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drooling. They’re scheduled to be here for almost a month so there will be plenty of time for me to catch up with Alicia,” Joe assured her.
    “And besides,” Vince added, “another couple familiar with the lifestyle can only add to the excitement.”
    Rose giggled and playfully tossed her napkin at him. Vince laughed, caught the piece of cloth and cocked his eyebrow at Joe.
    “Play,” he said.
    Rose watched as Joe’s demeanour changed. Her crystal-blue eyes widened and sparkled just before she demurely lowered them. She sat up straighter and a bit of colour brightened her cheeks. Rose could only stare mutely at her friend’s beauty.
    “That goes for you too, girl,” Nathan added.
    Startled out of her reverie, Rose quickly lowered her eyes as well. As she did so, she noticed Nathan’s wine glass was nearly empty so she reached for the bottle and poured more into his goblet.
    “That’s better,” he praised. “I do, however, believe you two are overdressed.”
    Rose slipped a glance at Joe, who indicated the ladies’ room with a subtle nod.
    “If you gentlemen will excuse us, we will take care of that immediately,” Joe promised.
    “Of course, ladies,” Vince allowed. “But leave the underclothing in there. I don’t want to see it on you or with you again.”
    “But…” Rose began.
    “You aren’t going to argue, are you?”
    “No, my Lord. I’m sorry. It’s just that this is a matching set and it’s new. It seems wasteful just to throw it away.”
    Nathan said nothing, just tapped his fingers on the table.
    Joe cleared her throat and scooted out of her chair.
    “We’ll be right back, Sirs,” she quickly responded.
    When the two women reached the privacy of the restroom, Joe gaped at Rose.
    “Are you crazy? Back-talking Nathan like that when we’re in play mode?” she asked.
    “Nope, not crazy at all,” Rose answered with a sly smile. Quickly, she stepped out of her panties, removed her bra and deposited both in the rubbish bin.
    Joe’s mouth hung open for a moment before she burst out laughing. When Joe finally composed herself, she followed suit, removing her undergarments, then slung an arm around Rose’s shoulder.
    “You,” Joe whispered in Rose’s ear, “are my hero.”
    When the women returned to the table, the two men stood and held their chairs. Rose smiled. Even when playing the role of strict Dominant, Nathan was always a gentleman. When she was seated, Nathan remained standing, one hand on her shoulder. She looked up at him.
    “You know you’re going to be punished,” he said sternly.
    Rose grinned up at him and replied, “Yes, my Lord. I know. And I expect no mercy.”
    Nathan chuckled a bit, kissed her upturned face and resumed his seat.
    “Witch.”
    “My Lord.”
    “Where’s Vincent?” Joe asked.
    “He’s paying the bill and arranging for a private walking tour of the vineyard,” Nathan answered.
    The women glanced at each other but said nothing. In a few moments, Vincent returned and held out his hand to Joe.
    “Let’s go,” he said.
    Nathan stood and assisted Rose to her feet. They followed Vincent down a set of stone steps and to their car. After a short drive, Vincent pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road next to long rows of lush grape vines.
    “It’s beautiful,” Rose said. “Are you sure it’s okay for us to go traipsing around? I mean, aren’t the owners concerned about damage to their property?”
    “Rose, you really are looking for a severe punishment today, aren’t you?” Nathan asked.
    “Oops. Sorry. That one was unintentional. I apologise, Sir. I didn’t mean to question you.” A slight blush warmed her cheeks.
    Vincent threw his head back and laughed. “See, Nathan. I told you she was intentionally asking for it earlier. And after such a heartfelt apology, my dear, you are certainly forgiven…by me at least.”
    Rose felt a rush of warmth course through her as she looked at Nathan’s darkening eyes. Her thighs grew