by Sam Crescent
Shaking his head at the uselessness of his words, he walked up to his bedroom. He sat on the edge of the bed with his head in his hands.
You’ve fucked up.
The tears fell thick and fast down his face. There were no words good enough to express how he felt to both of the people in his life.
He slapped his head in an attempt to force the doubts out. They were the same doubts he’d faced when his parents passed.
You need to be strong.
Two weeks had passed since Gavin’s firm hand. Staring down his body he missed Gavin’s touch. The small spark of pain that filled him from the swipe of Gavin’s hand had been lost because of his own stupidity.
Heidi and Gavin lived with him, but it wasn’t the same. Nothing would ever be the same, and he felt lost without that connection he’d experienced with both Heidi and Gavin.
****
Heidi watched Landon go with a heavy heart. The look of defeat in his eyes scared her. Gavin stroked her hair. She tilted her head back to stare at the other man.
“He’s losing it,” he said.
“He needs you, Gavin. You have to forgive him.” She looked at the empty space where he’d stood. He looked so lost and alone. She rubbed her hands down her thighs wishing to feel the happiness she’d felt moments ago.
“Are you sure you’re ready for this, Heidi?” Gavin asked.
In the last two weeks they’d talked about progressing their relationship to the next stage. She was frightened yet excited by the prospect of giving herself to Gavin and Landon. There was nothing for her to lose in their arms. From the desperate look she’d seen in Landon’s eyes, he needed her.
“Yes, I’m ready.”
Gavin stroked her cheek then helped her to her feet.
“I’ll go up first. I need to have this time with him. Will you give us some time?” he asked.
She nodded. “I’ll go home. Will you give me a call when you want me back?” she asked.
He nodded, handing her the keys. Their fingers touched. She smiled, taking the keys from him. Gavin caught her fingers pulling her against him. Her body pressed to his front. She felt the outline of his cock against her pussy.
“Make no mistake, Heidi, be prepared to have all of me. I’ll not let either you or Landon go. I’m in this for the long haul.”
Thinking past the arousal she nodded.
His head dropped, and then his lips brushed hers. Tingles erupted along her skin from the touch.
“I’ll give you the time you need,” she said.
“I’ll take care of him.”
She smiled.
“Drive safely.”
Gavin slapped her ass on the way out of the door. She climbed into his truck. He stood at the door watching her. Waving to him, she backed out of the drive. Putting the radio on, she drove to her home singing to the music.
She pulled up to her home thirty minutes later. For the past two weeks she’d been making trips to her home putting in some finishing touches. She opened the door and immediately went for the windows. The summer weather was hot, and the house felt unbearable.
Her thoughts turned to Gavin and Landon. She hoped they were able to figure out their problems. Both men deserved happiness. The more she got to know Gavin, the more she understood what Landon saw in him. He was a good man, and he clearly loved Landon. Even though Landon had broken his heart speaking the thoughtless words, Gavin still loved him.
There were times throughout the last two weeks where she’d witnessed the yearning on Gavin’s face. Gavin hated keeping his distance, but he’d stayed firm.
Shaking her head, she made her way through to the garden. The small patch of land was enough for her. Her parents had sold the land and the house to developers that never did anything with it. She remembered the love she’d experienced from her childhood. Moving back into the house she stopped when she saw Derek, opening her front gate. She hadn’t seen him in so long, but there was no mistaking that swagger for anyone but Derek.
Moving onto the front porch, she folded her arms, staring at him.
He looked up at her and smiled. There was a time she’d enjoyed seeing him smile. He’d crushed any joy or happiness she felt for him.
“What are you doing here?” she asked.
“I can’t come and see my wife?” He walked up the porch steps as if he owned the place. The heat had plastered the shirt he wore against his back. She couldn’t believe she’d thought he was good looking. Compared to both Gavin and Landon, he wasn’t much at all.
