by Tatum Throne
As Dusk came out of the locker room, their eyes connected. There was a cold look of distance in his gaze that wasn’t there before.
Determined to find out what was going on, Shane crossed the training center and followed him out into the hallway. Shane pushed him into the stairwell for some privacy. “What the fuck is going on?”
“I think we need to call this thing off.”
“I say when this ends. Understand?”
Surprise made Dusk’s mouth drop open. “I understand. I think we need to cool things off between us.”
“I am your Dom and you’re my submissive. Either you’re a willing participant or our contract needs to change.”
“Oh, so this is just about sex?”
Shane came in close, blocking him up against the stairs. “You and I both know this isn’t about more than sex. You knew that when you got involved with me. Don’t pretend it’s something more than it is.”
Raw laughter echoed from his submissive’s mouth that was now twisted into a sneer. “Thanks for clearing that up for me. I was pretty confused about what we had.”
Dusk started to push past him. Shane reached out, grabbing him around the waist and pressing him up against the wall. “Don’t fucking do this to me—not here.”
“What? What are you going to do? Arrest me?”
“If that’s what it takes.”
* * * *
Dusk was breathing hard. He couldn’t believe he was challenging his Dom at work. He could see that Shane’s resolve was crumbling right before his eyes.
He made a mistake by trying to push him away and now he was going to pay for that mistake. The only question was how far was his Dom going to go while they were at work.
“I want you to hurt me. I want you to take control of me, right here, right now.”
“That’s not going to happen. You know that.”
“So, what are you going to do then?”
Dusk was breathing hard. He couldn’t help it. He wanted to push his Dom as hard as he could, to see what he would do. He wanted his Dom to feel as needy as he did.
“Do you want me to handcuff you?”
Dusk moaned, biting his lip as he thought about what his Dom would do. “Fuck.”
“Do you want me to show you what it means to take complete control?”
His heart was racing out of his chest. He made a mistake by pushing Shane here but there was no backing down now.
As his Dom got closer, he heard him slide the handcuffs out of its holster as he came in close. He locked one down on his right wrist and spun him around locking down the left. He put his face against the wall and let his lips trail over the curve of his ear.
“You like this, don’t you? You’re a fucking slut for my cock.”
He could barely make a sound as his breath left him. His Dom twisted up his wrist so he was completely submissive to him. Pain rushed down his arm but it quickly went away as the pads of his Dom’s fingers slipped between his ass cheeks and rubbed his rim.
A quiet moan of pleasure slipped from his lips and travel through the staircase. Both were very aware that they could get caught at any moment but it was clear his Dom didn’t care. As those fingers rubbed and traced his rim, Dusk felt his cock kick out hard down the long length of his leg, trapping it within his tactical pants. He wanted to submit completely to his Dom, but he knew that wouldn’t happen now.
As those fingers worked magic, Dusk felt a quiet orgasm spin through his cock. At the last second, he kept himself from coming as his whole body contracted hard in a full body spasm.
“Nice, sub. Do that again.”
This time his Dom worked harder and faster over his rim, sliding his fingers down over his perineum to squeeze his balls. The pressure was too much and it nearly made him pop off again.
The small space started to spin as his Dom brought him closer and closer to the edge he wanted to jump off. He felt his body coming alive at the mere touch of his Dom.
Out in the hallway, Dusk snapped his head up when he heard the sound of voices cutting through.
“Frightened?”
He was. But he wasn’t about to let Shane know. Just when he thought his Dom was going to send him over the edge, he pulled his hands away. Immediately disappointed, Dusk was trying to recover from the jarring transition. The sound of the cuffs being taken off snapped his resolve.
When he was free from his Dom, he pushed away. “Don’t touch me like that here again.”
Something flickered within the dark eyes glaring back at him that made him think twice about what he was saying. Dusk wasn’t sure why he was pushing his Dom away but he was.
“I’m taking you with me tonight.”
He knew better than to fight him on this now. He wouldn’t win. Instead of answering him, he opened up the door to the stairwell and walked out, very aware that he had a huge stiffy that was dripping like a leaky faucet down his leg.
Embarrassed by how sensitive he was to his Dom’s touch, Dusk was determined to stay away from him for the rest of the day. That did not last long though.
A short while later, Shane was at his door looking for him. “You ready to go?”
Did he have a choice? If he told his Dom no then there would be hell to pay. He did not want to have another situation at work that he couldn’t handle.
As they left for the day, Dusk became very aware they were not going home. “Where are we going?”
“Out for a little while.”
Out turned out to be a bar on the other side of town. When they got arrived, half the guys from SWAT we’re already there. It was easy for Dusk to lose himself as he moved into the crowded bar.
Off in the corner, the guys from SWAT were already throwing darts. “I’m going to go grab some beers.”
Shane looked at him hard as his hand slid down to his ass, giving it a possessive squeeze. “Come back soon, sub.”
“I will.”
