I stand. “Marie, would you like to step outside? Take a breath of air? It’s a bit stuffy in here.”
Another vacuous smile. “I’d love to, James.”
Alarm marches across Beth’s face but I droop an eyelid to her. As I offer a hand to the small of Marie’s back, to guide her outside, she’s turning on Richard with an expression of real fury….
Her Dom….
And I suck in a smile….
This is going to be the most entertaining moment I’ve had all day.
The terrace is cool and pleasant with the perfume of hawthorn blossom carrying on the breeze. Were I in such a lovely place with my mermaid, I would have very different intentions, but…
Marie gazes up at me, all starry-eyed. Taking her by the elbow, I steer her to a dark corner. “We don't have a lot of time, so just kneel down, here in the shadows….” She
