The Keyholder

by Claire Thompson

  He rolled the ball forward until it was tucked firmly between Nora’s thighs, the top of one of the plum bumps pressing hard against the thin leather of her chastity belt and making her clit throb. “Now,” William said, leaning closer, “for the fun part.” He flicked a switch on the side of the ball and it hummed and vibrated to life, the little plum whirring against Nora’s already-tingling clit.

  “Oh!” she gasped involuntarily.

  “Indeed,” William replied. “But don’t come, young lady. Not without permission.” He tugged at the chain between the nipple clamps as a reminder. While the compression remained intense, her nipples had numbed enough for her to tolerate the clamps a while longer.

  William returned to the cupboard one more time. When he turned to face her he held up a long, thick satin sash. “The rest of the scene will take place with you blindfolded. You will not speak, except to say your safeword, should that be necessary. You will listen to my commands, and obey them. You will not climax unless or until you are given permission. Are you clear on all this?”

  “Yes, Sir,” Nora managed. The vibrating ball thrummed between her legs.

  William nodded. “Good.” He moved behind her and placed the satin sash over her eyes. He knotted it securely behind her head, and Nora couldn’t stop the sigh of rapture. She was in heaven, the rope keeping her tightly bound, the vibrating sex ball sending tremors of pleasure through her body, deliciously juxtaposed with the tight grip at her nipples.

  William didn’t speak for a long time, and, blindfolded and bound as she was, it was easy to imagine it was Master Charles standing in front of her, rather than William. The sex ball vibrated insistently at her crotch, and if she hadn’t been wearing the leather chastity belt, there was no question an orgasm or two or three would have already been pulled from her, her desire to control herself notwithstanding.

  She heard some rustling movement, and then felt the nudge of a man’s cock head pressing against her lips. She felt a sudden, swooping nervous drop in her gut at the thought of sucking another man’s cock. She reminded herself this public play was an extension of Charles’ and her lovemaking, and so, in an abstract way, she would be pleasuring Master Charles by providing pleasure to William.

  She parted her lips, prepared for the stranger’s different taste and scent. As the thick, silky shaft slid into her mouth, she smiled. Even if she hadn’t been a sensitive, she would have known her husband’s cock anywhere.

  She suckled, licked, teased and worshipped Master Charles’ shaft and balls with enthusiasm. Despite her best intentions, her focus began to falter as the sex ball vibrated insistently against her swollen, throbbing clit. She began to pant and tremble as she struggled to hold back her orgasm.

  Just when she was about to lose control, Charles shuddered and spurted in several long, hot ribbons down her throat. “Come for me, baby. Now,” he gasped.

  Nora didn’t need to be told twice.

  ~*~

  Eva was relieved Jack hadn’t insisted on drawing another key from the bowl when he’d received her key, though she knew Jessica would have been able to handle the situation. Fortunately, he’d gone along with grace, and she only hoped he wasn’t secretly disappointed.

  As if reading her mind, Jack asked the question from the other direction. “Are you sorry I got your key? Do you want me to see if I can get another couple to switch out?” His tone was playful but Eva sensed the seriousness of the question.

  She shook her head and said emphatically, “No, Sir. This suits me just fine. Better than fine. I want to scene with you, please.” She meant it.

  “All right then,” he said, an evil grin playing at the corners of his mouth. “Like you said before, better watch what you wish for.”

  The paddle Jack had chosen was made of wood that had been covered in soft, black leather. Eva’s knees rested comfortably on the padded leg rests on either side of the spanking bench, her forearms flat on the armrests, her body draped vertically over the bench.

  “Paddling can get kind of intense,” Jack said from above her. “So I’m going to restrain you to help you keep your position.” He slipped the Velcro cuffs over her wrists and ankles, and then brought the broad leather strap over her back, securing it beneath the bench. The restraints had a calming effect. She felt secure and she relaxed, at least a little.

  Jack held the paddle to her lips. “Kiss it,” he instructed, and Eva obeyed, a thrill of erotic fear moving through her loins at what was about to happen. Though Eva wanted to experience the thuddy, stinging impact of a full-on paddling, she was scared she might not be able to handle the intensity.

  Master Jack moved out of her line of vision. She jumped a little when something touched her bare bottom. She blew out a breath as she realized it was just Jack’s hands, moving in a soothing, preparatory way over her skin. Too soon, he said, “Once we get started, I’m not going to stop until I’m ready, no matter how much you whimper and beg. Only your safeword will stop the action prematurely. I’m confident, however, that you can work your way through the experience without resorting to that.”

  He continued to massage her flesh as he spoke, his touch at once gentle and arousing. She could feel the heat and moisture pooling beneath the leather of her chastity belt, and she ached for her Master’s cock.

  “Are you ready for your paddling, Eva?” Master Jack asked, recalling her sharply to the task at hand.

  Every nerve ending in her body was pinging in anticipation. While she feared the paddle, she longed for it. She was as ready as she would ever be. She made a silent promise to both Master Jack and herself to take her paddling like the strong, brave submissive she knew herself to be. “Yes, Sir,” she begged. “Please, Sir.”

