“Ruby.” She pants. “Does that mean you’ll do it?”
“It means I will consider it.”
“Get a room, guys,” Flex interrupts our moment. “I came to see how the prep for tonight is going, but I see you two are starting early.”
“Hi, Flex.” Aspen giggles. “Sorry, that was my fault. I’m excited to be out of the playroom tonight.”
Flex looks at me with skepticism. “Is that right?”
“Maybe. I haven’t decided yet.”
“If our in-house chef doesn’t take part in the revelry, it’ll be bad for business.” He gives me a shit-eating grin, knowing how protective I’ve become of Aspen.
“Will you and Helena be here?” Aspen is getting to know my friends, but she’s yet to see Helena and Flex in action.
“Of course. Wouldn’t miss it. I’m sure you’ll be a pleasure to watch, Aspen. However, I do wonder how Ry is going to handle all eyes on you. He’s been keeping you under wraps.”
“I want to be a good submissive. Does Helena like to… do stuff with an audience?” Jesus, if she can’t even say it, how is she going to feel under pressure?
“It doesn’t matter. Stop comparing yourself to other subs. What works for someone else isn’t necessarily something you’ll enjoy.”
“Everyone has watched my little pet climax,” Flex brags. “She’s breathtaking, and she ends every night in my bed.”
“Ry won’t tell me what he really wants.”
“Stop,” I bark.
“I just want…”
“Get on your knees. I want you in the position, now. Clothed. You do not circumvent me by going to another Dominant.”
“I didn’t mean…”
“On. Your. Knees.” She huffs and puffs for a moment before doing as she’s told. I can tell she’s pissed, but I’m proud of her for complying. “Eyes on the floor.”
“Ry.” Flex is grinning from ear to ear.Bastard. “You’ve got your hands full with this one.”
“I’m well aware, Flex. I don’t need you goading her into something she’s not ready for.”
“Can I talk to you in private?” Flex nods toward my office.
“Aspen, you will remain in the position until I return.”
“What if staff come in, Sir?”
“Fine.” I scrub my hands through my hair. Everything with Aspen is complicated. This wouldn’t be an issue with any other submissive. “Go to my private room, strip, and get in the position.”
“Thank you, Sir.” She jumps to her feet and scurries for the elevator.
“Say what you’re going to say, Flex.”
“What are you doing?”
“I’m teaching her to be my submissive.”
“You know what I mean.”
“She says she wants this.”
