by Ivy Nelson
“You and I have had a lot of talks over the last few months about what power exchange is and what it isn’t. We’ve also fallen madly in love, and I want nothing more than to make you mine. I bought this for you not long after we met, because I knew that one day, I would be placing it around your neck. I’m just glad you’re not making me wait any longer.”
She grinned as a tear slid down her cheek.
He handed the mic back to Peter.
“I’m going to ask you both a series of questions and we’ll start with Bradley,” Peter said, facing the man. “You’ve both acknowledged that you are entering this union as equals with separate roles to play. Bradley, do you accept your role as Dominant and leader?”
Bradley nodded, “I accept.”
Peter turned and looked down at Darci. “Darci, do you accept your role as submissive?”
“I accept,” she whispered, her voice shaking.
Bradley settled his hand on her shoulder, calming her. “You’re doing good, baby.”
“Bradley, do you promise to love, protect, and guide Darci in this partnership, and do you promise to treat her as your treasured partner and not your property?”
“I promise all this and more,” he said boldly.
“Darci, do you promise to love, follow, and obey Bradley in this partnership, and do you promise to bring your fears to him so that he can build you up when you’re struggling?”
“I promise,” she said. This time her voice was stronger and louder than a whisper.
Peter motioned for Bradley to place the collar around her neck. He pulled the piece out of the bag and Darci smiled. It was a thin silver chain with a tiny amber colored pendant on it. It was understated and beautiful.
As he draped it around her neck, Peter said, “I offered to fit it with a GPS tracker, but he told me you wouldn’t need it since you won’t be trying to run away from him anymore.”
Darci, along with the audience laughed at his silly joke, but she could hear the undercurrent of a threat in his tone. Peter would always be protective of her.
When the collar was on, Peter said, “They’ve chosen not to put a lock on the collar because they want to always be reminded that this is a choice, and with or without the collar their love is what binds them together. The collar is just a symbol of that bond, and now that the collar is around Darci’s neck, I now pronounce you… collared.” To Bradley he said, “You can now kiss, spank, fuck, or whatever other devious thing you have planned, your submissive.”
The audience cheered and Bradley helped Darci to her feet before he pulled her into his arms for a rough kiss.
“Mine,” he growled as he broke the kiss.
“Yours,” she said with a sigh as she snuggled close to him.
Darci put her dress back on and the couple set about visiting with all of their friends, sharing champagne, cake, and conversation. Play stations were starting to be used and soon the dungeon was filled with some of her favorite sounds. Bradley had stepped away to talk to Gary, the club’s owner. Michael came up to her and wrapped his arms around her from behind.
“Congratulations, kiddo.”
She tilted her head so she could see his face. “Thanks! Couldn’t convince Adara to come?”
He laughed. “I’m trying not to scare her too much all at once. She’s open to visiting sometime though.”
Darci clapped her hands together. She was happy for her friend. “Let me know when, I’ll make sure we’re here. Or would that be too weird for her?”
“I’ll find out. But today is your day. That’s enough talk about me. Looks like your man is up to something anyway,” he said, jerking his chin in the direction of the platform. Darci turned, and sure enough, Bradley was back on the stage with the microphone in his hand. What on earth was he up to now?
“Darci, come up here please.”
Maybe this was a test of her submission. She wondered what he was about to do to her. Her pulse was racing by the time she reached him. He didn’t ask her to kneel like she expected. Instead he took one of her hands in his.
“Not all of you know this, but as a symbol of her submission, I asked Darci to let me have complete control over the collaring ceremony. She graciously agreed, even though I know it was hard for her.” He turned to Darci as he spoke. “So now, I have a question.” She eyed him suspiciously as he paused for a moment before dropping to one knee.
“How would you like to plan the wedding?”
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About the Author
Ivy Nelson is an emerging contemporary romance author, hopeful romantic, and passionate advocate, who is versed in all things steamy, sultry, and sensual. It all started back when she read her first steamy romance novel at the age of fourteen. From that point forward, it became her favorite genre—one she wanted to write in herself someday. Sylvia Day’s writing style cemented that passion and gave her just the inspiration she needed to be an author herself. In December of 2018, Ivy published her debut novel, Power Desired at the age of thirty-two.
Most recently, Ivy completed the “D.C. Power Games” series and the prequel to her forthcoming “Diamond Doms series” titled “Hard”. In a not-so-distant past, she was a student-affairs professional at a university and earned her political science degree, which explains her politically driven romance debut.
When she isn’t penning steamy scenes or attending writing/kink/BDSM conferences, you can find this contest-winning karaoke singer and bookworm passionately supporting human rights or growing her Sims 4 empire. She is also a wine aficionado and certified whiskey taster (no, really, she has the certificate to prove it). All that aside, Ivy loves spending quality time with her amazing son and husband of three years at their home in Houston, TX.
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
A Note From The Author
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Three
Chapter Twenty-Four
Chapter Twenty-Five
Chapter Twenty-Six
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Chapter Twenty-Nine
Chapter Thirty
Chapter Thirty-One
Chapter Thirty-Two
Chapter Thirty-Three
Chapter Thirty-Four
Chapter Thirty-Five
Chapter Thirty-Six
Chapter Thirty-Seven
Chapter Thirty-Eight
Chapter Thirty-Nine
Chapter Forty
Chapter Forty-One
Chapter Forty-Two
Chapter Forty-Three
Chapter Forty-Four
Chapter Forty-Five
Chapter Forty-Six
Chapter Forty-Seven<
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