By the time the House closes, she is in a sour mood. William remains at her table the entire night, forcing Eve to wander around the room to avoid him. Not feeling comfortable amongst any of the other dom groups, she chooses to exit early and process through the post-spa. Another helper, Jane, washes her thoroughly and though she is hot with her young, perky body, Eve is in no mood to be aroused. Now soaking in a large tub, she tries to relax alone in the solitary room, lit only by candles.
She rests her head against the back on the tub, letting her eyes close. Underneath the suds, she strokes her own body, tracing her skin from her breasts down to her slit, but it doesn't help much. She is unable to shut her mind off and push aside her thought so that she can enjoy physical pleasure. Letting her hands drift away to her sides, she begins to fall into her own darkness, hating William for treating her like an object, a thing, a conquestโeven though she has spent the past three years ensuring that people don't see her as anything but. When she feels like someone is watching her, she opens her eyes to see Octavian standing beside the tub, naked.
He can sense that something is bothering her, "Can I join you?"
Looking over his wet body, she can see that he is not aroused, having played too much during the night. It only adds to her disappointment, "Yeah."
She expects him to slip in by her feet, but he forces his way in behind her so that he straddles her body. Pulling her back against him, he massages her shoulders and neck. Once he has worked all of the knots out of her muscles, he slides his arms under hers, cuddling her close. Resting his chin on her shoulder, he gently kisses her cheek, "You never came back. Are you...mad at me?"
Eve turns her head to look at him, trying to discern the look on his face, "Why would I be mad at you?"
He shrugs, not wanting to admit that he had a hard time cumming after seeing Eve watch him on stage. Tilting her head back, she rests it against his shoulder; with her neck exposed, Octavian places gentle kisses on the smooth skin.
"I don't like that man and he seemed to make himself right at home."
"Who, William? I agree with you on that one...he comes off a little too...strong."
"He's a prick."
"You must have really caught his eye, though, because he kept asking questions about you all night long," Octavian says, letting his hands wander over her body, sending swirls underneath the bubbles.
"I hope you didn't indulge him," Eve says, worried. She spreads her legs for him, letting his fingers slide over her clit. When he starts stroking it, Eve draws in a sharp breath. Soon, she feels his dick sliding against her back as he gets hard. Both make her feel better.
"I didn't, but...well, I realized that I couldn't even if I had wanted to. It occurred to me that I hardly know anything about you at all," he says softly, still kissing her neck, but there is a hurt tone to his voice.
Eve doesn't know what to say in response, "I'm...sorry...?"
His free hand slides up and grabs her throat forcefully. He turns his head towards her, clamping his lips over her mouth, forcing his tongue inside as his fingers start exploring her pussy. Barely drawing back, he mumbles, "Don't you...trust me?"
She is a jumble of emotions; her body, finally physically reacting to his attention, yearns to be fucked. Her heart feels a pang of regret, jealousy, and a need to claim Octavian, but her mind is irritated because she knows it rarely works between two doms. As if he senses her confliction, he stops kissing her, rising out of the tub. He takes her hand, tugging her out as well, "Forget I said that. I know you don't like to let anyone in too close."
Though he meant it as an apology, it hurts. Eve lets Octavian dry her off, before he throws a towel around his waist and leads her by the hand out of the room. He makes a few sharp lefts, navigating the quiet hallways until he comes to the hall of dom resting rooms. Making his way to the one on the end, he opens the door for her.
Eve walks in to the darkly painted, maroon room. There isn't much to it, as it is barely large enough to fit a queen size bed and provide a walk way around to either side. There is a night stand with a large tin bucket, containing various waters and juices. The drawer is full of lubes and condoms. The bed itself is covered in dark red, satin sheets with a soft blanket folded at the bottom. Not really caring what Octavian has in mind, Eve crawls in, under the sheets.
He follows, flicking off the light on the night stand. Wrapping his arms around her, he pulls her close. Though his dick is so hard it radiates heat, he simply holds her to his chest, gently stroking his fingers along her spine.
She swallows hard, wanting to connect to someone, but afraid to lose anyone again. Finally, she very softly says, "It was my husband. He was my dom...Paul Harrison. We met in college, he was getting his master's and me my bachelor's. I had always thought I was nuts, that surely no one would ever enjoy doing to me the things I wanted done...we were on our third or fourth date, watching a movie in his room. He left to use the bathroom and I knocked over my soda. I was scrambling to clean it up before he came back, but when I reached under his bed to retrieve the can, I found a cattail whip. He...didn't look very happy when he came back and found me holding it...until I offered it to him, pulled up my skirt and bent over his bed." She draws in a deep, long breath, feeling a weight lift off of her chest. She has never, ever told anyone that before.
Octavian's hand pauses, lingering against her lower back. After a few minutes, he says softly, "I didn't know that you are married."
"I'm not...at least, not anymore. Widowed. Just over three years now."
"That's...that's when you started in the business, isn't it? Oh Eve," he whispers softly, raising his hands to her cheek so that he can angle it up to his mouth, "I'm so sorry." Kissing her gently, he conveys his sorrow.
Eve fights back the burning tears, "I don't want your pity, or anyone else's...that's why I don't talk about it. I had a great marriage, despite its brevity."
He lingers on her lips, drawing out the last kiss, "All right. I won't tell anyone, I promise, but I want you to know that you can talk to me about anything. I..." he hesitates. He wants to say it, wants to stake his claim to her, but he is worried at how she will react. "I...can tolerate you more than most."
She laughs, thankful for his humor. Many times she has wanted to retreat back to her old ways, be kept by a man, loved and cherished, but she knows that she has grown past it. Becoming the successful domme that she is, she isn't even sure if she could be with anyone that wasn't able to switch. But tonight, nestled safely in his arms, she pushes those thoughts aside and enjoys the moment, "Will you...make love to me?" The words sound foreign in her mouth.
In response, Octavian slowly, tenderly kisses her. He takes his time, as if to prove to her that her request isn't ridiculious and that he enjoys her for more than sex. When he finally advances, sliding his body on top of hers, he uses his knee to pry her legs open, his hands gently cradling her face. Eve's body heats up as she responds to his touch, yearning for more, for once enjoying the simple tenderness of a physical connection instead of the animalistic desire for an orgasm. The tip of his dick rubs against her opening, his precum mixing with hers, the wetness easing the path as he slowly pushes forward, spreading her lips. He doesn't pound her, but passionately thrusts deep into her body. Willingly Eve wraps her arms around his neck, her legs around his waist as he rocks against her, lips trailing on her neck. The tenderness of the encounter, the gentle way he treats her makes her eyes begin to tear up; it reminds her of how Paul used to make love to her on Sunday nights, after a weekend of domination.
The tears soon break free, flowing down her cheeks as he rapturously increases his tempo, stifling her quiet moans with his kisses. When her legs begin to quake, he presses his forehead against hers, panting with restraint until she dissolves against him, pleasure rolling over her entire body in waves, differently than it has in years. He sucks in a sharp breath, pressing his hips forward against her pelvis as he peaks with a soft grunt, his hands stroking her face. Keeping her close, he holds her firmly to his body, arms and legs entangled with one another. Eve inaudibly cries against his chest, missing the connection she had with Paul, missing having that connection with anyone.