Savage Chains: Scarred (#2) (12 page)

Engles smiled, sipping his drink as he returned Reyes’s glare. “Of course. That’s the Starlin way. But as you know, sharing is encouraged. You’re an ambitious man, Reyes, so I hope you take the hint.” Angelica heard the latent challenge in Engles’s voice as their host pivoted, waving them forward. “And now, if you’ll follow me.”

Reyes addressed her mind-to-mind.
Stay behind me. I plan to keep a lot of space between the two of you.

Good idea. I might knee him in the balls, if he’s not careful.

Reyes laughed quietly and some of the tension left the moment.

As always, it wasn’t a quick march to move in stilettos.

Engles guided them down the stairs where the main party had gathered last time, then through a bank of glass doors that led to a small garden and a shallow but very long rectangular pool that appeared to be about eight inches deep.

Some sort of table, draped with dark-green silk, rested on a platform in the middle of the pool. Four wood posts, intricately carved and dangling with strips of multicolored silk, rose from each corner of the table.

We’re going to do it there?
Angelica shuddered.

Actually, this is more than I could have hoped for.

Why do you say that? It looks so exposed.

Reyes glanced at her, holding her gaze briefly.
Because the pool surrounds the table. It’s clear to me that this will just be a performance, that engagement won’t be expected.

Angelica wanted to take his hand.
Is that what you’ve been so worried about?

Of course.

Engles stood on the pathway to the right of the pool and opposite the platform. He extended his hand in the direction of the table. “Scorpion has already arrived, but will remain hidden behind a layer of disguise. He may call out commands, in a voice that will be modified to sustain his hidden identity. You are expected to obey whatever he asks. I will be required to do the same, and Reyes, you would be wise to obey us both.”

Without giving Reyes a chance to respond to this speech Engles turned and snapped his fingers. The lighting within the pool shifted from a soft white glow to a sensual red. At the same time, music floated through the air, a soft jazz with a blues undertone, very sexy.

Nervous, Angelica said,
I take it Engles is setting the mood for us.

Always a thoughtful host.
Reyes glanced around.

At least there’s no spotlight. Somehow I expected there to be lights blazing over us.

Reyes turned toward her and made a pretense of gathering up the slack in the leash as he met her gaze.
You’re doing fine. My problem is that if Engles doesn’t stop smirking I’m going to break his face into about a thousand pieces.

I’d buy a ticket for that show.

Reyes cleared his throat.
You’re going to make me laugh again.

Sorry.

And keep your head down.

Angelica obeyed. The part of her that was all nerves wanted to crack jokes, but Reyes was right. Laughter would not serve.
I’ll be good now and I’ll do my absolute best.

I know you will. Now step up on my foot. I’m going to fly us to the platform. Wouldn’t want your shoes to get wet.

Angelica bit her lip.
Hey, it’s not fair if you try to make me laugh.
They were both nervous.

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Reyes held out his arm to Angelica, and just for a moment, as she slid her arm around his neck and he drew her against him, he pretended he wasn’t about to put her through hell again.

Slowly, he took her into the air, landing on the platform just to the side of the table.

Engles disappeared into the shadows, probably behind his own Ancestral layer of disguise.

Reyes could no longer see him at all.

He tried to warm up his vision, to see what was there beneath a tall shelf of rock, but more than one layer of disguise prevented him.

“Thank you for obliging me, Reyes.” The voice that spoke sounded several pitches deeper than normal, with a metallic overlay.

Scorpion.

“As you are a new member, I’m sure my invitation for a private sex performance shocked you, but I confess I’ve been watching your career with interest, especially over the past year. You’ve provided me with ample entertainment as you used a variety of slaves in a number of our clubs.”

So this was Starlin’s founder and primary owner, the one who called the shots.

Reyes drew his shoulders back, refusing to be intimidated. “You’ve spied on me, then.”

“Of course. Were you expecting anything less?”

