The air was heavy with sexual tension as Nathan diverted to the bedside table which Rayne hadn't noticed until now. Fiddling with something she couldn't see, music filled the room, not loud, but enough to add to the tension.

"Won't it wake Jaxon?"

"He could sleep through a hurricane, but no fear I had this room soundproofed.  So no one can hear your screams."

Unable to see his face, Rayne was sure he was teasing and focused instead on the beat of the song, almost hypnotic. "Who's this?" Not recognising the song.

"Teardrops, by Massive Attack—one of my favourites."

Returning to stand in front of her, he eased his shirt from her body, letting it drop to the floor to leave her standing naked. Taking one step back her raw beauty never failed to stir his desires.

Rayne's pulse thrummed as she pressed her legs together as arousal slickened her sex. Her breasts felt heavy as her nipples ached for any sort of touch.

Nathan watched her lower lip vanish inside her mouth, the urge to bite her lips played through his mind. No doubt he would do that later. He reached for her hand. "I need you in front of the bed."

Following him, crossing the small distance as Nathan placed her where he wanted her. The odd steel frame brushed against her skin, eliciting a shiver. She watched him reach inside his pocket and retrieve something that looked like wrapped silk. He held them up with one hand as they unravelled. Now they looked nothing more than plain strips of material.

"Hold your hands out to your sides but raise them no higher than your waist," he commanded.

Rayne complied.

Stepping closer he lay the strips of material over the bed frame. Rayne turned her head.

"Eyes forward, Rayne." The bite in his words made the ache between her legs swell.

"These are silk sashes, I'm going to tie your wrists and ankles to the frame."

Eyes widening, the first sash wrapped around her small wrist twice before pulling, sure he was now securing her to the bedframe. He moved to her other side and did the same with that wrist. "Not too tight?"

She licked her lips. "No, Nathan."

He took half a step back as his eyes ran over the knots he's made. Perfect. Blood rushed through his veins hardening his cock. She was fucking exquisite as her chest rose and fell with her pert nipples tempting him. He was sure it aroused her as much. And the anticipation in his slow movements would build the suspense. He noted she shifted on her feet, as she peaked at him through her long lashes. "Be still." She froze under his words as a blush rose in her cheeks.

Very good, sweetheart.  He would remain fully clothed...but unfastened his cuffs, folding the ends till they touched his elbows.  Rayne's eyes followed his every move.

Stepping closing, he kneeled on one knee, gently easing her legs apart as far as he needed them to be. From this position he was directly in front of her pretty pink bare pussy and not only inhaling the sweet smell of her arousal, he could see the wetness to the top of her thighs—she was soaked. His lips curled in satisfaction. More turned on than I thought.

He reached for the third sash and wrapped around her ankle, securing as the others. He repeated with the final sash and rose to take a step back and witness what he thought was one of the most beautiful sights he'd ever beheld. Hands and ankles bound; she was at his mercy. There was almost a moment of regret that Jaxon wasn't here to see how utterly captivating she was, surrendering, helpless and spread open. If they had ever given him one wish, she would be the quintessence of everything he could have asked for in a woman.

Rayne sucked in a breath as the last sash was secured, biting back a moan.  Unsure how she would feel being tied or rather restrained, helpless and exposed. In some ways, it revealed a level of intimacy she hadn't experienced with Nathan before.

She watched him assess her restraints before their eyes met. Her breath caught as a look she had never seen before crossed his face. A ravenous, almost predatory darkness of his eyes forced her to drop her gaze, only to land on the erection pressed against his pants. She enjoyed the fact he was turned on and she was the cause.

Nathan moved to stand right in front of her, tilting her head up. "Does this excite you Rayne, being tied up, under my control... at my mercy?"

Her eyes flicked away in a moment of shyness and the weight of his presence. "Answer me."

She blinked returning her attention to him. "Good. I need to feel you Rayne as you do me, stay with me. There is no shame here, no judgement." She nodded. "Now answer my question."

"Yes. It excites me, Nathan."

He glided both hands through her hair, over her shoulders, down her body, barely tracing the sides of her beautiful full breasts. Further, he travelled until he came to a stop on her hips and yanked her hard against him.

Rayne gasped as he pressed his hard length snuggly between her thighs. Her body hummed with anticipation, wishing there was no barrier between them as she pushed her hips forward to rub her clit against his hardness. She wouldn't deny she wanted him. "What are you going to do to me?" her voice breathless.

His balls ached as he moved one hand up into her hair to twist around his fingers and tug. "Anything I want." He angled her head up and slammed into her mouth, deepening the kiss, tongue twining, sharing breath. Biting her bottom lip, he moved along her jaw, nipping, sucking until he reached her ear. "And you can do nothing to stop me."

Panting, she felt the wash of heat straight down her body. She didn't want to stop him. "Please, Nathan."

He tightened his grip on her hair, controlling all her movements. "Please, what sweetheart?"

She needed something, more. "I need... touch... anything... please."

"Begging so soon, sweetheart?"

Rayne shivered as a finger traced down her throat, gliding across her breast, teasing her nipple. "Please," she repeated.

