Free Corporate Cowboy by Bella Masters Page A

not procreation. There is never any emotion associated with my sexual experiences. Ever. I don’t caress, cuddle, or whisper sweet nothings in your ear. I fuck. That is all. Sex in my world is black and white. No gray. And you need to understand that this weekend is nothing more than that.
    “Of course, it is not all about me, Emma. I believe there are many things you can learn about yourself, and about sex, by having this experience with me. It simply depends on whether that is something you want—and if you will submit to me.”
    He measured the look on her face. It wasn’t a look of fear or disgust, but perhaps one of question and curiosity. Maybe a hint of concern.
    He continued. “Look, Emma. I am safe. I am very careful with my partners. I don’t go to clubs, dungeons, or attend BDSM socials. My lifestyle is not public. It is very private. But you need to understand something, and I mean really understand this. I need control. I have an intense need to control women. And I have a very strong desire to control you, Emma Lavender.”
    He paused.
    “So, what are your questions?”
    She didn’t immediately speak but let her gaze play over his face. Gage tried hard to maintain a steadfast demeanor, to show nothing to sway her questions one way, or another. He half expected her to flee. It wouldn’t be the first time a woman hearing that speech had done so. But Emma, she was different, and so perhaps….
    Then she said, “What if there is something I do not want to do?”
    “We will address that next.”
    “Okay… When?”
    “Do you agree to item number one?”
    Emma sucked in a breath, held it, and then exhaled. “Yes.”
    Inwardly, he was relieved but knew there was more ahead. “All right. Item number two has to do with your hard limits and a safe word. This addresses those things you absolutely will not do. Because I don’t believe you know enough yet to make a wise decision about this, we will come to terms in the coming days. Is that acceptable?”
    Emma swallowed and glanced to the contract, then looked up. “You are right. I need more information.”
    “I agree. That’s why I want you to do two things within the next twenty-four hours.”
    Her blank expression went wide-eyed in question. She waited for him to go on. “If you will look in your folder, you will see a separate sheet of paper with some website links. Tonight, you are to review those sites and when you come to work tomorrow, you are to present me with your lists. The first list is of things you like to do, or have done to you, when having sex. The second list is of things that intrigue you and you want to learn more about. The third list is of things you will not do. Your hard limits. They could also be things that frighten you.”
    “Frighten me?”
    “You may see some things on those sites that frighten you or you don’t understand. We should talk about those things.”
    She looked back at the paper. “It’s a lot of links.”
    “There is a lot to understand, Emma. I don’t expect you to know everything, but I want you to have a firm beginning understanding of what you are getting into. Explore, watch and read. Then make your lists and bring them to me tomorrow morning. We will then discuss.”
    She nodded. “All right, but I want it noted that if we do not come to agreement on this item, the entire weekend is off and the contract is null and void.”
    “Of course.” That was fair. He scribbled on his copy, glad that she was making some effort to have her thoughts known. Good. “Duly noted.” Chad would draft the final document later today.
    “Item number three. Emma, we discussed yesterday that I do not believe you are ready to spend a weekend submitting me. I believe you need information and training. For that reason, the weekend at the ranch will occur two weeks from this past weekend. In the meantime, you will begin training, of sorts, as my sub. That means, from the time we sign this agreement until the end date on