Author's Notes: Next Chapter! This one was sort of a bitch to write. Not going to lie. Mostly because I'm trying to thicken up the plot. Hopefully I did a good job and we're going to get somewhat more in depth with why Julia does what she does when she does it. There's really nothing terrible here. It stayed clean all things considered. We've also finally got a name for our dead girl. HUZZAH! Or at least something plausible. Anyways let me know what you think of this one and I may be persuaded if I get enough people telling me I'm doing good to post the next chapter tonight since it's done. If not it will be posted in the morning. I'm kind of digging this updating twice in one day. Gives me something to look forward to with my fucking bum leg. I'm totally feeling like a jackass no housework got done today but my lovely wife still treated me to dinner though she did break my freaking creative thoughts. *grumbles* Oh well girl's gotta eat. God knows I need to put away some food for some extra weight. Anyways tell me what you think!
Chapter 13:
Olivia settled into a kneeling position next to Elliot just the way they'd both been taught. Julia was petting Elliot telling him to be good while they were gone. Alex looked over at Julia before laying her hand gently on Olivia's head. Olivia leaned into it easily looking as though she needed the affection after the harsh run on the Bridle Path. She smiled softly. "You did very well pet." She murmured softly.
Olivia smiled softly her eyes down turned acting pleased to hear the words. At least that was how it appeared. Julia glanced over hearing the words and recognizing the flush on Olivia's cheeks as true pleasure. She smiled continuing to gently pet Elliot. "Be good pet. I'll see you tonight for dinner." She promised still keeping an eye on Alex and Olivia.
Alex unable to help herself leaned down and pressed a kiss to the crown of Olivia's head. "Good girl." She murmured against her head knowing Olivia would hear her. She pulled away as Gabriel began to motion everyone to leave.
"We're going to lock the doors behind us so everyone will be safe. We have cameras set up so we know nothing will be happening while we aren't here."
"Do they have sound?" Julia asked with a smile.
"No unfortunately not Lady Julia but we'll still be able to see everything that goes on. There is water and some fruits for them to snack on while we're away. They'll be fine." Gabriel assured them with a smile. "Come let's go enjoy the island."
"You belong to Madam Julia right?" Elliot turned to face the source of the voice glancing at Olivia as a beautiful girl with glowing tan skin and dark inky black hair settled in front of them. He noticed she'd crawled over to him. No one was rising to their feet even with the dominants gone.
"I do but she's known now as Lady Julia." Elliot replied looking at Olivia who shifted to sit better on the cushion Alex had thoughtfully placed her on.
"It is isn't it? I forget. It's been so long since I last saw her. Is she still a harsh mistress? She was always the hardest to please."
"She can still swing a whip like no one else." Elliot cracked to which the beautiful girl smiled revealing even white teeth.
He noted she was wearing the chain collar just like the other girls and boys that bore the burn mark on their shoulder. Just like our victim, he thought wondering if she knew her.
"I'm Meila by the way. You're Elliot right? I think I heard Lady Julia call you that."
"It's Elliot. Meila, that's a pretty name."
"Thank you. Lady Julia gave it to me. She trained me years ago. She was the one that perfected me. That's why I know how lucky you are."
"Has my mistress trained all of you?" He asked motioning slightly towards her collar. She reached up fingering it for a moment before shaking her head.
"No. Only three of us remain from the originals she trained before she left. One left us recently."
"Why would she leave?"
"I don't know. Lord Gabriel told us she left. He never did say why. We all thought it was because of Lady Julia."
"Why would she leave because of Mistress Julia?" Olivia asked having listened quietly to the conversation.
"She was really attached to Lady Julia. She was trained by her. Lady Julia was the first one to really take time with her to perfect her, foster her, and make her a better submissive. All she talked about was Lady Julia."
"I thought my Mistress left Decadence when she was in college?"
"She did but she kept training until six years ago. She left suddenly. Things weren't good when she left but they got worse when she wasn't here."
"What was the name of the girl?"
"Kaira."
"Kaira? That's a pretty name too."
"Your Mistress gave it to her. I think that's why she was so attached to her. Anyways when she left Kaira was devastated. She stuck around because she thought Lady Julia would show back up but she never did. Eventually Lord Gabriel told us she left and we never saw her again." Meila shrugged and smiled at him. "I bet she'd be kicking herself now if she knew Lady Julia was here."
"Meila you shouldn't talk about that. You know Lord Gabriel told us not to mention Kaira anymore." A boy crawled over and sat down near them shaking his head at Meila.
"Sorry Kalil." Meila replied softly looking ashamed.
He shook his head turning green eyes on Elliot. "And you shouldn't be asking her such questions about your Mistress. If she wanted you to know you would." He scolded softly.
"We were only curious. Lady Julia trained us. Well Julia helped my mistress but she did train Elliot. And we know nothing about her." Olivia said softly.
"You aren't supposed to and if she wants to tell you she will. If not then you shouldn't concern yourself about it." Kalil settled down eyeing Meila until she moved away.
