Chapter 6

Maverick sat at his desk, his piercing blue eyes sweeping across the room as his mind raced. He ran his fingers through his short, tousled brown hair, deeply contemplating Laurie’s recent request. The idea of taking control of the bedroom both excited and intimidated him. The thought of being a dominant figure like the ones he had read about in erotic novels made his heart race, but he couldn’t help but feel inadequate in comparison.

His mind drifted back to the character of James, who embodied everything Maverick wished to be. He commanded respect, with women falling at his feet. He was fierce and demanding, yet tender and caring when it mattered most. As Maverick delved deeper into the novel, he discovered that even James had vulnerabilities and weaknesses. But what set him apart was his deep love for the woman he dominated and the passion behind his commands.

Putting the book aside, Maverick leaned back in his chair and reflected on what he had just read. He realized that his own doubts and fears were holding him back from fully expressing himself in their relationship. He had always been a man of action, not words, and being a leader in the bedroom was no different. But now he understood that he needed to let go of these inhibitions and simply be himself.

To learn more about BDSM, he stumbled upon a video by an experienced practitioner. Through this exploration, he discovered that understanding a partner’s pleasure was vital to being successful at domination. The elements of BDSM included consensual role-playing, physical restraint, dominance and submission roles, and the exchange of pain or intense sensations for pleasure. It was clear that these aspects intrigued Laurie and ignited her desires. And now, above all else, Maverick craved to exert his power over Laurie. Being dominant and having her as his submissive sent a surge of excitement through his veins and caused a stirring in his loins. Suddenly, his phone buzzed, jolting him out of his thoughts. “Yes?” he answered. “Your fiancée is here, Mr. Michael’s.” “Thank you, Janet. Please send her up,” Maverick replied with surprise. He had assumed Laurie would be at the office today as she had a flexible schedule as a CPA. Perhaps she was just running errands and wanted to stop by and say hello.