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Julian snickered.
“I get the hint.” Her dad searched the room for her mom. “Have fun.”
“That was...strange.” Kayla took a seat at the bar. “I didn’t expect to have that conversation tonight.”
“I’m glad he knows.” Julian moved next to her, standing by her side. “I don’t like keeping secrets. It never ends well.”
“I know, I’m sorry. No more, I promise.”
“There’s something you need to know.” He leaned against the bar. “I know you were apprehensive to tell your dad about us. I understand why, but if you have any doubts about what’s happening between us, I need you to forget them.”
“I don’t have any doubts. I know what we are to one another.”
“Let me finish.”
She nodded, eager to hear what he had to say.
“I meant what I said to your father. I’ll never hurt you. This is the most satisfied I’ve been in my entire life. My world is crazy with work, and my life has a tendency to spiral out of control when I’m working this much. That’s why I always sought out the lifestyle I have in the bedroom. I needed a way to maintain my sanity. An outlet for me to stay in charge. I need you to know that if you changed your mind tomorrow about what we share in our private life, I could walk away from it because I have you. I don’t need anything else.”
“Julian, you don’t have to give anything up. I’m in this with you. I’m committed to our choices. My hesitation to tell my parents about us living together had nothing to do with what we share in the bedroom. I’m not going to run and tell them you tie me up, but I’m not ashamed of what we’re doing. I’ll submit to you as many times as you need. I crave your dominance now more than ever. Now that you and Master M have given me a taste of what this world entails, I can’t imagine not continuing on with it. I love you. All of you.”
“I love you too.” He took her chin between his fingers. “I said you were an independent woman and I believe that, but I’m going to take care of you for the rest of your life. Sometimes it may seem like my job comes first, and that was a big reason why I never committed to anyone before, but I work hard for everything I have.”
“You should be very proud of your accomplishments. I know I am.”
“My accomplishments are yours, Kayla. Everything I have belongs to you. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately, and I realized my life had very little meaning before you. What you’re doing with Martin and the training means more to me than you’ll ever understand. Thank you for allowing me to be the man I’ve always wanted to be.” He leaned down and kissed her.
She tried to hold back her emotions, but a tiny tear managed to slip down her cheek. His words overwhelmed her. The intensity in his eyes, the very gaze that used to scare her was now one of comfort and need.
“Why don’t we move this conversation upstairs to our room?” he suggested.
“That’s a good idea.” She took his extended hand and slid off the high-top chair. “Although, I’m hoping for a little less conversation once we’re upstairs.”
“Me too.”
They walked to the elevators, hand in hand. Everything else disappeared into the background. Her world existed for one thing only...Julian Anders.
* * *
Julian removed his suit,hung it in the hotel closet, and fished around the suitcase for his pajama bottoms. He’d found them, but didn’t see the shirt he’d packed to wear with them. Maybe he’d left it on the bed at home. He slipped on the pants and gently tapped on the bathroom door.
“Can I come in?”
“Yes.” Kayla opened the door for him, wearing a tiny pair of barely there panties and the shirt he had been looking for. “I borrowed this.” She tugged at the knot she’d made at the bottom of it.
“So I see.”
“I forgot pajamas.”
“It’s not like you’re going to need them.” He grinned as he placed his toiletry bag on the counter. “It looks better on you anyway.”
“I like you without a shirt.” She smoothed her hands up his chest as she kissed his neck. “I like you without pants too.”
“I’m sure we could accommodate that request.” He lifted her up and set her on the counter, wrapping her toned legs around his hips. “But first I have to ask you something, and I need you to be completely honest with me.”
“You look more intense than usual.”
When he smiled, his jaw relaxed. “Better?”
