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She wanted marriage, family, children.
I’m not cut out for that.
Not even slightly.
I swallow another bite of pizza and bring my thoughts back to the beautiful woman sitting across from me. She’s what I need to focus on. Not the past or even the future. Just right now, in this moment, with her.
And all the possibilities arising between us.
Chapter Six
Mary
Is this a date? I’m trying to think about the last time I was on a date with someone. Not since Lucas, who introduced me to this lifestyle.
I’ve been rethinking the lifestyle after the episode with Jack. It affected me more than I thought it would.
He wasn’t the first man to draw blood during a scene without meaning to, but there was something about his lack of emotion during the scene that hit me hard. It got me thinking that maybe—just maybe—I need more than what I’ve been content with for so long.
Maybe I don’t want to submit anymore. Maybe I want a more equal relationship in the bedroom.
Which doesn’t explain why I’m sitting across from this gorgeous Scotsman. He exudes dominance.
He would’ve taken me back to a room in the club tonight if I’d allowed it. He said as much.
And boy… A couple months ago, I would’ve jumped at the chance.
I haven’t been this attracted to—or this aroused by—someone in a long time.
Brenda must think I’ve completely lost it.
God, Brenda…
I know she said she was okay, but I feel terrible about leaving her there in the club alone. She’s well known there, and everyone knows she’s Dalton’s sub—she’s been wearing his collar forever—so no one will harm her. The club is about as safe a place as she can be.
Still, I feel bad.
“Would you excuse me a minute?” I say to Ronan.
“Sure.” He wipes his chin.
I rise and quickly walk to the tiny restroom behind the counter. Then I grab my phone to text Brenda but remember she won’t have her phone if she’s still at the club.
She must have left already, though, because there’s a text from her.
Brenda: How’s it going with the Highlander? (Lots of hearts)
Me: We’re having pizza at Gianni’s.
Brenda: Are you going to take him home with you?
Me: Absolutely not. You know I don’t do things like that.
Brenda: Yeah, I know. You can always take him back to the club if you change your mind.
Me: When did you leave?
Brenda: About a half hour after you did. I’m in a cab on the way home now.