“I’m your ex-wife, Derek. I thought you said you’d never come to a poky little town like Creek Valley?”
She saw his car parked alongside Gavin’s truck. How long would it take for Gavin to get here?
Stop panicking. Derek has no power here. You’re the one with the power.
“I wouldn’t be here if not to see you.”
He reached out toward her. She stepped out of his reach.
Derek glared. “You were never repulsed from my touch before.”
“I didn’t know your touch was so repulsive back then. I know it now.”
“You’re already spreading your legs for one of the locals?”
She glared at him this time. “I don’t have to listen to this.”
Taking a step back, Heidi moved inside her house without dropping her gaze.
“I just want to talk,” he said.
“What happened to the woman you moved in?” she asked. The last time she’d seen him, his tongue had been firmly down some other woman’s throat.
“She meant nothing to me. I made a mistake. I never should have divorced you.”
Holding onto the door she shook her head. “I suggest you get the hell away from my property. I’m done with you and with the shit you caused.”
“No man could ever handle you.”
“Why? Because I’m bigger? Or because you’re just a selfish prick who can’t see a good woman when you’re married to one?” She didn’t know where she’d found the courage to stand up to him, but she was going to take advantage of it. “Just so you know there are two men I’m seeing.”
She slammed the door closed and locked it. Turning her back, she walked away.
Heidi sat beside the phone in case Derek decided to do something sneaky.
How could you have ever loved that asshole?
She never loved him. Her heart pounded inside her chest. The sound of the car pulling out gave her little relief. Derek wasn’t the kind of man to back out easily. She’d just started a fight, and she hoped to God, she could finish it.
****
Gavin watched her leave before heading back up to the bedroom. The last two weeks had been the best and the hardest of his life. The best because of the time he spent with Heidi. He really did love her. His feelings had grown from the moment she refused to take his place. They’d discussed deepening their relationship but held back because of Landon. He’d seen Landon deteriorating. He’d made sure to keep a firm hand with him for the past few years. The other man needed constant commands, as otherwise he went over that edge. The risk of losing himself and Heidi had sent him close to the edge.
Walking up the stairs he stopped at the doorway to their room. Landon was seated on the bed with his head in his hands. Tears fell from his eyes and dotted the fabric of the shorts he wore. Gavin’s heart broke at the sadness emanating from the younger man.
“Has she gone?”
“She’s giving us some much needed privacy.” Gavin folded his arms waiting for Landon to look at him.
“I messed everything up.”
“You did.”
A sob tore from Landon’s throat. Gavin’s desire to go over and comfort him was strong. He pushed the desire away. This wasn’t about either of them getting what they wanted. Landon needed to learn his lesson, and Gavin needed to maintain his dominance.
“Look at me,” Gavin said. He commanded the younger man with his voice alone. Landon lifted his head. The remorse and failure were c
learly written on his face.
Biting the inside of his lip, Gavin forced himself to stay by the door.
“Crawl to me,” he said.
Landon went to his knees.
“Heidi has agreed to be our woman but my submissive.” He spoke as Landon crawled slowly toward him. “I never want to hear you put me in second place again. In this relationship there is no second place. I love you as much as I love Heidi.”
“You love her?” Landon asked, pausing in his crawl.
“I didn’t give you permission to speak.”
His head went down as he resumed his crawling.
“Heidi has agreed to be my sub and your woman. Together we will share her, and you’ll train her to be the perfect submissive. She will be different from you. Her punishments will suit her need, not yours. You will not question me when it comes to her, do you understand?” he asked.
“I understand, Master.”
“Good. Yes, I do love Heidi. She’s my woman, and I love what’s mine.”
Gavin reached down, stroking Landon’s hair. The movement reminded him of the way he’d stroked Heidi. Her submission would be oh so sweet. He looked forward to exploring her submissive side. She’d be a true treasure and joy to train. Heidi was different from Landon. She wouldn’t need the harsh punishment whereas Landon thrived from the pain of the paddle or anything else he felt was necessary.
