Page 22 of Bondage Play

Phil ran a hand across the top of his head. “I wanted to initially, and truthfully, it’s still not off the table. Terry had his own reasons, which I’ll let him express. Mine had to do with me being worried over the authorities either disregarding it because of the BDSM aspect, giving me and Terry trouble, or possibly giving the police an excuse to come over here and cause trouble for you.”

Gerard arched his eyebrows. “Well. I have to say I appreciate you taking me into consideration.” Gerard shook his head. “Crazy.” He glanced up. “I can’t imagine what this is all about,and how we and our boys managed to get involved.” Gerard indicated to Terry again. “May I?”

“Yes, go ahead.” Phil couldn’t deny it was a rush to be treated as an equal by a long-term, respected Dom.

“Terry? Why didn’t you want to turn Anson in?”

Terry let out a sigh. “Look, I can’t stand the guy, not really. He’s a complete ass…jerk. But at the same time, I don’t wish something horrible on him.” Terry pulled his eyebrows together. “Maybe if I did turn Anson in he could get help to protect him from this guy who seems to control and probably abusing him. But at the same time, Anson wasterrified, begged me not to call anyone because Master Joe would kill him.” Terry shivered again. “And the last thing Anson is, is a good actor. Trust me.”

Gerard’s face radiated a pained expression. “God. The more of this story I hear, the worse it gets. Did he show up at the set the next day acting as if nothing ever happened?”

“Actually, he didn’t show up at all.” Terry had paled. “He had his agent call and say he was going to have to drop out of the show for personal reasons. That was the only info I was able to get from the director.”

Gerard held Phil’s gaze. “If anything else goes down, I’d like to ask you to get the police involved, even if it means having them come here. It’s your decision, of course, but I don’t see any good coming of hoping this will simply go away.”

Phil had been wrestling with the same thought ever since Terry had been hurt. “I agree. So far, there hasn’t been a hint of any more problems. But if that changes, I won’t put Terry’s safety at risk.”

“Great.” Gerard gave him a sincere smile. “I think we’re on the same page.”

Phil smiled back, hoping he was able to convey his ownsincerity. He really did like Gerard.And I wouldn’t mind taking him up on his offer, either.

It was time to have a serious chat with his sub.

****

The beginnings of a headache plagued Terry—a dull ache that seemed as though it might work itself up to a deep throbbing before they made it all the way home. He gazed out of the passenger-side window of Phil’s Lexus as he ran the evening’s conversation through his mind. Maybe heshould’vereported Anson. At the time, even though it had been upsetting, he hadn’t wanted to make a big deal out of it.

But what if Anson really is in trouble, and it’s gotten worse?It didn’t help that the guy ran hot and cold.First, he’s terrified. Then he acts likehe’sthe one who really wants in my pants.Terry put a hand to his forehead. Maybe the whole nightmare would go away on its own after all and he wouldn’t have to think about it anymore.

Phil’s hand had been resting on his knee for most of the drive. The heat and weight of it reassured him, helped keep him calm.God, I’ve got it bad.

“I’d like to talk about one of the things Gerard mentioned this evening.”

Terry groaned before he could stop himself. “Is thereanyway we could drop the subject of Anson? I’m tired of thinking about him.”

Phil squeezed his knee. “I think this is a much better conversation than Anson. I was referring to Gerard’s offer for us to all play together.”

Oh. That.Terry’s face heated and to his horror, his cock began to plump up in a most obvious manner. “Uh...” Hecleared his throat, wiggling in his seat. “What do you want to talk about?”

“Well, first of all, are you hot for Marty?”

“What?” Phil didn’t sound hurt, but he was also incredibly gifted when it came to keeping an even tone. “No. Not at all. I was grateful, and pleasantly surprised, when he helped me out.” Terry snorted. “He scared the shit out of me when I first got there that night.”

Phil laughed. “I can see why.” He caressed Terry’s thigh, his motions light and gentle as he continued to speak. “It’s okay if youarehot for him, you know. We’re going to find ourselves in a lot of sexually charged situations the more we explore and interact at clubs or gatherings like Gerard’s. We’re both human. But if we agree to maintaining honesty and communication, as well as honoring the agreed boundaries on sharing, there’s nothing wrong with finding another guy hot.”

Terry mulled the idea over in his head. He’d certainly lusted after many a guy, sometimes several times a day, but he’d never act on it. He loved Phil and couldn’t imagine his life without him. By the same token, he didn’t text Phil every time he saw a fine piece of ass and say, ‘Wow, you should see the huge bulge on this one.’

“I love you.” Terry had no idea why he’d blurted it out.

“Baby. I love you too, with everything I have. But I’m also willing to bet that if I acted on what I threatened you with on our first night at Gerard’s, if I yanked down your pants in front of Marty, Gerard and Marco and spanked you, that not only would you let me, you’d love every second of it.”

“Jesus, Sir.” Terry was rock hard.I really am a total pervert. Good thing Phil is too.But he was also terrified that Phil would think less of him because the idea of other men watching them got him so excited.

Phil took a hold of Terry’s wrist and placed his hand overPhil’s crotch, his stiffened length more than obvious under his slacks. “See, baby? It gets me hard too.” Phil thrust into Terry’s palm, groaning as he did. “That’s enough for now.” He moved Terry’s hand away from his crotch. “Hand jobs and driving are a bad combo.”

Terry grimaced. “Yeah. Excellent point.”

The heat in Terry’s face was fierce, his chest tight. Yeah, he wanted it and it was obvious Phil did too. If they crossed that boundary, there would be no going back. What if it ruined their relationship? Forever damaged it somehow? He’d only just gotten Phil back, and more than ever, he didn’t want to lose him.Not when our connection is so positive, so good.