Shaking hands with Joe, Damien took Kate’s arm and they left the club, with all the kids shouting goodbye.
Kate sighed “Poor Joe, I wish I could do something, he’s so good for those kids.”
Damien took out his phone, “Dick, there’s a property down here, I’ll text you the details. First thing Monday morning get on to the agents and get the asking price.”
Kate looked at him in surprise “What are you doing?”
“It’s a good development opportunity. This area is prime for development, might as well see what they’re asking,” he said offhandedly.
“What about the club?” she demanded.
“It needs refurbishing, but it’s a great idea. I’m sure it could be incorporated into the development.”
“Make it fit for yuppies, you mean” Kate snapped.
“You just snapped at me Katherine,” he said silkily.
“Oh god, timeout. Joe is a really good bloke” she tried to explain, “and the kids really need him.”
“And that is why he will get a new lease when the building is refurbished. The buildings here shriek small starter homes not yuppy apartments.”
He nearly fell over as Kate leapt at him and wrapped her arms and legs around him. Planting kisses all over his face she shrieked “I knew there was a reason I liked you so much.”
“Don’t get too excited it may not be possible.” Putting his arms around her he carried her to the car, opened the door and dropped her onto the passenger seat.
As he got into the driver’s seat he growled “However, I won’t forget that you snapped at me Katherine.”
“I know, but if you save the club you can beat me everyday for a month, master.” Kate purred resting her head on his shoulder.
“I’ll hold you to that Katherine.”
Arriving home they quickly made lunch and ate in the kitchen. Kate excitedly talked about improving the club and asked about affordable housing. Damien answered her questions as fully as he could, grinning at how excited she was. Showering and dressing in their own rooms they met on the stairs; Kate had put on the pale cream dress, with rose buds over the bust, and pale cream flat shoes. Damien as usual looked extremely hot in tight white jodhpurs, long black boots and a polo shirt . He was carrying his helmet and polo stick.
“You look gorgeous Kate” he murmured kissing her neck.
“And you look hot. Randy too now.” she said nestling into him.
“Keep away from me or you’ll get me arrested,” he growled putting her at arms length.
Laughing they went out to the car and drove to the great park. Security was subtle but serious and eventually they managed to park the car and walk through into the players’ area. As they went in they saw the St. Johns medics fussing over someone on the ground. The captain of the team that the princes were on was standing with his head in his hands. When Damien asked what was wrong he said “Stephanie got kicked in the side of the head and they think she’s got a concussion.”
“How did that happen?” Damien asked.
“It’s that bloody mare Al lent her, she’s dangerous. Steph was picking her feet out and the cow kicked her,” Billy, the captain, replied. “And there’s no one to replace her.”
At that moment the prince’s walked in. “What’s going on?” George asked.
When Billy explained, Edward said “Well we either play one man down, or you lose one of yours too.”
Then Alehandro came over and said. “Kate could play, she knows Elle Diablo well, as she helped break her.”
“Oh it was the she devil who booted Stephanie. That explains it.” Kate smiled. “I haven’t played for years, it’s impossible.”
“Yes, there’s no question of Kate playing.” Damien said forcefully.
The other men looked at him in surprise and Al said “My god, that’s thrown down the gauntlet Kate.”
Kate bit her lip “If you don’t want me to play, I won’t.”
“Good,” Damien growled.
Edward looked at Kate and then at Damien and said “Well, that’s that then!”
But Al said “Kate’s a really good player, and she knows the pony better than anyone. It seems a pity if...” then he broke off as Damien scowled at him.
Damien looked at Kate who was standing with her eyes cast down, totally submissive and said “Give us a minute.” Then he took her hand and led her away. Once they were alone he asked “Do you really want to do it?”
“I only want to do what you want me to do master.”
“Right, this is a safe zone, Katherine. Tell me what you want to do.”
“I’d like to see if I’ve still got it. Up until I met you I’ve ridden twice a week and occasionally practised with my stick. So I know I’m fit enough. But if you hate the idea, I won’t do it. Just tell me what to do,” she said looking into his eyes.
“If you get hurt I’ll beat you senseless. Come on let’s tell them you’ll do it,” he growled practically dragging her into the stable area.
All the players were there and they turned to look at them.
“Better find Kate some kit” Damien said “she’s going to play.”
“Steph’s kit should fit her.” Al rushed off to find it.
Everything was a bit big, but Steph wore her jodhpurs indecently tight, so they looked good on Kate. When they went to get their ponies Damien was horrified at the sight of the ‘she devil.’ She was snapping and lashing out at anyone or anything that went near her. He was ready to forbid Kate to ride her when she walked to the front of the pony and snorted down her nose. Diablo’s ears pricked and her eyes widened . As she snorted back Kate took a step closer and said “Yes it’s me baby, you’re such a lovely lady, come and talk to me.”
The bad tempered mare snorted again and put her nose towards Kate, who blew down her nostrils, then put the back of her hand on Diablo’s soft muzzle. Her head went down and Kate let her nuzzle her stomach. As Diablo closed her eyes, her ears went floppy and her lips wobbled.
