In Her Debt - Part 22

Cassandra lead Alex away. She must have been in her 50s with pure white hair cut into a short bob. She looked sensational however, a picture of refined beauty. Her accent exuded upper class charm and confidence and Alex studied her hungrily even though the age gap between them was such a chasm.

They chatted warmly as she lead him through the huge town-house and onto a balcony where she pressed her herself into him "It's so wonderful when one of our little group brings someone new into the fold...we are a very close knit circle of friends so an outsider always brings risks" she turned to look him square in the face. She wore a pair of daringly high heels and so was far taller than him "...Arabella is so happy that you will fit in with us. Please don't disappoint her as she is a dear friend of mine".

Alex felt like a small child in her presence...Cassandra was laying down a clear threat but her affable charm offset the steel in her voice. Alex assured her that he was utterly grateful to Arabella and Jane for rescuing him from his plight and would never do anything upset them. With that Cassandra kissed him on his forehead "I know darling...you strike me as a very good boy and tonight you will be making some very good friends I promise you".

She took his hand and showed him the view over one of the city's most beautiful parks. "I presume you were shocked to see Andrea dressed as she is" she whispered

Alex mumbled something non-commital and Cassandra chuckled "You are a very polite boy...we are going to get along famously. Andrea brokers deals for Russian oligarchs and Arab sheikhs...she has an immensely stressful, high pressure job and needs an outlet for her submissive needs...early in her career she was going to some very bad clubs and flirting with some very ill-advised people. We took her under our wing and gave her the safety valve she needs. Watch how excited she gets when people are frightful to her".

Alex frowned and Cassandra smiled warmly amd lead him back into the house "I promise you, we might be an odd bunch but we are utterly devoted to each other"