Gabe Ellis knew some people were “like that,” but it never occurred to him those people might include his boyfriend, Tom Hampton. Now Gabe has to deal with the idea his gorgeous, successful lover enjoys hurting people -- and being hurt -- for fun. Worse, Gabe has to come to terms with the fact that so does he.<br><br>Tom was once known in the local BDSM scene as a ruthless Dom, but he left the scene when he realized he’d rather have a vanilla partner than one who can’t deal with the fact that he’s a switch. Those old feelings come crashing back in, however, when Gabe confesses to darker desires.<br><br>Gabe seems made for Tom, a switch who flips between stern Dom and sweetheart sub. But not everything goes smoothly as they explore their new dynamic. Will Gabe embrace the lifestyle, or ask for it all to stop?

Just Say the Word

“You really are restless today, aren’t you?” Tom said, setting up the gear on the nightstand where it would be easy to reach. He ruffled the hair at the nape of Gabe’s neck, and stroked two fingers down along Gabe’s spine. “Let’s get you something to focus on, hm?”


Tom selected the largest cup and used an alcohol flame to burn out its air, then carefully set it against Gabe’s skin, just over his right shoulder blade. The vacuum in the cup drew up Gabe’s skin, turning it pink and then purple with the pressure.


Gabe hissed, then squirmed a little, and finally sank into the bed, eyes drifting closed like he was at a day spa, getting a hot-rock massage, with little pained sighs from time to time. “Feels good,” he murmured. “Almost.”


Chapter 28