"What else?"
I cocked a brow. I had to admit, her curiosity surprised me. "How do you feel about being bound, gaged and blindfolded?"
She chewed on her lip as she pondered the question. "I don't know how I feel about being gaged, but I think being blindfolded and bound is something I could deal with."
In other words, she liked the thought of being blindfolded and bound but she just couldn't admit it either to herself or to me - yet. Again, my cock jumped. "And why don't you like the idea of being gaged?"
She shrugged uncomfortably. "I," a sigh toppled from her lips. "It seems disrespectful."
"How so?"
"Well, why shouldn't I speak?"
"It's about control, Olivia. I want control over you and I want you to submit that control to me."
"So, you want the power?"
"I do." I nodded. "But in all reality, it is you who holds the true power here. It is you, as the submissive, I need in order to fulfill my own desires. It is your choice to stay with me. It's your choice to stop me when you become too uncomfortable. I will push you, Olivia, but I will never ignore your safe word. "
"I see." She pursed her lips and I found myself shocked that she knew what a safe word was.
"You cannot allow yourself to be influenced by what society deems right and wrong. In this agreement, we go on our own feelings. You have never been gaged and I can see the only reason you dislike it is because society considers it wrong, disrespectful, twisted. It's not. It's an erotic sight for me and I can assure you, it would excite you."
"I'll try, Jace." She looked right into my eyes and I felt as though she were seeing straight into my black, damaged soul. "I will try anything once."
I nodded, feeling more than excited at the thought of claiming her in such a way. "Good. You'll sign the contract and we'll go from there."
"No." She shook her head. "I already signed one contract. I'm not signing another."
I cocked my head. "Why not?"
"Because, I already agreed to everything. The contract I signed still stands to protect us both." She shrugged. "I will not sign another."
I nodded tightly. "Very well."
She was right. The contract she'd signed, however vague, will stand to protect us both. There is no need to make her sign another. We could begin.
"Are you ready for your training?"
Chapter 5
Holy shit! Oh. My. God.
What in the world had I gotten myself into? He wanted to start my training? Already? But, was I ready for this? I mean - I thought I could handle it. But could I really? Was I strong enough? Did I care enough to allow him complete control over my body? Did I trust him enough to allow him to possess me and care for me at the same time?
Yes. I did. I truly did. If Jace was anything, he was protective over me. Sometimes overly so. I could only hope his need to keep me safe from all harm followed us into this twisted relationship I'd agreed to. Yes, I had agreed to this I reminded myself.
I felt numb as I looked up at Jace. He looked so damned delicious as he stood against the counter. His arms were folded over his chest, accentuating the muscles of his arms. I let my eyes trail lower to settle onto his stomach. He had washboard abs and golden tan skin. His pants cut off the V of his stomach and my stomach tightened as I thought of the rest of his beautiful body.
My mouth watered and I felt my hands begin to tremble at my body's natural, but oh-so-wrong reaction to him. Jeez, how had I become this woman? How was it possible that I was eager for his possession? I should be down right terrified of it! The idea of any man possessing me should send me running at full speed for the hills. But it wasn't. Instead, I was left with pounding nerves and budding excitement.
"Olivia?' Jace's voice bulldozed my thoughts and my eyes shot up to his face to settle on the source of the sound. His mouth. His full lips were pursed in a thin line as he studied me with blazing blue eyes.
"What?" I squeaked. At the sound of my voice, I felt a blush rise in my cheeks and Jace's stern mouth relaxed into an easy grin.
My heart leapt. "Are you ready to begin, Olivia?"
My heart started hammering in my chest and I laughed out loud. Oh, there was the panic. I was wondering when it would arrive. A little too late, I'd say.
"Ready?" I laughed again and Jace's brows knitted. "Right now?"
He nodded. "When do you propose we begin?"
"Well, I thought there was more to discuss." I was grappling for anything to halt the inevitable.
"Like what?" His eyes narrowed and he shifted against the counter.
"Well," I paused. "What did you mean you had your submissives 24/7?"