Julia was sitting at the front of the boat as it drove out over the ocean. She had shed her sundress from earlier in the day and now wore a retro black bikini with wedge flip flops and a large floppy brimmed hat. In her hand was a glass of champagne. Her red hair whipped around her as the yacht continued it's journey out into the ocean before finally dropping anchor. Alex had been watching from the higher deck the way her former mistress chose to isolate herself instead of being around the others.
"It's beautiful out here isn't it?" Lord Drachir spoke close to her right side.
"Yes it's lovely." Alex agreed turning slightly.
"You and she have a very interesting relationship. She's your mentor right? Taught you all you know?" Lord Drachir asked nodding with his head towards Julia's seated frame.
"Yes she is. She's a very dear friend."
"I can see that. She was one of my closest friends until she left us. Six years ago. I remember it well."
"She will never tell me why she chose to leave. I can't fathom a reason if this is what all of the trips are like." Alex smiled at him. Drachir smiled back and slid a hand up stroking his goatee for a moment.
"She's very particular you know. She likes things done a certain way. She doesn't want them to be interrupted or changed in a way she didn't change it."
"I know." Alex nodded looking down into her wine glass.
"Well perhaps I should leave you be. You wish to join her right?"
"No, not at all." Alex turned her face back towards him and he smiled once again.
"You love her. It's pretty obvious. But you also love your pet too."
"I'm in love with my pet. I love Julia. It's a world of difference." Alex explained not wanting to break cover but for the first time willing to admit her feelings to someone who wasn't as close to her as Julia was.
"I understand. I'll let you go to her. It was nice talking with you Lady Alexandra." Drachir gave a bow of his head and left the railing leaving her to her thoughts.
"Alexandra? Come join me." Julia's voice broke into the reverie as she waved to her from her spot on the bow of the ship.
Alex smiled and nodded walking towards the stairs and going down to sit with Julia.
"What did he say?"
"Who? Lord Drachir?"
"Yes. I saw him talking to you." Julia took a sip of her champagne.
"He was just remarking on our relationship."
"Very smart man. He knows more than he ever lets on until the time is right." Julia glanced back at the clear blue ocean.
"Do you think he knows why we're here?"
"He may. I can't say. But if he does he won't stop us nor will he get in our way as long as we don't get in his."
"What if he's the one we're looking for?"
"It's possible but doubtful. Anything is possible. I haven't seen him in six years so he could've changed during that time. I couldn't say."
Alex nodded glancing down and then up as a shadow fell across them.
"Ladies you are looking exceptionally radiant today."
"Lord Romeifellar. How are you doing today? Enjoying the ride?" Julia asked standing up to greet the man.
"I'm well Lady Julia. I was wondering if I could have a word in private?"
"Whatever you wish to say you can say in front of Alexandra. She's a dear friend and someone who's opinion I value very greatly." Julia laid her hand on Alex's as she settled back down leaving enough room for Lord Romeifellar to sit beside her.
"As you wish Lady Julia, I've been speaking with certain people shall we say who have expressed problems with the way Lord Gabriel and Sir William are running Decadence. They feel like we would be better off if you were to return to us in your former capacity."
Julia blinked behind her sunglasses and tilted her head slightly. "Why would they benefit from me and not Lord Gabriel?"
"Some things have been happening lately shall we say that no one is truly pleased with. We feel like with you here they may stop but if you were in power they would be guaranteed to stop."
"And what would have to happen for this to occur?"
"Well we were hoping that you would agree to allow me to sit as your advisor. You know help you with the day to day running, the planning of events, the training and selection of new pets and members. All of that."
"So everything?"
"Not everything Lady Julia. You would be in charge just allowing me to speak for the people who have made Decadence what it is."
Julia nodded and smiled. "I'll think about it Lord Romeifellar. Right now I'm still getting my bearings back and I'm trying to make the most out of our time here. My little Elliot is quite unsure of himself and he's still learning so much from just being here."
"He would learn more surely if you were to return to us." Lord Romeifellar smiled his most charming smile which to Alex looked more like a sneer.
She sat silently listening to Julia refuse and reached over gently pushing Julia's red hair behind her ear. "Perhaps you could just consider the gentleman's kind offer Julia. It sounds as though he's thought very hard and talked with many people who wish to see this happen. It may be a good idea to think about whom this affects and what recourses could happen if you refuse."
Lord Romeifellar smiled at Alex pleased to see that she was on his side. "I agree with you Lady Alexandra. And I want you to know you would have my full support should you choose to seek a permanent position with Decadence."
"Thank you for your support Lord Romeifellar. I'm sure it will go a long way."
"Yes well. I would appreciate it if you both would consider my offer. And let me know." With that he rose to his feet leaving the two women in silence.
Author's Notes: And the plot thickens...oh shit! I hope I got you more curious still. If not I'm failing miserably. Let me know what you think yes?