Free Aryn's Desire: A BOLD Security Novel (Finding Submission Book 1) by Zoey Derrick Page B

“That won’t be necessary. This way I can get up to speed before your party and help Sean.”  
    “You like helping?” His question portrays a deeper question than what’s on the surface, like he’s indirectly searching for more information about me.  
    I nod. “When it’s needed. As I said, Dex is my first priority, though he’ll beg to tell you otherwise, then Raine and finally myself.”  
    “Well, while you’re here, I assure you that Sean and his crew can handle anything that gets thrown at us, though I understand he’d like your help Christmas Eve.”  
    “What’s Christmas Eve?” Dex asks. So apparently I’m not the only one questioning this massive party.  
    Derek looks at him and replies, “I have a massive Christmas Eve party. It’s friends, co-workers, a few politicians and a few more celebrities. It’s quite the shindig.”  
    “Sounds like fun.” Dex smiles.  
    “Oh, it’s a blast.” Derek lights up a little at telling Dex this news. “It’s Cotah’s second party and I think I’ve finally managed to shake her of her nerves. It is black tie.”  
    “Well hell. Why didn’t you tell me, I don’t travel with suits.” Dex scoffs.  
    Derek laughs and I can’t help but snort. “I didn’t think you did. I’ve got it covered. Don’t worry.”  
    “I’m not running around in a toga if that’s what you’re thinking.” Dex sits back in his chair and crosses his arms over his chest. The posturing sends Derek into head back laughter that causes both Dex and I to join in.  
    “I might pay damn good money to see that,” Derek says through the laughter, which of course brings an image to mind of Dex in a toga dress and I can’t stop myself.  
    Eventually, realizing his ridiculousness, Dex joins in. “I’m pretty sure the party needs mistletoe,” I tease him and of course that eggs everyone on for another minute before we settle down.  
    “What about tomorrow, sir?” I ask Derek and he gives me a knowing smile.  
    “I figured you’d ask about that. That is not black tie.”  
    I chuckle. “I figured as much. But what about me attending? Sean said that…”  
    “Dex?” Derek interjects and indicates for Dex to respond.
    Dex sits up a little straighter. “It’s one of the reasons we came out here today instead of next week. It’s a play party. Derek is inviting some of his friends, many from Nashville. Everyone will arrive, we will mix, mingle and eat. Eventually Derek will open up his dungeon and well, at that point, all bets are off.”  
    “I thought maybe it would be a better introduction for you than The Box. Though that was Raine’s first introduction, it’s very overwhelming and people can be a little standoffish with newcomers at the club. Whereas at a private play party, while no one ever really knows everyone, the anonymity remains intact for most people. So it provides a fun, safe environment, though the environment starts the moment that they cross that threshold.” He points to the door. “There will be no staff, no security, at least inside the house. The curtains will be drawn and it will transform into something private and personal for our guests. There are two other Doms without submissives who will be coming to the event and I believe one, possibly two, unattached submissives.”  
    My heart pounds with a little more excitement knowing that there is a chance I can meet and talk with someone while they’re here.
    “Many of Derek’s guests will be staying the night here in the house. Though it is not common practice at play parties, Derek certainly has the room for them. The play party ends at four in the morning.”  
    “At which point my staff will return to make breakfast for our guests. However, what happens in the bedrooms, well, I can’t stop that from happening.” He winks, dropping the subtle hint that he knows all too well what will happen behind those doors.  
    “How many people?” I ask.  
    “Counting you,