The next day, as I was leaving work, I took a deep breath before stepping out into the parking lot. Just as he said, Gage was there waiting for me. He opened the door for me and got in the driver's seat without a word. As the door shut, and we had privacy, he turned to me. "I spoke with my mother. I don't think she will ever stop being stubborn, but she knows not to pull a stunt like that again." "What did she say?" I asked suddenly, curious to know her reasoning. Gage frowned softly and let out a big sigh. "She doesn't like that you are a man, but she was willing to let that go. When she found out you were also a sub, she had that collar bought and sent to scare you off. I hate that it worked, and I hate that she did it." "What's her deal with you being a dom?" I asked and he scrunche

