Twenty-two-year-old Jacob Tomkins is sentenced to seven years’ labour in the fledgling colony of Sydney Town, Australia. The voyage across the sea is arduous. He is travelling with mean, street-hardened criminals, some of whom would like to use him for their pleasure. Fortunately he meets Peter, who takes Jacob under his wing. Together they find moments of pleasure amid the drudgery of the voyage. They share their hopes and dreams, and finally declare their love for each other upon the eve of their arrival in Sydney Town -- a place where the currency is rum, distilled and controlled by the powerful military. But what will happen once they disembark? The chances of remaining together are slim. A lot can happen in seven years, especially when Jacob’s new master takes a liking to him. Is their love strong enough to survive the ravages of time? Can they survive the rigors of their sentences?

Across the Sea

Jasper began snoring. Safe in the knowledge his master was dead to the world, Jacob closed his eyes and wrapped his fingers around his erect cock. He reached down with the other hand and fingered his still slick arsehole. He thought of Peter and the fun they’d had aboard the Poseidon. After only a few strokes he had his own seed to explore, which smelled similar to Jasper’s, although it was a little sweeter to the taste.


He rolled onto his side, facing away from Jasper, and closed his eyes.


He wondered if Polly and Samuel knew where he was, and what he’d been doing. He wasn’t entirely sure he wanted them to know. Regardless, he’d find out one way or the other in the morning. 9


Chapter 34