“We can start wherever you want,” he said with a small smile. “There’s a lot to see.”
I chose the Dungeon first. We’d breezed through everything the other day and now there was time to clarify things that I hadn’t been able to before. Lex had obtained permission for us to visit when the Dungeon was closed so that I was able to explore without pressure. Lex showed me to one of the private rooms that was left open for us. I let my fingers brush along the leather of a flogger, lingering for a moment before pulling my hand back, self-conscious.
“It’s intense,” I whispered, scanning the benches, racks, and implement armoires along the walls.
“It’s not about intimidation,” Lex said softly, his hand brushing against mine. “It’s about trust. Control. Exploration.This is where people confront themselves, their limits, and their desires—all in a safe space. Everything here is designed for that.”
I looked up at him, caught in that mix of admiration and curiosity that always made my chest tighten. “It’s incredible. And kind of scary… in a good way. One day…”
Lex waited for me to say more, but I chose to keep it to myself. I hoped that one day I could trust someone enough that I could open up and let myself experience everything I dared to desire. I looked over Lex, feeling the pull toward him. Could he be the man who I submitted to in this way? Would he expose the things that even I didn’t quite understand yet? He sure as hell had last night when he’d spanked me.
“One day, what, little one?” he asked.
Deciding on something less vulnerable to say, I answered. “One day I’d like to do more than observe.”
Lex hummed. “I would love to be there when that happens. We’ve only dabbled in the formal things. However, Rawhide Ranch is a safe space that I think you’ll enjoy.”
“With you and Majesty?” I looked up at him.
“We’ll always be a safe space. Let us know when you’re ready.”
I nodded. “Yes, Sir.”
“Good girl,” he said hoarsely. Suddenly, the room seemed too small and there wasn’t enough space for the two of us in here. Desire seemed to roar from Lex and we were never going to make it through this tour if I wasn’t careful.
Slowly, I backed away. “We should finish the tour,” I admitted.
“Then keep moving. I’ve seen it all and what I want is already in this room.”
I sighed. “I… the tour, Sir.”
Lex nodded and moved out of the way of the door. “Lead the way.”
I quickly passed him, afraid that he was going to grab me, fuck me, and make me beg for more. Wait, that wasn’t a bad thing. In fact…
Focus.
We continued on, moving through the themed rooms, the pool, gym, the arcade. He explained the reasoning behind every detail, from the furniture placement to the room layouts. I asked questions, listened, and laughed at a few of his little jokes. We played Pac-man and when I won, ready to claim my prize, he began dancing around the room like he’d agreed to do. I leaned over the table holding my sides from laughing so hard. Where had he learned these horrendous dances?
“Next time, I won’t be distracted by your little wiggles, shouts at the screen, and lip-biting antics while you try to kill me off. I’ll win and get exactly what I want.” He stepped closer. “Right here.”
I swallowed looking up at Lex. “You think that I’d have chanced you coming up with some kind of sadistic prize if you’d won? I don’t think that’s allowed.” I whispered the next part, “There are Littles around.”
“I do and sometimes the Littles need to go find their Mommies and Daddies while the adults play.”
I felt my eyes widen in shock. “You are a bad boy, Lex,” I pretended to chastise.
“Yes, Ma’am. And this boy will redden your bottom so good that you’ll forget that you were the one running this show. Care to switch roles now, Ma’am?”
I shook my head. “No, Sir.”
“Good girl.” He smirked.
“You don’t play fair,” I mumbled, but my body was ready for Lex to cash in everything that he’d said. I already knew he was capable, so my imagination didn’t have to do much work.
“But I do. I always follow the rules. It seems as if you’ve forgotten them.”
“I haven’t. I’m in control,” I confirmed to him.
