Truly, he is worthy of being her Dom.
“And your feelings toward Nosaka now?”
“I will forever be grateful to him.”
“But do you love him?” I ask, needing to hear her say it.
Her smile widens. “No. I love you.”
I stare at her in surprise, not expecting that answer.
“Captain, tonight I have had a point of clarity so powerful and real that I feel different, but the one thing that has not changed is my love for you. Tonight, it’s even stronger.”
This is not what’s supposed to happen…
“It doesn’t have to end here. I will look for another Dom,” I assure her.
She takes my hands. “No matter who you choose, they will never be you, and you are the only person I want to submit to.”
I take a deep breath. Gallant advised me to speak with her, convinced there was something I needed to know.
“Let me be frank. I’m old, and while I technically could have a child at my age, I have zero interest in raising one.”
I see a flash of pain flit across her eyes and regret that I am the cause. As much as I hate to do it, Gallant is right. This is the conversation we needed to have.
“Captain, there’s something I never told you because I didn’t think it mattered to you.”
The look on her face has me worried, and I instinctively cradle her cheek with my hand, wanting to comfort her. “What is it?”
“I can’t have children. I was born with a defect that makes me barren.”
The idea that little miniatures of Candy won’t be running around her feet saddens me. “I’m so sorry, my pet.”
She clasps my hand pressed against her face, and smiles up at me. “I’ve known since I was a teenager, but you’re the first man I’ve met who I knew wouldn’t care. Don’t you see how perfect we are for each other?”
I do, but I’m hesitant to claim her. I look into Candy’s eyes, my head wanting to convince her otherwise, but my heart won’t let me.
“This is what you want?”
“Yes, more than anything else in the world.”
I lay out my uniform and stare at it. Not that long ago, I had no reason to don it once more. As I dress, I think about the exceptional woman whose devotion brought me to this point. I am the luckiest man on earth.
Today is the day I collar my submissive.
I put on the eye patch Candy gave me before slipping on my jacket. Turning toward the mirror, I look at the reflection. This is who I am now—a man of fifty-six years who carries the scars of the past on his body and in his soul—but who now faces a new and satisfying future with Candy.
Falling in love—what an odd emotion to experience at my age. I pick up the box containing the collar I had made for her and smile to myself.
Last night, Candy experienced life-changing healing under the care of Ren Nosaka. She seemed more joyous and confident than I’d ever seen her. When she said I was the only man she would submit to, I believed her.
My mission to find her another Dom has turned out to be not just a journey for Candy, but also for me. I’m convinced now that Gallant knew this would be the outcome, but made his proposal knowing I needed to come to my own conclusions.
Clever man…
I drive to Candy’s apartment, not with a sense of anxiousness as I did the first time, but with confidence. I knock on her door and stand back, waiting for her to answer.
She’s not expecting me.
The conversation we had last night was left open-ended. Today, I will give her my answer.
I hear Candy run to the door. She freezes when she opens it, her eyes growing wide. “Oh, Captain…”
“May I come in?”
“Please,” she answers, inviting me in before closing the door. She stares at my uniform before looking up at me. “Does this mean…?”
I take the thin box and open it, revealing the delicate pink collar with a gold lock. “I had this made especially for you.”
She lets out a small gasp as she stares at it and asks, “May I touch it?”
In answer, I lift it from the box and hand it to her. “Please do.”
Candy’s hands tremble slightly as she looks at her new collar.
“It is studded with diamonds, and I had the lock engraved with something you once told me.”
She looks at the gold lock, smiling as she reads the word on the front engraved in an elegant script. “Love.”
“Look on the back,” I tell her.
She turns it over. “Has no limits.” She nods, tears filling her eyes.
“Candy, it is my intention to collar you as my exclusive submissive. Do you accept?”
Without hesitation, she kneels before me with her head bowed, holding up the collar with both hands.
Kneeling beside her, I take off the temporary collar and lay it on the floor. Taking the new one from her hands, I solemnly place it around Candy’s neck, clicking the lock into place.
“You are my cherished pet. As your Master, I vow to protect, love, and guide you. This collar is a symbol of my ownership and our commitment to one another.”
Candy gazes up at me with adoration. “Captain, I gratefully accept this symbol of your ownership and I will wear it proudly.”
I stand up and help her to her feet.
Holding the key to her lock, I continue. “I will wear this key as a symbol of our commitment to you. I promise to respect and honor you in my dominance over you. Your happiness is my prime objective.”
I take a chain from my pocket and slide the key onto it, commanding, “Place it around my neck.”
Candy takes it from me, her hands trembling slightly as she lifts it over my head and the key settles against my chest, close to my heart. A tear escapes her eye as she touches it. “And promise to honor and love you as I serve you, Captain. My submission to you is freely given and I will respect your dominance over me as we become one.”
I lift her chin and kiss her deeply. “I claim you as mine, Candy Cox.”
She smiles, having never looked as beautiful as she does right now. “I am happy to be yours forever and always, Charles Walker.”
I lift Candy up and carry her to the bedroom, wanting to make the same vow to her body.
