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

Nervous anticipation has him worrying at the edge of his thumb with his teeth. What if Alex is spooked by the collar? What if he doesn’t want that sort of exclusivity? What if he wants to experience other Doms, other styles of play?


Mahiro clunks his head back against the rim of the tub. He’s got to be delusional. How on earth is he, Mahiro Seta, going to keep this man? How is he going to keep a sub, the samesub, happy and satisfied for…for…


The door to the playroom clicks closed and Mahiro jumps to his feet. He wipes his sweaty hands on a towel and takes a deep breath. He must be calm, centered. In control.


Chapter 76