Chapter 14

Odette

When Sam came down to work out the following day, Odette was already awake. 

"Morning!" she said brightly. 

Sam smiled as he unclipped her limbs from their chains. 

"Morning," he replied as he kissed her and settled at the bed's end.

He watched with curiosity as Odette bustled about, picking up a canvas and a few paints. 

"Do you mind if I do some warm-up paintings while you work out?" she asked as she picked up the easel from where it leaned against the wall. 

"Um, sure," Sam said. "I've never been painted before." 

"I'll just be trying to capture your movement, but I'd love it if you could pose for a portrait later sometime."

"Me?" 

Sam blushed, much to Odette’s amusement.

"Yes, you!" she said with a grin. 

Sam shrugged. "Sure!" 

Odette followed Sam into the gym to set up her easel where she wouldn't be in the way. As Sam worked out, she swirled her bru