He secured her back into the leather harness, ignoring his erection—they still had work to do. He led her back into the kitchen and pointed toward the hook where one of her sundresses hung.
“Put that on and come sit down. Want some lemonade?” It was understood when Alex was permitted clothing she was also permitted to speak more freely. The same applied with him in front of Liam. At mealtimes they were generally dressed and the talk was less formalized and more just between friends. It was part of what Daniel loved about his relationship with Liam. While they were 24/7 Master and slave, they were also 24/7 partners and best friends. He hoped to develop that easy kind of comfort in moving between roles with Alex.
“It’s time to talk about the party.”
“The party?” Alex sipped at her lemonade.
“We’re having a play party next weekend.”
“Am I invited?”
“Not only are you invited, you’ll be the center of attention, as will I. That is, if you choose to attend. Because you’re still so new to us Liam thinks you should be given the option of going or not.” Daniel tried to keep from furrowing his brow but didn’t quite succeed.
He had wanted to insist Alex come to the party and participate fully but Liam had overruled him, claiming it wasn’t right to push a sub past her limits, especially a relative novice like Alex.
He’d found himself annoyed with Liam’s decision. Wasn’t Alex supposed to be his sub? Still he knew in his heart Liam was right. Not only that, Liam had the final say, period. He owned Daniel, not the other way around. This thought comforted and warmed Daniel so he smiled as he continued.
“Liam’s been holding these parties a few times a year since before I knew him. He invites Doms and subs, mostly couples but not exclusively—people he’s met over the years in the scene. Some are heavy into the club scene, others, like us, mostly keep our play private.
“But on party night a different set of rules apply. People may come to the door as couples, as lovers, as Master and slave or Dom and sub, but once they cross the threshold every sub is to serve every Dom in the room.
“We’ll be expected to satisfy the whims and pleasures of all the dominant guests. It’s a chance for the Doms to show off how well their subs are trained. It’s also a chance for the subs to prove their obedience and willingness to submit to whomever it pleases their Master that they should.”
“Wow,” Alex enthused. “It sounds intense.”
“Oh, it is. But it’s also a lot of fun. He only invites people who are very experienced in the scene. They know better than to take advantage of someone else’s property. That doesn’t mean you won’t be spanked or whipped by a stranger, but you won’t be abused.”
He was watching her, trying to gauge her reaction to party night. She looked excited. On an impulse he reached across the table and took hold of one erect nipple poking against the fabric of her sundress. He twisted it sharply, wrenching a surprised gasp of pain from Alex.
“So tell me. Do you accept the invitation? Think before you say yes. I won’t be the only one doing something like this and much more besides.” He grabbed the other nipple and pinched.
Alex shut her eyes and blew air through her lips. He twisted again and she said, “Ah,” drawing out the word, an echo of pleasure and pain in equal parts.
He let her go and stood back waiting. She opened her eyes and cupped her breasts, looking down at her crotch. “Will I have to wear this chastity belt thing?”
Daniel threw back his head and laughed. “No, you little slut. We wouldn’t want to keep the goodies from the guests, now would we?”
~*~
Liam had finished with his appointments in time to catch the 3:07 from the city, which meant he could be home by 4:30 or so, a full two hours earlier than usual. He started to call Daniel when he boarded the train to let him know but decided not to. He could give him the ten-minute heads-up when he got to his car.
Yet even then for some reason he didn’t call. Why shouldn’t he just pop in on them and see what they were doing? He wouldn’t find them waiting naked and kneeling by the door. Instead he’d catch them in the act.
Whoa.
The act? What was going on in his head? He trusted Daniel implicitly. Even after that one painful incident when he’d walked in on them…
No, he didn’t even like to remember it. Daniel had been right back then. It had nothing to do with sex and everything to do with obedience. Daniel had been punished and that was that.
If you trust him, act like it, Liam told himself firmly. Don’t go skulking around looking for trouble. You’ve never been a jealous man. Don’t start now. You want Alex there as much as he does.
