Owned (Office Intrigue Book 8) Nicole Edwards (classic english novels TXT) 📖

“Easier said than done.”

“Maybe.” I’d thought about this, too. “I don’t know what the process is for potential possessions to apply, but if you could find a way to soften it so women feel more comfortable, perhaps you’ll get more applicants that way.”

“And what makes you think we don’t?”

I shrugged, smiled. “I’ve met you, Talon. Plus, I’ve met Zion and Tiegan. You’ve got very dominating personalities. And yes, I understand those who want to be owned are submissive, but that doesn’t mean they trust anyone who promises to do right by them.”

“For someone who hasn’t been brought into the fold, you seem to have a lot of input.”

“I’m sure there’s a lot more to it than I’ve considered, but I have given it some thought. I can see the big picture.” I motioned to those around us. “If you’re looking to entertain, we should set a standard. No, it’s not a club, but you’ve set the mood. More like-minded individuals, more interaction, you’ll likely see more people wanting to visit. Owners and possessions.”

Talon glanced around, his gaze finally settling on me once more. “What mood do you think we should be setting here?”

When he looked at me like that, it set fire to my blood, made me want to be daring and bold. “Sinful, sexy. No holds barred. Even I can tell Laura is in her element here. She wants to let loose. This is a vacation for her. And Drago … he looks like he’s bored, when earlier he was fucking a possession by the pool. Tonight should be about their final decisions, and they should be celebrating. Those who haven’t made a selection … perhaps they should be given the opportunity to sample from a bigger pool. Provided the possessions are interested, of course.”

Talon continued to stare at me.

“If you don’t want to increase the frequency, maybe you cut off Owner inquiries for a certain period before each retreat. That way the possessions who aren’t engaged in interactions can interact. Plus, the newest ones could be available, too. Maybe at an extra cost or something. This might attract more Owners wanting to come visit more often. Also, you could add some entertainment. And your employees … they should be here. More of them. Maybe not all, but more than your upper level. It could be a reward. They can bring their plus-one … or however many extras they have. I can’t imagine those who work for you are prudes.”

Talon leaned back in his chair, motioned me over.

I got to my feet, keeping my shoulders back, showing him I wasn’t a prude, either.

He took my hands in each of his, tugged me forward. When I realized he wanted me to straddle his thighs, I lifted my skirt to accommodate.

“And you, dirty girl?” Talon’s arm curled around my back, pulling me intimately into him. “Taking all your suggestions into account, what would you be doing at this party?”

I could feel the hard ridge of his erection pressing against my pussy, my body throbbing from the contact.

Feeling bolder than I ever had in my life, I leaned in, smiled against his mouth. “You, Talon. I’d be doing you.”

*

TALON

“Right here? Right now?” I asked, holding Braelyn against me.

“Yes.”

Pulling back, I stared into her beautiful eyes. They were glittering in the strobes, her face flushed. She was enjoying this, perhaps as much as I was.

Truth be told, I hadn’t expected this from her. Certainly not tonight, and maybe not ever. My first impressions of Braelyn had been that of a woman who appreciated privacy. She wasn’t opposed to interludes that edged on the kinkier side, but I’d suspected she hadn’t wanted an audience. From what I’d learned about her this week, I’d judged her incorrectly.

I’d been taking her privately out of respect for her. But based on the way she was talking, I wanted to push her boundaries, see just how daring she really was. Braelyn could definitely talk a good game, but I wanted to see if she’d put her money where her mouth was.

“No holds barred?” I asked, using her words.

Her golden gaze held mine. “Yes.”

I motioned Taurus over. When I pointed, he stepped up behind Braelyn, his legs parting to straddle my knees.

Braelyn peered over her shoulder then looked back at me.

“You can’t tempt the beast and not expect him to pounce,” I told her, holding my hands up so Taurus would place his in mine. I positioned his hands on her shoulders. “Touch her.”

Braelyn sighed when Taurus’s palms slid over her shoulders. He pulled her hair behind her, the long, glossy strands cascading down her back before letting his hands drift down to her chest. He didn’t move quickly, his big, strong hands gliding over her soft, silky skin. All the while, her eyes remained locked with mine, the amber glittering gold, her desire evident.

“Is this what you had in mind?” I taunted, sliding my hands along her thighs, inching the short red dress up her legs.

“Talon…”

“Unless you’re telling me to stop or you’re answering one of my questions, don’t speak.”

Heat flashed brightly in her eyes.

Yeah, my dirty girl liked this.

“Slide the straps off her shoulders,” I instructed Taurus, surprised by how much I enjoyed seeing his hands on her.

The thin straps eased down her upper arms, the swells of her breasts and those sweet apricot nipples appearing as the triangular fabric folded down.

Braelyn leaned back into Taurus as his hands ventured lower, curving around the outside of her breasts before cupping her gently.

She moaned, her eyes closing.

In that moment, we could’ve been the only ones in the room, although we weren’t. There were plenty of others around, a few who were taking an interest in what we were doing. I didn’t bother to inform Braelyn, going on the assumption she’d been aware of her surroundings when she began taunting me.

Leaning in, I lapped one of her nipples. Taurus knew what to do as though we’d rehearsed this, his hands curling beneath the generous swells, lifting her breasts in