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It felt weird to have Carver drive me to work without a hat and drop me off at the front door. We’d tried to see if we could see Reef’s car, but it was hard to detect with all the traffic. Carver kissed me and reminded me he’d pick me up after work and go to Lustz. We planned to pick up my car and take it back to his place. That was something else we decided. No hiding that we were involved. The one thing I agreed to was not returning to my apartment. We were stopping there before we got my car, so I could pack more clothing. Neither of us was willing to sleep alone.

My day didn’t go as smoothly as it normally would. For one, we had two very difficult veterans who were angry and carrying on while we were working with them. It wasn’t as unusual as you might believe. When you worked with neurological diseases, they manifested in a lot of ways and caused behavioral issues. In one man’s case, it was due to the dementia he had that he was that way. The other was battling his PTSD trauma, and we got the brunt of it. Ultimately, we found a way to calm both of them and do the tests we needed to perform.

Due to this, I barely had time to gobble down some fruit and yogurt I brought before returning to work. Those cases cut into everyone’s lunch break. Rather than staggering them, we closed the office, so we all took our break at the same time. I barely had time to answer Carver’s text to let him know how my day was. He was in court today on a copyright infringement case by an author. He warned me he might be a few minutes late if the case ran over. I told him to take his time.

It was around four-thirty, and the last patients were being seen. All of us were finishing our tasks and waiting for the day to end. I worked in each room to be sure they were ready for the following day. The medical assistants were tasked with restocking, but I’d learned to double-check a few. They could get lazy if you didn’t watch them. I was coming out of one of the exam rooms when Shannon came rushing down the hallway toward me. She wore a panicked expression.

“What’s the matter?”

I asked. Don’t tell me we have another patient acting up, I thought.

“He’s here.”

“Who’s here?”

“That man, the one we were told not to let back to see you. He’s at the front desk demanding to see you. He says he knows you’re here. I wanted you to know so you don’t walk out there.”

Instantly, I was hit with outrage. He didn’t let me have a whole day before he showed up. Not seeing me, he’d stayed away after the last time they told him I wasn’t here. He bought that I wasn’t working. However, this visit meant he’d seen me this morning. But why wait to come in until right before the end of the day? What was he up to?

As I thought about it, I decided it was no good to hide from him anymore—it was time to stop being the hunted and hiding. Throwing back my shoulders, I readied myself. I smiled at Shannon, who was standing there, biting her lip and twisting her hands.

“Thank you for warning me, but I must handle this. Tell everyone to stay in the back. There’s no use in us all hearing his crap.”

“No, don’t go out there! What if he tries something? Let me call the police,”

she begged.

“Not unless he becomes dangerous to others,”

I instructed.

Not wanting to waste more time, I headed to the front. When I came through the door that separated the reception and waiting area from the back treatment rooms, I found Reef at the desk, looming over it. He was glaring at our poor receptionist, Kimmie. She was young, and this was her first real job. She was learning to handle difficult people. I marched toward them.

“Kimmie, go into the back,”

I ordered kindly. She shot out of her chair, gave me a grateful look, and then rushed into the back. That left Reef and me the only two in the waiting area. I put my hands on my hips.

“What is the meaning of this? I’m working. How dare you barge in here demanding to see me and intimidating staff,”

I said in my best Domme voice.

“It was necessary. I’ve been trying to see you so we can talk for weeks. You haven’t been here or at your apartment. You’ve been holed up at Lustz, and no one would let me see you.”

“Did you ever think that if I wanted to see you, Reef, I would’ve contacted you?”

I suggested.

He was speechless for a few seconds, then responded, “In normal circumstances, yes, you would. But after that small glitch that night at Lustz, you took it too seriously and said we’re through. Venus, it’s silly to end what we’re developing over such an insignificant thing as a cut.”

“What do you believe we’re developing, Reef?”

I inched up an eyebrow as I asked.

“That you and I would be not just play partners but an actual couple. I know if you just allow me to show you what it’ll be like between us when sex is involved, you’ll change your mind. You’re making a rash decision without all the information. I can meet your sexual and kink needs.”

It wasn’t the conversation I wanted to have, where all my coworkers and patients could hear us, but I had no choice. Digging into the not-so-nice side of me, I hardened my voice. My Venus pissed off one.

