Brie Pleases her New Master (After Graduation, #1) by Red Phoenix Read Free Book Online Page B

how grateful I am that you’ve come into his life.”
    She shook her head. “Oh, no, I’m the grateful one.”
    “It’s good you feel that way, Brie. Thane is much like his father,” he paused and smiled sadly, “in that he is honorable to a fault.”
    “Sir is an honorable man,” Brie agreed, returning his smile. “I’m thrilled he has chosen me to partner with.”
    Mr. Reynolds wrapped one arm around her. “As much as I hate to lose you, I can’t think of a better reason.”
    “At least I don’t have to say goodbye.” She gave him a tentative hug. “Now that I’m part of the family, Unc .”
    “You are not allowed to call me that at work. Nepotism and all that.”
    She nodded and stepped away. “I understand. I’m sorry, Mr. Reynolds. It won’t happen again.”
    He laughed out loud. “I’m just kidding, Brie. We’re surrounded by nepotism here. Truly, I have never had an employee who worked as hard, or treated me with the respect you do.”
    “I hope you are allowed to hire good people this time, Mr. Reynolds.”
    He shook his head. “I doubt it. I’ve been told there are several nieces and nephews looking for jobs.”
    “I’ll do my best to train them well, then.”
    Mr. Reynolds chuckled. “You do that for me.”
    She spent a pleasant morning at the shop, ringing up customers and stocking the shelves. At noon, her phone binged with a text. She took a quick glance and saw that it was Sir. As texting was not allowed at work, she asked for permission before answering it. “I know it’s against policy, Mr. Reynolds, but it’s Sir. I really need to take this.”
    He smiled in understanding. “Yes, Brie. You have my permission to answer his texts only, just as long as customers are not present.”
    She beamed at him. “Thank you, Mr. Reynolds!”
    Brie held her breath as she clicked on the text. The butterflies began when she read it. Tonight we will play a game.
    It left her in a constant state of excitement for the rest of the day. What did Sir have planned for the evening? The possibilities gave her goosebumps.
    When five o’clock finally rolled around, she bade Mr. Reynolds goodbye and headed out, a bundle of sexual tension. Going home to Master!
    As she was walking to the car she heard her name being called. “Brie! Brie Bennett.”
    She turned and saw Faelan loping up to her. “What are you doing here?” she asked, stunned to see him at her place of work.
    “I’ve been waiting to talk with you alone.”
    “I can’t,” she exclaimed, taking a few steps back. “I don’t think Sir would approve.”
    “But this is between us — it doesn’t involve him.”
    She did not feel comfortable and turned to leave, not wanting to have a confrontation with Faelan in the middle of the parking lot. He quickly caught up with her and took hold of her arm. “We’re just going to talk. What’s the harm in that?”
    “I don’t think we should,” she insisted.
    “Brie.” Blue Eyes cocked his head and smiled sadly. “Don’t you think I deserve an explanation?” His eyes drew her in and she became acutely aware of the pain behind them.
    “Todd…” She quickly corrected herself, addressing him properly. “Mr. Wallace.”
    He shrugged off the formality, calling her by her given name. “Brie, we are two of a kind, you and me.” When he came nearer, she decided not to bolt. We have to talk this out sooner or later. “I knew the minute I met you that you and I were meant to be. Hell, my one thought this whole time has been to become the man, the Dom, you needed.”
    She shook her head indignantly, remembering how he’d made her feel on graduation night. “It didn’t appear that way at my graduation.”
    “Blossom.”
    She stiffened when he used his pet name for her. “Don’t call me that.”
    “Fine.” He put his hands in the air as if in surrender. “But you need to know that I didn’t touch Mary.”
    Brie turned towards her car, not wanting to hear his version of that