“I suppose not. I knew you had your men watching me, but I didn’t know you took such a personal interest in your members.”

“Always, since I can’t take the chance of letting anyone in who might not fully appreciate all that we do. And now, you may begin by telling your slave to undress.”

He turned to Angelica. Removing the collar and leash, he tossed them on the wood floor that supported the platform.

“You’ve heard the command, slave.”

Mind-to-mind, he gave her more specific instructions.
Strip slowly, moving the negligee up from the bottom, and just as you said, this is more theater than anything else. I’m going to touch you at the same time. Stay focused on me.

I understand. The music helps.

She lifted from the hem.

Using the flogger, he tapped her hips. “Dance for me, slave. Make me want you.”

She began to grind slowly to the music, and for a moment he stalled out. The sight of her landing strip coming into view as her pelvis rocked and her hips swayed did him in. She was a beautiful woman with soft, voluptuous curves.

She began to turn to the music, moving in a slow circle, so that after a few beats her hips and buttocks were on display and swaying.

He cupped her bottom and squeezed.
Just keep lifting the negligee.

Reyes, what you’re doing feels so good.
She gyrated with her hips, swirling, then tilting her pelvis, rocking several times.

Angelica, my God, you can move.

Thank you. I’m thinking about you, Reyes. About what you did to me last night.

For a brief moment he forgot the performance. All he saw was Angelica’s sensuality. Images of making love to her several times the night before rolled through his mind.

He stepped away from her and savored the way she finally lost the negligee, letting it drop near the leash and collar.

The metallic voice filled the air. “Bend over the table face-first, slave, and spread your legs.”

Reyes froze.
You okay with this?

Angelica didn’t respond. Instead, she moved with a sexy sway of her hips toward the table. She lowered herself slowly, stretching out until her hips connected with the side of the platform. In slow, measured sidesteps, again in time with the bluesy music, she parted as she’d been commanded.
Still thinking about you and what you did to me the last time I was in this position. Remember?

Hell, yeah.

Reyes knew not to remain static but drew closer to her. He used the flogger to play over her butt cheeks and down the insides of her legs. He spanked her gently.

Can Scorpion even see this?

Reyes glanced around.
I’m sure he can, but you should also know that there are at least a dozen video cameras, all at a variety of levels, aimed at the table.

So, every expression of mine is being recorded.

Yes.
Reyes had to give her an out.
Want to stop?

No. I keep thinking about “her.” I’m doing this for her.

Reyes knew exactly what Angelica meant, that she referred to the Russian slave.
Me, too.

Angelica ground her hips repeatedly against the side of the table, still keeping time with the music.

Though Reyes hated that other men were looking at what was very private, he stayed off to the side to allow the view he knew the men would want.

“Beautiful!” the metallic voice called out. “And your slave is performing well. She’s pleasing me with her efforts. I congratulate you on your dominance of her. You may bind her now. ”

“You heard Scorpion, slave. Climb up on the table.”

Angelica moved slowly, one knee at a time, stretching out a leg, arching her back, making it all work. Eventually she was spread-eagled on her back, and Reyes took his time lashing her wrists with the silk scarves loosely to the posts. He then bound her ankles.

“Take pleasure in her breasts,” came the next command.

Still in his dominance leathers, he moved to the opposite side of the table, facing his well-disguised audience.

Glancing down at Angelica, he asked,
How are you doing?

Still focused on you, Reyes. Every move I make is for you and I can’t wait for you to fondle and suckle my breasts.

You’re making this easy for me.
He set his flogger aside.

Not hard? Not even a little?

Don’t make me laugh, but yes, I’m hard as a rock and I can’t wait to be inside you.

This isn’t so bad, you know.

No, it’s not.
He drew close and caressed her breasts with both hands, then leaned in and slowly suckled the one closest. Her back arched and she moaned.

Call me crazy, Reyes, but this is really turning me on.
I love the music, and with my legs spread like this I’m feeling a lot of cool, moist air each time I grind my hips.

