I rock my hips, meeting his pace as he sends me headlong into another orgasm. Tonight, I feel like a virgin, experiencing out-of-this-world-amazing sex for the first time, and I know inthis moment that Ryder Stevens has ruined me for any other man.
Chapter 22
RYDER
“Do you need a break? I know this is a lot to take in.” Aspen and I have been going through my standard submissive contract for close to an hour, but she’s taking it in stride, asking questions and setting her own boundaries. She’s going to be a tough little sub, and I can’t wait. I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited to sign on the dotted line, but then I’ve never been in love with a submissive when I signed contracts in the past.
“Why do you need this? How did you come into this lifestyle?” She looks at me with those big blue eyes and barrels through all of my defenses.
“Contrary to popular belief, I’m not deeply haunted by trauma if that’s what you mean.”
“I’m just curious.”
“I love it. Can’t it be as simple as that?”
“You tell me. I’m so new to all of it, I just want to understand what we’re doing here. Am I asking too many questions? Do most subs simply sign and get on with it?” She’s bashful as she tucks a loose tendril of hair behind her ear.
“There’s no such thing as too many questions. I want you to feel free to ask whatever you want, whenever you want. I needyou to be comfortable every step of the way. Like I said, I know this is a lot to take in.”
“I want to get it right.”
“And you will. There is no comparison here. When you ask about ‘most subs,’ that doesn’t matter. Every submissive is different with their own needs and wants.”
“But all of your previous subs knew what they were doing. I’m scared I’ll be a letdown.”
“You could never be a letdown. I want it all with you, Aspen.” I drape my arm over her shoulder, leaning in to press a gentle kiss to her lips.
“What is a twenty-four-seven submissive?”
“Have you been on Google?” I tease.
“Maybe. I wanted to come prepared.”
“Well then, why don’t you tell me?”
“Someone who answers to her Dominant all the time. Not just in the bedroom.”
“And how do you feel about it?” I don’t want to influence her at such a delicate time. Being a full-time sub is a huge commitment.
“I…”
“You can be honest with me, Aspen. In fact, it’s imperative.”
“I don’t like the idea of having to submit in every aspect of my life. I want to do it in your playroom, but in day-to-day life, I need my independence.” I understand her trepidation, and I’m so fucking proud of her for speaking up.
“Okay. Being a twenty-four-seven is off the table.”
“Is it something you need? I don’t want you to be unfulfilled.”
“Stop worrying about me. Today is all about finding whatyouneed, whatyouwant. I am fine with containing our arrangement to here at Venom. What I would like you to consider is being my submissive in all areas of Venom. Both in and out of the playroom. Let me guide you through this process.”
“You mean in front of people? Like Nadia that night in the bar?”
“Fuck everyone else. I want this because whether we’re in the bar, on the voyeur, or training floor, I want you to be mine, in every way. When we step outside the walls of Venom, then, as per our contract, you do not need to adhere to the rules.”
“What about Rooftop? It’s within the walls.”
“Your place of work does not apply. I would never jeopardize that. This contract applies to all forms of play.”
