The Silken Edge (Silken Edge 1) (22 page)

Her heart fluttered, but she knew it would be silly to expect
that
kind of question from Jake. He still hadn’t said he loved her, and figured by now he would never say it. But she knew he did love her, and that’s all that mattered. “Ask away.”

“I am sick of Roxi living with me. I want to give her your place.” He looked at her expectantly.

She played the words back in her head several times. “Y-you want me to move out?” She blinked.

“Yes, I’m sorry. Is this too soon?”

Her breath left her lungs in a hiss. He took both her hands in his and rubbed her knuckles with his thumbs.

She couldn’t look at him. “Well, I guess I could ask Steven if I could use the guest room until I find another place.” Tears pricked at the backs of her eyes. She hadn’t seen this coming.

“Oh, no! I’m not asking you to move out completely.” He scooped her up into his lap and squeezed her tight. “I’m asking you to move in with me. Roxi in your place, and you in mine.” He brushed her hair over her shoulder and gave it a tug. “Look at me.” He said in a firm strong voice. “I’m sorry if I upset you, that was never my intent. You know I care about you. I would never send you away. Not now, not ever.”

The tears that were threatening to come now released full force as tears of joy. Nothing but love there. “Yes, Jake. I will move in with you.”

He kissed her and stood, bringing her with him, and swung her around in circles. “Come on, let’s start moving you both now!” He set her on her feet and tugged at her hand to drag her back to the gym.

***

Kristy, Roxi, and Jake stood in the doorway of Jake's place after the last box was moved.

“Thank you, Kristy. I appreciate you giving up your apartment for me. I like living here at the gym. It’s convenient t
o work out, and I like being near you guys.” Roxi hugged her, and said for her ears only, “I couldn’t be happier with the two of you living together.”

“Not a problem.” She couldn’t help but grin ear to ear. She’d always had Roxi’s approval, but she liked hearing it from time to time.

“Yo, Jake. Thanks for the place…I love you, bro.” The three words never spoken before between the siblings hung in the air. She gave her brother a hug and he held her longer than he usually would have.

“Yeah, me too.” Of course he wouldn’t say it back. He pulled away and they stood smiling at one another.

Kristy tried to shimmy past them to give them privacy. “Hey, where are you going?” Jake grabbed her around the waist and pulled her to his chest. “Not sneaking off are you?” He nibbled at her neck, and she giggled.

“You two go play. I’ve got an apartment to set up.” Roxi skipped over to her place and closed the door.

Jake's phone vibrated. He pulled it from his pocket, keeping a hold of her with his other arm. He read the screen and his brow furrowed. “It’s a text from Kyle. He wants to know my answer about tonight’s demo.”

“Do it. I’m getting hot and bothered just thinking about you up there. I only got to sit back and watch you do your thing once. It was exciting, and intense.”

“That was the most intense scene I’ve ever participated in. Do you know why?” He looked at her with eyes full of passion. It made her innards go to mush, and she shook her head slowly. “I imagined she was you. I couldn’t see her face; she had your hair color, and skin tone.” His hand reached over to run his knuckles over her cheek. “Thoughts of you are what pushed me into Topspace.”

“Oh.” Waves of warmth encompassed her body. “Will you Top at the club again? Please?” she asked, coyly.

“Most definitely, for you.” His hands grabbed her shoulders and pulled her to his mouth for a kiss. She pushed away when his phone vibrated. Jake slammed his eyes shut and inhaled a deep breath before he answered it. “Jake here.”

Kristy went to the bedroom to unpack her clothing and fill the side of the closet and dresser that Jake emptied just for her. Her heart swelled at the sight of the bare spaces waiting to be occupied. She was really doing this, she was moving in with the man she truly loved.

Something caught her eye; she walked over to a gift bag on the bed and saw the gift tag hanging from the handle. It had her name scrawled on it. Opening the bag she pulled out a pile of black fabric.