Nodding with resolve, he took out his phone and called the number he knew best. When Daniel answered, he said, “I’ll be home in a few minutes. Sorry for the short notice.”
When he entered the foyer, he was greeted by his two kneeling subs. Alex was still wearing the chastity belt. Liam’s cock stirred with the sudden desire to rip it from her and take her then and there.
He turned his attention to Daniel, stepping in front of him and tapping his shoulder. Daniel stood and Liam kissed him, at the same time grabbing his hard-muscled ass and smacking it hard. Daniel’s eyes widened at the unexpected blow and predictably his cock began to lengthen.
Liam stepped back and moved toward the girl, tapping her shoulder. She rose gracefully, her eyes still downcast. “How was your first day of chastity, Alex? How did it make you feel to lose access to your own body?”
She looked up at his direct question, biting her lip in that nervous way she had. They would have to work on that. “It was fine, I guess.”
“Fine?” He raised his eyebrows. “Let’s try again. When your Master asks you a question about how something he’s done to you makes you feel you don’t give a perfunctory answer like that. You think about it, you weigh and measure it in your mind and then you speak from your heart. You tell the truth and you provide detail. If there are things you liked about it you share that along with what you found distasteful or difficult. That doesn’t mean anything will change but it’s important we know what’s going on inside your head, especially when you’re still so new to us.”
He glanced toward Daniel for agreement and for a split second almost thought he saw a scowl there. But in a flash it was gone, replaced by a serious nod. “That’s right, Alex. Answer Liam’s question properly. You should know better by now.”
“Yes, Sir.” Alex directed this toward Daniel. Then she faced Liam. “It makes me feel, um, submissive. I mean, it’s kind of uncomfortable, getting used to the strap pulled up between my legs like that, and before Daniel loosened it, it was really tight around my waist. But I guess at the same time that discomfort made me all the more aware of it. Aware I couldn’t touch myself even if I wanted to. It made me feel kind of sexy. Also kind of vulnerable. You know, like I had to depend on someone else if I needed to use the bathroom.”
“And did you?” Liam interrupted, wishing he had been there to watch her humiliation and determined the next time she asked he would be the one to take her to the toilet.
“Did I what?”
“Did I what, Sir,” Daniel interjected. Dutifully Alex repeated the question, flushing slightly.
“Did you ask Daniel to let you pee and empty your bowels?”
Alex’s flush darkened. “Only to…to pee, Sir.”
“Speak up, you’re mumbling.” Liam was thoroughly enjoying the gentle humiliation. He glanced at Daniel, whose cock was also rising. Unlike Liam, he had no pants and jacket to hide it.
She repeated herself, louder this time. “Well,” Liam said ponderously. “Since I intend to engage in some anal play before dinner, I suggest we go this minute to the bathroom so you can relieve yourself.”
“Oh no, I couldn’t—” Alex took a step backward.
Before Liam could respond Daniel shot forward, gripping the girl’s arm and pulling her down into a kneeling position. “Did I
just hear you say no, slave? You don’t say no to us. Not ever. Understand?” He jerked her hair for emphasis.
Liam frowned. What was getting into Daniel? Yes, Alex was his toy, while Liam was away. This emerging dominant behavior even while in Liam’s presence was disconcerting and frankly, he didn’t like it.
Yet, he didn’t want to undermine Daniel’s authority in front of Alex. He would take him aside and explain the rules better. It was probably his fault. He hadn’t been clear enough from the beginning. He reminded himself it was unfair to punish a sub for breaking rules he hadn’t been informed of.
Focusing on the kneeling girl, Liam said, “Daniel is right. If you have reservations about something you’re asked to do, you can request permission to discuss it. We’ll listen to you and weigh your concerns and make our decision accordingly.”
“That’s right—” Daniel interrupted.
“Daniel,” Liam said sharply, cutting him off. More gently, he added, “I’m speaking now. Kneel beside Alex and be quiet.”