“Remove my pants, and do it slowly. Don’t touch my cock.”
Landon fumbled with his jeans, removing them slowly. His fingers brushed Gavin’s cock. He groaned but didn’t make any move to touch himself.
He stepped out of his jeans. His cock stood out thick.
“Stand, remove your clothes, and then go and stand with your back against the wall,” Gavin said. He watched as Landon removed his clothes. The other man’s cock stood out with cream leaking out of the tip. Licking his lips, Gavin tried to stem the arousal flooding his body. Two weeks without any kind of release had built up need inside him.
When Landon stood against the far wall, Gavin went and grabbed the cane from the drawer.
Landon’s eyes dilated at the sight, and his cock seemed to tighten with anticipation.
Gavin saw he was more than ready for the punishment he was about to give him. Landon craved it.
Stroking the tip of the cane down his body, Gavin followed the cane with his gaze, watching it drop to the man’s cock.
He slapped the cock, lightly.
Landon groaned, thrusting his pelvis out.
“Turn around,” Gavin said.
When Landon was turned around, he followed the line of his back with the cane. The flesh of his ass was pale. There were no signs of previous punishment. Moving to the side, Gavin raised the cane and brought it down against his ass. The first hit echoed off the walls. Landon cried out.
“Yes, Master, please, I beg you,” he said.
Raising the cane, he brought it down twice more before running his hand over Landon’s ass.
He didn’t want to draw blood, and the cane could easily do that if he wasn’t careful. Drawing blood was not part of his kink.
Once he was satisfied with the marks he raised the cane again. He rained blows down in a set of five. After five were administered, he’d take the time to assess the damage. No blood was drawn, and when he grew tired of the cane, he used his hand.
Landon begged, pleaded, and moaned with each blow. The punishment made Gavin’s hand sting, but he kept at it.
After thirty minutes of working him over Gavin turned him around, dropped to his knees, and took his cock into his mouth. The salty tang of his pre-cum exploded on his tongue. He swallowed Landon’s essence, relishing the feel of his cock on his tongue.
He worked him with his mouth and tongue until Landon came. Gulping down his seed, Gavin licked his cock. Tears fell from Landon’s eyes, dripping onto his body. “I’ll do it,” Landon said.
“What?” Gavin asked, staring up at him.
“I’ll give Heidi up. I love her, I really do, but I need you. The last few weeks being without your arms around me have been pure torture. I’ll give her up. I swear.”
Gavin couldn’t believe what he was hearing. He’d never expected Landon to say such a thing. Even as Landon spoke the words, he knew it was destroying him. Gavin loved Heidi and Landon.
“Go on then. Phone her and tell you you’ve changed your mind,” Gavin said. Landon moved toward the phone. He started punching in the number. Nibbling his lip, Gavin wondered if he could live without both his submissives. In the last few weeks he’d grown close to Heidi, and he loved her. There was no way he’d give her up, and he understood what Landon meant. This was pure torture for the pair of them.
He’s proven he loves you.
“Put the phone down, and come here,” Gavin said.
Landon put the phone down. “But?”
“No, no buts. Come here. I don’t want to end things with Heidi. She’s important to both of us.”
He watched as Landon moved slowly toward him. “I can do it,” Landon said, crying.
“I know, but I don’t want you to.”
Getting to his feet, Gavin wrapped his arms around the younger man. “I’ve got you,” he said.
Gavin held him tightly refusing to let go. After several moments passed, the tears turned into great heart-wrenching sobs. Throughout it all, Gavin held him.
Moving toward the bed Gavin lay down with him in his arms.
Chapter Eight
Landon felt relief. His ass stung from the punishment, but the feel of Gavin’s arms around him was worth all the pain he’d experienced. Licking his lips, he stared into the other man’s dark gaze. He’d been ready to give Heidi up. She was his best friend and he loved her, but Gavin gave him something she couldn’t. Gavin gave him a firm hand, undying love, and most of all, Gavin kept him stable. His life would turn to shit without Gavin.
