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  She was the perfect sub. He’d trained her to be exactly what he wanted, but he’d seen just how much Kal had added to what he’d created. The radiant beauty in her face, the voracious hunger in her eyes, and her responsiveness had been greater than what he’d done to her alone. She’d been getting off on his arousal just as he’d gotten off on hers.

  He had the feeling Kal would enable him to get Leigh past her one hard limit, the one thing he’d craved that she always said no to. That alone might be worth seeing Kal again.

  “Look me in the eyes and tell me you’re sure you want to see her again. Be explicitly honest with me, Leigh. I need to know exactly how far you want this to go with Kal and how you expect it to go.”

  Leigh held his gaze, and he saw the determination in her gold eyes. “I want to get to know her—”

  “Do you want me to take you to the bathroom and redden your ass?” he cut in, keeping his voice low. “I said be explicitly honest. Say what you mean, Leigh.”

  “I want to be lovers with her, but she probably wouldn’t want me more than a few more times.” She lowered her gaze quickly.

  “You want to be her girlfriend.” He hadn’t expected her to say the words again after last night. He’d been distant after she told him she wanted a relationship with another woman.

  He pushed out a sigh. He’d started this, so he should follow it through.

  He started to speak, and a waitress came to offer them more drinks. They declined, and she went away after giving Connor a cold look for his sharpness. “You want to see her alone?”

  “Not all the time,” she admitted, her gaze darting up to him. “I liked you watching. It made me hotter for her.”

  He’d noticed. “Are you going to have a problem with a ménage?”

  “I want it,” she told him insistently.

  He had no idea how she wanted this to go, and he knew it already had his stomach in knots of fear. He did not want to lose her.

  “One week, but it’s going to be a ménage relationship. You can’t have sex with her more than twice without me around. I want her the same way I have you. Can you handle that?”

  “Yes, Sir.”

  “She can have her own rules with you as long as they don’t conflict with mine,” he told her. “Understood?”

  “Yes, Sir.”

  “And in seven days, Leigh, it’s over,” he said firmly. “If you still want to be with her, I’ll let you go, but not without a fight.” He wouldn’t just let the woman he loved go.

  “I understand, Sir,” she said solemnly.

  “I’ll talk to Kal and see if she’s interested,” he told her.

  “Connor, I don’t think there are many men who’d do something like this for the woman they loved,” Leigh said quietly. “I’m glad you understand.”

  He snorted. “I’m practical,” he said in a contradictory tone. Practical his ass. He was stupid for taking this risk. “Anyway, lots of people have nontraditional relationships. It’s not like they go screaming about them up and down the streets.”

  “Did your parents?” she asked casually.

  Connor nodded. He’d never talked about his parents lives with her. “They still do.”

  Chapter Five

  “Kalyani?” Kal’s assistant manager knocked on her office door at two breaking into her concentration as she finished up a project she was working on.

  “Come in, Alicia,” she called distractedly. This thing with Connor and Leigh was a sweet distraction compared to the problem she was having with her accountant. She’d had to fire him for embezzlement. Now, she had to find someone to do a complete audit of her books to see exactly how much he’d stolen from her even though she had an idea.

  “What is it?” She lifted her eyes from her drawing table which was specially made high and slightly slanted table that helped avoid neck strain.

  Alicia was a petite beauty with smooth brown skin and chestnut eyes. She wore her naturally curly hair in a tight braid to keep it tamed. “Someone’s here to see you.”

  “A customer? Did I have a consultation?” It wasn’t unusual for her to lose herself in her work.

  Alicia smiled. “No. It’s Connor McFadden.”

  Her brows shot up. “Connor? What’s he doing here?” Her heart beat faster, an adrenaline rush that sent curiosity pumping through her system.

  Alicia shrugged. “He said he needed to talk to you, so maybe he wants you to design some stationery or something for his girlfriend.”

  “Send him in,” she said with a casual shrug. Not a chance of that, so what did he want? Another night? That would be dangerous for them all, and even he had to know that.