As he went to the bar, it was busy and hopping. As he ordered two beers, Dusk stood there looking over his shoulder at the guys with SWAT.
From the other side, a deep breath voice whispered in his ear. “I’ve always loved a man in uniform.”
Dusk glanced that way to see a devastatingly handsome man standing by his side. He would have been the type of guy he would have gone for before he met Shane. “Do I know you?”
“Not yet.”
Still waiting on the beers, nervous energy pumped through Dusk when he realized he was getting hit on by this man. What would his Dom say when he realized what was going on? There was a good chance he would have been punished for what was happening now. He didn’t want Shane to have any reason to punish him again tonight.
“So, are you here with anyone?”
“Kind of.”
“I’m guessing that group of guys over there.”
“Yeah.”
“Let me buy you a drink.”
“Sorry I already have one coming.”
“At least let me get your number.”
“I don’t think that would be a good idea.”
“Oh? Yeah.”
Before he knew it, Shane was at his side leaning in close. “Good to see you.” He shook hands with the man that was hitting on Dusk. “How’s everything at District Four?”
“Same old. Just a different day.”
“I see you two have met.”
“Is there something I should know?”
“Yes. He’s mine.”
The possessive tone of Shane’s voice caught him off guard.
“My mistake.”
As he watched the guy move away Dusk became very aware Shane was marking his territory. “That wasn’t necessary.”
“Oh, I think it was. He has a reputation around here.”
“Jealous?”
Shane growled low. “No. Not yet.”
They headed over to the guys from SWAT. Everyone was having a good time as the music pumped through the bar. It was a place that was often occupied by police officers
and prosecutors. Dusk couldn’t help but notice the way Shane was looking at him as he moved. His intense stare was making him feel wanted and needy. He wanted this night to be over and to go home with his Dom but he knew if he did he had to play his next move right.
“I’ll be back.”
Dusk headed to the bathroom alone. He needed a few minutes to clear his head and to figure out how he was going to handle his Dom. As the door came to a close behind him, he heard the deafening lock engaging behind him.
As he glanced over his shoulder he expected to see Shane but it wasn’t him. Instead it was the guy who hit on him coming in close.
“I never thought I would get you alone.”
A panic sensation zipped over his palms when he realized what was happening. This guy was coming on strong and he had to let him down fast and hard. “Sorry, I’m not interested.”
“I knew what Shane said but I want to hear what you have to say. You have your own mind and you can decide for yourself what you want.”
It was true he could but despite the beauty of this man he knew he couldn’t disappoint his Dom. He came in close by the sink not giving him room to budge or speak. He wanted desperately for Shane to be in there. He liked the way his Dom protected him from all others.
“Sorry, buddy. I’m not interested. You’ll have to find somebody else tonight.”
A knock sounded outside the bathroom door. “Just a minute.”
The guy’s cool words were enough to put his nerves on edge. He had the look of a man who wasn’t going to take no for an answer. Determined to get out of the situation, Dusk eased around him.
Without warning, the door to the bathroom kicked opened and Shane barreled his way inside. His gaze zeroed in on Dusk and his vision seemed to cloud. It was clear he didn’t like what he was seeing.
“So, this is how it’s going to be?”
Panicked, Dusk tried to get away but was having trouble. “It’s not what you think.”
“I think it’s exactly how it is.”
The guy was done but he was clearly angered by what Shane was saying and not the fact that he was seeing a man being taking advantage of. It burned more than Dusk wanted to admit.
He pushed away from both men. “I’m out of here,” Dusk said.
Chapter Six
It was against Shane’s better judgment but he knew he had to let his submissive go if he was going to take care of what was unfolding in the bathroom. “I told you to back off. You don’t listen very well you?”
“He’s his own person. He can decide what he wants.”
“That’s where you’re wrong. I’m pissed off and I decide how things go for him. So, I’m going to give you one more time to step off or else there’s going to be trouble.”
Shane didn’t like the idea of threatening anyone, especially with violence. But he knew he had to make sure this guy didn’t attempt anything again. He came in close. Max was shorter than Shane but not by much.
“We could come to some type of an agreement.”
“No deal.”
Max came in close. “Are you going to tell him or am I? Or do you want to be the one to break the news that I was once your submissive?”
It took him all of his power not to step forward and take control of this man but he had to stay focused on the fact that he was misbehaving and he was no longer his responsibility. “Stay out of my life. You lost that right to be in it a long time ago. You and I both know it was a mistake. And very short-lived one.”
Max sneered before pushing past him, leaving the bathroom. All Shane could think about was going after his submissive to make sure he was okay. He didn’t like the idea of any man cornering him and manipulating him into submitting. He wanted to be the one to do that in a very controlled and honest way.
As he moved through the bar, he looked everywhere for Dusk but he couldn’t find him. Panic raced through his heart when he realized that he had left without him. He did not have a ride home. He was his ride.
The thought of him being outside on the streets alone made him suddenly very nervous. Shane quickly left the bar, pulling out his cell phone and dialing Dusk’s number. He waited and waited anxiously for him to pick up.
