What happens when someone steps into the lifestyle blindly? Talia is about to find out. It seems like all fun and games until she pairs up with the wrong Dom. Micah has been out of the lifestyle for a while. He's down on his luck when it comes to finding stable submissives. They either leave him or want more than he can offer. After going home to tend to family matters, Micah tries to get in with the local scene, feigning disinterest all the while. But when an enemy from the past shows up to pollute his good time, it becomes a game of wills and perseverance. Talia is caught in the middle, torn between fear and desire, pleasure and pain, and intrigue for the new stranger who could either be her savior or her undoing. Content Warning: This story contains adult content. For readers 18+ only