North raised his eyebrows. “And what would you do if I did?”
“I’d get revenge. You wouldn’t be sitting for a month.”
“A month? Hmm. Still might be worth it.” Then he heard her coming, calling out their names. He moved to the door and away from a naked, tied-up Jared.
Disappointing.
“I should have made you do this for your first time with me,” North told him.
“You prefer me taking charge.”
North opened the door and stepped out into the hallway. There, he found her, looking worried.
“Is everything all right? What are you guys doing?” Then she glanced at the closed bedroom door and took a step back. “Oh, should I give you some privacy?”
“You should definitely not give us some privacy,” North told her firmly. “What you should do is listen to me for a moment. And then decide if you’re feeling brave enough to step inside the bedroom.”
“Well, that’s a challenge if ever I heard one. What . . . what is it?”
“Jared. Inside. Naked. Tied up.”
Her mouth dropped open. “I’m sorry, did you just say that Jared is in the bedroom naked and tied-up?”
“Yes.”
“W-why? I mean, if the two of you are wanting some time alone, you should have just said.”
North sighed. “Jared should have explained this to you. He’s not waiting for me. He’s waiting for you.”
“For me? Why would he . . . oh.” Understanding filled her face. “Really? For me?”
“Yes. I believe I said that. He wanted to secure himself so that he wouldn’t scare you. Now, you can feel fully in control of everything.”
She crossed one arm over her body to grab hold of her other arm. “What if I don’t know what to do? What if I do something wrong? Touch him wrong?”
North shook his head. “No chance of that. Remember what he said to you? The only thing he doesn’t like is being bitten on his cock or balls. Everything else goes.”
“Really? Everything else?”
“If you do something that he doesn’t like he can always use his safeword. You will honor that.”
He said it firmly even though he knew she would. Despite everything life had thrown at her, Angie was still sweet and kind. She sometimes pretended to have a hard outer shell. But they’d all seen that it was an act. That she was secretly vulnerable.
That she needed them for protection and care.
North opened the door and stepped in, waiting for her to follow. If she didn’t, well, he wasn’t quite sure what to do.
Although he guessed he could have his fun with Jared. He’d pay for it later but it would still be worth it.
But she stepped into the room, staring at Jared nervously.
“Angie,” Jared said. “Are you all right?”
“You’re asking me that?” she said with an incredulous laugh. “You’re the one tied up on the bed.”
“I thought this might put you at ease, make you less afraid. I can’t touch you. You’re totally in control.”
“I understand why you thought I’d find that appealing. But . . .” She moved her weight from foot to foot.