Daniel looked as if he’d been struck, dark color rising in his already ruddy cheeks. Clearly abashed, he dropped to his knees, his eyes downcast. “Yes, Sir,” he whispered, nearly breaking Liam’s heart.
Liam would talk to him privately, with love. But at this moment, it was Alex who needed to be dealt with.
“Go on,” he said to her. “Answer the question. What are your worries about using the toilet in front of your Masters? As our slave, your body and its functions, all of them, belong to us. Just because we haven’t chosen to observe you in the bathroom doesn’t mean we don’t have that right. If I want you to use newspaper on the kitchen floor and sleep in a dog bed next to the stove, that’s what you’d do. That’s the level of control and submission I demand from you. Do you understand that?”
Alex’s eyes were wide. “Yes, Sir,” she replied softly.
“That doesn’t mean I’ll necessarily choose to exercise that sort of control,” Liam continued. “However, just because you sit at the table with us and have certain freedoms, that doesn’t mean you have rights beyond those expressly given to you. By definition, you are subservient. Through your own choice, when you accepted those silver cuffs, you accepted your position as our submissive. Of course, you are free to leave at any time. But as long as you choose to stay here, you belong to us and you will obey. Do I make myself clear?”
Alex’s face had taken on a kind of radiant glow that Liam knew well. She looked up at him with shining eyes. He knew in that moment she was a true submissive. He saw and understood that his words had spoken to something deep inside her.
She wanted what he offered. She longed for it.
“Yes, Sir,” she replied. “I’m sorry, Sir. I’m not used to performing such an intimate act in front of someone. It’s, you know, icky.”
Liam suppressed his grin, keeping his expression grave as he listened.
“But I know you’re right,” she continued. “I do want to surrender myself to you.” She glanced toward Daniel. “To both of you. In whatever way pleases you, Sir.”
“Nicely said.” He touched the top of her head with a light hand. “We’ll go upstairs to our bathroom where there’s plenty of room.” He tapped her shoulder and Alex rose. He looked toward Daniel who remained kneeling, still as stone, his head bowed.
“Come on, Daniel,” Liam said gently as he touched his shoulder. “Come show me how obedient your sub girl is.”
Chapter 6
Alex stood naked save for the chastity belt. Her sex throbbed gently, still aching from Daniel’s earlier teasing and the thought of the upcoming play party. By design, she was kept constantly on the edge of desire. The slightest touch from either man could make her tremble, and this thrilled her deep in her masochistic soul.
Being ordered to move her bowels in front of two guys, even if they owned her, was another thing altogether. She did have to go, but had been waiting for the chance for some privacy. Earlier that afternoon, she’d done some weeding in the hot June sun and worked up a sweat. Daniel would want her freshly showered and groomed before Liam got home. She had planned to seize the opportunity then to use the toilet. Liam’s unexpectedly early arrival, however, screwed things up.
Daniel knelt in front of her, unlocking the padlocks and releasing the confining harness. She stepped out of it, reminding herself, I signed up for this. This is what I wanted.
Intellectually she understood and even agreed with Liam’s assertion that, if she were to belong to them, she must give of herself fully—not only when she felt comfortable. She understood Daniel’s words as well—that modesty had no place in a submissive’s life.
But intellect and emotion were two very different things. She looked to Liam, who was watching her with a small enigmatic smile. She was struck, not for the first time, by what a handsome pair the two men made—Liam with his dark brown hair and eyes, Daniel, so sunny blond with those piercing blue-gray eyes like the color of the sea at dawn.
A sense of disbelief settled over her. Did these two accomplished, gorgeous, sexy men really want her in their lives on a long-term basis? Or would they soon tire of playing with a girl and send her away, her heart in pieces?
Stop it, drama queen. This isn’t one of your romance novels.
She realized they were both watching her—waiting. Daniel gestured toward the toilet with a jerk of his head. “Go on.”
Her stomach clutched and heat moved over her face and neck. She’d never felt comfortable on the toilet in front of others, even in the closest of long-term relationships. Maybe, it occurred to her, this was her first truly submissive act.
