Chapter 77 Corset Strings

• “It is a pleasure to meet you.” Gareth’s deep voice was steady as he turned to Lucian. “I must say, I would enjoy seeing her in the normal uniform.”
• Mira looked quickly to Lucian, searching his face for direction. He gave a small nod, an unspoken sign that she was free to respond as she wished. He was proud of her when she reached out, shook Gareth’s hand gently, offered a quiet thank you, and lowered her gaze to the counter. Whether she had read about the manner in her books or it came naturally to her submissive instincts, Lucian’s chest swelled with pride. She was a vision of grace, and she had no idea how beautiful that made her.
• “I would rather the bar not become the focal point of the club,” Lucian interjected, shifting the attention away from her. He could tell from her rosy blush that being in the center of conversation unsettled her. He would not have her discomfort paraded. He cast his eyes over the displays around the shop and added smoothly, “I was thinking something in the style of a forest nymph might serve us well.”