Thistle hadn't been to Carnal while it was open since her first night. Seeing the line outside the door brought back a flood of memories. How nervous she had been. The voice screaming in her head to give up. It was so recent yet felt like a lifetime ago. She was a new person now.
She had been told to cut the line so she walked by a few judging eyes watching her. Her eyes had been caught by someone across the street. A figure was watching the line, no they were watching her. It was hard to get a look at any of their features but she knew they were looking at her. It sent a chill through her but she didn't look away. Then the figure turned and left, no fuss.
She felt cold and needed to get inside. She doubled her pace, no longer feeling guilty for skipping the line. A big ox was on bouncer duty and despite her efforts to befriend everyone she didn't know him. But he gave her a grin like they were old friends.
"Hey ma'am." He said.
"Hi, I'm Thistle." She offered a hand which was engulfed by his.
"You should expect the whole pack to know who you are, ma'am." He replied in a lighthearted tone.
"I do but I would like to know everyone on a personal level. Not just word of mouth."
"In that case I'm Titus. Welcome to the pack and all that but I should work this line. See ya around!"
"Thanks Titus!" She said before heading past him.
At the front desk was someone she recognized. The tiger from her first night. He looked bored as she walked up but when he saw her, he lit up. She had to wonder if everyone in the pack was being extra friendly to her tonight.
"I remember you, Thistle. Guessing you won't need a band tonight?" He joked.
"Nah." She held up her gold one Archer had told her to wear. "I'm fancy these days. So, you know my name, what's yours?"
"Clay."
"Got it. Milo not on duty tonight?" She honestly loved seeing the enthusiastic wolf when she came to the club.
"He's around here somewhere. I heard he's looking for a day job though. So, may want to say hi before he leaves."
"Good to know, thanks!" She dismissed herself and headed inside.
A lot in her life had shifted since her last visit. After she and Archer had worked out some of their physical needs, they had a serious talk about their dynamic. It had been agreed that while they were here, she was his submissive only, his pet. While outside they were a normal couple that had kinky ass sex.
That had been a few days ago though and this was the first test of that system. But before that test she still had a plan to execute. She hit the bar first, giving a quick greeting to the staff. Including a new girl. Apparently, Melody had been only helping out until they got back to full staff.
After that it was into the backrooms. She had confessed her scheme to Archer and he had given her a rundown of the club layout and staff. So, she met countless new people before finishing with Rory who was guarding Archer's door once more.
Two things were weird when she walked in. One Archer wasn't at his desk but in his small lounge area. Two there was laughter. She saw the source quickly, a lounging Melody. She was wearing a crop top with a daring boob window and baggy cargo pants. Sexy as always.
Archer mustn't have heard her enter and his back was to her, but Melody clocked her.
"Thistle!" She yelled jumping up and wrapping her in a tight tackle hug, her tail mischievous as always. The pair barely stayed on their feet from the impact. This first test was going to be a lot harder with Melody here.
She squeezed her back just as hard, having not seen her in a bit. Their hangouts had been interrupted by her new relationship with Archer. She hadn't realized how much she had missed the leopard with how occupied she had been.
"Hi ma'am." She responded trying to get her sub brain into gear. "It's great to see you. Do you mind if I do my proper greeting to my Master?"
Melody let her out of the hug with a shocked look. "Damn. Did he make you this well behaved before or after you two started dating?" Thistle was about to answer but Melody carried on. "No need to tell me. Go be a good pet."
Thistle didn't argue but went to kneel in front of Archer, ignoring Melody as she plopped back on her couch.
"Greetings Master. May I be of use to you?"
Archer looked down at her with a look that was new. It wasn't lustful yet her cheeks turned red. She struggled to not look away. Luckily Melody came to her rescue.
"Your face lit up like a Christmas tree, Archie. It's adorable." She teased.
Archer shot her a glare before speaking to Thistle. "Thank you, pet. Can you go entertain this one? I think she's jealous that I get to cuddle you at night."
Melody scrambled up from her sprawled position as Thistle got up. "Duh! She's just so cuddly. Come here, sweetie."
She had barely gotten to her feet when Melody grabbed her, pulling her onto the couch. She let out a squeal as she fell but soon both of them were giggling. They fumbled around getting comfortable. Eventually they settled with Thistle between Melody's legs, her head resting on her chest. A perfect position for Melody to casually scratch her head which felt divine.
"So, I'm guessing with this one's reactions you're still a bdsm couple too?" Melody asked. It wasn't a surprise that she knew about their relationship despite keeping it private. Archer had told her Melody was his closest friend and he had talked to her before he asked her out.
"We are at the club. We still play outside but balance it with being a normal couple too." Archer answered.
"So, does that mean our deal is still on? I get to help train this cutie?"
"Of course. As long as Thistle is okay with it."
"No pressure then." Thistle thought. Though the answer was easy.
"You told me I would be shared, Master. I'm happy to still do so. Especially with Mistress Melody."
"Aww!" Melody exclaimed, kissing her on the top of her head. "You like me. Who knows, maybe I'll be your poly awakening on top of your bi one. Packs tend to share mates as long as everyone agrees on it."