She moved toward the toilet and sat down, closing her eyes. Her gut roiled and her muscles clenched. She tried to will her body to relax. She really did have to go but wasn’t at all sure she’d be able to in front of them, even with the best of intentions.
Liam’s voice made her open her eyes. “I’m proud of you, Alex. You’re making a real effort to obey even though it’s obvious this is very difficult for you. It’s the first step to true submission. Take your time. Then meet us in the playroom.”
He and Daniel left the bathroom, shutting the door with a click. Alex stared after them in open-mouthed amazement, feeling as if she’d just been pardoned one minute before execution.
~*~
“You know, I’m not sure that was the right decision. With Alex, you have to follow through or she—”
Liam cut him off. “Nobody asked you, slave boy.”
Daniel snapped his mouth shut, his cheeks reddening. Liam felt bad for him, but also annoyed. This really needed to be nipped in the bud. “We need to talk, Daniel. This is my fault. I haven’t given you clear enough direction.”
He looked into Daniel’s face and was shocked to see the flash of defiance. There was no doubting that look. Daniel, his submissive darling slave boy, was, for the first time in their relationship, defying him, if not in word, certainly with his expression.
For a moment real anger welled in Liam’s veins. “Elbow grip,” he barked. Luckily for Daniel, he obeyed at once, reaching behind his back to grab his forearms as close to the opposite elbow as possible.
Liam caught Daniel’s balls in a tight grip, squeezing until Daniel winced. In a low, steely voice he said, “Since Alex came back, you’ve been getting a little confused. So let me remind you of something. I own you. Alex may be your toy but you belong to me. Got it?”
“Yes, Sir,” Daniel gasped.
Still gripping his crotch, Liam continued, “If I say we let her use the toilet in private, that’s what we do. If I’m asking Alex a question or giving her an order, I don’t need you in there adding your two cents. I certainly don’t need you yanking her to the ground and presuming to discipline her in my presence, do you understand me?”
He gripped harder. “Answer my direct question, slave.”
“Yes, Sir,” Daniel said through clenched teeth, sweat breaking on his brow. “I’m sorry, Sir. It won’t happen again.”
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Liam let go and stepped back. “No, it won’t.”
Daniel was staring at the ground. Liam put a finger beneath his chin and forced him to look up. Daniel’s eyes were bright with unshed tears.
Liam’s heart wrenched. All the anger drained from him. He stroked Daniel’s cheek. “I’m sorry to be so harsh. What you and I have means more to me than any sub. If her being here is going to change the loving, sensual dynamic we have, then I don’t want her around.”
“Liam. I’m so sorry. I—I got carried away I guess. It really goes to your head, having that kind of power over someone. I forgot my place with you, Sir. I’m so, so sorry. You mean everything to me.” He dropped suddenly to his knees and wrapped his arms around Liam’s legs.
Liam was nearly overcome with emotion. Gently he tapped Daniel’s shoulder and Daniel stood. A single tear had slipped down his cheek and Liam brushed it away with his finger. He took Daniel into his arms and they held each other for several long moments.
“Please punish me, Sir. I want to start fresh,” Daniel murmured against his shoulder.
Liam knew at once this was the right course. It would help his sub boy know he was fully forgiven. “Yes, I will. I’ll do it now and we’ll say no more about it.”
He led Daniel to the playroom by his cock, which stiffened as they moved along the hall. Liam smiled inwardly. All subs were the same, male or female. It was so easy for them to shift from erotic fear to arousal.
Daniel had asked for punishment and punishment he would have. His main infraction was forgetting his place. He had become proud, daring to challenge Liam’s authority. Liam would remind him in no uncertain terms who he belonged to.
“Kneel ass up, hands behind your back.” While Daniel assumed the position Liam moved to the large chest that held most of their toys. He withdrew a slim black dildo and a tube of lubricant along with a small towel. He spread the towel on the carpet beside Daniel and put the dildo and lubricant on it. Daniel didn’t look around or move.
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