by Jill Shannon
Olivia walked back up on the stage right up to Dominic, grabbed his chin squeezing his cheeks, bringing him close to her. “You really belong to me now, bought and paid for!”
She released his face and leaned in and softly placed her lips to his, whispering, “I will be at the cabin in an hour, have everything prepared,” and then swiped her tongue along his bottom lip, opening him for her kiss.
Isabella was next, she was brought up on stage, and as the bidding began. Sadie turned to Marco. “Can I ask you a question? If Dominic is already with Olivia, and you’re already with Jace, why did you enter the auction?”
“It adds a thrill to the scene that normally follows. When the bidding starts, the excitement that I feel, I really can’t explain it. Having other Dommes and Doms bid on you, knowing they only want some time with you builds the excitement, and then your Master or Mistress out bids them all, because they will never let any of them have you, no matter what the cost. Makes you feel so incredibly special. Plus, my charity benefits. Jace would give me the money if I asked, but this is way more fun,” he said teasingly.
It cost Caleb a pretty penny to get Bella. It seemed her part as “the other women” in the fantasy had spurred a lot of interest for her. But like Marco said, it wouldn’t matter how high the bidding got; Isabella would be leaving with Caleb.
“My turn; if I don’t see you gals at the after party, I hear it’s ‘Western’ theme, and that so works for my auction outfit,” he said as he chuckled, “I’ll see you tomorrow. Remember what I said, you have to try, or you’ll never know.”
With that said, Marco turned and climbed the stairs to the stage, as the audience clapped encouragingly. He looked like he was on a New York Fashion runway. Sadie smiled, she loved how free Marco seemed. He got to the center of the stage, stopped, and dropped his robe. Underneath, Marco had on a sleeveless plaid pastel button up shirt, open to the middle of his chest. On his feet he wore cowboy boots, and finished with a pair of chaps.
Sadie, eyes went no further after that. She looked at Madison. “Are you nervous?”
“Now, I have butterflies, but no matter what happens, I’ll still have fun. If you have no expectations, you can’t get hurt.” Madison shrugged her shoulders. “Let’s just say, I’ve had a hard time finding a decent Dom, and with each one it gets a little harder. Now, I just want to have some fun and raise some money for my charity. If it happens that Dimitri has the highest bid, it wouldn’t hurt me in the least.” She had that knowing grin on her face.
“Who knows, maybe Marco has a point. When it’s time to find the right one, you’ll just know it. Maybe Dimitri is your fate. Don’t pass it up, Right? That’s what you told me,” Sadie questioned her.
“Trust me, if he is the highest bidder, I’ll be renting my cabin out to another crewmember, because I’ll be in his cabin for the rest of the cruise.”
Sadie and Madison turned when they heard Olivia say, “Going once, going twice, sold to Jace Montgomery for fifty thousand dollars.” They looked at each other with open mouths.
Melanie, Cameron and Dimitri’s assistant, had organized the Auction and waved Madison over.
Madison hugged Sadie. “I have to go, Melanie’s waving. Don’t worry, you’ll be great. Try and have fun.”
“I will; if not for anything else, I can say I did it. Right?”
Sadie moved over to where Melanie was, standing just off stage. The bidding was just starting, again at five hundred. It grew steadily to thirty thousand. It was now between a gentleman in the back of the room and Dimitri. Both seemed determined, when Dimitri said, “Fifty thousand dollars.”
Olivia started the count down, “Going once,” she paused. “Going twice,” she paused again looking to the back of the room. “Sold to Dimitri Zilkin, for fifty thousand dollars.” Madison left the stage, and Olivia began reading off Sadie’s tributes as she took the stage.
As with the other crewmembers before Sadie, Melanie wrapped the standard white cotton robe around her shoulders, hiding the ensemble she would be auctioned off in. Now, standing in the middle of the stage, Sadie did exactly what everyone before her had done, she dropped the robe. Sadie then took on a stance like Isabella had in the dining room, except she didn’t look down.
Sadie stood for a moment, looking out at the audience, then she glanced at Olivia. No one said a word. Sadie cleared her throat, and got Olivia’s attention.
