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Me
Are you home for the holidays?
Aaron
Not this year, man. Zoe and I are spending Christmas in New York. She’s coming up in a couple of days.
My heart drops at the mention of her name.
Me
Everything okay?
Aaron
Yeah, just some shit with my parents, and I don’t want Zo to be alone. Let’s catch up soon. I want to come out to one of your games.
My chest twists at the mention of their family dynamic. It must be bad if Zoe is leaving Boston to go stay with Aaron.
Me
Of course. Let me know when. I’ll get you VIP seats.
Aaron
Thanks, man. Have a good break.
Me
You too. Merry Christmas.
Aaron
I’m calling you on Christmas. Save that shit for later.
Shaking my head, I chuckle and begin clearing my notifications when a new one pops up on my screen.
Reminder: Dark Fantasy Christmas Ball is fast approaching, confirm your attendance.
Speak of the devil. Must be a sign since I was just thinking about the club.
Clicking on the email, I skim the information quickly as a dormant zing uncoils in my stomach. One night of discreet fun hosted by a well-established BDSM club in Boston.
A masquerade ball.
Total anonymity.
A night in a place where I won’t be Dominik Lewis. A chance to become someone else, slip into my dominant side and hide behind a mask. A few hours where I can cast aside the burden of being the all-star hockey player. There will be no need to be on my best behavior or fret about projecting an image that might impact my career.
A carefree night of fun for me to take control and own someone’s mind and body. These parties are for people who understand the risk, people who crave to hunt or be hunted. Everyone is properly vetted and has gone through extensive questionnaires to ensure they want to be there. There are rules set in place for anyone who wishes to participate.
It doesn’t take me long to make up my mind. I click on the link in the email and confirm my attendance.
This is exactly what I need to take the edge off. To be myself for one evening, free of responsibility and obligation.
Free to roam and hunt and take and fuck.
“It’s so good to see you, baby. You’ve gotten so much bigger! What are they feeding you over there?” my mother says, standing on her tiptoes and squeezing my cheeks as if I’m five again.