“Look at that.” Al said. “You didn’t know our girl was a horse whisperer, did you?”
“No I didn’t.” Damien said, then he growled “and she’s my girl.”
Al laughed and slapped Damien’s back. “For now my friend. Treat her right or you’ll lose her.”
Damien growled “Piss off Al,” and went to mount his pony. His heart leapt into his throat again as Kate was legged up onto Diablo, who immediately stood up, her front legs higher than the six foot groom. Kate didn’t have her feet in the stirrups but she let her reins go slack and moulded her body to the pony’s withers and neck, and to Damien’s surprise laughed with delight. “Oh missy you are such a cow, behave yourself.”
Diablo settled down and Kate shortened her reins and took her stick off the groom.
“Right, everyone ready, let’s warm up,” Billy ordered.
As they left the stable area, Terri and James waved to Kate and Damien, both looking surprised to see Kate playing. Once into the first chukka Damien stopped worrying about Kate and settled down to enjoy the game. It became obvious why Alehandro put up with Diablo’s bad temper, she was the fastest most balanced pony on the field and had that burning desire to win that makes both horse and rider winners.
Damien was on the ball when out of the corner of his eye he saw Kate bearing down on him, flat out; he urged his pony on and they raced each other to the ball. Shoulder to shoulder neither gave way until Diablo put her ears back and snapped at Damien’s pony. It swerved and he struggled to straighten it, but too late. Kate had reached the ball and with a quick flip scored. As she turned away both princes high fived her and Damien growled deep in his throat. Kate rode up to him and apologised for Diablo’s foul.
“I’m afraid she’s just a dominant old cow. I should have remembered that trick she ha
s. Sorry master.”
Damien grinned at her “Keep it up, Katherine. You aren’t going to be able to sit down for a month at this rate.”
Kate fluttered her eyelashes and whispered “Yes master.”
Damien laughed and turned away ready to resume play.
When they stopped for tea Terri and James joined them and pulled Damien’s leg about Kate riding him down. Then Terri asked Kate if they could have a chat asap.
“Of course we can. Is something wrong?” Kate asked.
“I don’t know, that’s just the problem.” Terri replied.
“Well I’ll be coming with Hermione and Tony tomorrow.”
“I really need help today. I won’t be able to get through discussing the house with all this on my mind.” Terri told her biting her lips.
“Let me have a word with Damien.” Kate said, and managing to get him alone explained Terri’s problem. He listened seriously, then said “Sounds as if she’s hit a problem with James. She probably needs a bit of mentoring. Do you feel ready for that? If not I could put her in touch with an experienced sub.”
“I’d like to help, after all I helped get them together. I feel responsible.”
“Mm, why don’t we ask them over after the match. We could get in a take away, and you can show Terri the house. Good excuse to get her by herself.”
Kate reached up and kissed him. “You are so good. Will you invite them?”
“Yes of course,” he said pulling her to him and kissing her thoroughly.
At the end of the match the prince’s team were ahead by one goal, and Kate was hoisted up onto their shoulders then given the bumps. Champagne flowed and Kate was asked to join the club. Driving home, followed by Terri and James, they laughed and teased each other mercilessly.
Once home they settled Terri and James in the lounge and quickly showered and dressed. Rejoining their guests they sat and chatted about the match and how Kate had ended up playing.
“You seem to know a lot of influential people Kate.” James commented.
“Yes.” she replied. “I’ve been very lucky.”
Damien changed the subject and their conversation changed to business so Kate asked Terri if she’d like to see the house. James looked surprised but Terri said that she’d love to. So they left the men to themselves. Kate took her up to her bedroom, her safe room, and they curled up on the bed ready for a chat.
“What are you worried about?” Kate asked her.
“It’s this dominant and submissive business. It worries me. The idea of being punished for not being submissive enough. I’d never let a man hit me, if he did he’d be out the door fast. Why do submissives allow their doms to beat them?”
“Look Terri, I’m new to this life, so all I can tell you is how I feel about it. You may be shocked but I’m going to be honest with you. Before I met Damien I’d been an escort and call girl for five years; the first time I met him he’d hired me for the night. It was the first time I’d had an orgasm, never mind multiple orgasms for years. Then he paid me five thousand pounds to let him punish me. Five strokes, then he fucked me again and I nearly lost my mind I had so many orgasms. He hired me again the next night and I admit when he wanted to beat me again, I said no. He grabbed me and I lost it. I nearly castrated him, then I chucked him against the wall and ran. Then he pestered my agent until I called him. To cut a long story short he paid me to spend a weekend as his sub. My god, the pleasure he gave me, so here we are. I wanted to get a punishment out of the way so I needled him all last week. When we got home on Friday night I agreed to let him punish me. Don’t forget, nothing happens if you say no, and even if you’ve said yes, you can use your safe word and it stops immediately. If James is like Damien he’ll make you feel safe and cared for. And I can tell you it’s true, there’s a very thin line between pleasure and pain. James is an experienced dom, he’ll explain everything and only take you slowly. Also not all dom/sub relationships involve punishment. The question is, do you like him enough to try it?”
