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Coleman’s chest and said, “I’m fine Iz. please, this isn’t what it seems. I’ll explain in a minute, okay?”
    Izzy was confused and continued to stand rooted in place. She had come in the tell Nancy that she was ready to close the shop early so they could head out for the rehearsal dinner. Never in a million years had she expected to find her best friend naked in some man’s arms.
    Coleman turned to gaze at her, his eyes dark and his voice low and firm. “I promise she’s fine. Now, if you’ll excuse us?”
    She shook her head and her voice stammered, “Again, I wasn’t speaking to you! I can’t believe you, Nancy. Oh God, what will Jack think! How could you let this pervert touch you! You’re naked, for God’s sake!”
    Coleman ’s eyes flashed and Nancy felt his body stiffen. She pushed away from his chest despite his attempt to keep her close to him. He shook his head down at her but she smiled up at him and whispered, “Please, Sir?”
    He took a deep breath , his jaw clenched but he released her completely.
    Nancy took a deep breath and said, “Izzy, please, I’ll explain in a second. Trust me, okay?”
    Izzy saw her best friend step away from Coleman and quickly turned her back as she realized her friend was topless, as well. Izzy stomped from the room, her displeasure obvious.
    Nancy sighed but bent to pull up her clothing and refastened her bra. She started to button her blouse and looked where her very best friend had been standing moments before. She turned back to Coleman and said, “I’m sorry, Sir. I guess we just shocked her. I’ll explain.”
    Coleman also turned to the door and smiled, “I’m sorry as well. This was supposed to be a beautiful experience for you. It’s obvious she is shocked; I thought you two were best friends. I didn’t mean to upset anyone. I’d be glad to speak with her.”
    Nancy smiled , remembering how Izzy had sounded as she yelled at Coleman. She reached up to kiss his cheek. “It is still beautiful. Thanks for the offer, but I don’t think she’d be willing to listen to you. She’s really upset, but it will be okay. Thank you so much for helping me. Tell Jack I love his presents and will wear them with pride until he removes them.”
    Coleman smiled at her and replaced the empty boxes in his pocket. Her demeanor and the smile on her face again convinced him that she was meant to be Jack’s partner and wife. He watched as she finished dressing and then gathered her into his arms again. “I’ll tell him, Angel. Jack is one very lucky man. I’ll see you tonight.”
    Nancy nodded and walked him out of the room . Izzy was nowhere to be seen, but sounds of her slamming cabinets could be heard. Coleman quirked an eyebrow and said, “Are you sure it’s safe? She may be awfully small, but I have a feeling she can be ferocious when she’s upset.”
    Nancy laughed , “More like a lioness protecting her cubs. We’ll be fine, I promise.”
    Still doubtful, Coleman gave in. He kissed the top of her head and said, “Jack’s chains complement your beauty, Nance but your willingness to accept them so gracefully complements your desire to submit. That is a beautiful and priceless gift to Jack.”
    She flushed and thanked him, his words reminding her of Jack ’s possessive gift and all it represented. He gave her another kiss as she walked him down the stairs and out of the store. Nancy locked the front door and flipped the sign to ‘Closed’. She turned out the front lights and then walked back upstairs and into the small kitchen.

Chapter 2
     
    She found Izzy standing over the stove, waiting for the kettle to whistle. Izzy said nothing as Nancy silently picked up the two cups on the counter and found two tea bags. She took both to the small table with the small jar of honey. The kettle began to sing, and while Izzy poured water over the teabags, Nancy sliced a lemon and took a small pitcher of cream out of the refrigerator, bringing both to the table.