“I want to be treated like any other submissive.”
“That’s never going to happen.” She breaks down, tears spilling down her cheeks.
“I understand.”
“Do you?You will never be like my other subs. We live together. Something I’ve never wanted with anyone else. They were all seasoned subs because I never wanted to put in the effort to train a sub. Do you know why I’m doing all of this for you?”
“Why?”
I get up and move to within inches of her, dropping to my knees and cupping her face in my hands, forcing her to meet my gaze. “Because you are my obsession. I have handed you my heart on a silver platter, and I know one blow will be enough to wreck me when it comes to you. I am terrified that I’m not good enough for you, baby girl. I was introduced to all of this at nineteen. It’s all I know.”
“May I speak, Sir?”
“Yes.”
“I’m not going to run. I don’t need you, Ryder. Iwantyou just as you are. Let me in. Please. Iwantyou to fuck me upstairs tonight becauseIwant it. It’s not for you or to impress you. Iwantit. Everything. I want it all with you. What more do I need to do to convince you?”
“You don’t need me?” A small smile cracks the sides of my lips.
“No. I’m a capable woman. I was more than fine before I met you. I have goals and aspirations that I will achieve with or without you. But… and here’s the part I need you to listen to… I moved in with you because my life is better with you in it.” She leans in, pressing her lips to mine. “I want everyone to see you fuck me, Ry, because I’m finally confident in the way I look. You did that for me. You made me see that my curves are something to be proud of. You taught me to embrace my scars because you see the beauty in them. We were forged in fire, Sir. I’d say we’re unbreakable now. So do this for me. Take me upstairs and do everything you said you wanted to do to me. Make me yours in every way.”
Chapter 29
ASPEN
“Get dressed.” I’m breathless as he pulls away, leaving me bereft.
“What?”
“Don’t make me say it again. You’re already going to be punished later for that stunt you tried to pull with Flex.”
“But…”
“Get. Dressed. I can’t have you walking around this level naked. Don’t worry, you’ll be naked soon enough when we get upstairs,” he says with a wickedly delicious growl.
“Really?” I squeal.
“Hurry up, so I don’t change my mind.”
“Yes, Sir.” I throw my arms around his neck before kissing him with everything I have.
Nerves start to flutter in the pit of my stomach, my pulse racing as I reach for my clothes, knowing what’s about to happen. Can I really do this? I’ve never even showered at the gym for fear of being seen, and yet here I am, begging Ry to fuck me in front of a crowd of strangers, and the excitement I feel is palpable. Iwantit to happen.
Ry paces the room as I get dressed, running his hands through his hair until it looks like he’s been thoroughly fucked.It’s hot as hell, and I can’t wait to grip it while he fucks me tonight.
“You can stop any time, Aspen. If you feel uncomfortable at all, you say your safeword.”
“Yes, Sir.” I slip into my lingerie, staring at myself for a moment in the mirror. Ry comes up behind me, resting his hands on my shoulders before tracing down my left arm. He presses a gentle kiss to my scarred skin.
“You’re so fucking beautiful. Tell me your safeword.”
“Ruby.”
“You say it if anything’s wrong. I could be balls deep inside you, and you can stop me. One word is all it takes. Promise me that you won’t continue if something feels off for you.”
I turn to face him. “I promise.”
He cups my face in his hands, leaning in to kiss me. Such a gentle caress. A whisper of a touch. “You’re going to keep your eyes on me as you come. I won’t have you looking at another Dom. You cream for me. Understood?”