“You’re a fool, Reef. Nothing you can say or do will convince me to give you a second chance. You and I aren’t remotely compatible as play partners, let alone anything else. Stop this ridiculous stalking. It has already cost you your Lustz membership. Don’t let it cost you more,” I warned.

“You don’t mean that, Venus,”

he protested.

“Don’t dare tell me what I want, sub! That is an example of why we’ll never be together. Get on with your life. Stop following and watching me. Stay away from here, my home, Lustz, and anywhere else I might be,”

I thundered.

To my astonishment, he dropped to his knees and assumed a classic submissive resting pose. “Please, don’t do this. I can be what you want and need. I can change. Just give me a chance,”

he pleaded.

It was pathetic to see him doing this, but he wasn’t listening to what I was saying. He kept discounting it. I hadn’t wanted to go further because of the risk, but it seemed I had no choice. I needed something to penetrate his hard head and make him hear and believe.

“It won’t because I’ve selected my play partner, and he’s also my boyfriend. He and I are together and committed to each other. That isn’t changing. There is no you and me. Now, get up and leave,”

I demanded.

This revelation caused him to react. He jumped to his feet, his expression a mix of disbelief and fury. “You’re lying,”

he snapped.

“Don’t take that tone with me. You know how I hate disobedience. I’m not a liar. You and I were merely a way to pass the time. As soon as I met him, I knew he was the one for me. We’re wildly happy.”

“If this is true, I want to know his name. I deserve to know,”

Reef argued.

I was opening my mouth to tell him it was none of his business and he deserved nothing when the office door opened, and Carver walked in. The easy way he came in and his look told me he wasn’t surprised to see Reef here. How he knew he was, I had no idea. I went to signal him to stay quiet, but I wasn’t fast enough.

“That would be me. I’m her man and sub. You’re not welcome here or anywhere near her. I’m warning you. Stay away from her. Forget you ever met her. She’s taken, and I won’t give her up,”

Carver said forcefully.

“I saw you with her this morning. I hoped it was merely you driving her. I know who you are. You’re Servass. Your sister is married to Hoss. I know Venus is friends with your sister. I don’t believe you. You’re lying,”

Reef muttered. I saw the struggle on his face. He was fighting not to acknowledge the truth that Carver spoke.

Carver came closer to me and then bowed his head. “I’m here to do as you ask, Domina. How may I be of service?”

Swallowing the lump in my throat at him submitting himself where anyone could see, I smiled.

“Thank you, Devoted One. I was finishing my work when he appeared. I’ll tell you what you may do for me when we get home. I have delicious plans for us,”

I said in a sultry tone.

“Your every wish is my pleasure to fulfill, Domina. Always,”

Carver admitted.

I didn’t know what it was about this exchange, but it did something to Reef. He stared at us in horror and shook his head. “No, no, you can’t be with him. It’s not fair. I had you first. You were supposed to be mine. Have you been with him all this time? I’ve seen him enter the employee garage, but I thought he was dropping off someone else. Tell me it’s not true,”

he pleaded.

“Servass, come to me,”

I demanded.

Carver didn’t hesitate. When he got to me, I reached up and brought his head down to bring our mouths together. Our kiss wasn’t without passion, though it wasn’t close to what we could exchange. I heard an animalistic strangled cry of denial or dismay, and then Reef stormed out of the office, slamming the door behind him. I went limp. Thankfully, Carver was there to hold me up.

His arms cuddled me close. “Are you alright? Did he touch you?”

he asked urgently.

“I’m fine. He didn’t hurt me. God, Carver, it didn’t matter what I said to him. He refused to believe it. How did you know he was here? You didn’t appear surprised to see him.”

“Thank God he didn’t. And you’re right. I wasn’t surprised. I got out of court early, so I came straight here. I was coming to get you and saw his car in the lot. I listened outside the door for a minute and heard what he said, so I timed my entrance. Why were you out here with him? Especially alone?”

“Because I refuse to hide from him. It hasn’t deterred him. And he came to my work and scared my coworkers. I wasn’t about to allow it. I had them stay in the back. If he’d tried anything, the police would’ve been called, I assure you.”

Carver’s jaw was tense. I knew he wasn’t happy with me facing Reef alone, but he’d have to get over it. Despite what it might appear like to date, I wasn’t a coward or used to others fighting my battles. It was time Carver knew that. If it changed how he felt about me, it was better to know now.

