Forever entwined

the New Orleans skyline. Her penthouse apartment was a testament to her hard work and dedication t

d her mind began to wander to the countless tasks she needed to tackle today. He

alked over to it, unzipped it, and pulled out her phone. She began to scroll through he

in control, from her impeccable wardrobe to her meticulously planned sched

ptiness that had been growing inside her for months. She had it all – the per

e responsible one, taking care of her younger brother and helping her mother with household c

ere she had become a control freak. Lexi liked to know what was going

as also a defense mechanism. She had been hurt in past relationships, an

in of thought. She looked down to see

w's it going?

She and Rachel had been friends since college, and Rac

plied. "Just trying t

. "You need to take a break and h

fore responding. "How about

ck you up at 8 pm. We're going t

er. She hadn't been out with Rachel in weeks, and she w

elp but feel a sense of anticipation. Ton

s. She had always been someone who thrived on routine and control, b

r floor-to-ceiling windows and gazed out at the city below. The sun wa

to her past. She thought about her childhood, growing up with a single

d to make a better life for herself. And she thought about her early twenties, where she had

hake the feeling that something was missing. She had achieved e

s, living a life that wasn't truly hers. And she co

aking her train of thought. She loo

es late," Rachel said. "But I'll b

er. She was looking forward to a night out with Rachel

de her doubts and fears, and began

of his office, gazing out at the city below. His eyes narrowed a

He had built his fortune through shrewd investments and calculated ris

DSM, he was known as a skilled and demanding Dominant, wit

est, a beautiful and submissive young woman named Sophia. He had met her at a BDSM cl

feeling that something was missing. She was a good submi

ng his train of thought. He looked down

rity gala is tonight, and I've managed to secure a tab

on wash over him. He loved charity galas, an

p but wonder who he would meet there. Would he find s

forward

a sense of excitement. He loved the thrill of meeting new people, a

been with many women, but none of them had ever truly satisfied him. They

him without question. He wanted someone who would push bac

n's phone buzzed again. This time, it

the charity gala tonight," Alexander sa

ation. He had known Alexander for years,

at tonight was going to be different. He had a feeling that he was

lready on her way to the gala, unaware

a surge of excitement. She had been looking forward to this cha

er into the crowded ballroom. Lexi's eyes scann

, imposing figure standing across the room. He was dressed in a tailored b

their eyes met. She couldn't help but fee

chel, nodding discreetly tow

"That, my dear, is Julian Saint Clair. He's a w

rmation. She had heard of Julian Saint Clair

er left hers. Lexi felt like he could see ri

idation mixed with excitement. What would h