Page 52 of Delicious Surrender
Gage laughed, but it sounded strangled. “She is an employee and therefore off limits.”
“Ah fuck, that’s funny.”
“No, I promise you it’s not. It’s highly problematic.”
“No, I meant it’s funny because I have a similar problem. I hired a woman who I’m not sure I can trust. She’s got a fakesocial security number and looks like she’s on the run from something or someone. And being the knight in shining armor that I am, I let her move into my coach house.”
“Okay, maybe I should have called Aaron. You probably can’t help me.”
“Ouch, that hurts, Mack. Aaron is a workaholic and a hermit, and he has more commitment issues than you and I put together.”
“I can’t argue with that.”
“Can’t you just fire the girl and then fuck her?” Cole always had a way with words.
“The thing is, I don’t believe she is submissive. She’s got an agenda, and I can’t figure out what it is. But she’s defiant and mouthy and not my type at all.”
“Uh-huh.” Cole cleared his throat. “She sounds fun. The exact opposite of that plastic blonde you almost married.”
“That’s a low blow.”
“The truth hurts, my friend. It sounds like y’all need to figure out if she is for real. And the only way to do that is to show her who’s boss.” Loud laughter rang in his ear and Gage considered hanging up, but Cole continued. “You’re long overdue to get laid, man. Pent-up sperm is clouding your judgment.”
“On that, you might be right. We should fly over to Berlin next week. I haven’t been there in ages.”
“I can probably swing that, but I must be back stateside by Thursday. Can’t leave my little runaway filly alone for too long.She could take off with the silverware.”
Gage chuckled, shaking his head. He missed his friends and their easy camaraderie. They certainly had some great times at university. Cole and Aaron were the only two people in the world he trusted. They came from very different backgrounds, but quite by accident, they found they had similar predilections for BDSM. Had it not been for Harvard’s annual sex week—and a dare from their fellow fraternity brothers to go to a “munch” club meeting for students with kinky interests—they might never have known. That was their first and last munch meeting, but it wasn’t long before their reputations became known around Cambridge. They moved off campus in their second year and their house parties were legendary. Any woman who wanted to try a little bondage or submission could get an invitation.
Gage suddenly felt lighter now that he had an escape plan. “I’ll have Fiona alert my crew to put a flight plan together. I’ll see you Friday at the Mandarin. Eight sharp.”
“Sounds good. And Gage, I’m looking forward to meeting your little hellcat.”
Click. Gage scowled into the phone.
Brynne was eager to see Gage, but two hours into her shift, he was nowhere in sight. It was slow for a Thursday—she and Mel had four tables between them. She had just finished serving four flirty guests when Bill waved her over.
“Gage has ordered dinner, Tink. It will be ready in aboutten minutes. You’re to fetch and deliver. And he will have wine tonight. I’ll open the bottle.”
She hid her excitement and went to prepare the tray. When Mel came in, she told her, “I’m on delivery duty again, love. Can you watch my tables for a few minutes?”
She nodded. “Sure, Tink. Don’t let him get under your skin, okay?”
“Nothing to worry about, Mel. I am immune to his charms, considerable as they may be.”
Mel bit her lip to stop from laughing. “Sure you are, doll.”
Brynne smirked and got to work preparing the tray. She added warm rolls and butter and set down the glass of wine before sprinting upstairs to get the entrée.Tonight, he will have nothing to complain about.
When she reached his office door a few minutes later, she was very proud of herself. She tapped the door with her foot and waited.
“Aye.”
“It’s Tink. I have your hot dinner. Could you please open the door?”
She thought she heard him groan. He opened the door and turned away from her without so much as a glance.The asshole is in residence tonight.
Gage pushed the papers to the side and stood back so she could place the tray down.