“I need to go check on the other staff and my boss. I’ll be out as quickly as I can. I have a couple more things to do before I can leave.”

“Take your time. I’ll wait here. Just in case he gets ideas to come back.”

“Thank you. Have a seat anywhere.”

I gave him a quick peck on the lips before heading to the back. I wondered what I’d hear from everyone, especially my boss. I prayed he wouldn’t fire me for this disruption. I had no control over Reef, but he might feel differently.

Carver:

As I waited for Alexandra to finish her work for the day, I kept thinking of Reef. Finding her alone and confronting him had scared me. I knew why she did it, but the protector in me didn’t want her to do it. It was my place to defend her from him and his kind. While I stewed over it, I sent a joint text to Mikhail and Hoss.

Me: Reef was at her work. He’s not getting it. She confronted him alone. It’s time to send the message.

It didn’t take long to get their responses.

Hoss: Sounds like his hard head won’t let the message sink in, but you’ve got to try.

Mikhail: Damn it. Hoped he’d leave her alone. OK. Message will be sent.

Me: TY, both. TTYL

As people left the office, I was cast nervous glances. I smiled and nodded to all of them. A few appeared to be patients, and the rest were employees. Some gave me tentative smiles and nods in return. Others scurried off. It was almost half an hour before Alexandra joined me. She wasn’t looking happy. I waited until we were in the car and on the way to her apartment before I said anything. I was dividing my attention between the road, the vehicles around us, and her.

“Are you alright, baby?”

“No, not really.”

“Is it only Reef or something else that’s bothering you?”

“It’s him and how he’s affected my life. I’m done allowing him to hold me trapped, Carver. Not that being with you hasn’t been amazing. It has, but it was forced due to him. And after his stunt today, I got a written warning. If he disturbs the office again, I’ll face suspension or even termination. My boss said he can’t allow staff and patients to be in danger. I couldn’t guarantee to him that Reef is harmless. And I can’t blame Dr. Simon for what he’s threatening. He’s right.”

“Listen, I let Mikhail and Hoss know Reef came to your work. The first message will be sent within forty-eight hours. It’ll put him out of commission for a short while. Hopefully, it’ll work, but if not, we’ll do the second one, and that’s his last chance, Alexandra. If he persists, he’s done.”

She hung her head. “I know it, and my gut tells me it’ll come to the final option, which I hate. But I know it’s necessary if he doesn’t heed the warnings. You didn’t hear what he said and how he acted, Carver. He’s convinced he and I are meant to be together, and all I have to do is try it, and my mind will change. Now, I have a new worry.”

“What’s that?”

“He knows who I’m with. That puts a target on your back. Reef could easily come after you. Can we ask Iker to have his men watch over you like they did me? I’ve got money saved. I’ll pay for it.”

“Babe, that’s not necessary. I can protect myself. I’ll be careful. Besides, if it were necessary, I’d pay for my protection.”

We kept debating it until we got to her apartment. It had been so long since we’d been there that it felt strange. Entering her place, it was stuffy and slightly musty inside. She kicked up the air conditioning. I went to the bedroom to watch her pack. There wasn’t anything for me to do. She refused my help. I lay across the foot of the bed. Occasionally, I’d leave the room to fetch things for her elsewhere in the apartment.

We chatted about our work and what we were having for dinner. She insisted on cooking. I talked her into packing two large suitcases. The truth was, if she were living with me, this place needed to be let go of. I knew I’d have to wait a bit longer to broach that topic, so for now, taking most of her clothing would have to do.

Once she walked around the apartment and grabbed a few odds and ends to add to her cases, we turned the AC back down and locked her apartment again. Her mail had been diverted to come to my house, so there was none of that to get. As we walked back to the parking lot, I kept my eyes scanning in case Reef was nearby. I had my hands full with her suitcases. I was relieved when the suitcases were loaded, and we were off again.

It was almost seven o’clock when we reached Lustz. At this rate, we’d be eating dinner at ten o’clock if we stopped to chat.

“Alexandra, if we go in to see anyone, we won’t get home and dinner done until late. If we stay, then we need to stop and eat before we head home.”

“I know, and I don’t want that. They’re either at home or busy anyway. Let’s just get my car, and then we can leave.”

