Page 146 of Owned (Office Intrigue Duet 8)
“Drago. It’s good to see you out and about today.”
The older man shielded his eyes as he peered up at me. “I figured today would be my true test,” he said easily. “As much as I enjoy your hospitality, I think it’s time for me to make a decision.”
I agreed with him but didn’t say as much.
“Are you finding what you need?”
“I believe I have. Finally.”
The male possession at his side was kneeling on a towel, his eyes lowered, hands clasped behind his back. Because he was naked, his current state of arousal was clear, something that was not uncommon around here.
“Enjoy your day,” I told Drago before walking away, Ari following close behind me.
I headed over to Braelyn, noticing Taurus was already at her side, his full attention on her.
“I’m glad you could make it down,” I told Braelyn by way of greeting.
Her smile was dazzling, filling me with warmth.
I peered at Leah. “I hope you don’t mind that I’m going to steal her away for a bit.”
“Not at all,” she said, flashing pearly whites.
I held out my hand to Braelyn, assisted her to her feet when she placed hers in mine.
“I’m not sure you’re aware of this,” she said, a teasing note in her voice, “but you have an entourage of possessions today.”
I grinned. “I do. However, Taurus is here for you today.”
“Oh.” I felt her hand tense. “I just thought you’d be here with me.”
“I will,” I assured her. “I’ve carved out the entire day for my dirty girl.”
When I stepped into one of the empty cabanas, Ari immediately began tying the curtains back on all sides so that our view wasn’t hindered. Before Braelyn could sit, I pulled her into me, bringing her onto my lap as I took a seat on a thick-cushioned sofa.
“You’re not getting away that easily,” I whispered into her ear.
“Is this appropriate for a business meeting?” she countered, her eyes already scanning our surroundings.
“Who said anything about business?” I tightened my arms around her, not to hold her in place but simply because I wanted to touch her. “Today, I’m simply another Owner out to enjoy myself.”
“So this is the last full day for them?”
“It is.”
“And the next retreat? I didn’t see it on anyone’s calendar.”
“Hasn’t been scheduled yet. End of February, maybe.”
She smiled at me. “I assume you’ll let your assistant know once you’ve made the final decision on timing.”
I turned my head, stared into her eyes even as that warmth from before burned hotter.
“Do you plan to be my assistant in another six weeks?”
Her face sobered, her words spoken softly. “Would you like me to be?”
“I definitely would, yes. And you?” I inquired. “You wouldn’t prefer another role? Something coding related, perhaps?”
“If it’s all the same to you, I happen to enjoy what I’m doing now.”
I cocked an eyebrow, encouraging her to continue.
“I happen to be quite fond of my boss.”
“There’s a rumor he can be demanding,” I told her.
“I’m bracing myself because I heard that, too.”
“Think you can handle him?”
She smiled brightly. “I can’t say for sure, but I’d like to think I can hold my own.”
Christ. This woman was still unhinging me.
“I do travel a lot,” I informed her. “You’d have to come with me.”
“Hmm. Traveling in that big, fancy jet…” Her eyes glittered. “I think I might be able to do that without complaining.”
I laughed. “Good. We’ll talk about it more tomorrow. We’re taking today off. No more work talk.”
She looked surprised.
“Is that a problem for you?”
“No. I … I guess I wasn’t expecting it.”
“Well, I think that’s the first of many things you won’t be expecting today.”
I motioned for her to look across the way at Drago.
When she did, her soft gasp made me smile.
*
Braelyn
Well, the good news was, my mind was off work like Talon wanted.
The interesting news … I was now staring at an older man reclining on a lounge chair while a younger man was riding him, reverse cowboy style. And in this scenario, there was absolutely nothing left to the imagination.
There was no expediency to the possession’s movements as he lifted and lowered on the cock that was clearly impaling him. As for why I couldn’t seem to look away, I didn’t know. But I couldn’t. I was riveted by the possession’s sleek muscles bunching and flexing as he moved, the way his eyes remained closed, his hands clamped on the thighs of the man beneath him. From his expression, he was enjoying the ride. Didn’t seem to bother him that they were outside, or that there were at least a dozen people around, most of them also watching.
Talon’s arm curled warmly around me, pulling me back against him. I sank into his hold, allowing him to anchor me while my brain processed what I was witnessing.
It wasn’t that I was shocked, nor was I offended. No, I was simply questioning my strange fascination with the whole scene. It didn’t feel wrong, and I wasn’t sure when I’d become okay with it all. Prior to coming to this island, this sort of thing was completely foreign to me, the public sex, the voyeurism. And that was on top of the fact that these naked possessions—all but Taurus, Ari, and Auberon—were at the beck and call of those who considered themselves Owners.
