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all very well. Watching you was a revelation,’ he added softly.
    Immediately Chloe became aware of her right nipple, which was still sore from when he’d pinched it just before she’d climaxed. A blush of embarrassment stained her cheeks, and she had a job to stop herself from touching the tender breast.
    ‘I’ve changed my mind about your form of discipline,’ she said, hoping he couldn’t hear the slight tremor in her voice. ‘I don’t think I do want to learn about it after all.’
    Carlos stepped closer to her. Very slowly he put out his right hand, and then began to stroke her dark hair, pushing it back off her face. ‘What’s the matter? Are you afraid of learning the truth about yourself?’

    ‘I don’t belong in your world. I told you that when you asked me to stay here. I’m not sophisticated like Livia, I’m—’
    ‘You’re a sensualist, Chloe. Don’t try and deny it, especially to yourself.’
    ‘Why shouldn’t I deny it, if I want to? Why is this so important to you?’
    His blue eyes darkened. ‘That’s a good question. You fascinate me. I want to know more about you, the real you. Also, I want to set you free.’
    Chloe shook her head. ‘I think you want to imprison me.’
    Catching hold of her shoulders, Carlos stared into Chloe’s eyes. ‘You’re wrong. I can liberate you, but you have to trust me.’
    ‘After what happened last night?’
    With a smile he released her, and turning away started to make himself a cup of coffee. ‘Are you trying to tell me that you didn’t enjoy last night?’
    ‘No, what I’m trying to tell you is that I don’t want it to go any further.’
    ‘What are you afraid of if it does?’ he asked quietly. ‘Think carefully before you reply.’
    Chloe bit on her bottom lip. ‘I’m afraid of myself,’ she confessed.
    ‘Don’t be; let me release your true sexuality, and I’ll help you come to terms with what you discover.’
    ‘But why does learning about my sexuality have to involve rules, and discipline?’
    ‘Because it heightens all the sensations, and multiplies all the pleasures. Delayed gratification is far sweeter than instant satisfaction.’
    Chloe shivered. ‘What happens when it’s all over? When I’ve learnt all there is to know about myself?’
    ‘Then we think of how you can best use your gifts. Don’tworry, I’ll be here for you. So, will you be back at seven tonight?’
    Chloe wished that she could just say no and walk away, but this morning Carlos was like a magician weaving a magic spell around her, and now she did want to be part of his strange world. ‘Yes,’ she murmured.
    ‘Excellent. When you’re discussing the charity dinner, tell your supervisor that I want to sit at the same table as you on the evening.’
    ‘I can’t do that!’ exclaimed Chloe. ‘You’ll be at the top table. I should think I’ll be at the one nearest the kitchen door.’
    ‘If we’re not at the same table, I won’t attend. It’s as simple as that.’
    ‘I don’t think they’re expecting you anyway. Like I said, it’s too low-key for you.’
    ‘Arrange it, Chloe. I want to sit beside you for the evening. I promise that I shall make it worth the charity’s while if they indulge my wish.’
    ‘This may come as a surprise to you,’ said Chloe slowly, ‘but your money won’t buy you everything you want in life.’
    He laughed. ‘Of course it won’t, but it will buy me most things and it will most certainly buy you a place at the top table – especially as I’ll be the patron by then!’ Glancing at his watch, he raised an eyebrow at her. ‘Won’t you be late if you don’t leave soon?’
    Chloe looked at the kitchen clock. ‘Oh no! I was early too.’ Running out of the house, she heard Carlos calling out after her, reminding her to be back at the house by seven o’clock.
    ‘You want a place at the top table?’ asked Lizzie in astonishment.

    All the committee, who were seated round the table, were staring at Chloe,