“It seems to me there are multiple options for… oh, dear. Is that Tobi?” Tobi West’s long, blonde hair was practically luminous in the moonlight. Miami hadn’t spent enough time with the Wests to tell the men apart, but it was easy to see Tobi responded to them equally. The three of them moved to the opposite side of the enclosed space. The couples would be able to see and hear each other but wouldn’t be so close they’d interrupt the other’s scene.
“Strip.” Cam’s commanding voice was unmistakable. His wife didn’t hesitate to pull her sundress over her head before tossing it over the back of a nearby chair.
Miami wasn’t surprised CeCe had foregone underwear. She’d read enough about BDSM to know Doms claimed to despise anything they considered a barrier.
Kyle’s voice issued the same order, and within seconds both women were standing in the open evening air without a stitch of clothing to hide them from view.
“Since the two of you decided it was acceptable to eavesdrop on a private meeting, it’s only fitting your punishment takes place in front of the young woman you were spying on.”
Spying?Was Cameron Barnes serious? Miami felt a surge of anger course through her blood like molten hot lava. Essex must have sensed the shift in her mood because he moved behind her, pulling her back against his chest.
“Remember, Tobi and CeCe have safe words. They knew when they decided to listen in on our meeting that this would happen. Don’t kid yourself—those two know their men and this team. There wasn’t a chance in hell they’d go undetected.” Essex had bent closer until his lips were brushing against the shell of her ear.
When he spoke, the warmth of his breath set off a wave of emotion so intense, it threatened to swamp her. Goosebumps raced up her arms, and Miami couldn’t suppress the shudder that vibrated slowly from her core to the surface.
“It’s unfortunate Tobi’s and CeCe’s faces are tilted down. I promise the only thing you’d see in their eyes would be anticipation. Don’t get me wrong, their men are going to make certain they don’t sit comfortably for the next few days. They are also going to make sure their subs are sexually sated when all is said and done.”
“Wait. What about Lilly?” Miami groaned when she realized she’d thrown her new friend under the bus.Damn my loose lips. Some friend I am. I should probably find another one-person beach bungalow and give up socializing.
“Don’t worry, she didn’t escape our attention, but Del and Dean won’t scene if their sons or daughter-in-law are at the club. Lilly claims she’s seen enough of her son’s bare asses to last a lifetime.” She could feel Essex shaking with laughter against her back.
“Del and Dean have made it very clear they don’t want to see the young woman they consider a daughter in a scene at the club. They have too much respect for Tobi to risk embarrassing her.”
Miami fought the urge to sigh wistfully. Del and Dean West had just rocketed to the top of her most respected people list. When she’d met them in Galveston, they’d been chivalrous and charming, but hearing how they protected Tobi took Miami’s admiration to a whole new level.
The murmur of voices on the patio was followed by people shifting positions. Focusing on the patio, Miami kept her attention on the shadowed figures. Every time she looked away, it took her eyes several seconds to readjust to the fading light, so it was difficult to make out what was happening. The sudden sharp sound of palms striking bare skin was followed by sexy whimpers.
Doesn’t take a genius to unravel this mystery. Holy hell it’s getting hot in here. Did someone turn up the thermostat?Taking a deep breath, she resisted the urge to fan herself.
Miami’s emotions were swinging wildly from mortification to a sense of heightened sexual awareness so keen, it almost defied explanation. She hated knowing her friends were being punished because they’d been concerned about her safety, but she was also keenly aware of her body’s response to what she was seeing.
“I know it’s difficult to see, but look closely. Watch the way Tobi and CeCe lift into the swats. Their bodies are craving more of the heat each stroke brings. The pain is so fleeting, their minds barely register it before it morphs into a need so deep, it practically defies description.”
Miami wasn’t sure she would be able to do public scenes. Having other people know she was in trouble would be almost paralyzing for her. She’d spent her entire life trying to stay in her parents’ good graces. Despite their repeated insistence she wasn’t to blame for their divorce, there was a part of her that always felt responsible.
“What happened to Saraya?” Miami wasn’t sure what prompted her sudden curiosity or why the question slipped out before she’d been able to hold it back. Essex tightened his arms around her and pressed a kiss against the top of her head.
“Trying to distract yourself, baby?”
Holy hell. Maybe? She hadn’t considered the possibility, but she couldn’t rule it out either.
“We won’t let you hide from us… or yourself.” Giles’s ability to read her emotions was borderline spooky.
“One of the best things about the BDSM lifestyle is self-awareness. It’s important for you to be honest with us, but it’s even more critical that you’re honest with yourself.”
Miami was starting to understand why all the books she read emphasized safe, sane, and consensual. Everything she was learning pointed to how vulnerable she’d feel before the two of them were finished.
By the time the spanking scene ended, Miami could feel moisture coating the swollen folds of her sex. What was wrong with her? Watching someone get paddled shouldn’t be arousing, but for some reason, her mind and body weren’t communicating. Miami wasn’t sure what would happen next, but nothing had prepared her for how quickly the nature of things changed. She barely had time to blink before Tobi and CeCe were moved out of the shadows.
Miami could clearly see the women were okay. Hell, they both looked like they were floating on a cloud. She couldn’t hear what Cam asked CeCe, but she’d turned to Carl. At his quick nod, she’d enthusiastically nodded her agreement.
“You’re going to see why their arrangement is unique. The difference between the two triad’s lifestyles is significant, but it’s also a great reminder. There are no right or wrong answers between consenting adults. If everyone is in agreement and something works, it’s acceptable. And in answer to your earlier question, Saraya is fine. She is safe and staying nearby. We’ll make sure you get a chance to talk to her again. She’ll be training on the obstacle course tomorrow.”
Miami tried to focus on what Giles was telling her, but it was difficult when there was so much happening on the patio below her.
Wait. Did he say something about Saraya?
Carl pulled CeCe into his arms, holding her close as he whispered into her ear. He’d been slowly stepping to the side, and by the time he’d released her, CeCe sat on the edge of a metal-framed table. Both Carl and Cam chuckled when their woman hissed when CeCe’s tender ass cheeks came into contact with the table’s solid surface. Miami flinched in sympathy.