“We can do that.”

I continued into the private garage. After initially leaving her car outside so Reef could see it, we moved it into the garage to keep it safe. She got situated in her car quickly. Before taking off, I reminded her, “Stay ahead of me. Don’t worry about me keeping up. You head to the house. When we get there, park in the garage on the right, and I’ll pull in next to you. I’ll be watching for trouble, but if you can, two sets of eyes are better than one. I haven’t seen him. We might be in luck.”

“I hope so. And I’ll do exactly what you say. Let’s get home. I’m hungry.”

Winking, I kissed her and then got back in my vehicle. The ride home had lighter traffic, and we made decent time. As we pulled into the garage and lowered the door, I was relieved that this day was over. Now, to wait to see what the outcome was from Reef’s first beatdown. A part of me wished I could see it.

***

Dinner was over, and despite being later than usual, it was a success. We’d both taken our showers in preparation for the next day. Clothes were laid out. I liked that she was organized in ways similar to how I was about things like prepping for the following day. I found it easier and less stressful. We’d showered separately because she got a call from Cady right before we were to get in together. She told me to go ahead. Luckily, my sister was short-winded, and the call didn’t last for an hour or more.

I was propped up in bed, waiting for her to join me. I heard the shower turn off several minutes ago. No matter how hard the day was, I constantly desired her. Our sex, whether we were playing or not, was spectacular. I often found myself thinking of her during the day. I wondered if I’d still feel this ravenous for her in five years, ten, or even thirty.

A noise brought my attention back to the doorway between the bedroom and the bathroom. I inhaled sharply. Standing there was Alexandra, but she wasn’t naked or in a tiny nightie that she preferred to wear to bed sometimes. Her hair was slicked back into a tight braid. Her bare skin was glowing from whatever cream she used on it. Her entire body had a soft gleam to it.

She wore a bra and panty set I’d never seen.

How did she get that past me at the apartment? It was dark purple, but the bra had holes for the breast to stick out, and the panties, well, there weren't enough there to qualify as those.

They were strips of matching fabric to the bra that ran from the waist to form a V at the apex of her pussy.

From there, it disappeared between her legs.

I knew it had to continue up the crack of her ass.

On her feet, she wore black stiletto heels.

I was already half-hard from thoughts of her, but seeing her like this completed the process. I tossed back the top sheet that was over my lap. I was naked. She smiled when I did it.

“Devoted One, your Domina would like to play tonight if you’re willing,”

she said with a sexy purr.

“I’m always willing to play with you, Domina. Your every desire is mine to fulfill, however you command it. What do you want me to do?”

I immediately replied. I was more than happy to play tonight.

“Tonight, we’ll explore deeper into what you shared with me the other night. How you liked the spanking you received, but you wanted to know if you could take more pain. You said you need a way to relieve your stress more deeply. And you wonder if increasing your pain would do it.”

“I did say that.”

“Are you willing to have me try? I want you to know I’m not into it for sadistic purposes. I don’t get pleasure from the act of hurting you. What pleases me and makes me happy is helping you achieve what you want and need so that you can clear your thoughts when stressed. Having a way to let go of whatever is bothering you and removing obstacles or fears that prevent you from achieving what you want to achieve. I need to know I’m making you happy. Do you understand?”

Everything she said resonated with me. Sometimes, my thoughts and stress prevented me from doing everything I wanted. I let self-doubts, which come from growing up with my father, hold me hostage. His words would play in my head, telling me I would never amount to anyone worthwhile. It had prevented me at times from pursuing other options. Knowing intellectually I could didn’t always help eliminate the emotional baggage I carried.

“I understand perfectly, Domina, and I want that. I want to be able to make you happy. Just tell me what you want me to do.”

“When negotiating our contract, you said being restrained and unable to see at the same time was a soft limit for you. You never said why. May I ask? I need to know if I should consider including it tonight or not.”

My heart beat faster at this idea. I did say they were soft limits, and there was a reason. I disliked telling her, but I had to be honest. If I weren’t, it could lead to terrible outcomes for both of us.

“I feel silly letting past fears cause me to put those two things on the soft list. I’m a grown man, but all attempts to date to overcome my fear have failed, so I stopped trying. However, I want this to be possible with you, Domina. The reason I dislike them goes back to my father. You got a taste of him. That was nothing. He’s a hard, unforgiving, self-centered, and controlling bastard.