  Alicia nodded. “Okay.”

  Kal frowned and looked down at the scrapbook she was designing for a little girl’s birthday. She was creating a similar design for the mother to give out as party favors to the guests. She’d designed the decorative photo pages and accessories two days ago. It was almost perfect. A little more work, and she’d have the package finished in a few hours.

  “Hi.” Connor poked his head in the half-open door.

  “Hello, Connor. Come in.”

  He stepped into her office and closed the door. “I didn’t catch you at a bad time, did I?”

  “Uh, not really,” she said with a shake of her head. “What’s up?” She got up from her drawing table, which had a slight downward slope to it. It made it easier for her to draw without having to strain her neck. Kal motioned him to the chair in front of her desk, and he took it.

  “I wanted to talk about last night.” His tone was almost hesitant.

  “Shoot.”

  “Leigh and I both enjoyed it,” he began, looking a little uncomfortable, but Kal remained silent. “I thought it would be a one-time thing, but Leigh is interested in seeing you again.”

  “Oh.” She could tell the other woman was attracted to her, but she hadn’t expected Connor to even entertain another night.

  “She wants to get to know you romantically,” he said and then sighed. “I’m not sure how good an idea that is because this thing has the potential of getting out of hand.”

  “When feelings get involved, things always have the potential to get messy,” she said.

  “Exactly my point.” Connor shook his head grimly. “Any one of us could get hurt.”

  Kal schooled her features to remain neutral despite her surprise. “So, why are you here, Connor?” she asked. “Why are you even entertaining a ménage relationship? Why not just break up with her?”

  He gave her a cold look and laughed derisively. “So you can move in on her?” he asked raising his voice. “I saw the way you looked at her last night, the way you were with her. You want her for yourself.”

  “I do,” she admitted. “And if Vin wasn’t like a sister to you, I take her from you, and kick your ass when you got in my face about it.”

  “You can’t kick my ass,” he muttered, his face in a mask of distaste. “The thing is, I’m in love with Leigh. I’d do anything to make her happy, including allow her to have you.”

  “You need to know up front that I’m not some little submissive who’s going to bow to your wishes, Connor. I’m a Domme, and I expect compliance as well.”

  “Leigh doesn’t have any problems with that,” he answered with a shrug. “You’ll have to discuss with her whatever you expect from her as your submissive.”

  “What about me and you?” she asked. Surely he wasn’t going to sit on the sidelines and allow his woman to have a fling with another.

  He got to his feet, holding her gaze as he rounded her desk. “Whatever is between us is going to be interesting, I expect.” He looked down at her as he sat on the edge of her desk facing her.

  She got up and stood in front of him. “Well, I want you to do me a favor.” Kalyani stroked his arms. “I want you to introduce Leigh to the butt plug so we can take her together.”

  Connor’s lips pulled back in a slow smile. “I like that idea,” he said. “But she won’t
let it happen. She doesn’t do anal.”

  “She will.”

  “I know you’re bi but probably prefer women, and I’m not going to deny that I’m attracted to you. You’re a beautiful woman, and I’ve always enjoyed women.”

  “I don’t have a problem having sex with you, Connor,” she admitted.

  “Good.”

  “What if she falls for me?” she asked softly.

  Connor shrugged. “I think she’ll work you out of her system. That’s why I’m taking this chance,” he said quietly. “But if she doesn’t, I’m going to fight for her.”

  She shook her head. “So, will I.” But she wouldn’t turn it into a war of attrition for Leigh’s sake.

  “I don’t want there to be secrets or lies between you and me,” Connor said. “For the next week, Leigh belongs to us both unless she calls it off.”

  Kal nodded. “I’d like to suggest that for the next week, you and I belong to each other, too.”

  He nodded in consent. “Agreed.”

  “Any ground rules?”

  “Don’t do anything to twist Leigh up emotionally,” he said. “She’s a precious woman, a diamond among pearls. I’d rather lose her than see her hurt.”

  Kalyani didn’t know Leigh as well as she wanted to, but she tended to agree. “I have some work to finish up, but I’d like to see you two tonight.”

