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“Lauren would like to know a little more about the house, its origins and what it has to offer,” Mackenzie said. The formality of using our surnames had beendropped.
“Of course, I’d be delighted to show you around. Let me tell you about it first. It was my childhood home, handed down through my father’s side for generations. It dates back to my great-great-grandfather, who was given the house for services to thequeen.
“My family couldn’t afford its upkeep and put it up for sale. I couldn’t bear to lose it. I’ve lived here all my life and with no older sibling, the house should have been passed to me. I knew Mackenzie, he’d had dealings with my father, so I approached him forhelp.”
“Why did you decide to offer it as a club?” Iasked.
“There were none around at that time, none as exclusive and high end, I should say. There are plenty of clubs, especially in London, but I wanted something different. A hotel that offered the facilities Ienjoyed.”
There was a knock on the door and a young woman holding a tray opened it. She placed the tray on the small coffee table, and Veronica poured thecoffees.
“We decided to make it a members-only club. They pay an annual fee and in return are allowed to use the facilities. We have cottages in the grounds, a mini spa, and indoor pool. And then we have the function rooms. We hold events, parties for like-minded people. A member can hire the whole venue if they wish, we've even had awedding.”
“So it’s run like a regularhotel?”
“Yes, but for people who wish to experience what we offer. We don’t take outside bookings, can you imagine the shock a little old couple would get if they stumbled into one of ourplayrooms?”
I laughed at thethought.
“You said you wanted a facility for people who enjoyed what youdo?”
“I did. I’m very much into the BDSM scene, Lauren. It’s a lifestyle that I’ve practiced for manyyears.”
“Do you have a master? Or is that too personal aquestion?”
She chuckled, “Sometimes, although I don’t use that word. I also like to dominate. It’s very liberating to give control to someone else. Likewise, it’s very empowering to takecontrol.”
I sipped on my coffee, thinking how surreal the whole conversation was. A month ago, I couldn't have imagined sitting there discussing a stranger’s sexualhabits.
“I’m interested in learning more, Veronica. I don’t think BDSM is for me, but there are elements I’ve researched that I’d like to participate in. But I don’t know exactly what, or how far I’m willing to go.” I thought there was no point in not beinghonest.
“Then you are in good hands with Mackenzie,” she said, smiling over athim.
“Veronica taught me all I know,” hesaid.
Veronica raised her eyebrows at him. “She knows,” hesaid.
“Okay, then yes, I taught Mackenzie to give me what I needed. He was a reluctant student. He’s not comfortable with inflicting pain, but we found a balance that suited usboth.”
“I'm not sure about the pain part,” Isaid.
“There are levels, Lauren. As I said, I’m hard-core, that’s not for everyone. You will find a very enjoyable balance. If it’s something you wish to explore, then Mackenzie is absolutely the right person to start that journeywith.”
She placed her cup on the table. “Shall we do thetour?”
“Are there people here now?” I asked as Istood.
“Yes, although only afew.”
“Will they mind us walkingaround?”
“Of course not, the guests we have at the moment would love nothing more than to have you watch,” she said, with alaugh.
She led us from the office and we crossed the hall to the bar I’d visitedbefore.
“As you know, this is the bar area, it’s where our guests can relax if they choose to. We have strict rules; the area towards the back is for couples only who do not wish to engage in swinging. If you wanted to meet up with another couple, or more, you’d opt to sit on the sofas, that’s a clear invitation that you’d likecompany.”
“Do you have singlesvisiting?”
