Page 99 of Consume Me


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“When you’re done, grab a shower and get dressed.We’re meeting a friend for breakfast,” Nick announced, starting the water for me.

“Who, Sir?”

“It’s a surprise,” he replied cryptically.

A short time later, we grabbed our coats and began walking along the shoreline of Lake Michigan.We hadn’t gone far before Dylan steered me toward a big, beautiful mansion.As we climbed the stairs to a massive wooden deck, a handsome, dark-skinned bald man opened a set of etched French doors and flashed a blinding smile.After embracing Dylan and Nick in a bro-hug, he stared at me with the most gorgeous amber eyes I’d ever seen in my life.

“You’re just as beautiful up close as you were from far away last night.”

My cheeks warmed as I softly smiled.

I didn’t remember seeing him at the club, but then again, I was so nervous I didn’t make eye contact with a lot of the members.

“Savannah, this is Mika.He’s a good friend of ours, who also happens to own Genesis,” Nick announced with a broad smile.

“Oh.”I blinked.“It’s an honor to meet you, Sir.Genesis is…it’s amazing.”

“Thank you.It’s a pleasure to meet you, as well.But for the record, you’ve never met me, and you don’t know who I am.”Still flashing a dazzling smile, Mika arched a brow in warning.

“I beg your pardon?”

“Remember our discussions about anonymity?”Dylan asked.

I nodded, wondering what that had to do with the owner of Genesis.

“Mika is a phantom,” Nick interjected with a chuckle.“He guards his anonymity at all costs, both in and out of the club.Only a chosen few of us know his true identity.He wishes to keep it that way.So, we’re trusting you to honor his wishes.Understood?”

“Of course, I understand now, Sirs.I won’t say a word to anyone.I promise.”

“Thank you.”Mika winked.“This needs to remain our little secret.”

“It will,” I assured anxious to get home and start peppering my Masters with the zillion questions now fluttering through my brain.

As Mika led us inside, I was once again surprised how seemingly ordinary people lived in such opulent surroundings.The mansion was gorgeous and screamed Dominance with its rich masculine décor.I kept expecting a harem of submissives to descend the wide staircase and fall at his feet.But none appeared, and I started wondering if he lived in the massive house alone.

When we reached the dining room, a buffet table laden with steaming foods waited for us.The huge, mahogany table—complete with candelabra, and four place setting of fine bone China, crystal stemware, and polished silverware—looked like something out of a museum.Wondering if I’d ever grow accustomed to such grandiose surroundings, I filled a plate and sat between Dylan and Nick.

It didn’t take long before I found myself laughing at the three Doms playful banter.In truth, Mika was as down to earth as my Masters, which did wonders to ease my angst.Well, until they started discussing my freak-out in the dungeon last night.

“Have you ever tried to analyze why nudity is a hard limit for you, Savannah?”Mika asked without an ounce of judgement.

“No, Sir.As far as I know, there’s no logical reason for it.I mean, I was never de-pants or forced to streak through the halls at school.”

The three of them chuckled as Mika nodded.“Sometimes, there aren’t anyreasonsfor triggers.They just are.Don’t let it bother you, Savannah.Everyone has them.”

It was as if Mika had climbed inside me last night and knew how horrible I’d felt.

“We’ll soon find out if it’s a trigger worth disarming.”Nick pursed his lips.

“Worthdisarming?What does that mean?”I asked.

“It means working through the limit or leaving it alone if it doesn’t enhance your submission.”

“At least, for now,” Dylan added.“As you grow and learn, your limits will change.What’s a hard limit now might be a soft limit in the future.”

“How do you determine if it’s worth disarming or not?Is there some kind of test?”

“Funny you should ask.”Nick smirked.

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