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was before her. It was breathtaking. Against the walls were several individual rooms, side by side, with large plate glass windows going from floor to ceiling, so that whatever was going on in those rooms could be viewed by anyone out here who wanted to watch. She knew that Blake was observing her as she took it all in. One room had a large X cross hanging on the wall, with restraints at the top and bottom. The person who was attached would be spread-eagled once they had their restraints on their ankles and wrists. Myka saw straps, canes, whips, paddles, and floggers of all shapes and sizes hanging on the adjoining wall. There were benches covered in leather that also had restraints bolted at the bottom on the legs. She just stood there looking and taking it all in.
    “Tell me what you’re thinking, sweetheart,” Blake asked as he stood directly behind her, his body so close she could smell his scent.
    “Well, the whips and canes scare me a little. I’m not sure about the other stuff. I guess I’d be willing to try. What are those benches for?”
    “That’s for spankings or fuckings, whatever the situation calls for. You’d bend over the bench and then be secured by your ankles on this side and by your wrists on the other side. Oh, and one more thing, princess. You’d be completely naked.”
    She gasped at the last remark and tried to back away from the room, but Blake caught her and turned her around so she was now facing him. “I–I don’t want to do that Blake, not without clothes on, and not in front of people!”
    “Hey, it’s okay. You don’t have to do that now. Eventually you probably will, but we’re just looking today, remember? And when it does happen, you won’t even notice who’s on the other side because you’ll be paying attention to me.”
    “I don’t think I can do that. I don’t even want to be naked in front of you!” There was now panic in her voice.
    “Myka! You need to stop. Take some deep breaths, for me. Now, do you want me to go get you some water?”
    “No—I’ll be okay. It’s just the whole naked thing. Blake, it really freaks me out.”
    “I want you to listen to me, okay? I’m gonna push you to do things that you’re not comfortable with, things you may not like at first, but it’s also my job to protect you and to know what your limits are. You’ll have to trust me, though. That’s why we’re here right now. I need to see what your interests are and what piques your curiosity. Tonight, when you see this place in action, I can see what you like and don’t like.”
    “Would you ever let anyone else touch me?”
    “Would you ever want someone else to touch you?”
    “I don’t think so.”
    “I’m very possessive, sweetheart. Some Doms allow others to punish or play with their subs, but not me. Tonight, I’m going to give you a collar to wear every time we’re here. It will let everyone know you’re mine and that you’re under my protection. We’ll go over some of the other rules later, though. I just wanted you to know that you’d be safe.”
    Myka nodded her head, and they continued to look at each room. She saw some things she had never seen in her life—cock and ball torture, hot wax, medical play. The list went on and on, and she had to remind herself to keep her mouth closed because of the shock of it all.
     
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    Blake made sure to hold her close to him so he could monitor her reactions carefully. He was making mental notes as they walked along. Whips and paddles, yes. Gags, no. Nipple clamps, definitely. Hot wax, possibly. He’d know more tonight, but so far she was open to most of what she saw, which made him extremely happy.
    When they headed toward the dungeon area, she hesitated. “I just want you to see what’s back here, Myka. I know it’s not anything you want to do.” She followed behind, holding his hand tightly. He noticed the shiver that ran through her body, so he stopped and pulled her into his arms. “Sweetheart,