“You have to forgive me,” Olivia said to the audience. “For a minute there I though about bidding myself,” she added laughing. “Now, let’s start the bidding off at one thousand?”
The bidding for Sadie went quick and grew fast, the man in the back of the room kept out bidding everyone. It seemed like since he didn’t get Madison he was fighting harder for Sadie. She glanced to where she had seen Cameron before. When she spotted him, she couldn’t help noticing his relaxed position; he almost looked like he was bored. Her gaze wandered up to his face, but all she saw were shadows.
She then realized, with all the bidding going on, that not once had Cameron made a bid. She didn’t know why she even cared, but she had built the fantasy in her head, and she had wanted it to happen.
Right then, Sadie shut down that part of her thinking. She figured if he wasn’t interested, then it really didn’t matter who she went to. The bidding was up near forty thousand when from his seat Cameron yelled, “One hundred thousand.”
Sadie looked at him like he was a crazy person, and she heard Olivia saying, “Sadie, turn around and let them see that tight little ass of yours; oh what I could do to that! Yum.”
Sadie started turning and the man in the back yelled, “One hundred fifty thousand.” Sadie tried to see who the person was, but the lights glaring on her made it impossible.
Olivia was beginning to do the count down when Cameron called out, “Two hundred fifty thousand dollars.” Olivia looked to the back of the room and saw a shadow walking out. She started the count down, “Going once, going twice, sold to Cameron Alexander for two hundred fifty thousand dollars, our highest bidder tonight.”
“I would like to thank everyone for his or her generosity tonight. Each charity will benefit from it in many ways. I would also like to thank all the crewmembers for donating their time. I hope you all enjoyed yourselves and look forward to seeing you at the after party, remember dress in your favorite ‘Western’ gear. Congratulations to all, and good night everyone.”
Chapter Seven
Outside the doors of the theater, a man stood waiting for people to leave, his phone vibrating in his pocket. Already knowing who was calling, he picked up, the voice on the other end interceded his greeting, “Have you got her?”
“Well, hello to you to uncle, no I do not have her, that son of a bitch out bid me.”
“Why didn’t you bid higher? You know we need her for this plan to work. I knew I should have done this myself, you are such an incompetent idiot.”
“You are calling me incompetent? You’re the one who gave me a limit on bidding, plus I was already drawing attention. Stop worrying, I will get her in Jamaica, that will still give us more than enough time to put the plan in motion.”
“You better not screw this up; everything we own is riding on it, you got me? Just so we are crystal clear, if you do screw this up, I will kill you, nephew or not, do you understand?”
“Oh, I understand.” A shiver ran through his body knowing that if he didn’t get her, he would die. He had plans of his own once he got a hold of her, so he would bide his time. As much as it killed him to wait, he would.
“Call me when you have her!” With that said, the call ended.
He looked at the phone in his hand thinking to himself, once I have Sadie, I will have everything I need to destroy you, uncle. He turned when he saw Queenie leaving the theater. But until we get to Jamaica I will have to make do with what’s available. He put his phone away and began following her.
***
Olivia came around behind Sadie who hadn’t moved, she stood in stunned
silence, “What had just happened?” she thought to herself.
Olivia put the robe back on Sadie’s shoulder. “I will say this just once to you, do not hurt him; he and Dimitri are very special to me. Cameron acts different with you; we’ve all seen it, which makes you dangerous to him. I like you Sadie, and I don’t know what you expect to happen between the two of you, but let me warn you. If you hurt him, I will hurt you. That being said, lets get all wrapped up like a pretty present for our boy.” Talking to her with a fake smile plastered on her face
Olivia, pulled the lapels on the robe, closing Sadie within it. She then took the belt, twisted it closed, and with a tug that pulled tight on Sadie’s stomach she leaned in to her. “Do we understand each other?” she whispered.
Sadie was too nervous to answer so she just nodded yes. “Good, now go enjoy the rest of your night, remember what I said.” She finished just as Cameron came walking up. Smiling to him she turned, leaning in to kiss his cheek, she then whispered to Cameron, “I pray you know what your doing?”
