Submission Under the Mistletoe by Yvette Hines

a friend or someone to confide
in, I listen pretty well. One sub to another.”
    “ Thank you.”
    “ The right Dom will come
along.”
    “ Or two,” she teased.
    Catching the jest, Butterfly nodded.
    Flapping the invitation back and forth like a fan,
Gabriella asked, “If I decide to come can I bring someone?”
    A single eyebrow lifted, and that measured look was
back again. “A new Dom?”
    “ Oh, no. Just a
friend and most likely her Dom.”
    “ That’s more than fine.” Checking
her watch, Butterfly said, “I need to get going.”
    They moved back around to the front of the shop.
“Thanks, again.”
    With a parting wave, Butterfly said, “You’re
welcome. Hope to see you there.”
    “ So, what’s up?” Jennifer brought
out a tray of clean coffee mugs and began stacking them on the
service counter.
    “ You and Dom Meyo feel like
accompanying me to a holiday party?”
    “ A munch?” Excitement filled
Jennifer’s voice. “What’s the demonstration?”
    “ Supposedly not. It will be a
mixed bag of guests.” Gabriella pulled out a bag of coffee beans
and poured some into the grinder.
    “ Ah,” Jennifer wiped the counter
down. “I’ll asked him when I get home, I don’t see that he’d
mind.”
    “ Great.” Moving to the register
when three costumers walked in, Gabriella said, “I don’t think it
is anything, but I had a strange feeling like there was more to her
invitation than was said.”
    “ You’ll soon find out I’m
sure.”
    “ Hopefully.” Gabriella greeted the
people before her with a smile and shoved away thoughts of the
invitation that was happening in the next two days.
    ~YH~
    Two nights later, Gabriella stood outside the
expansive home of Butterfly and her two Doms. Even with Jennifer
and Meyo accompanying her, Gabriella’s heart was still racing with
expectations.
    She could hear the muted tones of holiday music
coming from inside as she pressed the doorbell. It was easy to see
how much Butterfly must enjoy the season because her house and lawn
were tastefully illuminated with white lights and various Christmas
iconic figures. It made Gabriella think of her parent’s home. It
was how her mother decorated the house, except with multiple
colored bulbs.
    “ China Doll! So glad you made it.”
Butterfly opened the door and pulled her into a hug.
    Christmas music and the smell of sweets came
flooding out with the woman. Behind her stood both of her tall and
sexy Doms.
    Not put off by the happy embrace, Gabriella returned
it. “Thanks for including us.” Pulling back, she said, “I’m sure
you know Dom Meyo and Pepper.”
    “ Yes. Welcome to our home.”
Butterfly hugged Jennifer, but only nodded at Meyo.
    Mustang and Ursus stepped forward with warm smiles
to greet Gabriella and Jennifer, but shook hands with Meyo. Even
though in an informal setting the rules were light, everyone in the
community knew a Dom didn’t touch another’s sub unless given
permission.
    “ Please come in out of the cold.”
Butterfly waved them in as her two Doms began taking coats from
everyone. “I will show you all around and let you know where the
refreshments are located.”
    They all followed Butterfly, who was wearing jeans
and the ugliest Christmas sweater Gabriella had ever lay eyes on.
In the spacious kitchen, there were cookies and other appetizer
style foods. A few people where mingling around in there snacking
and talking, many familiar faces.
    Next, they went into a larger room that appeared to
normally be a space they used for their business. There were two
desks pushed against the wall, out of the way, and a large gold and
red decorated Christmas tree. More people were in there drinking,
laughing and having a merry time. Gabriella recognized a few
unattached Doms she’d had sessions with in the past, most now had
their own subs here with them.
    She admitted to herself that she had hoped to meet
someone here that she could possibly make a connection and get
another Dom by the New