  “Dinner at our place?”

  “I’ll be over at six,” she said with a smile of agreement.

  “I might be running late, but Leigh will be home,” he said. “Since it’s Friday night, why don’t you stay?”

  “I’ll come prepared,” she murmured and leaned toward him. She brushed his lips with hers and his parted to claim a deeper kiss. Her arms went around his neck and Connor pulled her closer.

  He squeezed her butt cheeks and slid his fingers down the seam possessively even as he broke the kiss. “This is going to be so dangerous.” His tone was husky.

  “Probably,” she agreed and backed out of his arms. “I’ll see you tonight.”

  * * * *

  Leigh was surprised to find Connor’s text for her to go straight home after work. He wanted her to prepare a light dinner tonight. With a smile, she set about preparing for a picnic on the living room floor. The sandwiches would be great finger food, and so would the rest of the meal.

  Her only real issue was whether or not Connor had actually talked to Kal. She suspected he might be jealous and that jealousy might overshadow any attraction Connor might feel toward Kal.

  She was under no illusions. This could lead to something messy, especially since she was already crazy enough for Kal to fall in love with her.

  She fantasized about her and dreamed about her. On the other hand, she was in love with Connor and couldn’t really see her life without him. So, why did she want Kal so bad if Connor was enough for her?

  Simple. He didn’t meet that need she had for Kal.

  The sound of the doorbell drew her from her reverie. Having Kal for a week should be enough to cure her of her desire for her, right?

  What if she couldn’t be cured?

  She looked out the peephole and her heart stopped at upon seeing Kal standing on her porch. Connor had talked to her? Oh my God!

  She drew in a deep breath and expelled it even as the doorbell rang again. Maybe he hadn’t. He hadn’t told her that he had, and he’d be upset if he came home and found Kal here.

  No, it was a surprise just like last night.

  Leigh pulled open the door and immediately lowered her gaze. “Lady Kalyani, what a pleasure to see you.”

  “Eyes on my mine, and call me Kal, Leigh.” She slowly raised her gaze to Kal’s. “Hello, Leigh. How are you?”

  Leigh flushed lightly. “Hi. I’m fine. How are you?” She stepped back so Kal could come inside.

  “I’ll feel a lot more welcome if you kiss me hello.” She closed her fingers around Leigh’s chin and lifted it so their eyes met. She kissed her softly. “That’s how you greet me when I come over from now on.”

  “Yes, Kal,” she said giving her a tentative smile. “Have you talked to Connor today?”

  “We talked a few hours ago. Are you certain you want to do this?” Kal asked. “I’m not someone you can jerk around, Leigh. I go after what I want, and now that you and Connor have invited me into your lives, I won’t feel bad about going after you.”

  Her stomach tightened in surprise, and her pussy moistened at the mere thought of Kal wanting her enough to go after her even though she was taken. “I see.”

  “Do you?” she asked softly. “Do you fully understand I want you as much as Connor does?”

  “I do now.” She answered demurely. “Connor has arranged for us to have a week together unless you call a halt sooner. Is that acceptable to you, Leigh?”

  “Yes, Mistress, it’s acceptable to me because I’m not afraid of having two dominants in my life.” She fought back the smile at the startled look on Kal’s face but surprise quickly turned to a warm smile that made her heart flutter.

  “Good. I have a few rules that I want you to follow,” Kal murmured. “No pants in the house when I’m over, always wear crotchless panties when I’m coming over, no back talk in public, but in private you’re allowed to express your opinion calmly. Five lashes for general disobedience, but there will be ten for public disobedience. Never make me look bad in front of any Domme or Dom. Connor doesn’t count. For all intents and purposes, we’re partners. Do you have a problem with Connor and me having sex?”

  “No, Mistress, ” she said with a little shake of her head. If they bonded physically at least, then this would be easier on Connor and make their week with Kal more satisfying for them all. “I could tell how much he enjoyed it.”

  “No heels, no thongs, and no masturbating unless one of us tells you to.”