“Only time will tell.” He hugged Olivia.
Releasing her she looked at the both of them. “Well then, I have an expensive present in my cabin to unwrap, if you will excuse me. Will you be at the after party?”
Cameron turned to Sadie; saying to Olivia, “Don’t expect us.” His eyes not leaving Sadie’s who still stood trying to get a grip on what had just happened.
“Okay, then I’m outta here; see you tomorrow.” Olivia waved as she left them on the stage.
Sadie looked up at him and the words were out of her mouth before she could stop them, “I didn’t think you were going to bid at all.”
“You were worried? I thought I made myself clear this afternoon when I said I wanted to get to know you. I also told you I would see you after the auction.” Cameron stroked his knuckles down her cheek.
“I can’t believe you did that.” Sadie had a dazed look about her.
“Sadie, I would have bid even higher, to spend one night with you.”
And there is was, the reality shot Sadie needed, she really needed to get her head out of her ass. He didn’t want her, he just wanted a night. Her head dropped, looking at herself in the ridiculous outfit. Never again, she thought, I never have to do this again.
Cameron saw the change come over Sadie, he didn’t know what had just happened, but the temperature between them dropped twenty degrees. “What’s wrong, angel?”
“Not a damn thing,” Sadie ground out.
“Watch you tongue, Sadie, you still have a punishment coming from dinner, do you want to add to it.” Cameron didn’t understand why she seemed so upset.
“It’s just one night, how much damage can you do?” Sadie knew she was letting her emotions get the better of her, she didn’t like it, but she couldn’t help herself. She needed to reel herself in, and like Madison said, and just have some fun.
As long as she kept in mind, that this was just for tonight, she would be okay. So she pasted a smile on her face and looked up at Cameron. “Are you ready to go? I have to work tomorrow.” She started to walk past him, and she couldn’t help herself, snipping as she passed him, “Your cabin or mine?”
Cameron reached out grabbing her arm as she tried to walk past him. “Sadie, nothing will happen that you don’t want to.” Her mention of the word damage worried Cameron. He knew from her bio, she had had a bad experience with a former Dom, and he didn’t want to do anything that would frighten her.
“Thank you, Sir, your cabin or mine?” she corrected her question to him.
“Mine,” he growled out.
“I will meet you there, I need to gather a few things from my cabin and then we can begin.”
“You are not leaving my side; whatever you need I can provide for you. Now, I’m through having this conversation here, let’s go.” Sadie started walking with Cameron, his fingers still gripping her arm.
They walked to the elevator in silence. As they waited he glanced down at her. She could feel his eyes boring into her, and she refused to look at him. The elevator arrived and they got in.
Sadie couldn’t help herself, as Cameron leaned over to push the button for his deck; she moved her eyes over his body. She couldn’t stop the thought that in a few minutes she was going to be in his cabin, alone, for the night. Her brain said, “Don’t think too much into it,” and her girlie parts were saying, “The possibilities are endless.”
They arrived at the Executive Deck, turning down the walkway to Cameron’s penthouse suite. He swiped his card and held to door for her to enter. Sadie walked to the middle of the cabin and stopped. His cabin was so different from hers. She had seen rooms like these in magazines, but never in her life had she been in a room so manly, yet elegant.
Sadie was standing in front of a king-size bed with a purple quilt, with a half a dozen throw pillows in purple, gray and black. The rug she stood on was black in color and so plush her feet would sink into it. The bed was positioned in the middle of the windows to the balcony. To the left of the bed was a paned window showing the hot tub just outside; on the right side were open French doors leading to the balcony. The open doors let in the gentle ocean breeze, making the closed curtain in front of them waver.
In front of the paned window was a recliner, which could be turned to look out at the ocean view. Further to the left was a desk with a laptop on it. Above that was a wall of blank computer screens.
Sadie was now facing Cameron as he leaned on the wall by the mirrored dresser, slash, entertainment unit just watching her intently. Behind him was the entrance to the bathroom. She then turned further to her left in a complete circle, seeing the leather couch and a curtained off area.
