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belong to him, and him sharing me would crush that somehow. And then there’s Rick himself, who I don’t like, even if he is a Dom. He’s a narcissist. I can spot them a mile away now, having been married to one. Too bad it took knowing Ash to develop my narcissist-radar. Why would Logan be friends with a man like that?

But maybe I’m being too judgmental. It probably takes a big ego to be a porn star. My first impression of Daisy wasn’t positive either, but underneath the vinyl, acrylic and Instagram makeup, she’s a warm person, genuinely committed to her own brand of art. Maybe Rick has a heart of gold buried beneath his five-hundred-dollar shirt, too.

Logan certainly does, and it isn’t even buried very deep. I look up at him and find him watching me, smiling his gentle smile. The smile I’m already thinking of as his daddy smile: patient and protective. I smile back at him.

β€œSir.” I always start something important with my Dom’s title. That’s something Matthewβ€”DTwoβ€”taught me. Matthew was a sadist, and helped me find my inner masochist, but he wasn’t really a daddy. β€œHow do you know Mr. Errolβ€”uh, is that like a reference to Errol Flynn? Sorry, I just realized. Anyway, how do you know him?”

Logan chuckles. β€œHere, bite.”

He holds out his fork with a bite of osso bucco speared on the tines. I take the bite, chew and let the rich veal melt across my tongue.

I swallow after the prescribed number of chews, knowing Logan will be counting and that I’ll be punished if I slip-up. Logan’s pretty serious with the punishments. My ass is still stinging and I would have trouble sitting down if not for the cream. He’s definitely a sadist as well as a Dom. Which totally works for me. Lew and Matthew were both sadists and they rang my bell in the way my other Doms haven’t.

β€œIn answer to your garbled question.” He winks at me. β€œIt’s a stage name, like your pen name. I don’t know Rick well enough to say if he’s an Errol Flynn fan. You could ask him. Don’t feel shy or intimidated around him. As for how I know him, we went to the same high school. He was a year behind me, so I didn’t really know him other than a face in the hallway, but when he needed private security, he recognized my name. He was one of my first clients, and he’s sent a lot of business my way over the years.”

I remember one of Ash’s favorite sayings: you can’t pick your clients. I guess that’s true in Logan’s business, too.

β€œOh.” I digest it all for a moment, along with the scrumptious veal and the fact that Logan didn’t take a dig at me about telling him my pen name, despite a golden opportunity. β€œWhat exactly is private security?”

Logan shrugs before offering me another bite of osso bucco. β€œI do a lot of different things for my clients. Bodyguarding. Evaluating their internal security systems. Investigating crimes that they don’t want to take to the police.”

β€œWhy wouldn’t they take a crime to the police?” I ask.

β€œSometimes it’s an inside job, and since many of my clients are family businesses, it might even be a family member. I’ve seen that a lot. Sometimes they just don’t want the publicity. I’m always surprised at how much people will pay to hush up a problem.”

Since it keeps him in businessβ€”and his business is doing well if his bespoke suit and three-thousand-dollar watch are any indicationβ€”I’m guessing he doesn’t object. β€œSo, you’re like a private policeman. Do you carry a gun?”

β€œI have a concealed carry permit, but, no, I generally don’t carry a gun. Something I’ve noticed? People who carry guns are more likely to get shot at. I prefer not to get shot at if I can avoid it.”

He winks at me. Although I can tell he’s trying to keep it light, I take what he’s saying seriously. Guns make me very nervous and I’m glad he doesn’t carry one.

He pauses to take a sip of wine and I take the opportunity to enjoy my tortellini, savoring each bite. The flavors are meaty and distinct when the pasta’s not smothered in cream, the way tortellini usually is. I offer Logan a bite of my dinner, which he takes and chews thoughtfully.

β€œThat’s really good,” he says. β€œBetter than I expected from seeing it.” He waves at my plate, which I have to admit is unprepossessing: the pasta floating in light brown broth. β€œDifferent than mine but really nice. Good choice, baby doll.”

Heat prickles my cheeks at the praise. I blush easily, but never like this. β€œThank you, sir.”

Logan takes a bite of his own meal and chases it with another sip of wine, before saying, β€œI should have asked before, what you want for breakfast? I didn’t get anything in, but there’s a corner store we can stop at on the way back.”

β€œOh, no, don’t get anything special. I’ll have whatever you’re having.”

I pray it’s not pancakes or bacon and eggs. My train’s tomorrow afternoon, so I can make up the calories at dinner if he’s a big breakfast eater.

β€œEgg white omelette okay? It’s the house specialty.”

Perfect. β€œThat would be great. I guess you eat a lot of protein.” As soon as the words are out of my mouth, I wish I could snatch them back. Why did I say that? It sounds like I think he’s some meathead weightlifter.

Logan chuckles. β€œWhy, β€˜cause I’m so big?”

β€œI’m so sorry. I didn’t mean it like that.”

The corner of his mouth kicks up in a grin. β€œIt’s okay, baby doll. I’ll tell you what. Free pass for tonight. I promise not to let anything you say offend me.” His grin turns wicked. β€œAlthough I don’t promise not to discipline you for it.”

My face must be fire engine red.

β€œAnd, yeah, I eat my share of protein. Not as much as when I was in the Navy. That’s where

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