surprise in Tiegan’s glittering green eyes, so I looked away, adding, “I expect them to cater to her every whim.”
“Are you—”
Before she could say something I did not like, I held up a hand. “Leave it be, Tiegan. Braelyn is not your business.”
There was a hint of hesitation in her voice when she said, “Of course.”
Standing tall, I knocked back the rest of my drink. “I’ll be retiring for a few hours. Zion’s in charge.”
Without a word, Tiegan took it as the dismissal it was and left me alone with my thoughts once again.
I remained outside, the soft breeze gliding past, the warm air blowing across the courtyard, making the palm trees sway, the sky brightening slowly. It wasn’t long before I saw two male possessions—both acquired by Owned, Incorporated sometime in the past three months since they were currently naked—moving promptly across the manicured lawn on their way to the pool house, their daily chores well underway. It took time and effort to maintain the one hundred twenty thousand square feet of resort and residence that sat stoically in the center of fifteen thousand acres of prime real estate referred to as Sapphire Island, a private island in the Caribbean. This was where I had built my empire and where I housed those who had amassed a portion of my fortune.
Only a select few knew where I laid my head at night. I kept certain details about myself private for a reason. Many details, actually. Like the fact there were roughly three dozen human possessions here at any given time, all working diligently to keep this estate running smoothly while they got the training necessary to go on and cater to someone else’s needs. They were in training via the program instituted by my company. In fact, they were the very heartbeat of my business, the reason Owned, Incorporated existed.
That didn’t include the seven who were owned by me.
Speaking of…
I lifted my hand, crooked my index finger twice.
Rolphe appeared instantly at my side.
“Make me another drink, then I want you and Auberon to get some sleep. Send Taurus, Corvin, and Ari to my quarters. The others can continue with their duties,” I said, not bothering to look his way.
It only took a moment before Rolphe was handing over my brandy, then strolling off to do my bidding.
Giving the others a few minutes to make it to my room, I took a sip, letting the warm breeze blow off some of the stress from the night.
There was no denying it. I loved it here, on the island. It was the only place I cared to be. Unfortunately, it wasn’t always an option. I spent my fair share of time traveling because it was required when operating multibillion-dollar businesses—of which I had two. Likely the reason I didn’t take for granted what I’d built here.
As I stared out into the dawn, I let my thoughts drift for a moment. There were three possessions currently awaiting me in my bedroom. All three would be eager to do exactly as I directed, taking care of me in every way imaginable. For the first time, I wondered what someone else might think of my indulgences. Would Braelyn even understand why I took them as my own? Why I used them for my pleasure?
It wouldn’t matter, I told myself. She could like it or not. It wouldn’t change a thing. I needed them the way they needed me, and right now, I needed three of them to entertain me so that sleep could come.
As always, just thinking about indulging caused my body to harden, my lust igniting as a plethora of ideas came to mind. That was one thing my possessions never had to worry about. Our encounters were never dull.
I couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like if Braelyn were to join us. Would she enjoy being pleasured by men who weren’t me? More than one at a time? Or would she find it degrading to know that I had a penchant for watching, for overseeing erotic encounters and the pleasure it brought those who engaged? I witnessed it almost daily by forcing their interactions. Granted, force didn’t quite seem the right word. I instructed; they obeyed. It was relatively simple.
How would I feel, I wondered. I’d never had a female interrupt our delicate balance. Not once in all the time I’d owned them had I brought a woman—submissive or otherwise—in. I did not share them outside of what I considered mine.
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