“You insist on remaining a member at the club, so I figured you needed clothes to fit the part. I got the outfit for you a couple of days ago. Tonight it seems fitting for you to wear it. Go get dressed. We have to leave now. I need to go in early to prep the room.”

“Thank you, Jake.” After a chaste kiss, she carried the bag to the bathroom and marveled at the black strappy cropped shirt with a sweetheart neckline. It had a built in bra so she removed the one she was wearing and slipped the top on. It fit perfectly, and it felt nice against her skin. Next, she pulled out the black pleated mini skirt and laughed. She hadn’t worn a mini since high school. She slipped it on anyway, and she had to admit it looked good. Working out in the gym more frequently since she lived there was paying off. She felt sexy.

“Hey, ah Jake?”

He popped around the corner into the bedroom and froze. “Fuck. How the hell am I supposed to think with you looking like that? I might have to do you here and now.”

Kristy liked the idea, but Jake didn’t move. “What shoes should I wear?”

He sighed heavily. “Wear your black fuck me pumps.” He closed his eyes and shifted his growing cock. “What do you have on under the skirt?”

She turned seductively and lifted it to reveal her bare skin. He closed the space between them fast and ground his hips behind her. She felt his hardness against her ass. “You will be the death of me. Put on black panties.” He groaned. “We don’t have time, but just know I will be taking you in that outfit from behind as soon as I can.”

She felt herself get wet, and her body temperature rise. “We have to go Jake, or we will be late.” He nipped at her neck and pulled away with a moan. She slipped on her panties and heels, and they headed to the club.

When they arrived, she saw Master Kyle playing bartender, and she wondered…
Why would a man of his status work that job?

When he spotted her, he stopped what he was doing to watch her walk by. He checked her out head to toe in an obvious manner. He liked what he saw.

She slowed her step and let her hips sway a little more than usual. “Hello, Stan.” She winked. His mouth popped open as he pushed the button to let them downstairs.

“That’s not nice, you know.” Jake met her at the bottom of the stairs and put his arm around her back.

“What?” Her brow furrowed.

“Teasing men like that. I saw what you did to Kyle up there.” He wasn’t being mean, but he was teasing her.

“Me? Tease? Never!” She pulled away from him and continued down the hall strutting her stuff.

“You just wait until later!” He playfully threatened.

She looked over her shoulder. “I look forward to it,
Master Jay
.” Her voice sounded seductive.

“
Fuck me
.” She heard him mutter, as she threw her head back laughing. She loved having this power and loved how Jake could just crumble at her feet. She felt sexier than she ever had in her life, and that made her feel stronger.

People were starting to arrive and fill the showroom. Roxi and Jonathan sat at a table right next to the stage so she made her way over to them. Before she could reach their table, she felt a hand wrap around her wrist and pull her sideways.

“Kristy?” Steven looked at her with huge round eyes. “For all the years I’ve known you, I can’t believe what I’m seeing. So you’ve embraced this kind of living? The kink world?” His eyes traveled up and down her body. She grinned because he was probably sporting a boner.

She ignored him and looked over at Mona whose eyes were just as wide as Steven’s. “Hello, Mona.” Kristy gave her a real smile. She was over the brief feelings of bitterness toward the woman. “What brings you guys here?”

“You, actually.” She gave a lopsided smile. “Steven told me about his run in with you in the guest room. He asked if I would consider checking this out, and so here we are.” She gave a shy little shrug. They’d come dressed in jeans and t-shirts. Which is how many others dressed as well, and this made Kristy feel extra sexy standing there talking to them.

“Well, Jake is doing the demo and he is one of the best. So, you will be educated and it will be eye opening. I'd better go take my seat before they start. See you guys around.” She waved at them before heading away.

She sat next to Roxi. “Hey, why are you here? I thought you didn’t do kink. Unless you’re getting some part-time hours in?”

“No, someone dragged me here against my will.” Roxi crossed her arms over her chest and slouched against the back of her chair.