“When I was younger, before I got too big for him to handle easily, if I upset him enough, he’d force me into this tiny coat closet at the back of the house. It was so small I had to sit with my legs drawn up. He’d put me in there and lock the door from the outside. It could last for hours. It was pitch black in there.”

I heard her loud inhale, but she didn’t say anything.

“But it wasn’t enough for him. No, to prove his point that I was here only because he allowed it, he would sometimes tie my arms and legs to the bed so I was unable to move, and he’d cover my eyes. He’d leave me until I peed myself, and then I was punished for doing that. If I tried to escape and made noise, he’d extend the time there.”

“And your mom let him do this and did nothing!”

Alexandra cried out in anger.

“She didn’t know what he was doing to me. He would send her to another part of the house, and if she tried to talk to me or interfere in his punishments, her life got worse. I never told her what he did because I was afraid of what he’d do to her if she got out of hand. I let her think I was in timeout.”

“Oh my God, how could you ever stand to be in the same room as that bastard? Did he do that to Cady?”

she asked, sounding aghast.

“No, he didn’t. After we were adults, we talked about what he did to each of us, and it seemed I got the brunt of the physical things, whereas she was mostly emotionally abused. His unique punishments for me went away once I was big enough to fight back. It has never stopped his mouth, though.”

She came to the bed and sat on the edge next to me. Her hand came up to rub my face. “I’m so sorry that you had to live through that. No wonder you don’t want either of those. I would expect them to be a hard no for you. That’s it. They’re off the list, period. We can still enjoy ourselves without that.”

As she went to rise, I grabbed her hand. Strictly speaking, I was supposed to ask permission before touching her, but we’d broken the scene a bit. “I don’t want us not to try at least. I trust you more than anyone I’ve ever been with. Please, let’s see if I can before we do that.”

She studied me for several moments before nodding. “Alright, we’ll try. But you have to swear that if you feel yourself panicking, you use your words, and I’ll stop.”

“I swear I’ll use them. Can we try them first to see? If we wait until later, and I can’t stand it, it might spoil our play.”

“I think that’s a good idea. Would you prefer to stand rather than lie on the bed?”

She asked as I let go, and she stood.

“I’ll do the bed. Might as well test myself thoroughly.”

She gave me one more once-over and then went to the dresser. I’d left her alone to put away her things earlier. I realized that when she distracted me at the apartment, and I would fetch things for her, she was slipping items into her cases.

When she turned back to face me, she had wrist and ankle cuffs that you could attach to the bed. I’d used them in the past on a few ladies who were into being restrained. I hadn’t done it to Alexandra yet, although it was on her “yes list.”

Since my bed had four posts, it was easier for her to get them in place. Once they were, she leaned over me.

“Are you sure you want to do this?”

“Yes,”

I said determinedly.

She kissed me, and it was a deep one full of tongue. It had my desire re-surging. I was so far into it that when she slipped the blindfold over my eyes, it took a couple of seconds for it to register that she did it. When I realized what she’d done, I admit, my pulse raced, and I stopped kissing her. However, she wasn’t allowing it. She got on the bed and straddled my middle. Both hands cupped my jaw, and she kissed me even more aggressively. Her moan-like growl made me reengage. I loved it when she made noises that showed me how she was feeling.

I had no idea how long we kissed before I forgot I was blindfolded, or how long it was before my first arm was raised and the kiss broke. She smoothly applied the cuff to me. It wasn’t as startling as the blindfold, in a way.

“Are you doing okay?”

she asked.

“Yes, keep going. Green,”

I replied.

In no more than a minute, I had both arms raised over my head and secured to the posts. I gave an experimental tug. A smidge of unease slithered through me, but I got distracted again by my Domina. She was now kissing, licking, and nibbling her way down my chest and stomach. My cock jerked in anticipation of feeling her mouth on it. However, when she reached my pubic area, she paused.

“I want to suck your gorgeous cock, Devoted One. But first, I want you to be dependent upon me. I want to pleasure you until you can’t stand it, and to do that, I need you fully tied.”

I was slightly crazed by that time, so I consented rapidly. “Do it. I want your mouth on my cock. Hurry,”

I pleaded.

