Chapter 18

Taking her hand, he pulled her to her feet. Noticing a tear rolling down her cheek, he wiped it away with his thumb.

“Stand up, sweetheart. It’s okay. I’m sorry I got angry. Thank you for bowing, but you don’t have to do that. As you said, I’m not your Master.”

“But don’t you want a good sub, Master? Even if just for tonight. I’m trying. I really am.”

“I know. We’re just on a date. I want to show you my world if you’ll let me. I’ll try to not scare you. I know you spook easily.”

“Yes, Sir. Thank you.”

“Such a good girl. Now let’s go have some fun. Why don’t I have the staff set up that room? I think a little private play later would be fun to break you in. What do you think?”

Ava smiled sweetly. “You want to play with me?”

“In all honestly, I want to fuck you right here against the cave wall. Since we just met, I think we should take it slow. Maybe just a little foreplay tonight.”

Ava’s eyes squinted, saying playfully, “Now who’s cussing, Master?”

Hunter gave her an unamused look. “Yo