Chapter 14

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

JAKE

J ake leaned against the railing of the private viewing area, his gaze fixed on the scene unfolding below. Reyna stood in the center of the dungeon, her arms loose at her sides as the Dom worked with careful precision. The soft ropes gleamed under the low amber lighting, wrapping around Reyna’s body like an intricate web. Each knot was deliberate, each movement controlled.

Beside him, Lyndsey sat rigid, her hands gripping the edge of her seat. Her wide eyes tracked every movement, a mixture of confusion and fascination flickering across her face. Jake could see her confusion in the way she tried to make sense of something that was completely foreign to her.

“This isn’t about restraint,” Jake said, his voice low, cutting through the quiet hum of the room. “It’s about connection. Balance.”

Lyndsey glanced at him, her brow furrowed. “How does tying someone up give them balance?”

Jake’s lips curved slightly, his gaze returning to the scene below. “It’s not the ropes themselves—it’s the act of surrendering to them. For Reyna, it’s a way to let go of everything she carries. To focus entirely on the moment, on the trust between her and the Dom.”

The Dom moved behind Reyna, his hands deft as he wove the ropes over her shoulders and across her chest. The design took shape slowly, highlighting Reyna’s strength while softening her posture. Jake noted the way her breathing slowed, her body relaxing as she yielded to the Dom’s touch.

Lyndsey shifted in her seat, her fingers twitching against the fabric of her pants. “She looks... peaceful.”

“She is,” Jake said, his voice quieter now. “Reyna’s life is chaos—fights, danger, always looking over her shoulder. This gives her a break from all of that. A chance to trust someone else to take control, even for a little while.”

Lyndsey’s eyes lingered on the ropes, the gentle way they framed Reyna’s body. “It seems... intimate.”

“It is,” Jake agreed. “It’s a partnership. Reyna trusts him to guide her, and he respects her boundaries. That trust—that connection—it’s what makes this work.”

The Dom squatted, threading the rope around Reyna’s thighs and securing it with a firm knot. Reyna shifted slightly, testing the bindings, and the Dom murmured something too quiet to hear. She nodded, a small smile playing at her lips, and Jake could see the stiffness in her shoulders melt away.

Lyndsey’s breath hitched softly beside him. Jake turned his head, watching as her chest rose and fell in slow, deliberate breaths. Her lips were parted slightly, her eyes wide with something that went beyond curiosity. It was the way she leaned forward, as if drawn in by the energy of the scene, that told him everything he needed to know.

“You’re starting to understand,” Jake murmured, his voice low and steady.

Lyndsey’s gaze snapped to him, her cheeks flushing. “I’m just... curious.”

Jake’s lips twitched. “Curious is good.”

She looked away, her focus returning to the scene below. The Dom was now tying off the final knot, the ropes forming a stunning harness that crisscrossed Reyna’s torso and legs. He stepped back, letting her take a moment to feel the bindings, to adjust to the sensation. Jake could see the subtle shift in Reyna’s body language—a calm that radiated from her, grounding her.

“Why does this work for her?” Lyndsey asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Because it forces her to be present,” Jake said. “The ropes in the way they move with her—it keeps her in the moment. She doesn’t have to think about what’s next, about what went wrong or what might go wrong. It’s just her and the Dom, right here, right now.”

Lyndsey nodded slowly, her expression thoughtful. “I’ve never seen anything like this before. It’s... beautiful.”

Jake’s chest tightened at her words. She was seeing it—not just the ropes or the mechanics of the scene, but the connection, the trust. He leaned closer, his voice dropping to a near whisper. “That’s what this is about. Not just the act, but the connection between two people.”

Lyndsey turned to him, her eyes searching his. “And you? Do you...?”

“I’m a Dom,” Jake said simply. “It’s different for me. My role is to guide, to create a space where someone else feels safe enough to let go. It’s about trust, Lyndsey. On both sides.”

Her cheeks flushed, and she looked away, her breathing unsteady. Jake caught the way her fingers tightened briefly on her lap, the way her lips parted slightly before she pressed them together. The room was warm, but he knew her reaction wasn’t about the temperature.

“You’re feeling it,” he said softly, leaning closer. “It’s okay.”

She stiffened slightly, her gaze snapping back to his. “Feeling what?”

Jake’s lips curved into a faint smile. “The pull. The connection. It’s not something you think about—it’s something you feel.”

Lyndsey opened her mouth to argue, but no words came out. Instead, her eyes flicked back to the scene below, where the Dom was gently helping Reyna to sit, her posture relaxed and her smile serene. The scene was complete, the energy in the room shifting to one of quiet satisfaction.

Jake’s voice was soft but firm. “It’s not about understanding it all at once. It’s about letting yourself feel. About trust. She’s stronger than almost anyone I know,” he said quietly. “Takes guts for someone like that to trust.”

Lyndsey nodded, her eyes still on Reyna. “I think I’m starting to understand.”

Lyndsey met his gaze again, and for a moment, the noise of the world faded away. Jake didn’t know where this would lead, but the spark in her eyes told him she was beginning to see something she hadn’t before—something that might change everything.

He led her away from the viewing area and back up to the safe room. He was only marginally surprised when he heard her removing her clothes and climbing up onto the bed as he locked the door and armed the alarms. When he turned to look at her, she was a vision of temptation.

“Are there cameras or other people watching our every move?” she asked.

“No. I didn’t take you for an exhibitionist, but I’m sure I can arrange that for you if you like.”

“No, I don’t think so,” she said shakily. “So have you lost interest since the other night?”

“No, but I’m supposed to be protecting you, not fucking you.”