I thought she might’ve snickered before she shifted, but she was at the foot of the bed, swiftly securing my ankles. When she was done, she had an order for me.

“I want you to tug on all four at the same time. Tell me if they’re too much, and I’ll release you. I have a pair of scissors on the nightstand, and I can cut them at any time. Remember, I want to enhance your enjoyment and the pain when it comes, not your fear.”

I did as she asked. While my pulse was slightly elevated, it wasn’t causing the blinding terror it had in the past or when I was small. Hope flared. Maybe this would work.

“I’m good, Domina. I promise. Green,”

I whispered to her.

I barely got those words out before she moved again, and then the head of my cock was engulfed in a hot, wet haven.

I jerked and cried out.

Then I had no choice but to lay there at her mercy as Alexandra sucked my cock.

She licked, sucked, and tugged on my piercings.

Her hand would pump the base of my shaft as she sucked and teased the head.

Other times she was sucking my balls into her mouth and gently thrashing them around.

When she’d deep throat me and gag but still hum and try to take me even deeper, I felt my eyeballs rolling into the back of my head.

No woman had ever given me head like she could.

She kept going until I was begging her to let me come.

I could feel the cum almost boiling in my balls, ready to erupt.

That was the point she introduced the first pain.

It wasn’t bad.

Her hand came down to slap the side of my thigh.

It probably stung her hand more than my leg.

Alexandra moved off me, and I heard her moving around the room.

The anticipation of what she was doing and what it meant to me ramped up my desire.

There was nervousness but no outright fear.

It was more anticipation.

I jerked when something whipped down and across my other thigh.

This was soft and had several strands to it.

I pictured a cat-o'-nine-tails type whip.

It was lifted, and her mouth kissed where she hit.

She tortured me with loving kisses interspersed in no rhythm with her strikes.

After she’d used the cat-‘o-nine several times on my legs, stomach, and chest, I was struck across my cock.

Pain hit me, taking my breath away, but as it faded, I discovered the tingling it left behind and how it made my cock even more frantic to come, although I had no idea how.

When she switched it out for a new toy, she returned to my thighs and legs.

This one hurt much more, and it was thin and hard.

I assumed it was a rattan cane.

She gave me loving attention after each blow.

However, I was anticipating the strike to my cock, and I was growing tenser with each moment that passed, and it didn’t happen.

It was a relief when the cane came down on my balls.

It wasn’t as hard as she could’ve made it.

But the fire that surged through me caused me to cry out in both pain and bliss.

She was moving then I felt a tight inferno come down around my cock,.

Swallowing it.

I moaned.

I knew that sensation.

It was her pussy. She was riding my cock.

Her fingers found my nipples, and she twisted them, making me hiss.

“You did so well, my Devoted One.

I couldn’t help myself.

I know that hurts, especially on your cock, so I thought I’d try and soothe it with my honey.

Honey heals, you know.

Tell me if you want me to stop.”

“No! God, don’t stop, Domina. Your Devoted One loves that you care for him so much. Please, give me all your healing honey,”

I pleaded.

“Good, then I will. I want you to hold off and not come until I tell you to. I promise if you do this, I’ll be so happy, and you’ll love it. I want to make you feel so good. Hold it back.”

I groaned because I knew it would be hard to do.

I was pushing closer to an orgasm as it was.

Then she kept twisting my nipples and biting them as she rode my cock.

It was heaven and hell mixed, and I loved it.

I fought like mad not to come, and she did her best to make me do it without permission.

I was covered in sweat and ready to scream red just to get relief when she whispered hoarsely.

“Come, Carver. Please. I’m dying to feel your cum.”

I needed no more encouragement.

A couple more thrusts sent her into an orgasm.

She was screaming as she bucked up and down on my rod, and I thrust once more before I erupted and let my cum bathe her pussy.

As it did, I knew one thing.

We’d be doing this again.

And I wanted to come like this in her ass. She wasn’t opposed to anal totally. It was a soft limit. I’d have to see when I would have her at my mercy.

She weakly moved when we were done.

I hated to let her move off me, but she had to in order to get to my restraints and the blindfold.

As soon as they were off, she collapsed on top of me and closed her eyes.

I held her as we drifted, not bothering to say a word.

My fear of these two was gone.