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“Wonderful.” In addition to being satisfying, it was refreshing. “Exactly the right mix of sweet and sour.”
Even though nothing other than water was allowed outside the bar, she asked for an exception to order two more for Trinity and Cece.
“Only because it’s the holidays.” He grinned. “And because one’s for Trinity.”
Oh?She smiled back.
After he whipped up the drinks, he poured them into lidded cups, and she carefully carried them to the front of the club where Kaylee, Santa’s helper, was scrawling her name on the check-in paper. She was already in costume, wearing a hooded red A-line dress accented with white faux fur.
“We appreciate you doing this,” Trinity said. “Master Evan is waiting for you at the coat check.”
Kaylee went still. “Master Evan?”
“Yes. He’s filling in tonight because of an unexpected emergency.” Trinity tipped her head to the side. “Is that a problem?”
“He’s my boss.”
And she’d told Maddie one of the reasons she came here to play was to destress from working for the demanding bastard every day.
“I’m sorry.” Trinity sighed. “I had no idea.”
The Quarter honored their members’ privacy, and many attendees used scene names. Unless both parties agreed, there was no acknowledgment of a prior relationship outside of the club walls.
“No worries.” In her customary way, Trinity went into problem-solving mode. “I’ll find someone to fill in for you.” She glanced at Maddie. “You’re about the same size as Kaylee, but you’ve already been working more hours than I’d like.”
Just then Master Evan strode over.
Damn.Maddie had never seen the Dominant look anything like this sexy. He wore the expected pants that were tucked into large boots, and he’d donned a Santa hat. But his broad chest was bare.
“Is there a problem?”
Trinity shook her head. “I wasn’t aware of certain facts, so we’re just sorting out options.”
“Ah.” He directed his attention to Kaylee. “May I have a word with you, Ms. Robbins?”
Trinity shook her head. “Not without her consent.”
“It’s okay.” Kaylee grinned. “I deal with him all day.”
“That doesn’t mean you have to while you’re here.”
“I appreciate that.”
While the pair moved to the side, Maddie addressed Trinity. “If you need me to switch places with Kaylee, let me know.” Assisting Master Evan was preferable to seeing Master Zander again.
Never taking her narrowed gaze off the couple, Trinity nodded. “Will do.”
Maddie pushed through the frosted glass door with its beautifully etched fleur-de-lis that separated the reception and foyer areas from the rest of the club.
In the dungeon, the music was much louder, making the atmosphere vibrate. Or maybe that was her nerves.
If she were smart, she’d visit Kinky Avenue first; that way she wouldn’t have to keep dreading the fact she needed to face Master Zander again.
Instead, stalling, she decided to begin at the far edges of the open space and wend her way inward.
Making navigation through the St. Andrew’s crosses, spanking benches, demonstrations, cupping tables, and suspension rigs even more difficult, workers were moving through the area erecting velvet-roped barriers to ensure a clear pathway for the upcoming parade.
Finally, aware of the clock ticking, pulse turning thready, she headed for Kinky Avenue.
