“All right, tell me everything. Starting with this island clock," instructed Ava. "Well, it's easy. The center of the island is marked with the Constantine family crest. It was a surprise I set up for him because he and I spread his mother's ashes here when we broke ground for the resort. It was just the two of us here and he finally had closure.” Taking a moment to gain her composure, she continued, “Anyway, every thirty minutes, the security cameras turn on. They broadcast video that goes to a computer that I monitor from my office. Only a team of our fantasy coordinators is allowed access. Not even Rowen is allowed to see the camera footage. Hell, I’m not even sure he knows how it works, or even cares, so long as he gets to be the center of attention with the guests." "And what do you get to monitor? People making out?" asked Ava with a giggle. "Of course. Just so you know. I had nothing to do with that wardrobe of fetish wear Hunter gave you. That was all him. I just knew you ha
On her last day on the island, Ava would soon head back to the mainland, leaving her fantasy island trip behind. She had woken early that morning, having coffee on the deck, and watching the sunrise. It was a beautiful day for her to leave Sizzle Island, but her heart still ached with sorrow.As she pulled her luggage up to the biplane, Rebecca stood there, waiting with a smile."Ready to go, sweetie? I'm sure going to miss you."Ava promised to stay in touch, even though she knew it would be difficult. Quickly, Rebecca hugged her one last time before walking her onto the plane."You've definitely given me a run for my money. I'm not sure if anyone else could have put up with all of your antics."Ava just giggled. "I wasn't that bad.""Nah, but you have being a submissive brat down to an art form. It may work for you. Hunter likes his submissive a little on the bratty side, even though he hates to admit it.""I might need to thank him for that.""Just don't tell him I told you so. He'
Later that evening the sun had set, and around Midnight Ava finally got a text.Hunter: I need to see you. Now!Ava: Come and get it, Daddy. Room 104 at the Hotel Max just off the interstate. Hunter: I’m not playing. And I’m not into that Daddy shit. You better be ready when I get there. I’ve had a long ass day and I’m not going to put up with your brat behavior.Ava: Oh, was your little fox a bad girl? I wonder what her big strong Master is going to do about it.((silence))Hunter: I’m on my way.Hunter seemed upset, but something in her loved when he got a little riled up. He probably needed a release after the day he had, and Ava missed him so much she would do just about anything to get him near her again.Doing just as Rebecca instructed, she checked to make everything was perfect. She left the door unlocked, and went to the bed, once she assumed he would be close to the hotel. Pulling off her clothes, Ava positioned herself on the bed and attached a set of clamps to her already
Ava had stewed over the fact Eveline had branded Hunter all night. It was perfectly clear to her now how deeply he had been brainwashed at the hands of this mad woman. Maybe it was that he had been hidden away from the world for so long, and he no longer had the strength to fight back. She clearly understood how abuse was a factor, but needed to get in his head and break the hold his stepmother had over him.Placing her laptop down at the desk in the hotel room, Ava scooted into the chair and opened the screen. Taking a deep breath, she looked up Stockholm syndrome and various forms of trauma. As she was reading over one medical article, a text box showed on her screen.Hunter: I told you to get your ass home.Shaking her head, she typed away.Ava: And I told you to stop hacking my laptop.Hunter: You’re better off looking up your cat videos and porn, sweetheart. I’m not a victim.Ava: Really? Tell that to the burn marks on your arms.Hunter: (Silence...) Ava, I know you’re worried, b
The new week went smoothly as Ava easily transitioned into her role as an acting personal assistant. Hunter kept his word of just friends, doing his best to keep his distance. The problem was, they both desperately wanted each other more than ever, and the thoughts of Sizzle Island lingered in their minds.Early Friday afternoon, Ava headed to the employee's break room to grab her lunch. As she turned to set her food on the table, a handsome man, not much older than her, walked in. The tall, statuesque marketing manager straightened his tailored suit as he made a beeline for the beautiful, curvy redhead."Afternoon, Miss Cole. You look lovely today.”“Oh, hello, Jasper. How did that meeting go last night?”"It would have been better with you there to pretty up the place. A group of grouchy old men in suits complaining about profit margins isn't my idea of fun.""What part of this tech work is fun? It's just a bunch of mumbo jumbo to me."Taking the back of his hand, he ran it down her
Late that night, Hunter managed to slip away once his stepmother had gotten herself drunk on a bottle of wine and passed out on the couch. He didn’t waste even a moment before he grabbed his keys and headed to meet Ava at their arranged meeting place, taking time to pick up a little special for her along the way. The late-night dive restaurant was quiet except for a radio playing from the kitchen. As he entered, escaping the summer heat, the smells of the dinner made his stomach rumble. When the cool air conditioner hit his skin it made goosebumps prick his skin as his eyes roamed the area for her.He didn’t need to see her, though. He could smell Ava’s coconut body lotion when he walked in. Scanning the room, there he found her tucked away in a back corner booth with a look of nervous tension written on her face. She must have not seen him pull up in his luxury car, because she was looking around at other patrons with worry in her eyes. After all, it was late and she was a woman alon
After they ate a big meal at the diner, Hunter drove her to a cozy home in a lovely part of town. Down a lane of middle-class homes, she was in awe at how homey the area felt. Getting out of the car, Ava noticed the sign that hung outside by the mailbox that said sold on the top.“Hunter, is this one of your homes from your real estate investments? I thought you only invested in luxury and commercial properties.”“Well, I couldn’t exactly put you up in one of our mansions, now could I? Besides, I thought we would like a little privacy away from the paparazzi. This place has great security and I wanted you to feel at home.”“You got this for me?”“Of course, red. The step-monster would figure out who you are if you were an assistant living in a luxury condo or something. A quaint little house wouldn’t set off any red flags.”With a giggle, she agreed. “Yeah, I guess so. I love this.”“Well, let’s go in. I have another surprise for you.”“Somehow I bet it’s more of a gift for you than m
On the night of ecstasy after presenting his future submissive with his gifts, he and Ava made love into the wee hours of the morning. The next morning he left quietly and returned home with a smile on his face, finding his drunken stepmother still lying on the couch with a drip of drool rolling from her lip. After sleeping much of the day, and chatting with Ava online, his spirits were good.The next day back to work, Ava slipped into Hunter's office, smiling from ear to ear as she showed off her ankle. "I love the surprise. The best thing was this. It’s like a promise ring, and I couldn’t be happier. I know we said we can’t be together right now, but I love it just the same.”Slightly looking up from his laptop, he smiled. "I know you would, you dirty little minx. One day you’ll be wearing the real thing. At least for now, I can know you’re wearing it, even if we need to keep things on the down low."As he went back to his work, she went to her knees, rubbing her hand over the bulge