Jonathan laughed. “There is a good reason, and you will both find out why in a little while.” His grin spread so far across his face it made her stomach twist with nerves.

The lights dimmed and most of the talking ceased as Master Kyle, who usually wasn't around for amateur nights, stepped up on the stage to welcome everyone. He explained the demo they were about to see was on flogging, and he spoke a little on floggers and the different materials they were made of and what the different effects were.

“Without further ado, I will ask Master Jay if he would please join me on the stage.” As Jake walked past her, his fingers brushed her shoulder lightly, and it sent a chill up her spine. He took his spot next to Kyle and her body was at the beginning stages of her arousal just by seeing him up there in his leathers. No hood this time. She found out he wore it only around her, to hide his identity.

Kristy was too busy staring at him that she didn’t listen to everything they were saying. Kyle asked him what type of flogger he’d be using on his bottom and he said suede. Her favorite, that got her attention. She noticed there was no bottom or sub up there, and looked around the darkened room not seeing anyone walking up to the stage, but she did notice a lot of people showed up for the demo. Standing room only. Must have been Jake's reputation bringing them in. Oddly, she felt incredibly proud.

Mater Kyle’s voice boomed through the room. “Master Jay, please get your assistant for this evening.”

Kristy watched as Jake stepped down and walked straight to her. He held out his hand and she lifted hers automatically. “That’s it, little one.” He coaxed her. Just before they stepped on the stage, he leaned in and whispered in her ear. “I didn’t want to do this with just anyone. Are you all right with this?” Was she? She didn’t respond. “We’re going to show these nice people how to use the flogger. They need to learn somewhere, right? Not everyone has a training room.”

Training room.
Somehow that kicked her mental gears in action. She remembered the last time Jake was on stage with a bottom,  and she had wished it were her. She could do this. “Okay, I’ll do it.”

Jake pulled her up on the stage with him. “Kneel.” He demanded, and Kristy slowly went to her knees, forming the position he showed her to be his favorite, much like Jonathans, on her heels, hands behind her back pushing her chest out, and head down. Jake stroked her hair as he talked about a connection of trust that should be there between the Top and bottom, and how things should always be safe, sane, and consensual.

“Stand.” His Dom voice rippled through her middle and she shivered. A small quiet chuckle left his throat. He took her to the spanking bench where she automatically kneeled on the ledge. As he strapped her ankles in, he spoke quietly to her. “Sorry I didn’t tell you about this. I knew you would chicken out. You are the only one I want to be here with. Maybe we can take this show on the road.” He laughed to himself, and gently pushed her upper body down on the apparatus.

Jake stood and explained restraint use and safety while Kristy tried to clear her mind and relax. Maybe she would even enjoy what was coming. Her cheeks flushed and it didn’t go unnoticed by Jake. “Turn your head toward the audience.” When she'd lain her head down, she had turned her face away from everyone to look at the wall. She felt safer that way. “I want everyone to see your flush, and your enjoyment of what’s to come.” She turned her head and her face grew warmer.

Jake moved her hair from her face and ran his knuckles over her exposed cheek bone. “Beautiful.” He went on to restrain her wrists.

Cool air rushed to her ass as she perched it up in the air. Thank God she wore
panties and had shaved.

Jake rubbed his hands on her rear and patted her cheeks a few times explaining how he was warming her up. She could feel her butt jiggling. She wanted to laugh, but reeled it in.

After she received a few light smacks from his hand, she changed gears and found her breathing was ragged with anticipation. She closed her eyes to give in to the feeling. “Open your eyes," he commanded. They popped open and her sight went directly to Jonathan.

He gave her the eyes-on-me signal. His smile was warm and comforting and it relaxed her. She could do this.

Next things Kristy felt were the tendrils of the flogger running over every exposed inch of her skin. All of her senses were on alert. She no longer heard the demonstration, but was
feeling
it.