"This almost looks like a wedding invitation." Faith was going through the day's mail on the kitchen counter.
"Let me see," I said. I smiled when I saw the return address. "I had forgotten about this."
"What is it?" asked Faith.
Shannon looked up from her homework to see what we were talking about.
"Remember Jonathon from the event we went to six months back?"
"How could I forget," Faith grinned. "The way he handled that whip. I was so wet, I had to rush off to the ladies room."
"I think you told me about this," said Shannon. "And then those two guys stopped you and Sam came to your rescue."
"I prefer not to talk about that," I said.
"Why not?" asked Shannon. "I dream of you doing that for me." She smiled as she said it.
I smiled back to her. "That was sweet of you to say."
"I am very sincere about that, Master."
I caressed her cheek with my fingers.
"So what is this mail?" asked Faith. "An invitation?"
"That's exactly what this is," I said. "Jonathon has an annual party. I didn't attend last year. But I think we should definitely attend this time."
"Is it like the event you went to with Faith?" asked Shannon.
"Oh no. This is much more private. Jonathon invites ten or twelve friends. They are all Doms or Dommes. And of course, we all bring our submissives with us."
"A party?" Shannon sounded very excited.
"Yes, but not the kind of party you may be thinking of. The party is for the Dominants. You slaves will be there to serve." I paused for a moment. "And you are also there to please the Dominants sexually."
Faith smiled, but Shannon's jaw dropped. "You mean I could end up with anyone?"
I didn't want to sound stern, but my voice came through that way. "Shannon, if you don't wish to attend, you don't have to."
Shannon blushed and looked at the floor. Faith quickly spoke up. "She will come, Master. And I know she will love every minute of it."
My voice softened. "Shannon, you won't be with anyone I don't want you to be with. It only happens with my approval. Remember, you belong to me. I will protect you. Besides, these are some of my closest friends. Besides Jonathon, Sara and Jake will likely be there."
Shannon looked up. "I am sorry, Master. I was wrong to question you. I know how much you love me and I know you will never allow harm to come to me."
Faith wrapped her arm around Shannon and grinned. "Besides, Jake might want to have you at his side for the evening. And he's dreamy."
"Dreamy? Really? Suddenly, I feel old." I tried to sound stern, but could help but laugh.
Faith blushed. "You know what I mean."
I opened up the invitation after winking at Faith. "The party is four weeks from Friday. I'm sure our calendars are free, but both of you need to check your school calendars. This is not just an evening get together. It will go on through the entire weekend."
"I'm sure it won't be an issue," said Shannon.
"Just the same, check to be sure. This party is important, but your school work is more important."
Faith was already beyond thinking if her calendar was free or not. "What will we wear? We need to do some shopping."
I shook my head and chuckled. And then I stopped to think a moment. "Yes, you will need to do some shopping, but not the kind of shopping you're thinking of. You will wear very little. I think we should go lingerie shopping."
Shannon had gotten quiet, but Faith was getting more excited about this party the more we talked about it. I stopped and watched Shannon. She was deep in thought.
"Shannon? Is something bothering you?"
She looked up as I had interrupted her thoughts. "Oh no. There is nothing wrong. I was just thinking." She paused again. "I was thinking about your friend Jonathon and how his use of the whip arouses Faith. It reminded me of our get together with Sara. She also used the whip. It made me wet and I can't explain it." She looked at me and swallowed. "Sam? Would you do that to me? I want to understand it. I want to know the feeling of both pain and pleasure."
"Are you sure, Shannon?"
"I've been thinking about it for weeks. Yes, I'm sure. And the sooner, the better. Before I change my mind."
I stood there, looking at Shannon, and thinking. And then I decided. "Come with me. Faith, you too."
The three of us walked downstairs and into the playroom. Faith was curious as to what her role would be, but she knew to keep quiet until she was told. Shannon was trembling just a bit. She was anxious, but she trusted me. And then she smiled.