Page 55 of Cruel Surrender


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“Please. I’ve been good. Please!”

“Of course you have. You’re my finest specimen.”

She was dragged out of her tight confines. As he pulled her to her feet she issued an audible moan and threw out of her hands. Unable to feel her feet, she pitched forward.

He caught her and held her against his chest.

Maria trembled. He was warm, so warm. He smelled of spices and whiskey. She clung to him as he wrapped his arm around her waist.

“Time to get you cleaned up. I’m certain you’re hungry. Thirsty.”

The words couldn’t be right. He never offered comfort of any kind. “Master?”

“You’ve been a very good girl and all obedient sluts deserve a treat.”

“But…” Any other words died in her throat. Her head was swimming as he tugged her away from the cage. Nausea rushed into her stomach and she doubled over. She dry heaved for several seconds.

“Ssshhh… Everything will be all right.”

Half conscious, she was aware he picked her up into his arms, cradling her against his body. She lowered her eyes as he carried her up a flight of stairs. A bright light filled the periphery of her vision and she squinted. She tried to focus, but she was too light headed to understand where she was.

“I’ve prepared a hot bath for you. Then you can rest while I make dinner. Tonight you’re my princess.”

Her Master hummed as he walked up a second flight of stairs and down a long hallway. He moved into a room and stopped, placing a single kiss on top of her head before brushing away her matted hair.

Maria looked up, blinking several times. She longed to touch his face but dare not. Disobeying would result in severe punishment. His eyes bore into hers, so blue in color she became lost in them. They couldn’t be the eyes of her sadistic Master, yet his voice was the same.

Very gently he placed her into a bathtub. “I’ve prepared everything for you. Tonight is going to be very special.”

The instant the water washed over her welts she cried out. Tears slipped from her eyes and she jerked up. “Master, it hurts!”

“Rest, sweet slut. You’re my perfect one.” A single chuckle slipped past his lips. He tweaked her nipple, pinching and twisting, before rising to his feet. “I have some things to do but I’ll be back. Then our evening will begin.”

She folded her arms and studied his massive form as he lit a single candle. He gave her a quick look of longing before walking out of the room, turning off the light and closing the door. She bit her lip and eased into the water. Perhaps he was letting her go after all.

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"Why are you here? You failed me.”

Destiny stood her ground. “Why am I here? Because I feel it necessary to warn you about your so called excellent client.”

Mistress Jade took a long puff of her cigarette before turning to face her. “So called? He’s been a customer of the house for almost ten years. To date, he’s spent close to one million dollars on submissives, who allow him to play as his desires necessitate. You are a novice and you failed at your task, nothing more.”

“Yes, I didn’t go through with allowing him to beat me.”

Chuckling, she stubbed out the cigarette and folded her arms. “You were very well aware of what might occur. You asked to be a part of my club. Never forget.”

Yes, she did ask. She’d spent the entire sleepless night trying to figure out why she’d frozen. She couldn’t help but think the man she met was the killer. While there were no reasons for her instinctive thoughts, her gut remained knotted in the concept. He hadn’t just wanted to discipline and use her. He’d wanted to own her. She shivered at the thought. “There was something off about him.”

Mistress Jade burst into laughter. “Honey, there’s something unique as well as demanding about all of the men who cross my doorstep. I thought I’d explained what was expected of you.”

Destiny hesitated. She was no detective. What was she trying to accomplish?

“Well, I believe you realized this lifestyle isn’t for you.” She opened her desk drawer, pulling out a checkbook. “I’ll pay you for your time, but as you can imagine, not what was quoted. After this our relationship ends.”

“I don’t want it to end.” She was surprised the words flowed easily from her mouth.

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