Bound to be Taken (Emergence) by Becca Jameson

you just masturbated. Before that, no one even touched you.”
    Ah, but they would. She was sure of that… She relaxed into the sheets. Two men had lusted after her. She couldn’t deny it. The indisputable evidence was portrayed by the bulges in their pants as they’d dominated her. Both men had muttered words she’d never heard with such sincerity before tonight. They’d said she was “smokin’ hot”. Oh, they’d commanded her, but they’d done it with such care and consideration. And damn, she couldn’t deny the appeal.

Chapter Five
    “Holy Mother of God.” Aiden paced the living room, running his hands through his hair. “I still can’t get the image out of my head of Stephanie kneeling on the ground before me.” He glanced at the ceiling, took a deep breath and turned to Dane and Lori. His lover and their sponsor sat on the leather couch, grinning at him. Thank goodness Lori had been available to come over and meet with them this morning.
    “It’s true.” Dane looked at Lori. “She definitely had a natural propensity toward submission. I thought I was going to come in my pants just watching her.”
    Lori narrowed her gaze. “Are you sure she wasn’t just experimenting? Maybe she’s a pleaser? Those don’t make great subs, you know.” Lori was skeptical. And hell, that’s why they’d called her. Aiden knew she would see things through clearer lenses. After all, she wasn’t the one who’d had Stephanie Parkins on her knees last night, shaking with need.
    Aiden shook his head. “No way. I mean, sure, she pleased me. There’s no denying that.” He chuckled. “But I’m betting it goes much deeper. And I’d also bet she has no idea. She’s confident about herself when it comes to her job. She works for an IT company. She’s intelligent and hardworking. Hell, the woman has been working long hours to get a promotion.”
    Dane took over. “And I don’t think she dates much. It wouldn’t be because she isn’t sexy. She’s on fire. But she seems to repel men by dressing frumpy and keeping to herself on purpose.”
    Lori pursed her lips before she spoke. “Just be careful. If she’s unfamiliar with the lifestyle, you’ll have to take things at her pace. If she shows any signs of being way too malleable, she won’t make a good submissive. You both know this. You’ve been watching and learning for months. Subs are strong personalities. They are the ones who hold the true power in a D/s relationship. She would have to hand that power and control over to you two if she were to enter into an agreement.
    “Take your time. That’s all I’m saying. Watch her closely. If she holds her head high, figuratively, outside of the D/s role playing, you might be right. Just be sure she isn’t a doormat. That only works for a short while. It gets old and tiring if your sub has no opinions of her own.
    “You want an animated, exciting individual with a propensity to drop that façade and bend to your will in private—or wherever you agree for the terms of your arrangement to extend.”
    Lori leaned back. Aiden watched her mouth open to continue. She was holding something back.
    “Go on.” Aiden sat on the wingchair and leaned forward with his elbows on his knees. He felt like a sponge soaking up everything Lori advised. They’d heard all this before, but it never hurt to listen again. The woman had been living the lifestyle for many years. She knew her shit. Aiden felt lucky to have landed her as a sponsor as he and Dane transitioned into this world.
    Lori cleared her throat. “I worry about you two.” She swallowed and glanced at both men. “This is a most unusual dynamic you have. Two bisexual men who are switches in the D/s world, looking to take on a single female submissive. I know that’s always been your intention, but it’s going to take a lot of patience and understanding to ensure all parties involved are content with the arrangements. Make sure your woman knows what she’s getting