  “Connor likes heels during some games.”

  “Connor’s a man,” Kal replied airily. “Heels are sexy but have no place in a bed or sexual play because they tend to be dangerous.” She dropped her bag on the floor at her feet and closed the distance between them. “Do you understand my rules?”

  “Yes, Mistress.”

  “Why did you want to leave so suddenly last night?” She stroked her fingers over Leigh’s jaw. “I wanted you again.”

  “I was afraid of what I was feeling and how Connor would react,” she admitted. She had been terrified of how Connor would react to her powerful desire to have Kal in their bed and in their lives.

  “What were you feeling?” Kal asked softly.

  “I wanted more of you, too,” she answered breathlessly. “I didn’t want to hurt Connor.

  I’m in love with him and that was one of the things that scared me. Loving him and wanting you.”

  Kal smoothed her hand over the side of Leigh’s neck. “Am I the first woman you’ve wanted so badly?”

  “Yes.” She nodded.

  Kal pushed her fingers into Leigh’s hair. “I can tell Connor feels the same about you,” she murmured. “And I am very attracted to you, baby.” She tightened her fingers in Leigh’s hair.

  “Can I touch you, Mistress?”

  “Always unless I say otherwise,” Kal answered, and Leigh’s fingertips were stroking up her back in mere seconds. She lowered her head to trail kisses over the creamy skin of Leigh’s throat, allowing her tongue to play along the column and swirl in the hollow at the base of her throat. She nuzzled her way back up and dropped a kiss on Leigh’s nose. “Your eyes are so revealing.”

  “What are they saying, Mistress?” Kal touched places inside her that felt cold in spite of her love for Connor. She needed this week, this heat, and she hoped it whipped up a sensual storm that kept her warm for a lifetime.

  “They’re telling me you’re hot for me,” she murmured and then claimed her lush lips.

  Leigh sighed as their tongues came together and pressed closer against Kal. Her hands glided up her back. The first kiss of freedom was so seductive she
didn’t want to stop. She wanted Kal to fuck her right there in the hallway, and she wanted Connor to find them and join in.

  Kal moved them back a few steps to put Leigh against the wall. As their tongues dueled, Kal’s hand slipped between her legs and pressed lightly against her clit. She drew her hand over her pussy lips and down her thigh before tugging the snap of her pants open and pushing her hand down inside past the barrier of her panties.

  “You have such a sweet pussy, Leigh,” she murmured, voice tight with sensual tension. “Eating you was the highlight of my evening.”

  “You didn’t enjoy fucking me, Mistress?” she asked in a husky tone. She’d loved the way their bodies had moved together, the bone-searing passion that had left her marked. She was eager to feel it again.

  Kal played her finger over the sensitive nubbin and Leigh gasped in breathless pleasure. “I enjoyed that, but eating you is something I’d fantasized about for months.”

  “Yes.” The word slipped from her. It was a breathless exhalation as Kal’s fingers slipped inside her. Leigh gripped her arm.

  Kal pressed the heel of her hand against Leigh’s clit and fucked her fingers into her easily. “Touch me, sweetheart.”

  Leigh stroked her fingers over the back of Kal’s neck, eager to feel the fever of her skin. She loved the silkiness of it. It was an invitation to delight that beckoned her to get closer to Kal even as she rocked her hips against her fingers. “Oh god.” She moaned.

  “You look so sexy all hot for me, baby.” Kal thrust her fingers in and out of Leigh’s tight clasp. She crooked her finger, hitting just the right spot and Leigh’s nails scraped across her arm hard.

  Pleasure was a sensual dance through her as her lips parted and her head tilted back. She moved her hips, losing herself even more in the eroticism of the moment.

  “I want you like I want to breathe,” Leigh admitted and a thrust into the depths of slick channel drew a ragged moan from her.

  Kal withdrew her fingers and gave Leigh’s clit a whack, and Leigh screamed. Kal kissed her softly. “I love fucking you.” Kal stroked her mound, gentling her down.