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him square in the face. Catching his breath, he listened as the metallic conveyor revved its ion engine and a stream of radiant energy released into the atmosphere. Chastity hated this mode of transportation. You’d think in all the centuries of medical advancements that the cure for motion sickness would’ve been discovered. From the corner of his eye, he watched the appreciative glances she received from men and women alike. She was a rose among thorns, but just as prickly. Her stance said that she had regained some of her defiance. The woman was resilient, he knew she wouldn’t be down for long.
    Still, she refused to look at him.
    Motioning to a teleporter he held his hand out, palm side up and allowed the boy to scan his fingertips. Then he said, “Load my bags and possessions.” He shoved Chastity’s leash into the boy’s hand. Her head twisted to meet the teleporter’s gaze, an expression of pure disdain distorting her features.
    The teleporter flinched. “Miss.” He stepped back, obviously eager to place as much distance between him and the angry woman as the leash would allow. “I’ll show you to your compartment.” He waited for her to take a step and never exerted pressure on the leash to lead her.
    “A wise choice.” Seth chuckled under his breath.
    As Chastity pivoted to follow, Seth could’ve sworn he heard her breathe, “Bastard.”
    Punishment was in order—or he could pretend he didn’t hear her. The latter was the course he took. All he wanted was a drink and a moment to gather his thoughts. But Tor and his assistants marched toward him with determination, robbing him of the opportunity.
    “Master Seth.” The leader bowed. “Your training begins now.”
    Around a table in the dining room of the transport, Seth listened to Tor explain his role as a Dominant and what should be expect of Chastity as a submissive. While Tor openly enjoyed his dinner, Seth thought of Chastity and her desperate plea to make a trans-planet call.
    Was she in love with Josh? Why had his cousin waited until the wedding ceremony began before whisking her away? And why had Chastity even showed up at the church? For two years he’d asked himself these questions, almost daily. The painful memory flashed across his eyes.
    He stood with the woman of his heart before the priest, pledging his love, a vow of eternity, when a commotion from the back of the chapel halted the ceremony. Agitated, Josh struggled 25
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    against the attendant firmly ushering him back toward the open door. His voice rose, desperation in his tone, “Chastity!”
    Seth’s fists clenched. His heart pounded. How many times had he replayed the events in his mind? Both he and Chastity had turned around. He remembered Josh’s pleas to speak with Chastity alone, and how she went to him. From the altar, Seth had watched his cousin’s animated movements and heard Chastity gasp. She’d spun on her heel, stood for a moment staring at Seth as tears streamed down her face. Then without a word she fled from the church, Josh hot on her heels. Neither had offered an explanation that day, nor the ones that followed. Why would Josh allow a woman like Chastity to participate in a game show that would expose her to other men’s fantasies? If she were Seth’s he would keep her naked and tucked away securely in his bed.
    And what drove Chastity to continue with the game when it was obviously causing her mental anguish? There were too many unanswered questions making him uncomfortable with the entire situation.
    “…a safe word,” Tor finished saying.
    Distracted, Seth tried to focus. “A safe word?”
    A disapproving glance was shared between Tor’s assistants.
    “It’s a ‘key word’ or a ‘stop word’ that you and your slave agree upon. Using a safe word allows the submissive to scream, beg for mercy, or threaten revenge, all in the spirit of the game. When she is truly frightened or the pain too intense, she has a way out. A good Dom