Ruby Rose (8 page)

Evan closed his eyes and threw his head back in euphoric surrender. Ruby knew she had won this battle. She smiled wickedly at her success and continued her quest to please Evan like he had never experienced before.

Suddenly the break-room door opened with a gust of loud music pouring in. A woman in a black dress and even blacker hair engulfing her pale face stood in the doorway. Dilated eyes were almost hidden by even darker circles underneath them. Scarlet lips worked their way into a smirk as she crossed her arms across her ample breasts.

“Oh, don’t mind me. Please continue on,” she offered with the most seductive voice Ruby had ever heard.

Evan pulled away. “Maxine, what are you doing here?”

Ruby scrambled to her feet in shock and embarrassment as Evan quickly adjusted his pants.

“Well, obviously not nearly having as much fun as you. My, my, Evan. Just when I thought you were getting boring. Public play… I like. Care to share?”

“Get out of here, Maxine,” Evan demanded as he marched toward the door.

The biting command stung Ruby to the core. She had never heard Evan talk with such a demanding voice before. She had never seen Evan lose control of his temper like she saw now. Obviously, the woman had a negative effect on him.

“Don't get mad, Evan. Well, unless you want to spank my naughty bottom,” Maxine giggled as she seductively licked her lips.

Ruby stiffened her spine.

Evan moved with lightning speed until he glared down at Maxine's small frame. “I said get out! I'm not in the mood for your bratty games.” Evan ushered Maxine out the door and turned to Ruby. “I'm so sorry. When Maxine drinks… well actually, that's just Maxine. I'm sorry if she embarrassed you.”

Ruby forced a fake smile. “It's okay.”

“No, it's not. But I don't want to think about that crazy drunk anymore.”

Ruby looked into his deep eyes and said nothing. She met his gaze and allowed for him to truly see the embarrassment of being caught in such an intimate act. For some reason, Ruby had no reason to hide her feelings.

Evan pulled her into his arms harshly. He pressed her head to his chest with more force than she had ever experienced. “I won't let it happen again. I'll make sure I protect you from all the insanity of my life. I want to never be the cause of your heartache.” Without releasing his grip, he continued, “But I have to warn you that my image as this alpha dominant tends to attract the mentally unstable fans at times. I swear to you my loyalty, but being with me can be really hard on trust.”

Ruby pulled from his strong embrace. “I trust you, Evan. I know you'd never hurt me.” Ruby smiled. “Weren't you going to introduce me to your friends?” Ruby reminded him, leaning away from Evan as she grabbed her purse from the locker and prepared to leave.

“Don't I at least get a kiss to hold me off?” Evan teased.

“Nope,” Ruby replied casually, offering him a playful wink.

“Why not?” he complained, his puppy dog eyes pleading with her to stay.

Seductively, Ruby wrapped her arms around Evan's neck and moved her mouth until it was pressed up against Evan's ear. “Because the next time you kiss me, I won't want you to stop,” she whispered, feeling him shudder as Ruby's warm breath tickled Evan's earlobe. And with that, she led Evan over to join his friends.

Hanging out in the VIP section with an unlimited amount of booze was a whole new experience. Everyone watched and examined their every move. It was like being inside a fish bowl. The curiosity about this new girl with Evan caused quite the stir, although Evan didn't seem affected by all the attention in the slightest.

They were undeniably a couple. She received a few dirty looks and heard whispered comments from Evan's groupies, but if Evan noticed, he didn’t say a word. Ruby had expected Evan to be somewhat tense or cautious in showing affection. But his blatant show of attention made it very clear to all that Ruby was his girl. The way Evan acted and carried himself throughout the night made Ruby fall for him even more… if that was even possible.

Although Evan’s friends seemed surprised, they didn’t say much. Adam just smiled and made a point to include Ruby in conversation. Gage also did his part in welcoming Ruby to the group.

By the end of the night, it was out there for everyone to see. Evan and Ruby were inseparable.

****

After a few weeks, they had slipped into a comfortable routine. Ruby would work behind the bar while Evan worked the room with his friends. They’d always meet afterwards to hang out there or at whatever club paid Evan to appear that night. They would then go grab something to eat and indulge in some much-needed alone time. Ruby was becoming quite the night owl, and loving every minute of it.

