“Where are your slaves, Elena?” Sonja hinted to Elena’s two submissive partners.
“I gave them the weekend off. We’ve been working hard on a new show, and we’re doing some classes and demos while we’re on tour.”
“What kind of classes?” Kate was curious if she could learn something new from Elena. The Domme had been paramount in Kate’s early years, and she hadn’t realized how she missed her former mentor.
“I’m going to do one on fire play and another on wax play, as well as being on a panel about performing at Kinky Kollege in Chicago next month.”
Ruby leaned forward with sparkling eyes. “I’ve always wanted to try wax play. Any chance you might do a workshop here before you leave again? I volunteer to bottom for you.”
Kate narrowed her eyes. Ruby was forward for a submissive, and Kate was curious how the Domme would react.
“I’ll think about it. Good to know there’s interest.” Elena sounded non-committal. “I did set up a demo for tonight, though. Is anyone interested in learning about fire cupping?”
“We are,” Derek affirmed.
Kate swept her gaze to the recently formed couple in surprise.
Sonja shook her head, and Elena looked right at her. “Are you, Sonja?”
Sonja hummed like she was contemplating the idea. “Actually, I think fire is for cooking.”
Laughter erupted at Sonja’s witty comeback. Derek tugged on her hair and murmured “Brat” in her ear before raising his voice, his tone serious. “Do you need to use your safeword?”
“No, Sir, let’s talk first.” Sonja batted her eyelashes atDerek. She was a handful, but she seemed to get along well with the bearded social worker, and she deserved a relationship with a committed Dom.
Elena addressed the curvy submissive, coming across firm and friendly like the self-assured Domme she was, “I’m aware you aren’t a masochist, Sonja, but you will feel no heat. The fire won’t touch you, and you will only feel the suction.”
“But I’ve seen the marks on people. The cups leave big bruises,” Sonja interjected.
Elena’s pearly whites flashed in her tanned face, and her eyes sparkled. “Oh yes, the cup will leave a mark, and depending on how long it stays on, it can last for days or even weeks.” Elena wasn’t as sadistic as Kate, but leaving a mark was a huge turn-on for Dominants. “But it will not be painful. The marks are more like giant hickeys.”
Sonja’s shoulders almost touched her ears, but she addressed Derek. “Why do you want to try it?”
“Good question.” Derek cocked his head. “I want to try this to help you with your headaches, stiff shoulders, and sore back. It’s a two-thousand-year-old treatment, babygirl, and Elena has a lot of experience with it.”
Now Kate understood why Derek wanted Sonja to try it, she couldn’t approve more. Would Sonja dare, though?
Elena inclined her head. “I do, and your Dom is right. Actually, it’s like an inverse massage. You’ll feel the suction and some warmth from the rim of the cup but no pain or burning.”
Sonja chewed her bottom lip. “Okay, I’ll try it.”
Interesting!Sonja tended to be cautious, and Kate had rarely seen her try new things. Derek was having a good influence on her, and Kate liked what she saw.
The impromptu meeting ended abruptly with most ofthe crowd opting to watch the cupping demonstration. As Kate was familiar with the technique, she looked around for Chris. According to their contract, she had right to him during club time. She had the later shift for DM duty, would like to torture him for a while beforehand, and had a sounding kit waiting for him. Where had the man gone? She had seen him when she came in, and she was positive he hadn’t gone into the main room for the demo.
She halted James and Laura, who might know where her imp had gone. “Hi guys. Did y’all see Chris?”
“Hi” James had his wife and submissive firmly against his side. “Afraid not.” He studied Kate. “I heard you had quite the scene with him and that Dutch girl?”
“We did!” She stood taller. “And the three of us have a contract now.”
“That’s wonderful, Kate.” Laura stroked her collar in an unconscious but alluring gesture. “I’m so glad you two have finally acted on your mutual attraction.”
“I misunderstood things for a while.” She scanned the room as they talked and spotted him behind the bar. “There he is. I’ll have to catch up with you later. Enjoy the demo.”
Mealybugs!If he was bartending, he wouldn’t be free until she went on duty. They would need to talk to Mitch about coordinating their schedules. She expected to be able to play with her subs when they were at the club, even if they hadn’t planned a scene in advance.
She took a seat in the middle of the otherwise empty bar. Chris stood stacking glasses directly across from her with his back to her, and she took a few moments to admire his tight, muscular ass. When she had looked her fill, and he still hadn’t turned around, she considered throwing a pretzel at him but cleared her throat instead. “Barkeep, could I get some service please?”
