“This is the Masters’ private dining room,” Abbie explained. “I’m guessing that normally you’ll probably eat with the kitchen staff or with us staff slaves and trainees once you settle in. But for tonight, Mistress Ella and Master Ryan wanted you to join them. They’re expecting you so you can go right in.” Giving Kendra’s shoulder a supportive pat, she added, “See you afterward.”
Nervous butterflies flitted in Kendra’s belly but she batted them away. She took a deep breath and walked into the small dining room. As she approached the Masters’ table, she saw Ryan, the gorgeous blond babe that Abbie, not surprisingly, had a huge but secret crush on. “Not that I’d ever do anything about it,” Abbie had said with a rueful smile. “He’s way out of my league.”
An attractive woman with silver hair who must be Mistress Ella waved toward Kendra with a gracious smile. Maya was kneeling on a cushion by her Mistress’s feet, clad in a black bustier, her breasts bare save for gold hoops through her nipples.
Kendra was suddenly unsure if she was expected to kneel on a cushion or sit in a chair. There were two empty chairs, but there was also a stack of the flat floor cushions under the table.
To her relief, the decision was made for her as Ryan rose to his feet and pulled out the empty chair beside her. “We’re so glad you’re here, Kendra. Did Abbie give you the grand tour this afternoon?”
“She sure did,” Kendra said, taking the man’s offered hand. “I feel like I’ve died and ended up in BDSM heaven,” she added with a grin. “I’m really happy to be here.”
“And we’re happy to have you,” Master Ryan said with a movie-star grin. “This is Ella Bertrand, my business partner and dear friend.”
“We’ve spoken on the phone several times,” Mistress Ella said, smiling warmly at Kendra. “As Ryan says, we’re delighted to have you on board.”
“Thanks,” Kendra replied, taking the woman’s smooth, elegant hand.
“And this”—Ryan gestured to the big, imposing man next to him—“is Caelan Macaulay. He’s a trainer and he’s also our island physician, so if you ever feel under the weather, just let him know.”
“Pleasure to meet you, Kendra,” Caelan said, laugh lines radiating from kind gray eyes. He turned his smile to the woman kneeling beside him. “And this is Skylar Moran, my darling slave girl.”
Skylar, also in a revealing bustier, had long, silky blond hair and lovely green eyes that matched her beautiful emerald green leather slave collar. She offered Kendra a wide smile. “Welcome to paradise.”
“Ah, here comes Dylan,” Mistress Ella said. “He’s a recent addition as well, just came on board last month. He runs our new couples and Dom training program.”
In spite of herself, Kendra stared at the guy sauntering into the dining room with a sexy, panther-like walk. Dressed in black, he was maybe five foot ten with a lean, muscular frame. He had longish light brown hair shot through with streaks of sun-kissed blond, his skin the coppery tan of someone who spent a lot of time outdoors, his eyes dark and restless. He exuded power and a raw sensuality that instantly bypassed Kendra’s brain and lodged directly in her cunt.
“Dylan,” Mistress Ella said as he reached the table. “This is Kendra, Abbie’s cousin and our new pastry chef. Kendra, meet Dylan Gold.”
Dylan stopped at the empty seat beside Kendra’s. She extended her hand. He took it lightly, his gaze moving over her face and down her body, causing her nipples to leap to attention. A zing of electricity tingled over her skin at his touch.
“A pleasure,” he said in a smooth, deep voice. In spite of herself, Kendra could feel heat rising in her cheeks.
Used to acting tough with strong men from her life in professional kitchens, Kendra tightened her grip, giving him a sturdy, no-nonsense shake. “Nice to meet you, too, Dylan.”
Romance Unbound Publishing
One True Master
Desire Island Series – Book 1
Claire Thompson
Edited by
Donna Fisk
Jae Ashley
Cover Art by Mayhem Cover Creations
Fine line edit – Gabriella Wolek, Janice Owen, Linda Marie
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