  The paddle whooshed through the air and struck her hard, the impact of the blow pushing her forward. She was tensed and ready for the second blow, which came crashing down just as hard as the first. The paddle smashed against her ass again and again in a flood of searing pain. Eva began to whimper, despite her intention to remain stoically silent.

  Her flesh was on fire, flames burning over her skin, a different kind of heat kindling deep in her core. After a while she forgot any unspoken promise of decorum and grace. She was glad for the restraints, because she doubted she would have been able to keep her position otherwise. The tears flowed down her cheeks and her hands were balled into fists.

  “Please, please, please, please,” she panted, though she wasn’t sure just what she was pleading for.

  “You’re doing so good,” Jack whispered, his voice close to her ear. “You’re almost there, baby. Let the magic happen.”

  At his words, whatever coiled tension that remained in Eva’s gut loosened and slipped away. A heavy, velvety blanket fell over her senses, wrapping her in its safe, warm cocoon. Her body became weightless as she soared into inky, perfect darkness and utter peace.

  “Eva? Darling?”

  Jack’s voice, warm and concerned, penetrated Eva’s consciousness. She forced her eyes to open. Jack was smiling at her. It took her a moment to orient herself as she came back to earth. The restraints had been removed, and she rested comfortably on the bench. She sighed contentedly as Jack smoothed soothing, emollient salve over her skin. “I love you,” she murmured dreamily, turning her face toward his as he crouched beside the bench.

  “I love you more,” Jack replied with a smile.

  Once the couples were all arranged in and around the folding chairs facing the stage, Jessica stood in front of the keyholders once more. “Ben and I were able to watch at least some portion of every scene that took place tonight, and we’ve selected a winning couple,” she announced. She caught Eva’s eye and actually winked, but fortunately Eva was reasonably sure Jack hadn’t witnessed the tell. “Jack and Eva, you are the winners of tonight’s contest. If you’re ready, please take the stage.”

  Eva’s heart began to hammer in her chest. She had gone over the details of her plan a hundred times in her head, and so far everything had
gone without a hitch. Suddenly she wondered if she were absolutely nuts to have orchestrated such a personal event in front of all these people, even if they were their best and most trusted friends.

  “All right!” Jack said enthusiastically, innocently unaware the contest had been rigged. He stood and turned to Eva, holding out his hand. She took it and let him pull her upright.

  “Remember the rules, Jack,” Jessica said as Jack and Eva climbed up onto the platform. “Eva has won the right to make a request of you, and you have to grant it. Understood?”

  “Yes, Mistress,” Jack said with a mock bow in Jessica’s direction. He faced Eva with a broad smile. “Your wish is my command. Ask what you will.”

  Eva flashed a nervous glance at Jessica, and another at Nora, who, Eva realized, had figured out that there was more to this story than met the eye. Both women were smiling encouragingly at her, and Nora lifted her thumb in a gesture of approval.

  Eva turned back to Jack. This was it. Show time.

  “Will you unlock my chastity belt, please, Sir?”

  Jack lifted his eyebrows and chuckled. “You’re ready to get that thing off, eh? Is there an ulterior motive here, my sweet little slut?”

  Eva felt herself coloring at his assumption, as the other people in the room laughed good-naturedly. She said nothing, however, but stood waiting, her heart kicking up a notch. Still grinning, Jack reached into his back pocket and pulled out the key to the belt.

  He pushed aside the satin strap that discreetly covered the little padlock over her left hip. He started to insert the key and then saw what was there. He looked up at Eva’s face, a question on his. He looked back down at the lock. “What is that?”

  “Open the lock, and you’ll see, Sir,” she said softly.

  He inserted the key and the tiny lock snicked open. The item she’d slid onto the lock before closing it fell into his hand.

  Eva held her breath, waiting for his reaction.

  Jack held the ring up to the light. “Eva, did you make this? It’s beautiful.” The awe was evident in his voice, though he didn’t yet seem to get its significance.

  “Yes, Sir,” Eva said breathlessly. “Please unlock the other side of my chastity belt, Sir.”

  Jack gave her a quizzical look, but did as she asked. A matching ring dangled from the lock, a man’s size ten. He inserted the key and let the second ring fall onto his palm. The chastity belt fell to the stage, but Eva barely noticed.

  Jack stared down at the matching bands, realization dawning on his face. He looked up at Eva, his eyes creasing into half-moons as his face split in a wide smile. “Oh, Eva—”

  “Will you marry me, Master Jack?” Eva blurted.

  Jack said nothing at first, but only looked at her. The room had gone utterly silent. His gaze, at once tender and fierce, remained fixed on Eva as he placed the larger of the two rings on his finger. He reached for Eva’s left hand, and slipped the other ring onto her ring finger. Eva’s heart swelled with joy.

  The room erupted into raucous applause and a champagne cork popped. Jack pulled Eva into his arms, cradling her tight against his chest. She could hear both the tears and the laughter in his voice as he said, “Yes, sub Eva. Yes, my darling, my angel, love of my life. Yes!”

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