Setting her down on the bed, I pull the gold leash out of my pocket and place it on the nightstand. I then command her to undress me.
She bites her lip in anticipation as she moves to the end of the bed. “May I admire you for a moment, Captain?”
I indulge her, noting the look of lustful approval in her eyes. This woman has the ability to make me feel not only desirable, but also fully a man.
My cock aches as she reaches up to undo the first button on my jacket.
“Wait,” I tell her, suddenly wanting to watch this beautiful creature do it with nothing on but my collar.
I lift off her shirt, pleased to find she is not wearing a bra. Unzipping her short skirt, I slide it down, along with her panties. After I have her completely naked, I pick up the leash. Her eyes widen as I click it to her new collar.
Wrapping the leash several times in my hand to tighten my hold, I lean down and kiss her. “Now you may undress me, pet.”
Candy kneels on the bed, looking at me with those round, luminous eyes as she begins unbuttoning my jacket.
I look down the line of her back to her sexy ass, enjoying the view as she undoes each button. Spreading the jacket open, and I switch the leash from one each hand to the other as she slips the fabric off my shoulders, before solemnly handing it to me.
I reach over and lay it on the nightstand, turning back to her.
Candy starts on the tie next, untying it with a look of delight as she pulls it through my shirt collar. She puts it in her mouth and offers it to me playfully. I kiss her on the forehead before taking it from her.
My shirt is next, followed quickly by my undershirt. Candy sits back on her haunches to look at me and says with admiration, “My handsome Master.”
I feel a de
ep sense of satisfaction hearing her call me Master, knowing she is mine and mine alone.
I watch as she slowly unbuckles my belt, sliding it through the belt loops. She hands it to me with a shy look. There are a lot of things a man can do with a belt, but tonight it will remain on the nightstand.
My desire is to dominate her sweet body with love and attention.
She unbuttons my trousers next, then slowly unzips them. I groan as she eases my shaft from my briefs and looks up at me. “May I?”
“You may.”
I close my eye when her warm lips encase my cock and she begins sucking.
Sweet heaven…
It doesn’t take long before my shaft demands the warmth of her pussy. I pull on her leash and command her to turn around so that her sexy ass faces me.
She lowers her torso onto the bed and looks back at me, mewing softly.
I shake my head, thoroughly taken by her flirtatious charm.
I growl seductively, as I press my body into hers. “Now, it’s time to claim what is mine…”
As One
Candy
Laying in Captain’s arms as his one-and-only submissive fills my heart with overwhelming joy.
I sigh in contentment and turn my head toward him, stating, “I’m yours, Captain.”
He tightens his grip around me. “All mine, pet.”
“You have made me so happy today.”
With a smile on his lips, Captain grazes his fingers along my cheekbone. “I am a profoundly lucky man.”
I’m truly amazed to find myself here. “It’s hard to believe all the twists and turns it took to bring us together.”
“I will forever be grateful for the day I ran into Gallant and his wife.”
I shake my head, thinking back on that chance meeting. “I never imagined the interesting path our chance meeting would lead me down.”
I nod. “Even though Ethan’s death eventually led me to Liege, it also allowed Brie to find me. She changed the course of my life when she invited me to attend the Submissive Training Center. It was there that I found you.”
“No, it was your unwavering belief and persistence that brought us to this point.”
I trail my fingers over the collar around my neck. “I’m actually grateful you insisted on the temporary collar first. I’ve gained so much from each of the Doms you selected for me.”
“I began that search solely to spare you from heartache.”
“And I love you for that,” I tell him, kissing him tenderly.
“I have one more question for you tonight.”
“Anything.”
“Would you move in with me to make this a 24/7 partnership?”
My heart flutters at the thought. “Yes! That’s been my heart’s desire since our first scene together.”
“How do you think your parents will react to you moving into my home?”
I chuckle. “I’m pretty sure they saw this coming.”
“It won’t cause a strain between you?” he asks, concerned for me.
The fact that he cares endears him even more to me. “No, Captain. My parents have always said they want me to be happy and just look at me now!” I grin. “This girl couldn’t be any happier than I am right now.”
He plays with the new collar around my neck. “And, if they ask about this?”
“I’ll gauge how much to tell them, but I’m proud to wear your collar. I would never deny the significance of it, if they ask.”
“It may be only leather but, make no mistake, I will love and protect you until my dying breath.”
I put my finger to his lips. “That won’t happen for a long, long time.”
He grabs my wrist to kiss my fingers. “Agreed. This old man has too much to live for now.” Captain wraps his arms around me again, nuzzling my neck. “Tomorrow we will revisit the pet shop where we made our formal introductions.”
I can’t believe how incredibly romantic he is and purr with delight.
Once I officially move in with Captain, I notice sweet Echo treating me as an extension of Captain even though, first and foremost, he remains her Master and main focus.
As a special treat, we take Echo with us to our favorite pet shop to find her some new toys. The dog is unfailingly loyal to Captain, obeying his every command and eager to please her Master—something she and I have in common.
