He nodded. “Please come in and have a seat in the living room,” he said. “We have some ground rules to cover before we begin.”
The butterflies in Kait’s stomach were working overtime as she focused on walking gracefully over to the couch and sitting on a cushion.Calm down.You’re a beautiful woman in the presence of a man who desires you.She crossed her legs, allowing her dress to ride up enticingly.So why do I feel like this man is holding all the cards.Then, more dismayingly,And why do I find that so exciting?
Kait had to admit Aurelian looked good in a dress shirt casually unbuttoned at the top and a pair of simple but well-cut jeans. He had a wineglass on the glass coffee table, but he had made no offer to her.Hmm. Don’t like that. He took a sip and returned the glass to the table. He seemed to be emphasizing her lack of a glass.I get it. We’re not equals here.
“Miss Pyne,” began Aurelian, “we need to be clear on what will be happening here tonight and for several nights to come.”
She nodded, inviting him to continue.
“You have asked me to train you to prepare for the Rites of Admission to the Pleasure House of Tarma, and I have agreed. However, this training, if it is to be successful, must take place within the context of a set of rules. You need to understand and consent to these rules.”
“Are these subject to discussion?” asked Kait.
“No,” said Aurelian curtly then Aurelian moved on. “One, I will never jeopardize your physical safety. You may feel pushed to your limits, but trust in my knowledge and experience. I will not endanger you. Do you understand?” Kait nodded. Aurelian repeated sharply, “I asked,did you understand, Miss Pyne?”
Kait blushed again. “Yes, Sir.”
Aurelian continued, “Two, should you feel overwhelmed, we will use a system. If you reach a point where you are unable to continue, you will say ‘red light.’ We will stop what we are doing immediately and ensure you feel safe and comforted. Do you understand?”
That didn’t sound so bad. “Yes, Sir,” said Kait.
Aurelian smiled. “Now comes the hard part, Miss Pyne. Outside of rules one and two, from the moment you enter this suite, you are under my control. You will do whatever I say, and I will do whatever I want with you, for whatever reason I feel like. Your obedience will be immediate and without question, and failure to obey will be met with consequences of my choosing.”
Kait swallowed.Well, there it is. The sheer enormity of what she was being told threatened to overwhelm her. For a moment, panic surged in her belly, and she felt a little dizzy.
Aurelian looked concerned, and he quickly moved to sit beside her and hold her hand. “Please understand, Kait, it has to be this way, or you will never be ready for the Rites,” he said gently.
His sudden kindness almost brought her to tears.And he called me Kait. Ilikeit when he calls me Kait.He was right. It had to happen this way. If she had any hope of passing the Rites, she had to be all in. Drawing upon a reserve of confidence she did not know she had, Kait raised her head and said clearly, “Yes, Sir. I understand. Thank you, Sir. I will obey.”
Aurelian smiled warmly. “Well done, Miss Pyne.” Heat rushed through her body, and she was astonished to feel the warmth rush to her nether regions.Uh-oh.
“Stand up, Miss Pyne,” said Aurelian. Kait quickly came to her feet in front of him. “Miss Pyne, when I give you a command, you reply.”Dammit!“Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir.”
Aurelian nodded. “Miss Pyne, I do not wish you to be clothed. Do you understand?”
Kait stared at him for a second then tried to recover. She reached up to unzip her dress and heard Aurelian sigh. “Uh, yes, Sir.”
He stood up, and put his hands on her shoulders, looking into her eyes. Kait stared back, hypnotized by his gaze and touch. “Miss Pyne,” he said, not unkindly, “I must tell you. If you do not learn to answer me properly, this will be the subject of your first discipline, and very quickly.” He sat back down.
“Yes, Sir,” said Kait, her heart racing. Everything was happening very quickly, and she fought to regain a sense of control. She shimmied her body to let the dress fall at her feet. Aurelian watched her unclasp her bra and let her breasts fall free. She stole a glance at his crotch and felt oddly relieved to see a bulge straining at his jeans. Kait slid her panties down and stood in front of Aurelian, completely naked.
Aurelian nodded, as if satisfied with what he saw. Kait felt a spasm of irritation.Who made you judge?She fought the question down. “All right, Miss Pyne, we’re going to start with your first position. On your knees, Miss Pyne.”
“Yes, Sir.” Kait sank to her knees on the plush carpet.
“Rest your bottom on your heels. Spread your knees wide. Lace your fingers behind your neck and set your shoulders back.”
Kait followed his instructions carefully, concentrating. She was fully open to him, her pussy on display, her breasts thrust out.
“Lift your chin, and set your bottom back more fully on your heels.”
She did so.
“This position is called ‘presenting.’ If I or another master gives you the command, ‘Novice, present,’ this is what you must do. Do you understand?”
Kait nodded.
Aurelian sighed. “But I’m afraid, Miss Pyne, in learning how to present, you have forgotten how to respond to my commands.”
