“No, you won’t,” Scarlett said immediately. “You’ll have me. And all of us. We’ve got you.”
The table murmured agreement, and I watched Iris take a shaky breath, seeming to find strength in the support.
“Okay,” Sampson announced, clearly trying to lighten the mood. “Enough heavy talk. It’s time for dessert and games.”
Dessert was a chocolate lava cake with vanilla-bean ice cream. When I moaned and stated that serving such a decadent dessert should have been illegal, Elara smiled and informed me that while she’d take credit for the cake, she had to extend kudos to Chef Guilia who was famous for her skills in making incredibly delicious ice cream flavors.
“Alright,” Sampson said once everyone had their cake. “We’re playing truth or dare. But lifestyle edition. The truths have to be about kinks, limits, or experiences. The dares have to be appropriate for present company.”
“This is going to be dangerous,” Elara said, laughing.
“I’ll start,” Sampson declared. “Emmy. Truth or dare?”
“Truth.”
“What’s the kinkiest thing you and Daddy have ever done?”
Emmy grinned nervously. “If Jack’s Kirk and I’m Nurse Chapel, you can imagine our kinkiest moment involved a ‘routine checkup’ that went so off-protocol even Starfleet would’ve raised an eyebrow.”
The table erupted in laughter and appreciative sounds.
“Your turn,” Sampson said to Emmy.
“Jo. Truth or dare?”
“Dare. I’m brave.”
“I dare you to tell us the one thing you’re most curious about trying but too scared to ask for.”
Jo didn’t hesitate. “Rope suspension. I want to fly.”
“Oh, there’s a class for that,” Elara said. “Shibari intensive. It’s incredible.”
“I’m taking that one,” I mentioned. “With Majesty and Lex. You should sign up.”
“I will,” Jo said with a grin. “Okay, my turn. Cami. Truth or dare?”
“Truth.”
“Have you fallen for them yet? Both of them?”
I felt everyone’s eyes on me. The honest answer was right there, waiting.
“Yes,” I said quietly. “I have. Completely.”
“And do they know?” Eliana asked softly.
“I think so. We haven’t said the words yet, but... yeah. I think they know.”
“That’s beautiful,” Renee said, wiping at her eyes. “Damn hormones. Everything makes me cry.”
The game continued, getting progressively more ridiculous and fun. Sampson dared Scarlett to demonstrate her best seductive walk. Honey admitted her hardest limit was ageplay. Eliana confessed she’d never even been kissed during a scene, only after.
“Wait, seriously?” Sampson asked. “Your Dominant has never kissed you during?”
“I don’t have a Dominant,” Eliana reminded him. “I’m single.”
“Not for long if you keep looking like that,” Jo said. “Seriously, you’re stunning.”
