Page 247 of Masters of Pleasure
“For at least a year.I can change my mind any time between now and then about criminal charges.I have friends in the state prosecutor’s office.If I talk to them, they’ll follow my lead.That’ll give her a whole year without having to worry about him, and hopefully, by then, he’ll have moved on and forgotten about her.”
“Hmm.”Asad sat back, letting his head fall back against the chair.
Law knew his friend was thinking over the implications.Like Law, he liked to see things from all angles.Though, it usually took him a lot less time to reach the conclusions Law did.
Iris was quiet for a long moment, then nodded.
“Especially if you do press charges or the prosecutor’s office decides to, there will be a lot of explanations about Cassidy, Stronghold, and what preceded the crash, which wouldn’t be good for anyone.Although he might not care about that if he’s angry enough.”Iris made a face.“I still can’t believe he rammed you.I don’t understand people like that.In what world did he think that was going to be at all helpful?”
“Anger management issues coupled with entitlement,” Connor said.“Sadly, there’s a lot of people in the world who fit that description.He probably thinks he’s totally safe and that Law won’t want to say anything about what led to the altercation or drag the club into it.”
“I don’t want to, but I will if I have to.I would do my best to keep Stronghold and its members out of it.It’s some protection for Cassidy, though.”That would be difficult since all the events had occurred on club grounds, which was why Law had thought of his unusual proposal.Thankfully, he didn’t have to worry about what his firm would think if they found out—they were all aware he was into kink.They didn’t care, nor would they throw him out if the knowledge became public.
The world had changed a lot, and these days, it seemed like everyone was a little kinky.He doubted they would lose any clients over it.Hell, they’d probably gain some.That wasn’t why he wanted people to come to him, though he had taken on some clients specifically because they were kinky—like Patrick and Stronghold.
Iris tilted her head as she looked up at him, snuggling in a little closer.
“You’re such a good guy.”
“Hey, hey, you two.”Asad wagged his finger.“He’s supposed to be resting.No taking advantage of the injured Dom and using him for your own nefarious pleasures.”
Iris giggled.
“I doubt he’d mind,” Q muttered, flashing a cheeky grin when Asad wagged a finger at him, too.
“The doctor might,” Connor pointed out, then glanced at his watch.“We should get going.Is there anything you need before we head out?”
Warmth washed over Law as his friends got to their feet.Iris hadn’t had to do much today because they’d shown up to lend their support.She’d spent most of the day relaxing next to him—exactly where he wanted her.
“We’re good.Thanks for coming over.”
“Of course.No, no, don’t get up.We can see ourselves out.”Asad wagged his finger again.
Iris burst into another fit of giggles, and Law shook his head.
“I hurt my clavicle, not my legs,” he muttered but didn’t mind settling back against Iris.Movement in general hurt and the longer the day had gone on, the more his shoulder around the fractured bone was hurting.He kept delaying taking his pills—he didn’t want to trade one addiction for another—and it was definitely aching.
Iris
When her alarm went off, Iris yawned and stretched, bumping into Law before she remembered where she was.Quickly, she rolled over to turn it off.He made a grumbly noise, but it didn’t seem like the sound had woken him.Good.He was sleeping hard, and he needed it.
Last night, he’d made sure she got what she needed.He had enjoyed watching her play with herself, following his directions, until she’d brought herself to orgasm, but he hadn’t wanted a blowjob afterward.All he’d wanted was his pain pill—which showed just how bad of shape he’d been in.Iris had noticed he’d been pushing himself to the limits before taking one—and going to bed.
She’d felt a little guilty until he’d caught her expression.He told her to cut it out, or he’d prove he could punish her without a spanking or whip.If he’d wanted a blow job, he would have ordered her to give him one.
One of the things that had appealed to her about kink was there were no guessing games or trying to figure out what her partner wanted from her.He would tell her.Law would not deprive himself of anything he wanted when it came to her, so if he didn’t want to get off last night, it was because he actually didn’t want to get off.
Iris got herself together as quietly as she could.She still had to go in to the Hills today, but Law would stay home and rest.Tomorrow, he’d be back to work, though he’d told her he was planning to work from home this week, other than a meeting or two with clients, to make sure he was able to properly rest.
When she approached the bed again, dressed and ready for the day, she smiled.Law was still sleeping, but Whiskers had joined him, curling up in the depression Iris’ head had left in the pillow.Goofy cat.That warm spot had been way too tempting.
Law’s eyes opened as she leaned over him, and he blinked sleepily.
“You’re up?”His voice was husky.
“Yes, go back to sleep.You have the day off.Olivia will bring you lunch and check on you.”
Law groaned, which made her laugh.She gave him a quick kiss, careful not to put pressure anywhere but his lips, and scooted away.