Lowing his head, he closed his lips around her nipple, sucked and bit hard enough to hear her gasp.

Rayne's chest thrust out, the pain, such a sweet release as his finger slid inside her aching pussy. "Oh god," she panted. Her muscles tightened around his fingers as he pulled out and thrust in two, biting down harder on her nipple to release to and soothe the sting.

Her moans grew in sound, chest rose and fell as he licked up her breast back to her open mouth. "Do you want more?"

"Yes, yes. I want you inside me, please. Now!" Almost demanding as her clit throbbed and legs trembled.

"You're in no position to demand sweetheart, and if you try I will gag you."

Rayne's eyes widened, her mouth snapped shut.

Satisfied with her silence it brought a curl to his top lip as he dipped in a third finger, thrusting hard and fast until he could hear the wet slap of his palm on her pussy. "Dirty girl, you're so hot and wet for me."

The almost constant eye contact allowed him to watch as her eyes glazed. She was almost ready.

Rayne felt the building need within, sparks flicked down her spine as she arched her back pulling against her restraints, he'd hardly done anything, but she knew with a few more thrusts of his fingers he would have her riding a much-needed release. "More." As she tried to push herself further on him.

Smiling, he removed his fingers, stepping back to slip his wet fingers into his mouth. "Delicious."

Reluctantly Nathan pulled away, sensing her on the edge. He would add that extra bite of pain and he knew what he would use to send her over the edge. "Close your eyes."

Breathing heavily, her eyes snapped shut. Heat radiated outwards as she teetered on the edge. "Please, Nathan, I need to come."

"No, not yet."

He turned and walked towards the open door of the cupboard that held everything he needed. He returned in hand with a faux fur flogger, a gentle introduction to adding that bite of pain.

The little whimpering noises she made at the back of her throat were driving him crazy, wanting nothing more than to shed his clothes and drive his cock so far inside that she would scream for more. Edging back, he glanced over her restraints. Everything was fine.

Although trusting Nathan, she tried to remain still but with her eyes closed and the mixture of apprehension and excitement she buzzed with need.

Nathan took a brief moment to sense his inner calm. For the first time there were no boundaries between them. The secret was out in the open and he felt no need for self-preservation. Nothing would hold him back. It left an almost drunk heady feeling of power. "Keep your eyes closed, Rayne. You're going to feel a sting, but it won't hurt for more than a few seconds. Remember your safe word."

Rayne didn't know what to expect, but everything inside wanted this, wanted to feel beyond that veil where her darkness hid.

"I need an answer, Rayne. Tell me if you're okay."

"Yes, I'm okay."

This was the lightest flogger he owned; and would only exercise enough pressure to excite and redden her skin. He would have rather spanked her first but hadn't thought before securing her to his bedframe. But this would work just as well, if not better. He would caress with an added sting.

Taking aim, a flick of his wrist and the strands hit perfectly the intended target.

Rayne tensed as instinctively arched as the soft slap registered across her breasts and sensitive nipples. She moaned and panted. The sting focused her but made her dizzy at the same time. "Again...please...six... it has to be six..."

Understanding her need. He pulled his hand back, adding a slice of air to flick of his wrist to increase the bite of his swings, flogging the same spot would add a sharpness to her building pain that would inevitably become pleasurable if done correctly.   To his delight a trickle of her sweet nectar ran down her inner thigh. Her pale skin coloured under each swipe of the material as she accepted and absorbed each impact so fucking beautifully.

Rayne's veins burned under her now blazing flesh. Each strike of the material created a searing wave of pure awareness. The pain had passed and only the swelling throbbing of her clit registered in her mind.

Nathan stared at the vision of innocence before him as she threw her head back, pushing her chest out. Moving the flogger down over her thighs, she welcomed each catch on her skin as he aimed his last swish of his wrist towards her pussy.

On target Rayne cried out, shuddering as her hands clenched and unclenched.

He lowered the flogger, breathless. "Tell me you're okay, Rayne."

Her eyes fluttered open, but they remained unfocused. A small half smile gave him his answer and Nathan felt a little relief. "Good?"

"So, so good." She replied, her eyes still unfocused. "Please, Nathan... again."

This had gone better than he could have imagined: He wouldn't do any more strikes of the flogger no matter how much she begged, instead he would reward her. Two strides he threw the flogger onto the bed and thrust his hand between her open legs, she was dripping as he pressed two fingers deep inside and she clamped around him as he thrusts and stretched keeping his eyes on hers as she rocked on his hand whimpering. "Please Nathan... I—need... more."

"Hush sweetheart, let me take care of you." He let his head rest against her forehead, her breaths hot and heavy, rubbing the heel of his hand against her clit as she worked his fingers, curling deep, hitting that sweet spot.

Rayne's rising moans and Nathan's sharp breaths filled the room. Every nerve set on fire as a burning wave of pleasure crashed into her, then another and another like waves crashing upon the beach. Rayne cried out his name over and over as she came hard, before falling against him as he withdrew his fingers, whispering words of praise.

With one hand, he pulled on the knot of one of her restraints as it released. He took her hand and clasped it to the frame. "Hold this sweetheart."

