My Addiction (Club Desire #2)(87)

Sherri was outgoing and exuberant enough for the both of them.

Even though Kate had stolen their favorite Dom, Min and Sherri had welcomed her to Club Desire, and she enjoyed the Subs’ Dessert Bonanza meetings every Wednesday night after Dex’s self-defense classes. Nothing like a good dessert after a hard workout with a sexy Dom as the instructor.

They also often met outside of Club Desire for Starbucks or shopping.

“May I have your attention, please?”

Dex’s deep voice through the speakers surrounding the stage surprised her. She hadn’t seen him come in since she’d been busy chatting.

He looked good enough to eat in his tux with the green vest and cummerbund. Kate’s mouth watered as she fantasized about undressing him later up in their room.

“Kate and I would like to welcome you here for our pre-housewarming party.

“Our house will be move-in ready in about six months, and we’ll be having the actual housewarming party then. Just in time for summer, so we can make it a pool party and christen our fire pit. But for tonight, there’s an open bar, plenty of food, and rooms upstairs if anyone can’t drive home.” He paused as he studied the crowd.

“Kate, come up here and help me thank everyone for coming.”

She smiled as she walked toward the side of the stage where the steps were. She hoped she didn’t break her neck in these heels.

Dex must have seen her uncertainty about the narrow stairs, because he jumped down from the stage and scooped her into his arms. The crowd cheered as he carried her up the stairs and set her gently on her feet.

He pulled her against him, and Kate was thrilled at his possessive gesture in front of all their friends and family.

But then he took her breath away when he held her hand and knelt in front of her. All six foot eight of him looking up at her with love and devotion in his eyes.

“Kate,” he began in a booming voice that didn’t require a microphone to be heard by everyone in the room. “I kneel before you, a man in love. You’ve captured me body and soul, and I humbly ask you to be my wife.”

Emotion swelled inside her chest, and tears streamed down her face as she watched him pull a box from his pocket and hold it up to her.

She had to blink through her tears to be able to finally take the small box from him and open the lid.

When she did, she couldn’t help but gasp at what she saw. A large marquise-cut diamond set in a silver ring and surrounded by beautiful green emeralds. It was perfect.

Dex cleared his throat, and there were chuckles and a few catcalls from the crowd.

“Not to rush you, but I’m waiting for an answer down here.”

She laughed as she realized she had been standing there, crying and gawking at the ring like a fool.

She kicked off her heels and knelt in front of Dex. “Dex Alexander, I love you too. We are perfect for each other, and I would be honored to spend my life with you.” Her tears started again and he pulled her against him and leaned down for a searing kiss.

She distantly heard more catcalls and cheers from the crowd, and when Dex finally pulled back from the kiss they were both breathless.

“Put the ring on her, boy! Make sure it fits.”

Kate recognized that voice, but she couldn’t believe what she was hearing. She looked out to see her father standing and motioning for Dex to get on with it.

Kate was astonished by how much her life had changed in the last four months.

Dex helped her to her feet and slipped the ring on her finger, which fit perfectly. There were more cheers from the crowd, and then Dex turned toward them and said in a loud voice, “The bar is now open!”

Still more cheers as the large curtains in the back of the room were pulled aside to reveal a few fully stocked bars and several tables full of decadent food.

Immediately, the guests rose and moved toward the alcohol and the food, leaving her a few minutes alone with her new fiancé.

“I love you, Dex. You’re wonderful. And this,” she gestured around them, “was amazing.”

He slid his hand into the hair at her nape and pulled her head back before he leaned down to nip her neck and then whisper into her ear. “Why don’t we go join the guests before we head up to Dungeon Two to try out the new floggers I had made for you?”

A sensual shiver ran through Kate’s body, pooling in her * and making her wet for him. “Yes, sir.” She paused and then said, “You’re going to make me wait that long?”

“You need food to keep up your stamina. It’s going to be a long night. I promise you.”

“A baker’s dozen?” she asked hopefully.

Dex laughed, and the sound boomed across the room.

“If you’re a good sub, yes, a full baker’s dozen. I’ll be happy to pleasure my new fiancée.”

Dex smiled at her and then leaned down to nip her throat and suck the fragile skin into his mouth, making her gasp as moisture flooded between her thighs.

Kate accepted his mark and couldn’t wait for all the others that would join it before the night was done.





To the love of my life, my husband Jon, for gifts beyond measure.





Acknowledgments


Huge thanks go to my very patient and extremely supportive editor, Sue Grimshaw. Thanks for all you do! And many thanks to your Random House support team, especially Ashleigh and Erika, who spoil me…and I love it!