Chapter 211: Guardians, Part 16

Richard

James’ expression is bland as he returns to the office.

Fresh shirt….

…. Tie neatly knotted….

Hair washed…. and fresh aftershave….

Mmmm….

I try to keep my tone neutral. “Everything alright?”

His tone as bland as mine, “She’s fine.”

Ah, fuck….

…. How do I ask?

Man to man?

…. Dom to Dom…?

….?

The book of etiquette is strangely silent on this one….

Try a different tack….

“I was talking with Michael while you were…. occupied…. It’s the first time I’ve really had an opportunity to speak with him. He doesn’t normally say very much.”

He arches a brow. “Don't let that throw you. Michael’s no-one's fool, and he’ll see through a brick wall if you give him long enough. If he starts talking, it’s a good idea to start listening.”

Yes, you trust him completely….

…. His judgement and his loyalty….

“I’m coming to agree with you. He said something about not trying to cage Charlotte. That I should find her some work to do.”