Chapter 298

There was no bondage or dominance, not tonight. Tonight he just needed her, exactly as she was. He thrilled at her hands on his skin as they explored his body and he delighted in further exploring hers. They would still have their little games, and they would still satisfy their needs for bondage play and dominance and submission, but they had the rest of their lives to play, what they both needed now was the deep connection that came when everything else had been removed. They had both been carrying hurts around for a lifetime and this night was about healing each other with touches and words only born of love. They slept and woke to make love and then slept again until finally the room was light and the new day had begun bringing with it unlimited possibilities. Mason slid out of bed, careful not to wake Lisa, and he walked out into the living area and over to the big window that gave them a view of the city. Melbourne sparkled in the morning light, the buildings glinting with gold a