Chapter 28

ASHER

Maddison carries the documents to the table, right in front of the chair I’m supposed to occupy. I watch as Mr. Fennick reaches out, gripping her arm tightly as he murmurs something into her ear. Her face contorts, a clear sign of discomfort.

I believe he’s clearly unhappy with her, and he doesn’t bother hiding it. She doesn’t react to his harsh treatment, indicating this isn’t a first-time occurrence. Every instinct in me screams to shield her, to step in between them.

But I hold back, knowing I need to secure this contract. I need to play my cards right—to steer this situation in my favor. Zach would describe it as securing the prize, focusing on the end goal.

Tyler would call it understanding the fine print. As for Callum, I think he’d simply refer to it as getting the job done. They all believe I’ve learned nothing, that I lack business acumen.

They see me as incapable, but I’m far from it. The issue is, I’m not ready to be the stern CEO who has to constantly monitor his behavior, fearing any misstep might tarnish my professional reputation. They label it as irresponsibility; I see it as being responsible.

Tomato, tomahto, and all that jazz. Maddison appears nervous, moving as if in pain as she brings stacks of paperwork and swabs to the table. She places two pens on the table, one for me and presumably one for Mr. Fennick.

Both pens point toward the stage in front of us. I move closer, observing her breathing pattern. I watch her eyes flicker as he approaches her—the sharp intake of breath as he dismisses her with a wave of his hand.

“Did your fathers teach you how to read the fine print, son?”

“Would they be my fathers if they didn’t?” I retort.

“Probably not. They’ve been running those businesses since they were younger than you. Quite impressive, if you ask me. But too, ah, what’s the word?”

He looks at me, but I don’t respond, unsure if he’s expecting an answer.

“Strict. They could have built a great business, catering to everyone, not just a select few. But their rules, with consent being the primary one, were their downfall. That’s why I created Sanctum. A place where everyone’s desires are catered to. Man, woman, transgender, non-binary. Anyone can come here and find their kink. Now read, son. Make sure you agree to all my rules before you decide to be a part of Sanctum.”

I nod and pick up the top document. I sit down to read it carefully, making sure I understand every word and the terms of the contract.

Declaration of Submissive contract between blank and Miracle. Miracle, with a clear mind and lucidity, requests blank to accept her submission. She asks that as her dominant, blank will guide her and encourage growth through trust and mutual respect.

She desires to satisfy his needs and desires whenever possible, hoping to please him. To do so, she offers him the exclusive use of her body. As a dominant, blank may give her any symbol of ownership, including a collar, as well as any other future marks or tokens he may wish to bestow upon her.

The symbol of ownership is a visible reminder of status and will be worn with pride. Codes of Conduct that Miracle is willing to follow: Duties of Servitude Above all, the primary duty of this submissive is to please.

Personal Duties: Attend to the physical and emotional needs of blank, act as his sexual plaything, provide physical comfort, obey, remain honest and loyal, serve the dominant as desired. General Behavior Attitude: As a submissive, she will show respect at all times.

Disrespect is a serious offense and will be punished. Respect includes: manner of speech, punctuality, kneeling to serve (when able), appropriate responses, obedience, and complete honesty.

Respect and obedience are the two most important aspects of her attitude that she will demonstrate at all times. Failure to do so will make her eligible for punishment. Behavior in private.

She’s expected to call him by his chosen name whenever possible, and to give him her undivided attention when he speaks. In public, she’s to use his real name, unless they’re alone and she can use his chosen name.

She’s to stay within his sight unless he gives her permission to do otherwise. Training activities might include learning household chores, presenting herself to him on bended knee each evening, learning to respond correctly, controlling her orgasms, and anal training to increase her ability to please him in any way he wishes.

She is to learn to carry herself with the grace, poise, and beauty of a submissive, both in public and in private. She is to learn the protocols and rituals of this contract as needed, and any other training activities he deems necessary.

She is only allowed to orgasm with his express permission. She understands that a submissive’s orgasms are controlled for proper training and to remind her that sexual pleasure is a gift from her dominant, providing motivation and physical and sexual energy.

He will allow her this reward when he wishes. Punishments will be given for the following offenses: being cocky or rude, disobedience, addressing him incorrectly, failing to serve properly, achieving orgasm without consent, and any other offense he deems punishable.

Punishments might include spanking, nipple pinching, cropping, hair pulling, withholding of orgasm, caning, and any other punishment he sees fit. Punishments are meant to be complete penance for offenses.

They should always fit the crime and be carried out with the understanding that once they are over, the issue is over. Her hard limits are bestiality, branding, cutting, injections, scarification, permanent markings, being permanently given to another dominant, and infantilism.

