I’ll see. I mean, once my story comes out, they may never let me in again.”
“Right. Enjoy it while you can.” She threw her head back and laughed.
“My little friend, Saffi. Sex goddess.”
Actually, I did feel like a sex goddess, thanks to G.
Nothing wrong with that.
Chapter 28
Varden
I got to the club well before nine to make sure I had time to scope the place out before Saffi arrived.
Now that I knew her real reason for coming, I had to admit I vacillated between anger and intrigue. She was no wimp, that was for sure. She was going for it. And reaping a few benefits while she was at it.
“G! I’m so glad you could join us tonight,” M said. She was poured into a slinky red number that stood out like a beacon in the sea of mostly black-clothed club-goers.
“M. Stunning as always.” Her nipples strained against the silk of her dress, but strangely, I didn’t feel anything beyond admiration—there was just no attraction.
M hooked her arm in mine like we were best friends, and led me from the crowd to a private corner.
What was she up to?
“G.” She looked very intently into my eyes. After all, it was all she could see of my face.
“I’ve noticed you playing with a new member of ours. B? I asked you about her before.”
“Yes, we have been playing together. But I really don’t know anything about her. If you’re looking for info you’ll have to ask her yourself.”
I was not about to share what I’d learned. No freaking way. And M did not look happy with me.
She continued. “I don’t know about her. Something doesn’t seem right. I may ask her to leave the club.”
I shrugged, trying to play it cool. “She seems okay to me.”
“I need to find out