There’s a special bond between the two, even when he gives her the shots she needs to stay well. Echo takes them without flinching, wagging her tail afterward as if she understands Captain is helping her.
It is a beautiful thing to witness—this trust she has for him.
Even though Echo’s gray with age, she retains her puppy heart. At the pet shop, she settles on a stuffed squirrel with a squeaker inside. Captain and I look at each other, knowing the sound is going to drive us crazy, but Echo’s enthusiasm for the toy leaves us no choice but to buy it.
“Now for you,” Captain tells me with a glint in his eye. “What catches my pet’s attention?”
Being Captain’s submissive, I’m a seriously spoiled girl. I know there is nothing he wouldn’t give me. At the same time, there is nothing I wouldn’t give him. We are the perfect balance, and he makes me feel completely loved.
I look over the large aisle of cat toys and find a particularly cute one that has a butterfly attached to a wire. The motion of the mechanical toy mimics the real insect as it flies around in a circular pattern. It’s so adorable and silly, I know I will have hours of fun batting at it and playing with it as his kitten.
I point to the box and smile shyly.
“Perfect for you,” Captain states as he picks one up. He also grabs a set of little pink and purple fuzzy balls for me to chase later—a sexy game of catch-the-mouse.
I love that I can be so carefree around him without an ounce of judgement or shame. I press my cheek again his broad arm and rub against it like a real kitten, purring softly.
“You don’t know what that does to me,” he murmurs. Looking down at his crotch, he commands, “Down boy.”
A more perfect man I will never find…
The Gallants invite us to dinner in celebration of my recent collaring. Captain insists on arriving early so he can speak alone with Mr. Gallant before dinner begins.
While the two men retire to the study, I head off to see if I can assist Ena with dinner. The aromas coming from her kitchen are absolutely mouthwatering.
I’m surprised to find her two daughters already there, the three of them working as a unit, each knowing their task without being asked. I truly admire Ena as a mother.
She is respectful of her children, but still demanding. It’s made the girls exceedingly mature for their age, and I know Captain has a definite soft spot for them, although he doesn’t normally care for children.
“Ena, is there anything I can help with?” I ask.
She turns and greets me with a warm smile. “We’re nearly ready, Miss Cox. However, if you would like to fill the glasses with water, that would be lovely.”
“Thank you,” I reply, truly grateful to be included.
Once we’re all finished with preparations, Ena tells the girls it’s time to invite the men to join us at the table. Once the two are out of earshot, she tells me, “We have been looking forward to this dinner for quite some time. Sir Davis and Brie have been extremely busy, and we wanted to give you time alone as a newly-formed D/s couple.”
I play with the collar around my neck. “I’ve been living on cloud nine ever since Captain officially collared me.”
“It is a stunning piece of art, and your smile matches it perfectly.” She gracefully leans down to give me a hug, which highlights the significant difference in our height. Despite her regal stature, Ena has never once made me feel small.
We hear the girls returning with the men, and she quickly whispers, “My husband and I wish you both all the best.”
Once the girls escort Mr. Gallant and Captain into the dining room, Ena tells them, “
Thank you for your help, girls. Head upstairs and play until we call you back down.”
They give me a playful wave and Captain a formal salute before leaving.
“You have raised gracious children,” Captain compliments after they’re gone.
Mr. Gallant grasps Ena’s hand and smiles. “My wife has instilled everything I love about her into our girls. They couldn’t have a better example of what to live up to.”
Captain turns to Ena. “Then my compliment must go to you.”
Ena shakes her head, gazing lovingly at her husband. “My husband is far too modest. It is his leadership that has given our children a foundation they can thrive in.”
I find it sweet that they hold such high regard for each other.
The doorbell rings and Mr. Gallant insists on us remaining seated as he goes to answer the door.
I sit, listening to the familiar voices conversing. “Good evening, Mr. Gallant,” Sir Davis states in his commanding voice.
“Good evening, Sir Davis, and welcome, Miss Bennett. It’s a pleasure to have you join us tonight.”
I sit and listen to the conversion, buzzing with excitement as I wait for Brie to enter the room!
Mr. Gallant leads them to the formal dining room and as soon as Brie sees Captain, she bursts into a smile, calling out his name.
Captain seems slightly amused by her reaction, knowing Brie hasn’t noticed me yet. “Miss Bennett, it’s good to see you again,” he answers in a formal tone.
I wait patiently for Brie to notice who is sitting next to him. Her face lights up when our eyes meet.
“Oh, my goodness, Candy! I didn’t expect to see you here, too.”
Brie turns to Sir Davis. “May I go and hug her, Sir?”
Sir Davis and Brie have developed a much more formal D/s relationship than Captain and I have, prompting Mr. Gallant to inform Brie, “In my home, we do not adhere to strict formalities. Consider tonight a vanilla setting.”
Brie looks surprised and glances at Sir Davis, who gives her a slight nod, the two silently agreeing to relax their protocol for the evening.
I hold out my arms to Brie and we hug each other tight. I’m tickled her eyes are riveted on my sparkling new collar.