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Handing back the other, he asked, “Do you mind showing me?”
“I… What?”
“Hold it up in front of you so I can get an idea of how it might look?”
The request was a little unusual, but nothing about this exchange had been ordinary.
“In front of the mirror.”
Was that a suggestion? The tiny bite of steel in his tone made it more of a Dominant demand. All her instincts urged her to obey, even though she didn’t have to.
She accepted the waspie from him, then crossed to the mirror to hold up the tiny corset.
Hayes moved in behind her.
Trying to find her emotional footing, she swallowed deeply and began her practiced sales pitch. “A waspie makes the wearer’s waist really tiny, if that’s the aim.”
“It’s gorgeous.”
Even the reflection of his eyes held power over her. For a wicked, wild moment, she allowed her imagination to soar, imagining what this moment might be like if she actually were his submissive.
Then she reminded herself she was helping him shop for a present, nothing more.
“And what else do you have?”
To break the spell he’d woven over her, she glanced away.
For a minute or so, she perused the racks and chose a couple more things he might like.
As before, he asked her to model them for him.
“Which is your favorite?”
“The white satin Victorian.” She held it in front of her. This one had been on her wish list for almost a year, and it was among the most expensive items they had available. “The sweetheart neckline is exquisite. And the corset itself has twelve bones, all perfectly spaced for stability, and the front metal busk is very artistic. The panel on the back is six inches for proper privacy.”
Over her shoulder, his shockingly deep green eyes darkened.
“Shall I wrap it up for you?”
“Please do.”
“In case it’s not perfect, it can be exchanged as long as it hasn’t been worn.”
“I have no doubt it will be appreciated.”
She was certain of the same thing. Several people had considered the piece only to put it back after seeing the price tag.
Careful not to allow their bodies to touch, Abigail slipped past him.
Master Hayes pulled out his wallet. “Do you have gift cards available?”
“Of course. In any denomination.”
“Three hundred dollars.”
Generous.
After she ran his card, he asked her to wrap the corset and gift card separately.
