Page 83 of In Her Own Way
Jessica’s smile overtook her own body as she slid her hand into Victoria’s.
“Hey, look,” Victoria said. “Now we’re holding hands.”
“Good one, Daddy Vic,” Madison said and then barked a couple of times. Oh, yes,littleswere fun and silly creatures.
Jessica held on tightly to Victoria’s hand as thelittlesled them back to the main group, who had apparently witnessed the entire thing.
Rowena got right up in Victoria’s face and said sternly. “You are so fucking stubborn, Vic. This is the woman we were trying to set you up with.” She pointed to Jessica and then sighed the most exasperated sigh Jessica had ever heard.
Rowena then turned her gaze to Jessica. “And this,” she gestured to Victoria, “is the person we wantedyouto meet.” Rowena didn’t wait for either of them to reply but turned to Miss Shasti and Bernadette and said, “We can take the win, as far as I’m concerned.”
“Yes, yes, absolutely,” Miss Shasti said. “We knew before they did.”
“Perfect match,” Bernadette added and winked at Jessica.
“I guess they got it right this time,” Victoria said to Jessica.
Jessica simply nodded and cuddled closer to Victoria’s arm.
“Jessica, this is Brian Tillman,” Victoria said in introduction. “He and I drove down here together from Indianapolis.”
Brian bowed slightly, so gentlemanly, and said, “This was quite the surprise. This one has been mooning over you since, I don’t know, forever. It’s so nice to meet you.”
“Thank you,” Jessica said. “It’s nice to meet you, too.” She looked up at Victoria. “To be honest, I’ve been doing a bit of mooning myself.”
They all laughed, and Jessica realized that she had misgendered Brian in her thoughts earlier. She’d have to ask Victoria about it later. Or she could ask Brian himself. Victoria mentioned Indianapolis. Is that where she had been living and working? Is that where her cousin’s storage place was? Only two hours away?
Jessica and Victoria sat down at the table without letting go of each other’s hands. They kept grinning at each other while Miss Rikki and Master Seamus gave their opening address. Victoria rubbed the back of Jessica’s hand every now and then as if trying to make sure she was real.
Victoria whispered, “I can’t wait until we’re alone.”
Jessica’s eyebrows rose up.
“To talk, silly,” Victoria whispered back. “And maybe…cuddle.”
Jessica nodded. “I’d like that.”
“Taking it slow,” Victoria said.
Jessica nodded again. She was glad Victoria wasn’t rushing in too quickly.
“Your hazel eyes are mesmerizing me,” Victoria said. Her gaze intensified, so much so that Jessica had to look away. Her cheeks were flaming hot.
The emcees finished their humorous opening speech, laid out the rules and guidelines for the evening, and then the DJ put on music to get the event going.
“Now what? Victoria asked.
“We dance,” Jessica said.
Joined by three very enthusiasticlittles, Brian, and several of Miss Jaleesa’s submissives, they piled onto the dance floor. Kari tapped her arm and made a ‘way to go’ face at her. Jessica just smiled back. It was a fast tune, so they moved as the music made them. Victoria’s movements were very sexy but in a subtle way. The woman was genderfluidly gorgeous. Her hair was boyishly long, flipped over to one side. Her hips were slim, and her arms were muscular and strong. Was it getting hot in there or what?
Jessica felt Victoria’s gaze all over her body as well. She felt good in the flattering dress and pushed her self-doubt back behind her jubilance. A slower song came on. Victoria put her arms out in question. Jessica melded into them and was grateful that Victoria hadn’t simply assumed Jessica would want full body contact. But, oh, yes, she did.
“You fit perfectly in my arms, JB,” Victoria said.
“Yes, I do.” Jessica nestled her head against Victoria’s shoulder. “I’d like to stay here in your arms for a while if I can.”
“You can.” After a moment, Victoria pulled her head back and said, “I know we’re taking it slow, but…” She used the thumb of one hand to brush each one of Jessica’s eyebrows. The hand then caressed Jessica’s cheek. “I’m so glad I found you.” She leaned closer.