Safety words are not necessary. She pledges to do her best to serve her master. She will strive to please him in every endeavor he chooses to undertake with her.

She surrenders as a submissive with the understanding that she is not expected to refuse anything asked of her. She agrees to lay, kneel, and grovel before him according to his desires.

I, Miracle, agree with clarity and understanding of what this means, both stated and implied, in the belief that this offer will be understood in the spirit of faith, caring esteem, and devotion in which it is given by him.

If either of us finds this agreement unsatisfactory, finds this commitment too burdensome, or for any other reason wishes to cancel, we agree that Miracle is to be returned to Sanctum and its owner immediately.

Upon cancellation, we each agree to respect the other’s privacy regarding our past endeavors. Signed: Roger Arnold Fennick. Signed: Miracle.

Signed: I pick up the second packet, which is identical but signed and mentioned for Spitfire. Then I pick up the last contract, a contract between Roger Fennick and me.

Sanctum loan of Jail-Bates females named Miracle and Spitfire. I, Roger Arnold Fennick, as a result of this contract, offer my employees, Miracle and Spitfire, to become submissive entities to him.

I offer the girls on loan for the sum of blank for the duration of the agreement of twelve months, which is one year, with the possibility of extension. He agrees to care for Miracle’s and Spitfire’s needs, including but not limited to personal hygiene, clothing, medical care, food, and housing.

He has exclusive and sole use of Miracle and Spitfire. He is permitted by both Miracle and Spitfire and Roger Arnold Fennick to carry out any sexual scenario and/or desire in the safest way possible.

This can include but is not limited to: vaginal sex, anal sex, oral sex, fisting, and use of toys including but not limited to vaginal, anal, and oral. Bondage, orgasm denial, public humiliation, public displays of affection, and consensual non-consensual scenarios in which all parties agree.

I agree and have explicitly understood that Miracle and Spitfire will only be loaned to him. I will be the only one with sole use of their beings, and should I loan them out to a third party, the contract will be void.

I understand that, although permission is given to harm said individuals, these marks should not be long-lasting or permanent.

Miracle and Spitfire have willingly agreed to allow blank to engage in sexual activities with them, including bondage, vaginal, anal, and oral sex. They have consented to be owned by blank, and to be treated as such, with the understanding that this agreement is exclusive to blank for the duration of the contract.

Blank must acknowledge that Miracle and Spitfire are required to visit Sanctum once a week on a day that suits blank.

The proprietor, Roger Arnold Fennick, will need tangible evidence that each girl is safe, well cared for, and generally in good health.

Pregnancy is absolutely forbidden.

Sanctum serves as a facilitator for blank, Miracle, and Spitfire.

Blank is signing this legally binding agreement with full comprehension and acceptance of the terms outlined above.

Signed: Blank

Signed: Roger Arnold Fennick

Signed: Miracle

Signed: Spitfire

My teeth are grinding so hard I fear they might shatter. My jaw muscle throbs, compelling me to close my mouth to suppress the scream of rage threatening to escape.

Yet, despite my fury, inner conflict, and revulsion, I fill in each blank and sign my name wherever it’s required.

This is… appalling, monstrous, and sickening.

It’s difficult to find a word that doesn’t convey my disgust for this situation.

But I press on, asking Mr. Fennick for the cost.

“What’s the price for a year starting from today?”

My voice trembles, and my emotions are churning within me.

To him, it might appear as anticipation, but to me, it’s self-loathing.

By signing these documents, I become the very thing I feared the club above my home encourages.

“Hmm, let me think. Two sixteen-year-old girls, one of whom is a virgin, for an entire year…”

He pauses, likely to heighten the tension in the room. Then he turns to me, his gaze calculating as it sweeps over my face.

Next, he glances at Maddison before he sighs. “Five…hundred thousand dollars, cash.”

I blink. Blink so fast that my eyes start to water.

Half a million dollars?

Maddison gasps; Fennick chuckles, whispering that he’s dealing with a high roller tonight. The high roller being me?

My parents?

Their wealth?

“Well, son. Are you ready to pay the price to fulfill your darkest desires?” he asks.

I grind my teeth, causing my jaw muscle to twitch, and nod. “Yes. Give me your bank details, and I’ll transfer it now,” I tell him.

“The first rule of business, son, is that I decide how I get paid. The second is to finalize business at a mutually agreed time. Let’s say half now. Half on the day you take them.”

“Bank transfer, or I walk. I’m not withdrawing that kind of cash.”

“Very well,” he growls.

“Take them?” I ask after a pause.

“Wasn’t that your fantasy, son?” he replies.

Damn… I have to orchestrate a fake kidnapping on top of parting with half a million for just two girls? I barely manage to say, “Yes.”