A sly grin began to lift the corners of her mouth. “Are the two mutually exclusive?”

She was teasing him, and he kind of liked it. “Not at this firm. Most of the operatives who are married, either worked with or provided close cover to their partner—so, it’s kind of the norm.”

“So, if it’s kind of the norm, are you planning on fucking me?” she said, moving to the edge of the mattress so that she was kneeling in front of him. “Tell me more.”

“Since when did you get this forward?” he said.

“Since I met you and you made love to me the other night.”

“Lyndsey, I’ve got feelings for you, feelings I never thought I’d have, but I don’t know that I can commit myself to someone who has no interest in the lifestyle.”

She looked down at her erect nipples. “I don’t think I qualify. I don’t know that I’m interested in the hardcore stuff, but what Reyna said and what I’ve learned from what Samantha has said has certainly made me curious. At least I know it’s something I’d like to explore with you, no strings attached, but I do want a few assurances.”

“Name them.”

“For as long as we’re together, exclusivity. I’m not evolved enough to be able to watch you with another woman, even if it isn’t sexual.” Jake nodded. “And I just had a physical, which included screening for STDs, and I’m on birth control.”

He grinned. “I just completed my quarterly screening and have always used condoms until the other night.”

Lyndsey rocked up onto her knees and fisted his shirt, pulling him closer. “That’s it for me.”

“The exclusivity goes both ways, and I control all of your sexual pleasure. You agree to accept my discipline if I believe it’s warranted.”

“What would make you think it’s warranted?” she asked.

“Pleasuring yourself, not following orders in the field, things like that.”

“What about if I wanted it for stress relief?”

“As long as you ask for it and don’t try to top from the bottom, I can provide you with that.”

She smiled. “I suddenly understand why Samantha told me once she learned early on to ask for what she needed because if she bratted trying to get it, King made sure she thought twice about doing it again.”

“King is lucky to have Samantha. She truly understands the lifestyle and is a wonderful submissive and wife.”

“I won’t be perfect…”

“I wouldn’t expect you to be. I’ll teach you. We can negotiate all of this. Tomorrow, if you like, we can work out a mutually agreeable contract.”

“All right. Now what?”

Jake smiled at her and pushed her back onto the mattress before he stripped himself naked and crawled onto the bed beside her.

He smiled. “Fuck,” he said, staring and running his finger down her naked body.

She touched the side of his face. “Is it weird that while they were chasing us, I kept thinking if I only got to fuck you once, I was going to feel so cheated?”

Jake chuckled. “I don’t know if it’s weird or not, but I know I like that you thought it.”

Lyndsey stared at his cock. Jake knew a lot of women were fascinated by size and girth, and he was happy to have both and more importantly know how to use it so she wouldn’t want any other. He realized at some point Lyndsey had become more than just a client, she’d become important to him in a way no woman ever had before. He reached for her hand and tugged her against his body. “I think I’ve been waiting for you all of my life.”

She wrapped her arms around his neck. “Is that a compliment?” She kissed his chin, nose, cheeks, and finally his mouth.

“Definitely, but I’m not asking for any declarations,” he said as he rubbed his nose back and forth over hers before lowering his mouth to hers.

He nipped her bottom lip, parting her lips with his tongue, as he tangled it with hers. They let their tongues dance together in a languid waltz. She moaned against his lips and continued enjoying the way she made him feel with every movement of her tongue.

“Jake, I need to feel you inside me. Please.”

Jake fisted her hair, tugging it to break the kiss. “First rule is patience.” He kissed her and started to inch down her body. “First, I need a taste of you.”

She pushed her head back against the mattress and noticed her body getting excited when she felt his warm breath against her skin.He kissed, licked and nipped his way down her body, pushing her legs apart before dragging his finger over her heated flesh.

His tongue circled her clit, and he thought she might come right then. Her entire body shivered and it was as if every cell in her body seemed to light up. He pushed two fingers inside her and continued to circle his tongue around her swollen, throbbing nub.

“Jake. Fuck. Oh, fuck.” she fisted her hands into the comforter.

He continued to suck her clit, suckling hard as he pumped his fingers in and out. Lyndsey’s entire body seemed to lift off the bed and go rigid as her eyes flew open and she cried out before falling back and closing her eyes, taking in the moment.

Jake inched his way back up her body. She let her legs fall back open, excited for what was next. Jake positioned himself over her body and slowly pushed the broad head of his cock past her entrance. As he sank deeper, he pulled her legs up to wrap them around his body.

He stilled, and he looked down at her. “You’re so beautiful.”

Lyndsey reached up and moved her hand down the side of his face. “Please.” He didn’t hesitate. He pulled out and then thrust back in. He groaned from the feelings coursing through his body. Knowing she’d come and that he wasn’t in total control, he began to withdraw, only to drive back into her, picking up speed and power until he was pounding into her with a relentlessness he’d never known before.

Jake knew there would come a day when he would spend hours making love to her, forcing her to come again and again so he could feel the way her pussy spasmed around his length, but tonight was not that time.

“Come again for me, Lyndsey.” He lifted her ass until her legs were wrapped around his hips and she was almost sitting on his thighs. The movement positioned his cock at the perfect angle to hit her sweet spot.

Lyndsey cried out as she came, triggering Jake’s own release. “Yes,” he hissed as he ground himself against her, his cock spurting his cum and bathing the walls of her pussy.

He wrapped his fingers around her wrists and pushed her back against the mattress. He was careful not to fall on top of her. Instead, he wrapped his arms around her body and rolled them to the side, still connected.

“For a day that started out so badly, it sure has turned into something far better than I thought it would.”