Everything between them was going perfectly, except for a couple of incidents with Maxine. She had made it a point to flirt with Evan as often as she got the chance. Ruby had seen the displays, but chose to ignore it. Evan didn't feed into it and at times seemed oblivious to Maxine throwing herself on him. The rest of the girls tossing their barely clad bodies on him were even more pathetic. She found it annoying at times, but harmless.

All that mattered at this point was that Evan and she were solid. She felt happier than she ever had, and she actually looked forward to the future, as uncertain as it was. Nothing could bring Ruby down from the high she felt. Life with Evan was beyond anything she could have pictured. Happiness wasn't a strong enough word.

Chapter 8

Evan had a photo shoot for a new BDSM magazine, a restaurant appearance, and then a bar's grand opening to attend. He had agreed to meet Ruby afterwards at her work and pick her up at the end of her shift. All Evan wanted was to be alone with Ruby and have some peace and quiet. The night's schedule was a true test in time management.

He walked into the club with Gage and Adam, looking around for Ruby. They had run behind schedule and he hoped he hadn't kept her waiting for too long. He spotted Melanie first, and then he saw Ruby. There were a few guys talking to them, causing him to suddenly tense up. The feeling was ridiculous since he knew Ruby was his, but seeing Ruby talk to a man sent a sickening feeling to his gut. Evan walked straight to her and took her hand immediately, hating the jealousy that racked his body. Pulling her back away from everyone, he kissed her. To Evan's delight, she didn't resist. Ruby kissed him readily and with passion.

“I've missed you.” Ruby smiled against Evan's kiss.

Evan pulled back and stared at her, holding her tighter. “You’re beautiful, Ruby. Walking into this club, I realized you are the most stunning woman in this room.”

“There you go, melting my heart again.” She tilted her head sideways. Rising on her tiptoes, she whispered in Evan's ear, “Do you want to get out of here, or do you think you need to stay for a while?”

“I'm not getting paid to be here tonight. So, yes, I want to be alone with you.” Evan pulled her even closer.

They barely made it to Evan’s car before they started caressing, kissing, driving each other crazy with each touch. The passion between them grew heavier and heavier every day that passed. Evan had been patient and tried to take things slow. He didn't want to scare Ruby, or make Ruby doubt her relationship with him. He was dying to take it to the next level, but wanted to leave that in Ruby's hands. On the surface it appeared Ruby felt comfortable with everything, but Evan knew she struggled with her sexual thoughts. Being submissive for the first time was a big deal and needed to be done right. He didn't want it to be a 'drunken naughty experiment'. If they were to make love, Evan wanted it to be just that: making love.

When they got to Evan's loft, Ruby sat down on the leather couch, gazing at the city lights out the bay window. Her hair, illuminated by the moonlight, captured Evan's soul. He felt like the air had been knocked out of him. Ruby almost appeared angelic.

“I'll get us some wine,” Evan offered as he walked to the kitchen to pour the glasses.

“I really love your place. This view makes me never want to leave.” Ruby turned to watch Evan pour the wine. “
You
make me never want to leave.”

Evan walked over to where Ruby sat and handed her the glass. “Then don't. I don't want you to.”

They both sat there in silence for a moment, taking in the words Evan had just spoken. Neither wanted to broach the subject lingering between them since they started dating. When was Ruby leaving? Would she still leave? Would she ever really live the DD life? Was it realistic to think she could?

“Remember when I told you about my thoughts on Domestic Discipline?” He paused and watched Ruby nod. “I need to know if you can accept my beliefs. Is this a type of relationship you can embrace?”

Ruby took a large gulp of wine and instantly looked uncomfortable. Evan knew this topic was bound to come up. He wanted to give Ruby whatever she wanted. He wanted to give the woman everything she desired. But she was completely naïve when it came to this. Ruby had never participated in this lifestyle before. All she knew was what Evan had told her. Evan wanted a relationship with her that would last a lifetime, and having DD was the key to making that happen.

