Total pages in book: 149
Estimated words: 141255 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 706(@200wpm)___ 565(@250wpm)___ 471(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 141255 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 706(@200wpm)___ 565(@250wpm)___ 471(@300wpm)
“We find that optimally, Sir, a Master should spend at least a few nights here at the resort with his acquisition. We want you to get acquainted with Felicia while you have an opportunity to notify us of any corrections you want made. We can also help you plan to ensure your fiancée seamlessly transitions into her new life. We usually keep her for thirty days as a minimum and then you return to inspect and then pick her up.”
“What if she’s fine as is?”
“Many patrons are happy with their acquisition because of the painstaking preparation we’ve already taken. If the Master prefers to complete his own training, we absolutely respect that. She is already yours. We have no rights to put rules forth regarding your property. She is already your property. But in a scenario such as yours where she will be integrated into your life in a marital capacity… see, she hasn’t been off the resort yet and we would normally run a few trials to integrate her into life outside Kruna and find that it’s often helpful when masters utilize our services to –”
Dare cut him off. “Oh, I’ll be completing her training, all right. I’m looking forward to it.”
I glanced at him and saw a glimmer in his eye that made my heart skip a beat. He eyed me from head to toe and then he smirked. His eyes heated and I felt a swish of heat between my legs while at the same time fought back fear.
Cleo and Rafe appeared to see it too. Cleo got a sickeningly satisfied smile on her face.
“Very well, Mr. Ferrano. It’s your choice, of course; we know you are a very busy man. We just like to see that your acquisition is suitably prepared, so that you’ll be happy in every way.”
“I suspect I will be.” He glanced at me. “Are you worried she won’t behave?”
“Absolutely not! Felicia is exceptional. She–”
“Because I’m eager to complete her training. She will behave. No concerns there.”
The gleam in his eyes made my blood run cold.
“We have no concerns, Sir, otherwise she wouldn’t be with you right now. We chose very carefully and matched her specifically to your needs. We still recommend you stay tomorrow night if possible so that if there are any inadequacies or you have major issues, we have an opportunity to address them or if needed swap out your Felicia for another. If you opt for another, we again recommend at least forty-eight hours on site for you to assess–”
“Fine. I’ll stay the extra day. But that’s a maximum. I have things at home to see to. And I’ll let you know if any changes need to be made.” Dare cut him off again.
“Excellent. So, should you require any assistance this evening please do not hesitate to contact me personally at extension 252. If I’m to be away from my phone I will forward it to someone else who can handle anything that arises for you. Perhaps we can meet for or after breakfast. Mr. Chen would like me to accompany him while he gives you a tour of Kruna.”
“Fine.” Dario strolled to the door and opened it and then motioned toward the open doorway, making no bones about his desire for them to leave.
Two housekeeping staff members came in at that point and efficiently cleared away the contents of the table and then the table and chairs. I’d risen to my feet so they could take the chair and looked to the floor but said, “Master, may I speak?”
“Speak,” he answered.
“Where would you like me?”
“Sit.”
I looked up at him and he motioned to the bed. Then he shut the door and locked it. Cleo and Rafe were standing directly outside the door. After the door was locked, he turned and looked at me. His expression was sort of grave.
He loosened his tie, then took it and his suit jacket off. I stared straight ahead and waited.
The room held awkward tension and I wasn’t sure what to do with it. This whole fucking situation was turning my stomach. I was trying to keep it together, not tip them off, not tip her off, in case a) she did something to tip them off due to being suspicious or b) the room was bugged. I just wanted the fuck outta here. It was still early, too early to crash for the night.
“Felicia, wanna take a walk?” I asked and rolled my sleeves up to the elbows and undid the top two buttons of my shirt. I needed air and away from here for a bit. And for some reason I didn’t trust leaving her here when those two could come back in. I didn’t want them to even breathe on her. Sick fucking scumbags.
She got to her feet. “That sounds wonderful…”