Mahiro became a professional figure skater for one reason -- the object of his lust from the time he was a teenager, Alex Breschi. But he never advanced far enough for Alex to notice him. Now Alex is retired from skating and working as a thriller author, while Mahiro gracefully bowed out of competition to become a successful app developer and professional Dom in New York City.<br><br>Reality and fantasy collide at a penthouse play party when Mahiro meets his idol. Alex is researching a book, and he wants to learn more about the lifestyle. In fact, he wants to be trained as a submissive. By Mahiro.<br><br>Mahiro knows it's a terrible idea. He's hardly objective, and Alex is a novice. Still, all those years of longing shatter his reserve, and he cannot refuse to have the man of his dreams in his hands.  He's going to make sure Alex notices him now. It's only a business arrangement, and since Alex is returning to Russia in a few months, Mahiro can have some fun without divulging his past ... or his obsession. What does he have to lose?

Florentine

“Yes, it’s true,” he says quietly. “Why do you ask?”


“I’m sorry to be so nosy, I just wondered. You’re so amazing. How do you not have subs beating down your door?”


Mahiro chuckles. “Oh, I have my share. I just haven’t found anyone who…fits with me. Someone I want more than just in the playroom. It’s hard to find that combination. Someone you want both inside and outside.”


“Ah. Okay. I just wondered, I guess. What it would take for a Dom to decide to collar a sub.” Alex can hear the lame excuse for the question and he scrambles. “For the book, you know.”


“Yes, for the book,” Mahiro says absently, a finger drawing across Alex’s collarbone. Alex lets his head fall back against Mahiro’s shoulder, then turns his head and notices Mahiro’s gold nipple rings. He reaches out a tentative finger and traces one. Mahiro shivers.


“Is it okay if I touch them?” Alex asks. “You said I could if I did well.”


“Yes, I did. I thought maybe earlier, but. Um. Yes. You may.”


Chapter 31