Tanner was so cute.We were on the third round of him asking “Are you okay” and me replying “Yes, I’m fine.” He was putting himself in my position and kept thinking about how nervous he’d been meeting my family. His empathy was touching, but I didn’t want him to worry.
As he parked in front of the warehouse, I unbuckled and shifted in my seat so I was facing Tanner. Reaching out to touch his face, I turned him so he was focused on me. The touch wasn’t absolutely necessary, but I had a feeling he needed the reminder that I was in control.
“I am looking forward to meeting your friends in a more relaxed environment. I’ve met most of them at least once or twice and they’ve always been very nice to me. None of them ever looked at me like I was just your secretary or looked down on me.” With that out of the way, I kept going because there was at least one other thing that could be worrying him.
“I’ve done enough research that nothing you guys want in the club will shock me. Even if it’s not something we’re going to try, I still won’t react negatively. I’ve heard the dirty jokes and the way you guys tease. I’m not expecting proper omegas. They’re your friends.” Leaning close, I kissed him gently.
When I pulled back, he was smiling ruefully. “So maybe I worry too much.”
I chuckled. “Don’t. Not about this. You’d have never taken the chance on opening up to me if they hadn’t liked me already.”
Tanner snorted, his eyes sparkling. “Austin pretty much let that cat out of the bag.”
“Maybe just a few hints.” I grinned and gave him another kiss. “Let’s go meet everyone before Graham gets here.”
Tanner sighed. “He’s going to figure it out eventually.”
“Possibly, but he can keep things to himself, and as long as you’re not doing anything illegal I don’t think he’ll care. Yes, this pushes convention, but betas have been into BDSM for a while without anyone losing their mind.”
Groaning, Tanner leaned into my hand. “Omegas aren’t supposed to want to submit.”
“People are stupid. You can do whatever you want, and if that means submitting, they can kiss Austin’s ass.”
Tanner laughed. “Not mine?”
“Nope, yours is all mine.” I dragged my hand down and pinched one nipple. “I might show you off sometime, but no one else will get that close to your ass without my permission.”
His groan that time was filled with desire. “I can’t go in there turned on. Stop that.”
So, of course, that meant I couldn’t.
Working the hard little nub through his tight T-shirt, I pinched and twisted it until he was gasping and wiggling in his seat. “I’m not worried that they’ll see how turned on you are. They’ll be jealous that you have a Dom to punish and play with you.”
Since his safeword didn’t seem to be on his mind, I leaned closer again and started nibbling his neck. It had quickly turned into one of my favorite places on his body to kiss. The smell was incredible, and the way his body responded so beautifully made it so I could have licked and nibbled on him all day long.
“They might not see the cage under your jeans, but I bet I could drop a few hints that Austin would pick up.” I chuckled as Tanner made a frustrated huff. “He’d love knowing you were bound for your Alpha.”
And Austin would make sure everyone else knew as well.
Well, everyone but Graham, hopefully.
“I’m going to love parading you around the club once it’s done.” Moving to his other nipple, I started the punishing pleasure all over again, loving the sexy, desperate sounds that escaped him. “I bet my dirty omega wants everyone to see how sexy and naughty he is.”
I certainly did.
“You’re killing me.” Tanner shifted and his hands started inching toward his groin.
“No touching.” I bit down on his ear. “Do you need me to check on your soft, bound dick?”
The reminder that he was wrapped up tight for me had him squirming closer to my touch. “Please, Alpha.”
Fuck, he was hot.
“If you’re trying to get me to touch you just because you’re a dirty little omega, then I’m going to leave you in the cage.” I wasn’t sure I could leave him in it while he went to work, but if the threat was implied, I wasn’t going to burst that bubble just yet.
“Now, do I need to check on your cage or were you just being naughty?”
It was really a no-win question.
