At the front door, she ground her teeth to keep from showing her disappointment and entered the home. All three of her best friends, who were watching a movie, looked toward her.

She forced a smile. “Hi."

"Why are you home?” Marley's green eyes narrowed on her. “And so soon?"

She shut the door behind her, shed her coat, then kicked off her shoes. Sadie and Kyra shifted along the cushions to make room, and she plopped down into the plush couch. “I couldn't do it."

Kyra made a face and flicked her black hair over her shoulder. “Couldn't do what?"

"My night with Raven."

Sadie

leaned forward, which gave Bella an unwanted view of her newly purchased breasts. “What happened?"

She ran her hands over her face, then dropped them to glance between the women. “Well, we were kissing, and"—she groaned at the memory—"I laughed in her face."

A pause followed; then laughter erupted, and Bella couldn't help but chuckle too. The heavy weight in her chest released and her muscles relaxed.

Of course they'd understand.

"So you're not attracted to women,” Marley said, her dark curls bouncing off her shoulders as she shook with silent laughter.

She grunted. “Not at all."

"What's the plan now, then?” Sadie glanced at Marley and Kyra before her warm chocolate-colored eyes focused back on Bella. “I mean, not that I don't understand, but we made this pact.” Her look became knowing. “You'll have to come up with another fantasy."

She nibbled her bottom lip. “I don't have any other fantasies, though.” She was aware that she hadn't looked at Marley. BDSM made her confused and curious all at the same time.

Kyra offered a kind smile. “You've got time to sort it out. Sit on it for the next week and see if you can think of anything.” She waved her hand dramatically. “Lord knows the castle has everything and anything you could dream up."

Always the voice of reason, Kyra was. “True.” She released her teeth that dug into her lip and pushed the frustration behind her, more than done with it all. “Is Reed's party tomorrow night still a go?"

Marley nodded. “Yes, and you're going.” She gave a shit-eating grin. “If you're not getting all hot and bothered this weekend, you might as well get drunk."

At least there was that.

On Saturday night, Kole finished stocking the beer in the fridge and heard the crowd behind him grow louder. He grabbed a beer for himself and cracked it open.

After a big gulp of the brew, he moaned from the crisp aftertaste, then scanned his condo that he shared with Reed. Both were criminal lawyers with a top firm in Baltimore, but that wasn't their only shared connection; they were both sexual dominants.

The roommate relationship had worked out well, and with the shared mortgage, they could afford the luxurious condo.

Their living room was full of friends from the castle, some from the law firm, and others just personal friends. It always amused him to watch those who didn't live the D/s lifestyle mix with people who did.

For most, they'd never notice the way the submissives doted over their Masters, seated lower than the ones who commanded them. But Kole saw it clearly, and it created an ache in the pit of his stomach.

While he didn't want a submissive 24-7, he had wanted one when he demanded it. And he'd never found a submissive who intrigued him enough to start a long-term relationship with.

As he continued to survey the room, one woman caught his eye, and the tension in his muscles increased.

Bella sat on the couch, a gin and tonic in her hand, while her three best friends laughed around her. He'd never seen the woman look so depressed. She'd always been full of sass and the life of the party.

All the reasons he craved to have her under his command. As a man, he appreciated her saucy attitude and the strength she portrayed. As a Dom, he'd enjoy seeing her lose it when she gave him control.

More to the point, her beauty appealed to him; her long blonde hair flowed beautifully over her shoulders, and her tight body aroused him. But the submissive buried inside her tempted him repeatedly.

A low laugh dragged Kole out of his thoughts. He flicked his gaze away from Bella to find amused blue eyes staring back at him. Reed cocked his head. His dirty-blond hair fell over his eyebrow. “Hiding in here, are you?"

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