He drifted his hand down her abdomen
. Let me make you feel even better.

The moment his fingers touched her low, she cried out. He didn’t hesitate but slipped one inside and begin to work her steadily while he sucked.

“Nice action!” the voice called out.

Just ignore that.
He sucked a little harder and drove faster.

This isn’t quite what we had practiced, but you’ll make me come like this.

That’s the plan,
Reyes said
. I want to make it good for you.

You always do.

He watched her arms tugging on the scarves now, her legs writhing. He moved his fingers faster, pistoning.

Moans now came from the metallic voice and a few quiet commands that Reyes knew meant that Scorpion was directing his own slave.

Is that what I think it is?

Yep. Just be glad you don’t have to see it.

I am.

Reyes removed his finger in order to make use of two.

When he slipped inside, Angelica said,
Oh, God, Reyes.

When you’re ready, just let go.

He moved faster until suddenly she cried out and he felt her tugging low on his fingers as her orgasm crested. A series of sharp gasps left her mouth. Then her eyes met his, her breasts rising and falling as she caught her breath.
That was so good. I didn’t think I could do this.

Other sounds, coming from behind the disguise, left no one in doubt of what was going on. A metallic shout brought the first round to a satisfied conclusion.

Engles, also hidden behind his own disguise, was heard grunting.

But Reyes knew how this would go. He’d participated in plenty of exhibitions like this one. No doubt Scorpion took opiates to sustain himself. Just like they did for humans, opiates did wonders for vampires.

You did great.
Reyes released her nipple and kissed her breasts, then nuzzled her neck. He planned on drinking from her at the latter stage of the performance, also expected.
Your blood is calling to me.

Can’t wait.
She was breathing hard.
Reyes, I’m loving this, loving that you have me trapped on this table. I didn’t think I would, but it’s sexy as hell.

He rose up and waited for the next order.

The metallic voice called out, “Let’s see what you’ve got, Reyes. I’ve enjoyed my share of men. And I’ve enjoyed seeing you in the clubs. I’ve looked forward to a private viewing for a long time!”

Of everything Reyes had done, this smacked so much of his captivity, of displaying his aroused girth for Sweet Dove’s pleasure, that only in this moment did he hesitate.

Angelica must have known, because she quickly pierced his mind.
Do it for me, Reyes. Not for that bastard. Let me look at what you’ve got, what I had in my mouth last night, what I want between my legs desperately right now.

Reyes turned slightly toward her, meeting her gaze. He knew the performance had to be geared toward Scorpion, but Angelica knew Reyes as well, that he wavered.

You can do this,
she added
. You’re not a slave and right now you belong to me. Let me see you, Reyes. All of you.

He met and held her gaze, then unbuckled the thick dominance belt. He unzipped and removed his pants. He was in a half-aroused state and his cock hung low.

You’re so beautiful. I could look at you for hours.

The metallic voice intruded. “You’re a big man, Reyes, a promise of good things to come. Now, release your slave to service you on her knees. You’ll bind her again afterward, but a woman is at her best on her knees.”

Reyes moved quickly, then climbed up on the platform.
Just let me know if you want to stop.

Hell, no. This is a trap we’re setting for these bastards. They’re incredibly arrogant not to suspect what we’re up to. So, let’s give them what they want, because at the right time we’ll make them pay. Besides, I already told you that I wanted this, that I want to see you, and that I want you in my mouth.

He caught the back of her neck, and with his hips arching he fed her his cock.

She groaned.

“The slave knows a good thing when she sees it. I think she’s enjoying herself.”

Reyes ignored Scorpion. He closed his eyes and focused on Angelica, savoring her mouth. He moaned as she sucked, as her fingers moved over his thighs, his abdomen, his balls. She had a light, sensual touch.

I love doing this to you, Reyes.

He knew then that he could do this with her, even release into her as needed, and he began to relax. And all because of her, because she kept bringing him back to how this was an act between them, despite the circumstances.