“Yes… I mean… I don’t really know what that means. Do I have to cook and clean and serve you? Do I have to call you Sir? Are you my Master? I just don’t really…”

Evan put down his wine and reached for Ruby's hands. “No, you don’t have to do any of that. Many people who practice BDSM want that, but like I said before, it's different. There is no Master and no Sir when it comes to me. We are, and always will be, equals. We are a team making decisions together. I'll never treat you lesser, or treat you with anything but with respect and love. I'll always cherish you and take care of you.” He leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on her lips. “But at the end of the day, I am the Head of the Household. The ultimate responsibility is placed on my shoulders, and I would expect you to honor and obey what I say. I would expect you to trust me and to trust what I ask of you.”

“So you said you want Domestic Discipline. Does that mean you’re going to spank me? Like
really
spank me?” Ruby asked, her face turning red.

Evan reached out to stroke her blushed cheek. “Yes.” He paused to see how she would react to the answer. When Ruby simply took a drink of her wine, he continued. “I will, if I feel it’s needed, and I would expect you to let me.”

She slowly nodded. “When would you feel it would be needed?” Her questions were so direct, almost like she was doing an interview.

Evan grew serious. “If you put yourself in danger, or if you do something I disapprove of. I'll also spank you if I feel you need to be reminded of who is the Head of the Household. I want you to be the wonderful, perfect woman you are, and a spanking may occur to guarantee you don’t become anything but. I also spank instead of fighting. Sometimes that is all it takes to keep a fight from spiraling out of control. Dominance and submission are powerful tools if used correctly.”

“I’ve never been spanked before. Will it hurt?”

Evan smiled reassuringly. “Yes, but it doesn’t last long. And hopefully it’s replaced with a feeling of being loved and cared for. I would never really hurt you or cause permanent damage. It's more about the act itself that works. It's not about the pain, but the surrender. It would never be abuse of any sort. I would never lose control or do it in the heat of a battle. And it would hopefully end with you and me making love, feeling closer than ever.”

“You said it isn't sexual for you.”

“It isn't
only
sexual for me. It isn't just a kink or a sexual act in the bedroom. It isn't something we just do when we're in the mood. But it is very intimate. It creates a bond and tie unlike anything else you could ever experience. Your submission and my dominance unite us. It's impossible not to want to be intimate after something so intense. It's a huge turn-on for me.”

Ruby looked down at her hands and then into his eyes. “I don’t know how. I don’t know what to do.”

Evan chuckled, “All you have to do is be you. I love how you are. You already treat me with respect, which is the hardest part in the whole dynamic. You already are perfect. As for the spanking, you don’t need to know how. I do.” He winked to try to liven the mood. “You're everything I could want in a woman, and I don’t want you to change.”

“Evan, I’m not perfect. There are things about me that you don't know. I'm not sure I can live up to your expectations.”

Evan put one finger in front of Ruby's mouth. “Shh… that is the exact reason why I’m a believer in Domestic Discipline. You don't have to be perfect. Just willing to submit to my guidance and love. Trust me, I'm not perfect either. DD forces me to strive for perfection every moment in my life. It forces me to be a better man. It's why I believe in it so strongly. DD compels both of us to give everything we have.” Evan softly smiled. “You're everything I’ve been searching for. Stop overthinking this. It will come naturally, I promise.”

Not willing to upset the evening by giving an information overload, Evan decided to change the subject. “Have I told you how incredibly beautiful you are yet tonight?”

Ruby giggled. “You tell it to me all the time.” She leaned forward and kissed Evan's parted lips, slipping her tongue gently into the warmth of his mouth.

Evan danced his tongue with hers, escalating the kiss to a higher level of need. His hands explored every inch of Ruby, only to be rewarded by Ruby following suit. He kissed her harder, suckling her tongue and lips. Ruby moaned softly, driving Evan's desire to an uncontrollable breaking point. Not being able to stop at just a kiss, as they had been doing up until now, he unbuttoned Ruby's blouse, one button at a time. Once he’d exposed her, Evan tenderly took Ruby's breast into his mouth.

His hand made its way slowly down Ruby's body, caressing her stomach, gently and slowly. Taking his time, even though he wanted to rip Ruby's clothes off and ravish her body with fury. With a controlled hand, he lowered his fingertips to the button on her pants and undid it gracefully.