“It’s nothing to do with us. I’m just not used to hearing things like that. I mean Grinnie tells me she’s proud of me, but I didn’t expect it…”
“Your parents never told you they were proud of you?”
“Mom did. But Dad…” She shook her head and then took out her compact to check her makeup, although she didn’t need to. She looked perfect. Flushed, post-orgasmic, and ready for a night out with him.
“Bunny, I won’t push you to tell me your secrets. I want you to trust me with them. I don’t know why your father hasn’t given you those words, but you know I wouldn’t say them if they weren’t true.”
“Yes, Sir.” She grinned mischievously. “Thank you, Beastly.”
“Keeping a tally, fiammetta,” he said with a chuckle as he opened his door. “Stay put and I’ll open your door for you.”
He enjoyed watching her as she unfolded herself from his sports car, her legs shapely and graceful in her heels, which put her just at chin level.
“You’re so handsome in your black suit, Beastly,” she whispered as she smoothed his lapel, grinning because she knew he really was keeping count. “Sir, may I ask a favor?”
“You may.”
“Please don’t laugh if I bust my ass in these heels?”
Joseph chuckled as he held out his forearm to her. “Just hold on to me, Bunny. It amazes me that more women don’t break their ankles wearing those things, but they do incredible things for your legs and your ass, which are already spectacular.”
“Oh, Beastly,” she murmured as she walked beside him.
“That’s three, sassy one.”
“And the night is young, huh?” she asked as they walked down the rows of vehicles to the front door.
Cody Welsh, the tremendously tall and bulky head of security for the nightclub, had a big smile on his face as he opened the door for them and held out his hand. “Mr. Hazelle, a pleasure to see you again. Camilla told us you would be visiting tonight, and seats are reserved for you at her table in the rear corner, sir.” He turned a courteous but appreciative gaze on Bunny. “Good evening, ma’am.”
“Bunny, this is Cody Welsh. Cody, this is my girlfriend, Bunny Carrigan.”
He wanted to laugh when Bunny gasped but didn’t show any other hint of emotion, and Cody’s eyes widened, and he said, “That’s excellent news. It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance, ma’am. Have you eaten supper yet, sir?”
“We were planning to eat at Chantilly’s. Will you let Camilla know we’ll be over in a bit?”
“Sure. And when you come over, grab me, Heath, or Spencer, and we’ll see you to the table. The club is busy tonight.”
“So I see,” Joseph murmured as he noted Bunny already bobbing in place to the beat of the music. Several men at nearby tables were eyeing her appreciatively, and he placed a possessive hand around her hip as he directed her to the entry to the steakhouse, just off of the foyer to the nightclub.
“Girlfriend?” she paused and whispered when they were out of Cody’s hearing range, placing her hand over his still resting on her hip.
“Do you have any objections to me saying that?”
“Not at all. Just surprised. You might’ve mentioned it to me beforehand, though.”
“My apologies. It’s never been an issue before. Would you like to be my girlfriend?”
“Yes, and what do you mean? You’ve never had a girlfriend before?” she asked in a teasing tone.
“Not since college. I’ve never dated a sub.”
She nodded in acknowledgement. “Only used your weapons of ass destruction on them?”
“Exactly. See? You’re learning already,” he replied, grinning at her banter, for which he was grateful. In truth, he hadn’t given it any thought until it was time to introduce her to Cody. But he liked the way it’d felt to say those words.
“This is fantastic,” Bunny murmured as she walked with him. “You can eat supper and then come right over and have some fun without leaving the building. Thank you for bringing me here.”
“It gets quite crowded on the weekends. Don’t thank me just yet.”
She halted again in the quiet walkway leading to the restaurant entry and looked up at him. “No, this is wonderful, Joseph, and I do thank you.” She came close and put her arms around him and whispered, “For everything, Beastly.” She tilted up on tiptoe and kissed him. “I think that makes four.”
Then she licked her lips and continued on. Watching the hypnotic sway of her ass and the lovely fall of her brilliant red hair, he realized he was the one following her.