Evston got a blanket from the sleep cabinet and covered her with it. He looked down at her slim body, admitting to himself how much he’d changed too. Normally he would have left a pet uncovered until she asked for linens. The exposure and discomfort, the need to ask for even small things, were part of a pet’s life and created a proper submissive mindset in them. Melsint, by virtue of her birth and nature, had had a basic acceptance of her place in the world and in their lives. Even now, she didn’t take her elevated status for granted. Brandese, on the other hand, was someone who would need a great deal of reinforcement of any submissive tendencies if he wanted to cultivate them in her. As he watched over her though, he didn’t regret shielding her from the cold. It was strangely satisfying to take care of her.
Chapter Seventeen
Both Evston and thecommander had been very kind to her on the glider trip back. Then the commander had separated from them once they were safe in the Calex castle.
“He’ll take a team to deal with the ex-convicts. They were allowed out of prison early with a promise of parole after fighting with the army. It was during a time when the military needed every man. But the criminals were supposed to be constantly monitored afterward. Some didn’t comply. Rocurt’s teams have tracked down most of those. I think these are among the final missing ones.”
“I know that they’re criminals, but I can’t imagine anyone defying the commander’s orders. His reputation isn’t one of a man who tolerates insubordination.”
“No, he doesn’t.”
“He’s not cruel though. I’m not afraid of him. Melsint obviously isn’t either.”
“He enjoys spanking pets and the rough use of them during sex, but he’s never injured one. I actually find him to be more careful than many among our set. I think it’s because he knows his own size and strength. He has fought off-world cannibals. A young woman looks incredibly small and fragile by comparison.”
She nodded.
“Are you experiencing regrets?” he asked. “It can be an emotional thing for a girl to be shared between a pair of dominant men.”
“Surprisingly, I feel all right. A touch sore in certain places,” she said, flushing. “But not unpleasantly so. And not mentally upset at all. Maybe I will be later?”
“Some pets are fine. But if you find yourself becoming uncertain or upset, tell me immediately,” he said, cupping her face.
“And what will you do?”
“Whatever’s necessary to insure that you feel better.”
A slow warmth spread through her chest. “Will you pet me to show you care?” she teased.
He smiled.
“Will you cuddle me on your lap the way I’ve seen your brother do with Melsint?”
His brows rose. “Do you think you’d like that?”
“I think I’d enjoy being that close to you.”
