The Red Door (The Door Series Book 1) by J. L. Massey Page B

But you are realizing that she was only a girl and you, my Angel, are more of a woman than most of the ones here tonight, no matter their age. Your grief might have buried you for a while, but only until it was deep enough to uncover the strength that is now shining in your eyes each time I look at you. You’re that girl transformed into a beautiful woman. And even better is that you’re still changing, becoming stronger.” He smiled down at me.
    “Transformed?” I jumped on that word so I wouldn’t have to acknowledge everything else he just said.
    “Sure, why not? Transformers change from a robot into kickass cars, and you changed from a sweet angel into a sultry vixen.”
    “I am not sure about all that.” I laughed while blushing at the thought of him seeing me that way.
    “As I was saying, everyone out there, they’re only Doms and subs to you. If you speak with someone you know without permission, not only will you be punished, but if it’s another sub, there is a good chance they’ll be punished, too. You keeping quiet will keep you out of trouble. Later, as you get more used to the club, you’ll become more relaxed and see that there are plenty of opportunities for you to mingle with the subs you know and actually have time to meet more, but until then it’ll seem hard and restricted.”
    “Mitch and I don’t care if you look at others. Some Doms prohibit that and others will view it as an open offer. I’ll let you know which gentlemen you need to avoid looking at. You’ll probably be able to tell by how the subs around them act. If their eyes are on the floor and they are not speaking, then it is safe to say that you need to avoid direct eye contact. You’ll have to use the word Sir or Ma’am in front of the names to show respect. There are very few Masters or Mistresses in the club, and unless they directly tell you to call them by that, Sir or Ma’am will work for them, too. Subs who you are allowed to speak with will be on a first name basis. Mitch and I are to be answered as Sir or Sir Mitch and Sir Alex. You seem to have already caught onto that one though.” His smile turned into a grin. “You do not have to walk behind me or look beaten down. I can’t stand that behavior. You’re a sub and to be treasured. Most importantly, you are Mitch’s and my sub. That puts you above other subs because you are the owner’s sub—a position many want to fill. Keep your head high and remember that. Mitch had to deal with business and will catch up with us. We’re going to the bar to meet up with Adam and Holly. Any questions?”
    “No, Sir.” He leaned down and gave me a chaste kiss then opened the door and led us out. The hall was busy with people entering the club, and we had to wade through. I could see that there wasn’t dress code but a lot of skin. The men looked comfortable in jeans or slacks. The women wore sexy clothes. There were a few with collars attached to leashes, which I hated immediately. We made it to a large room with at least three sitting areas, a bar, and a small dance area in front of an equally small stage. Although there were people all around, we could walk straight through to the bar where a gorgeous woman was serving drinks. She was the type of woman you think of when you picture Wonder Woman. Silky long black hair, big blue eyes, thick pouty lips, and huge ass boobs confined in a gold corset top. I couldn’t see the rest of her but decided that she was the shit.
    “Alex, what can I get for you?” she asked in a husky voice. Yeah, definitely the shit.
    “Diana, this is Aurora. She’s new to the whole scene and she belongs to both Mitch and me. Angel, this is Mistress Diana. She tends bar here on Friday nights and plays on Saturdays.”
    “Bullshit! Mitch took on a sub? Permanently? And he’s sharing?” She looked me over quickly. “Wow, Sweetheart, I have to say it is a pleasure to meet you. You’re taking on two extremely possessive Doms together. I