When Kate stopped speaking Terri said “My god, you were a call girl. But you look so young and innocent.”
“Believe it or not I’ve played a dominatrix for four years. I looked totally different when I was working.”
“Gosh “ Terri exclaimed “Were Alehandro and Prince Edward your customers not boyfriends?”
“Us professionals never disclose who our clients are. Anyway, we’re digressing. Have you had sex with James and was it good?”
Terri blushed and said “We’ve had what he calls vanilla sex, and the pussy balls, I’ve never had an orgasm like I did with them. Then he said he’d like to take me into his playroom and try a few things. That’s when I got worried and said no, then I wished I hadn’t. For the first time I’m not in control with a man. I’m bossy, loud mouthed and like to get my own way.”
“If you are submissive with your dom it doesn’t mean you’ve got to be like that with anything else. And if you like it, then it is really good.” Kate tried to explain. “You know Hermione and Tony, well Hermione is a dom and Tony is her sub.”
“Never, Tony bosses her around.”
“Only at work and always politely, if you’ve noticed.” Kate laughed. “By the way, have you ever been in his playroom?”
“No I was too embarrassed.”
“Well why don’t we go into ours?” Kate asked.
“Now?”
“No time like the present, come on.” Kate got off the bed and opened her bedroom door. Then she decided that maybe she should have asked Damien, so she turned to Terri and said “Stay there. As I said I’m new to this, maybe it’s not a good idea. I’ll see what Damien thinks.” And she ran down the stairs.
“Damien, can I talk to you for a minute?”
“Of course Kate.”
He got up and followed Kate out of the room.
“Remember with James here you should call me master.”
“I’m sorry master, I forgot he’s in the group. But Terri is having problems with the thought of James’s playroom. I wondered if I could show her ours?”
Damien frowned “It’s between her and James. He would have to give permission for her to go into another dom’s playroom. By the way I’m pleased that you think of it as ours.”
“It’s really stopping her from committing to him. Fear of the unknown is the worst fear of all.” Kate explained.
“Then I suggest we ask James and all go in together.” Damien said turning back into the lounge.
James looked up as they entered. “What’s going on?”
Damien explained and it was James turn to frown. “She should have told me how she felt, but I’ve no objection if you haven’t.”
“I have no objection.” Damien said. “But it’s no good showing her things if she doesn’t know how they are used.”
Both men looked at Kate.
“What?” she asked.
“Are you willing to model, Katherine?” Damien asked smoothly.
Kate gasped. Trust her big mouth, she wasn’t worried about being naked in front of the men, but surprisingly was embarrassed for Terri to be there when she was becoming aroused.
“Can I have a word, master?” she said breathlessly.
Moving towards her Damien lowered his head.
“I’m embarrassed about getting aroused in front of Terri. You know how you turn me on.”
“Well then I promise to be absolutely clinical and not turn you on.” Damien smirked.
“Ok I’ll do it, I must be mad, but if it helps Terri it’ll be worth it.”
“Right,” Damien raised his voice, “You’ve got two minutes to be naked in my playroom.”
Kate ran out of the room and up the stairs, quickly told Terri to join the men on the landing, and ran into the playroom. Quickly pulling h
er sweats off she took up position by the door.
Just as she settled Damien entered the room followed by Terri and James. Kate focused her eyes on the floor and tried to pretend they weren’t there.
“Take up the position on the table Katherine.”
“Yes master,” she said and went to the padded table, pleased to see that it was flat.
Damien fastened her hands into the restraints then loosely her legs, leaving them together not spread out. Turning to Terri he showed her the rabbit fur flail and the suede one, then turning to Kate he used it all over her. When he caught her nipple Kate hissed and felt herself become moist. Damien noticed her reaction so stopped and going to Terri invited her to try it on her legs and arms.
“Ask Katherine how she is feeling, Terri.”
Terri glanced quickly at him feeling his dominance, then she did as he’d told her.
“Perfectly safe and getting hot. Use it on me if you like.”
Terri tentatively tried it on Kate’s belly noting that the skin turned pale pink.
“What if I’m afraid of being tied down?” she asked.
“Then you put that down as one of your hard limits, before you agree to be James sub. The two of you work out what you both are happy doing. And James cannot overrule that.
You are safer with a serious dom than with a man who wants rough sex. The reason this room is called a playroom is because two people play in it. I care a great deal for Kate but if I wasn’t here I know she’d be safe with James.” Damien explained.
“Um, excuse me, can you free me now?” Kate asked plaintively
Damien laughed and released her saying “We’ll take up where we left off later.”
Kate blushed and said “You’re incorrigible.” Then she quickly put her sweats back on .
“Right let’s order some food. I’m starving and we can continue this discussion when we’re eating.”
Damien led the way out of the room and down into the lounge where he picked up the phone and ordered Thai food for them all. Once the food arrived Terri loosened up enough to ask questions about what being a sub involved. James left Damien to answer her questions, so it wasn’t personal between them. When Terri asked about a written agreement, Damien went into his office to collect an example of one. Then he explained that it should be a private agreement between her and James. As the night grew late Kate started to yawn and James took the hint and said that they must go.
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