He quickly undid the other as she placed it on his shoulder and he lowered and undid her ankles, sweeping her up into his arms, he carried her to the bed and lowered onto the soft covering. Feeling her relax, he pulled a cover across her naked body and crept from the room to return with bottled water and some chocolate should she need it.

She looked so peaceful lying on her side with her hair fanned out, one hand placed as if reaching out. He placed the bottle down and removed all his clothes, his cock still rock hard, but looking for his release was not on his priorities, ensuring Rayne was okay and comfortable. He lifted the sheet and slid himself behind her, pulling her against him.

Rayne breathed out relaxed and happy, snuggling into his warmth loving the feel of his strong arms wrapped around her. She felt calm... sated.

"I love you Rayne," he whispered, kissing her head. As she purred a light reply of loving him in return.

They lay for a while; him stroking her hair, her arm. Eventually she turned in his arms to face him. "Would you like some water, sweetheart?"

She shook her head. "No, I'm good for now."

"Do you feel sore anywhere, I have some aloe-vera gel we can use?" His eyes showed concern.

There was no soreness, only a slight sting, which was a fond reminder of her experience. "No, I'm not sore. I feel relaxed."

He smiled, kissing her forehead. "That's good. I'm so proud of you. You were beautiful, Rayne. I've never seen anyone surrender themselves more exquisitely as you did for me."

He stroked his thumb down her cheek. "How do you feel?"

It had been nothing like she'd expected. Expecting pain and yes, there had been a sting from the thing he used. "What was that you used on me?"

"Ah, a flogger, a very soft material flogger."

Oh. "It wasn't like I expected."

"And what did you expect?"

She would be honest. "More painful. But it wasn't like that at all."

"And what about the restraints?"

She looked away for a moment before giving him all her attention. "I felt free, which sounds crazy as you tied me up." A smile spread across her face.

"The feeling of freedom comes from you giving me all the control. You trusted me and let yourself go. It was breath-taking and I'll never forget this, our first time."

Neither would she.

~ ~

Rayne's eyes sprang open, looking around she forgot where she was. The room... the room she hadn't been allowed in. She smiled as her eyes fell on Nathan who looked relaxed sleeping. Her internal clock told her she needed to get up, but she felt relaxed and for once the urgency to jump from bed and begin her routine was in the far recess of her mind.

But she would shower. Careful not to disturb Nathan, she eased herself up and picked up his shirt from the floor, grabbing the bottled water. Making her way to the main bathroom, she drank before stepping into a hot shower.

Hair lathered in suds; she heard the shower door slide up as a pair of hands curled around her waist. She sensed it was Nathan before a word was uttered. Tipping her head forward, she let the water rinse through her for a few moments before squeezing it with her hands.

Lips pressed against her shoulders, kissing up her neck as a hand moved up to trace a finger across her nipple. "You left my bed without permission, naughty girl! Perhaps I should punish you?"

Rayne stilled as the air left the small cubicle. Punish her? She shivered under the heat of the water.

"I think I should use your beautiful body for my pleasure as your punishment?"

That wasn't a punishment. She could almost feel him smile as he pressed a kiss centre on her wet skin.

"And how would you punish me?" Her voice came out breathier than intended.

"Hands on the wall and spread your legs and keep them open," he instructed firmly.

She grinned complying without hesitancy.

"Wider and don't for one second think just because we aren't in the bedroom that you have any control here, sweetheart."

Her heart sped up, his words sending a spike of awareness between her legs.

Nathan reached round and pinched her nipple as the sweet sensations became hot under his touch. His free hand curved under her ass and a finger pressed hard against her cleft before slipping inside.

"I-Oh, please... please." She groaned as another finger joined the first, pumping slowly against the tight swelling rings of muscles as her juices flowed around them.

"I want you to come for me, then I'm going to fuck you until your pussy is raw and the your legs shake."

Tugging her nipple, pumping his finger a little faster she teetered on the edge as she raised on her tiptoes, Nathan bit down into the curve of her neck as Rayne screamed out her release. Quickly he pulled his fingers and shifted both hands to her hips, digging in his fingers as he lined up his cock and thrust in, in one smooth motion. Three hard deep thrusts he pulled out as he brought his left hand down to slap her ass.

Rayne felt his hand make contact as it forced her to arch her back and stretch her neck. Another came down slighter harder before he pushed his full length back into her tight pussy. She cried out as the burning on her ass transformed into a rush of fiery sensation shooting through her veins... "More."

And he didn't disappointment, pulling out again, he brought his hand down harder but would do no more than six. "Fuck Rayne." As he pushed deep inside her. His own need for release swelling deep in his balls. Relentless he fucked her harder, fucking her like he'd never done before, punishing deep thrusts that punched the air from her lungs as he gripped her hips to no doubt leave his mark. This wasn't for Rayne's pleasure—but for his own.

"Fuck, fuck, fuck." His release finally came with a body shiver and a loud cry as his forehead collapsed in the middle of her shoulder blades, her muscles continued to milk him dry. "So good sweetheart.  So fucking good." He pulled her tightly towards him, her legs trembling, just as he'd promised. "And that sweetheart, concludes our first lesson."