Free Dancers in the Dark by Ava J. Smith Page A

nodded again. “There is something comforting about anonymity in The Club but of course it is weird to be cuddling with complete strangers. Which is why we hope intro coaching will be a kind of gateway, in that you’ll be cuddling with a professional,” she grinned a little here. “Someone from the management, who will make sure that you are comfortable.”
    “Someone from the management?”
    “Yup. You have met Alex, I think?”
    Elena took a sip from her glass again, hoping Jess did not catch the blush that rose up her cheeks. Yes, she had met Alex and Elena had not gotten over how readily her body reacted to his presence.
    She thought it was rather unfortunate that her would be coach should prove to be a type she was particularly weak for, a lean and strong guy who was good looking in a quiet way. She had caught a quick flash on his blue eyes, a flash that Elena was quite familiar with and she thought she would not be able to trust herself around Alex.
    Elena cleared her throat. “I think I have. I met several people when I first came and talked with Brandon.”
    “Ah yes, Brandon said you came a bit early and met most of the staff.”
    Elena thought she caught a speculative look on Jess’ eyes but then the younger woman continued, her voice light and easy. “You didn’t get to observe though, right? It was just before we’re open for sessions.”
    “True.” Elena then asked, “Should I be observing?”
    Jess shrugged. “You can do so during intro coach, if you want. You get 2 hours for an intro session. What we strongly suggest is going through the rules and what your rights are, what you shouldn’t feel pressured to do etcetera.
    “Other than that what you do during intro coaching session is up to you and your coach. You can snuggle and get comfortable, test our various couch and lounge chairs, you can go on more tour around the facilities, you can have a drink and chat... all up to you.”
    Elena nodded slowly. “Can you... can you tell me more about the sessions? I know about session One ...and the rest but,” she smiled nervously and blushed when Jess grinned at her. “It’s only word of mouth, you know how it is. I’d rather hear the official version.”
    “Sure.” Jess placed her drink down on the table and started ticking off her fingers. “Session One is restricted to snuggling, period. Ten minutes, no touching of sexual nature and all clothes stay put. It is what we primary sells, as you know. All other sessions are regulated strictly and only introduced to paying clients.”
    Elena nodded again, gulping more of her wine.
    “Session Two is when you are really comfortable with a partner or partners. Yes,” Jess winked. “That happens, we don’t judge. Once session One is over, you can either continue to another lounge for another or choose a private room for session Two.
    “We give more time for session Two, as it is ...shall we say, more intimate.” Jess grinned, “I’ll refrain from embarrassing you but it is understood by all parties that session Two includes foreplay and less clothes. No genitals though and everyone must have a minimum of 2 clothing items on their person.”
    Elena cleared her throat. “All right. And then...”
    “And then session Three. Just like session One, you can leave and go back for another round, either session One or Two. If you choose to continue, you go to yet another private room, it is adjacent to your session Two room and lockable. And then your partner or partners can follow suit.”
    “Why another change of room?”
    “To ensure you are not coerced into session Three,” Jess replied simply.
    “Oh. Good then.”
    “Just so we’re clear,” Jess gave her a frank look. “Session Three is where all bets are off, you are free to do whatever you want with the other client or clients.”
    Elena gave another nod and finished her drink.
    “So. Shall we go find Alex now?”
    Emboldened by the warmth of the fresh gulp of wine, Elena said,