“Thank you,” he said.
“What are you thanking me for?” Gavin asked.
“For giving me a second chance. I know that must have been hard for you to do.”
Gavin chuckled. “No, giving you a second chance wasn’t hard. Walking away from you the first time was hard. I’ve never been this connected with anyone, Landon. You have the power to hurt me just as Heidi does.”
“Do you really love her?” Landon asked.
“Yes. She’s an amazing woman, and I won’t let you pick between us. We can make this work with all three of us.”
“I knew the moment you got to know her you wouldn’t be able to resist. I couldn’t.” He snuggled in tightly against Gavin’s chest, relieved to have his man back. The musky scent of him surrounded Landon. Each touch and scent helped to calm his raging emotions. He was all over the place. One moment he was teary eyed and crying while the next he was hurting the people he loved.
“I’ve got you, Landon. I’m not letting you go. Heidi knows this. We’ve been talking.”
“When did you have time to talk?” he asked.
“When you were too busy moping. Heidi and I care about you, Landon. We’re prepared to do everything to care for you.”
He nodded.
His ass hurt, but he’d hold the bruises with pride. Each strike of the cane hurt. He deserved the cane and more. Shaking his head, he laid a kiss to Gavin’s chest.
“I’m a fool.”
“Yep.”
Landon chuckled.
They lay together with their arms wrapped around each other for some time.
“I think we better phone Heidi. I don’t want her worrying,” Gavin said. He tapped Landon’s back then moved to the phone.
Placing a hand behind his head, he watched Gavin walk to the phone. He checked out the fine muscles of his ass.
Licking his lips, Landon thought about nibbling the tender flesh of Gavin’s ass.
“Hi, Heidi, yes, he’s good.” He listened to the one sided conversation. “You can come over now. He wants to see you.” A longer pause. “Shit, how long
ago? Okay, stay where you are. No, I gave you an order. Do as you’re told.”
The fine hairs at the back of his neck rose at the conversation. Gavin slammed the phone down.
“What’s going on?” Landon asked.
“Derek’s in Creek Valley. He’s already paid Heidi a visit. She’s a little startled, but I don’t want her driving alone. I’ve never met this guy, and I don’t want to risk her safety.” Gavin threw clothes in this direction. “Get dressed. We need to get our woman.”
Without speaking a word, Landon quickly put the clothes on. He didn’t like the thought of Heidi being alone.
He followed Gavin down to the truck several minutes later. Landon didn’t bother locking the house. There was no one in Creek Valley who’d steal from him.
“You met her ex, right?” Gavin asked.
“The guy’s a little prick. I fucking hated him. He’s got this sneer about him. I wanted to thump him every chance I got, but I cared about Heidi, and she seemed to love him. Finding out about that divorce was the best news I’d ever heard,” he said.
Gavin chuckled.
They pulled up outside her house thirty minutes later. Landon tensed when he saw Derek in his car sparking up a cigarette.
“Is that him?” Gavin asked.
“That’s the snivelling little shit.” All the past hatred consumed him at the sight of the man who’d treated his woman harshly.
“Heidi said he’d gone on the phone. He must have come back.” Gavin shut off the truck then climbed out.
Landon got out the other side. Fisting his hands, Landon hoped the bastard tried something. Any excuse to pummel him would be satisfying.
Derek got out of the car. His gaze roamed Gavin before resting on him.
“Landon, right?”
Folding his arms, he glanced at the hand presented to him. “What the fuck do you want?” Landon asked.
“My wife lives here,” Derek said. The sneer was firmly on his face. Landon wanted to hurt him. He saw that face and knew he’d hurt Heidi.
“She’s your ex. She got rid of your ass as soon as she could.”