wish for stagnancy, Brie. It is important to grow—in our case, to grow together. You may be interested to know that I have just arranged an overseas trip for the two of us.”
She lifted her head. “Overseas, Sir?”
“Yes. It will give Wallace time to regain his senses with you nowhere in reach.”
She couldn’t hide her excitement. “Wow, I’ve never traveled out of the country before, Sir!”
He looked at her questioningly. “Do you have a passport?”
Brie shook her head.
“No matter, we leave in a week which will allow you time to finish up at the shop and get your passport in order.”
“I can’t believe it! Where are we going? I hope it is someplace exotic…”
His laughter was low and tantalizing. “I’m unsure if destination matters. We won’t be getting out much, my dear.”
She bit her lip to stop from giggling. It sounded a lot like a honeymoon. The idea of traveling with Sir as his partner made her weak inside.
“Brie, there is something that concerns me.”
Her bliss instantly disappeared. “What is that, Sir?”
“You have never spoken of your parents.”
Brie let out a sigh of relief. “Well, there’s really not much to say. They’re in Nebraska and live quite ordinary lives, Sir.”
“Tell me about them.”
She smiled, glad his request was something so simple. “Well, my dad’s name is Bill and he’s forty-three. My mom’s name is Marcy and she’s a year younger.” He looked at her expectantly, so she continued. “Dad works as an accountant these days and Mom has been a preschool teacher for years. Really, that’s about it, Sir.”
“Do they know about us?”
She hesitated. “No, Sir.”
“Is there a reason?”
Brie looked at him earnestly. “They wouldn’t understand, Sir.”
“We don’t have to detail our sex lives, Brie. However, they should know that you are in a committed relationship.”
She gave him an uneasy smile. “Sir, I don’t know how my parents will take the news that you are only ten years younger than my dad.”
“Whether they like it or not, they should be told. It is irresponsible to keep them in the dark.”
Brie lowered her eyes, knowing he was right but dreading the confrontation. She nodded her acquiescence.
“I will set up a layover so that I can meet with them in person before we leave the country. Hopefully it will help ease their minds about us.”
She kissed him tenderly on the lips. “I love that you are so thoughtful, Sir.”
“I expect you to call your parents tomorrow and explain that we have been seeing each other for the last six weeks. Do not lie, but keep the details simple.” He looked down at her with a half-smile that made her heart flip-flop. “I am interested in meeting your parents, téa.”
“They’re good people, Sir, but old-fashioned and fairly ordinary.”
“Your parents raised an exceptional daughter. That makes them interesting to me.”
Brie blushed and kissed him again. She’d already decided not to mention his age when she talked to them on the phone. She wanted her mother and father to judge Sir on his own merits, not any preconceived ideas they might hold. Surely once they met him in person they would see what an incredible man he was.
Sir stirred underneath her. “Let’s finish our martinis in the bedroom.” He got up and handed Brie her drink with a wicked little grin, clinking his glass against hers. “There are a few things I want to teach you before we head off to Russia.”
Brie followed him into the bedroom, shaking her head in disbelief. Sir and Rytsar together? Just the mere thought of it made her lightheaded and weak .
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Red Phoenix is the author of:
Brie Learns the Art of Submission
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(Submissive Exploration—A young woman enters a world of new experiences when she enrolls in the Submissive Training Center)
Blissfully Undone
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(Snowy Fun—Two people find