She startled when he came up behind her and placed his hands on her shoulders, he leaned his head on her shoulder reaching his hands wrapping around to the knot of the white robe. “I’m sure you have questions,” he started, as he began unknotting the belt, “and we will get to them, but first I want you out of this robe.” He dropped the two ends of the belt and it fell open. His hands then traveled up her arms stepping back, helping her shrug the robe off, sliding it to the floor.
Sadie heard Cameron’s breath hitch as she stood immobilized. “Sadie, turn around and remove that sheer covering you call a robe,” he hissed.
Sadie was trying not to think too much of Cameron’s actions, but it was getting harder and harder. The feel of him pressed up against her, his warmth surrounding her, was nothing she had ever experienced. She was losing the battle with herself; try as she might, he was breaking down her defenses. She felt such a strong urge to do everything he commanded her to do. To trust he wouldn’t hurt her.
She turned, removing the black sheer covering, sliding it down her arms to the floor. Never losing eyesight, Cameron bent and picked up both robes and tossed them onto the couch. “Present yourself to me, angel,” Cameron said as he stood fighting the hard-on just looking at her created.
Sadie positioned herself head down, arms laced with fingers interlocked behind her back, pushing her breasts up and out for his inspection, her legs spread at least shoulder length. “You are so beautiful like that. Look at me, Sadie.” She raised her head, her eyes locking with his. “I know it’s been awhile since your last Dom, so we will take things slow, slower than I would like,” he said, still trying to control himself. “Now, I have a surprise to show you, then I’m going to blindfold you.”
Sadie had always loved surprises; she just wasn’t sure what kind of a surprise Cameron was going to spring on her. He went to a dresser with different size drawers. Opening the top one, he removed a black blindfold.
Walking over to stand by the curtain, he said, “Come here to me.” Sadie did as he commanded. He reached up grabbing the curtain, pulling it away revealing a miniature white baby grand piano behind it. “You can play with the blindfold on correct?” he questioned.
The piano was flawlessly radiant. It added brightness to the dark room. She ran her hand along the top,
walking around to sit on the bench in front of the keys. “I have always fantasized about owning a piano. My father taught me to play. He always told me, ‘Singing doesn’t always put food on the table, but if you can play an instrument, you have a better chance.’” Sadie looked up from the keys. “He was right too.”
Sadie didn’t know why she had just told him that, and she looked back at the keys. “What would you like to hear?”
Cameron walked behind her, moving her hair off her shoulders so it ran down her back. As his hand glided down, she flinched, and Cameron drew his hand back asking, “Are you hurt?”
“No, Sir, I just didn’t expect it, it’s an old injury, as long as I’m prepared I usually don’t flinch.” Although her back showed no evidence of her injuries, there were still areas on her back that were still sensitive even to a gentle touch.
Cameron studied her back looking for any scars, not seeing any he asked her, “Tell me, where you are sensitive?” He watched as she pointed out the center, and just above her tailbone. Kissing each spot, his rough voice ground out, “Then we will avoid those areas.” He placed the blindfold over her eyes. “Can you play any Stevie?”
“A little old school, but I think I can manage one or two,” teasing him about his choice. She began to play Ribbon in the Sky. She didn’t sing, but she did hum along.
Cameron walked through the French doors onto the balcony, listening as he went to the railing, his breathing calming. He turned and looked back at the exquisite sight before him, Sadie was finally here in his cabin. He needed to be near her; moving back in, standing behind her, he inhaled deeply. The ocean breeze mixed with her perfume, and her arousal, created an aphrodisiac. His cock became instantly hard in his slacks.
Sadie could feel his presence behind her as she finished the song, resting her hands on the keys. The anticipation was killing her, and then he touched her. He placed a kiss on the top of her head. “That was lovely. Thank you. Now, come with me.”
Sadie was led to the end of the bed. Cameron couldn’t wait any longer, he needed to be inside her, but he still needed to take things slow. He bent his head placing a gentle kiss on her lips, reaching around releasing her top. Her breasts falling free, her nipples hard begging for his touch.