Relief poured through him when he finally answered his cell phone. “Where are you?”
“Why are you so interested?”
“You know I hate it when you do that. I hate it when you answer a question with a question.”
“Why do you want to find me now?”
“Because you know where you belong.”
As he looked up and down the street, Shane couldn’t find him anywhere. He wanted to find him to make him see that they belonged together. He didn’t not like the idea of him learning the streets by himself unattended.
Downtown Cincinnati could be rough at night, parts of it were not even safe for cops to be alone. That thought sent a chill racing down his spine. “Tell me where you are so I can come pick you up.”
“How about you come and find me instead?”
“I don’t like the idea of either one of us playing games.”
“Neither do I.”
“Then how we can settle this?”
“I guess you have to use some detective work to find me.”
“And when I do? There’s going to be hell to pay.”
“I’m hoping there will be.”
“I’ll see you soon, submissive.”
“Not if I have anything to say about it.”
* * * *
Dusk hung up the phone, he suddenly felt hunted by his Dom. A shiver raced down his spine as he looked across the street and saw his Dom looking for him. Dusk had momentarily stepped out of the club for a much-needed breath of fresh air.
Now, they were playing a very dangerous game that would only end with him getting caught. Another surge of fear went down his spine when he saw he was actively hunting him. Wind whipped through the city streets sending chills racing over his skin. Exposed and feeling suddenly very alone, Dusk had to get out of there.
He wasn’t sure where he was going. Dusk only knew the direction he needed to head was away from his Dom. He didn’t like the idea of them having sex when they were angry. There was too much between them right now.
Just way too much drama for either one of them to settle down and enjoy what was going to happen. Distracted by a city bus going down the street, Dusk never saw Shane move but he was suddenly gone. Where was he?
A chill moved over his exposed skin as though he was being watched. He didn’t understand why or how the sensation evolved but it certainly had in males. He looked around, scanning up and down the shadowy street but he didn’t see his lover anywhere.
A sense of urgency raced through his mind when he realized Shane was the one who was probably watching him. On a hunch, he headed for the bar, making his way back into the safety of the music and their friends. It wasn’t long before he ran into Max, the last man he wanted to see.
“I thought you would be with your Dom.”
The fact that he knew that Dusk was a submissive freaked him out. How did he know? And more importantly why was he trying to suddenly use it against him?
Determined to get away from Max, he moved down the hallway toward the side exit. The door in front him said emergency exit but he pushed it open.
Down the darkened alley, he came face-to-face with his Dom and immediately sighed heavily.
“You’re making this easy on me. Let’s get out of here, sub.”
“I don’t like Max at all.”
“Neither do I.”
“Oh, why is that?” Dusk asked.
“We had a thing at one time.”
Surprise had Dusk freezing. “You’re serious?”
“Yeah. It didn’t go well and I’d like to forget him.”
“How long ago?”
“He was the last man I was with before you. And that was before your accident.”
The accident was never far from his mind. He hated the fact that it linger
ed between them. Would either one of them ever be able to get over it?
Right then, Dusk wasn’t so sure. He ran a hand through his hair as he struggled to find his footing. His Dom came in close, holding the back of his neck, giving him light kisses that seared through his body.
When he finally came up for air, he looked at his Dom and felt his heart leave him. “You know that I love you, don’t you?”
“Yeah, I do.”
He had hoped that his Dom would say those three words he longed to hear back but he never did. Disappointment spread through him but there was nothing he could do to get the moment back. His Dom pulled away, giving him a reassuring squeeze of his hand as they moved.
They headed for the car, going home. Nervous energy pumped through him as he thought about where they were going next. It was always like the first time when they were alone. He wondered if that feeling would ever end. He hoped it didn’t.
Instead of going back to Shane’s house, they went back to his. Surprise moved through his face as he looked at his Dom. “I think you’re more at home at your place rather than mine.”
“I think it’s starting to feel like home for me, too.”
With that, he popped the trunk to his car and pulled out a duffle bag before he headed inside. As they went, Dusk became very aware of how beautiful his Dom was. He loved how strong and muscular he was. He loved the way he took control of him in the bedroom.
As they headed upstairs to the master bedroom a quiet calm came over him. He wanted to submit completely without question.
As Dusk stood in the middle of the room, he waited for his Dom’s first order but it never came. His patience remained strong though as he waited.
Seconds later, his Dom came up behind him and put the collar around his neck, pulling it in tight. He loved the way the cool leather chilled his skin as he relaxed into his Dom’s touch.
“Undress, sub.”
The simple command was what Dusk needed to hear. Dusk stripped off every piece of clothing.
“Get down on your hands and knees with your head on the floor.”
Without question, he obeyed. His heart was racing as his dick flooded with heat. He was rock hard. Dusk arched his ass out, spreading his ass cheeks so that his rim was exposed to his Dom’s view.
