Corruption - Leigh Lennon

Prologue

Jewel - Sixteen Years Old

“This is what’s wrong with our world.” My father drones on, taking his newspaper and tossing it into the trash can.

“What is what, honey?” my mother, my father's never-ending cheerleader, calls out after him.

When my dad is furious, his face reddens and sweat begins to pebble at the top of his forehead. “They’re revering a man whose business is the whole reason our world is so corrupted.”

This piques my interest because although I’ve been raised in the church, my dreams for my future are so very different from my father’s, who happens to be a preacher. He leaves the room, and I make a beeline for the discarded newspaper. Seeing the picture of the man my father must be speaking about takes my breath away. Sure, he’s older than I am, but it’s not something I concern myself with. Reaching for the scissors, I cut out his picture and the small article highlighting his business. A rapid pounding begins in my heart as I stare at his beautiful features.

Running upstairs, I position my laptop on my desk so if my father were to walk in, he can’t see what has my attention. I plug in the name The Dungeon Elite of Seattle, and so many pictures pop onto the screen. Mary Mother of Holy goodness! The images in front of me, along with the image of the man and the awareness of my sexuality, cause my heartbeat to accelerate. I’ve never had something turn me on like this before. This causes my body to become wet between the apex of my legs, and never having felt this sensation, I push my fingers past the elastic waistband of my panties. I realize there’s so much more to my sexuality, and my enjoyment, along with the filthy thoughts I have of this man, makes me search more into the world of BDSM.

Three years later

I’ve never seen anything like this before firsthand as I lean farther from my chair to get more of a look into the main club. I see him, the same man I’ve masturbated to for the past three years since I’ve learned of this lifestyle. This is the kink I choose, even if it goes against everything I’ve been raised to believe.

His gaze rakes over my blond locks, and I keep my eyes downturned as I’ve learned throughout the past year. This club, his club, gives sanctuary to new submissives looking for a Dom willing to collar and train them. And I know who I’ll choose if ever given a chance.

An older woman leans over to me. “Oh, honey, you’re barking up the wrong tree. That perfect specimen of a man may play on occasion with uncollared subs, but he never does it more than one time. And he’s picky AF.”

My heart falls. This is my first time here since I completed my online training the club requires of us. I guess with Maddox Sobota, there’s always a small chance, and I’ll take it, anything with him.

I instantly sense eyes on me, and my gaze connects with his. Again, I look away as a sub is trained to do, but with the small glimpse I’ve been given of him, I notice a tic in his jaw. In my peripheral, I watch him stalk over the threshold leading to the submissive lounge.

In a split second, he sits down, leaning into me, and I instantly avert my eyes down. I’ve done all my homework, but immediately, wetness overtakes me as it did the first day my eyes fell on his picture.

“It’s okay, sweetheart. You can look at me.” The instant he says these words, my emerald green eyes meet his topaz blues. I’m mesmerized, and he puts me in a trance. I’ve never reacted like this.

“I’m Maddox, the club manager and part owner.” I know this, but I don’t answer, as I hope I’ll be the sub he wants.

“Yes, Sir,” I reply, looking away from him. His hand tips my head to his own.

“Please look at me, beautiful?” he asks, but we both know it’s a command and a test.

“Yes, Sir.” My eyes don’t depart from his gaze.

“Ah, now we’re getting somewhere. Good girl.” This compliment makes my lips turn into a broad smile. “Can I get your name, beautiful?”

“Yes, Sir. I’m Jewel, Jewel Atkins.”

“What a perfect name because you are a precious gem.” His compliment makes me blush. “I hear this is your first night in the club. Are you looking to be matched up with a