Playing with Her - Erika Wilde Page 0,1

special gift for Summer that would hopefully change the other woman’s single status. Summer was the only one in their group who hadn’t been to The Players Club yet, and at the moment, she believed she wasn’t going to be a part of the evening’s festivities since she wasn’t a member. It took an invitation for anyone new to walk through the doors of the mansion, and since Stephanie had an in with the owner, who was also her fiancé, she’d decided it was time for their last friend to experience all the pleasures The Players Club had to offer.

Their lunch orders arrived, and while they ate their various Mexican dishes, the girls chatted about Stephanie’s upcoming wedding, wanting to know how everything was coming together. Despite it being a small, intimate venue with only family and close friends, it had been a lot more work and planning than she’d anticipated, even with the help of a wedding coordinator.

When they were finished eating and their dishes cleared away, Stephanie opened her birthday presents and was showered with spa items, lingerie, a beautiful Tiffany bracelet from Jillian, and of course, the latest and greatest sex toys from Raina that had each of the girls wanting to check out those particular gifts.

“This was such a lovely afternoon,” Stephanie said happily as she set the last gift bag aside. “You all have spoiled me. But as much as I’d like to hang out a bit longer, I have an appointment with my hair girl in about a half hour.”

“We completely understand,” Paige replied, then winked at Stephanie. “We’ll see you tonight at the club for a different kind of birthday celebration.”

Stephanie grinned. “Yes, you will.”

Mac had insisted they invite their small group of friends to the VIP area of The Players Club for a drink and birthday cake before everyone went their separate ways, to do their own thing. Her fiancé had also informed her that her present was at the mansion, in his private suite, actually, which meant it was most likely some kind of addition to the playroom they’d built there together with all their favorite items. Stephanie was beyond curious to know what he’d gotten her, because for the first time in a very long time, Mac had seemed uncertain and a bit nervous about this gift of his.

“I hope you all have fun tonight,” Summer said, trying not to sound disappointed that she was the only one in the group who couldn’t attend. “I wish I could be there, too.”

“So do we,” Stephanie said as she retrieved her handbag, completely aware that the other four women—who she’d told about her plans to include Summer this evening—were watching the younger woman avidly, anxious to see her reaction to Stephanie’s impromptu gift.

“This is for you.” After withdrawing the coveted pristine white envelope from her purse, Stephanie gave it to Summer, who initially eyed the offering with confusion, until Stephanie explained. “Consider me your fairy godmother, because I’m granting you an invitation to The Players Club for tonight.”

Summer’s mouth fell open in shock, then closed again as she accepted the envelope, which had the word Welcome embossed in black across the front. “Is this for real?”

Stephanie and the other women at the table laughed at Summer’s disbelief. “Yep, one-hundred-percent real. I happen to be sleeping with the owner, and I know exactly what it takes to get something I want out of him,” she teased with a wink.

Summer shook her head, still trying to process the fact that she was finally going to The Players Club. “Thank you. I’m so excited,” she said, her voice now reflecting that enthusiasm. “Oh, wow, I need to go buy something sexy to wear!”

“There’s something else you need to do.” Stephanie handed Summer a slip of paper with a website URL, a user name, and a passcode that Mac had created for vetting and approving new members. “Because it’s last-minute, you’ll need to go online as soon as you can and fill out some paperwork under the account I’ve already created for you. You’ll need to provide some personal information, sign a few standard disclosures and agreements, and most importantly, don’t forget to complete the form for your soft and hard limits, though you’ll also need to discuss those sexual preferences with anyone you might choose to play with tonight.”

Summer bit her bottom lip, suddenly looking uncertain as she glanced around the table at each of her friends, who were already familiar with all the protocols