In My Blood

By Justus Roux

“When I look in the mirror I see him. When people look at me, they see him. I’m not a newer shinier version of him, I am me. I saw the way you looked at me when you first met me. You saw him, not me. How am I going to prove myself in his shadow?” -Garrett

Garrett’s training was almost complete and soon he would be named Master. He was eager to start this new part of his lifestyle. Master Brutus was never going to hand over Bree until Garrett had proven himself worthy of her. Kane, the man Master Lash was having help Garrett with his training was becoming attached to Garrett. And Garrett was falling deeper in love with Master Lash, which was only going to lead to heartbreak because Lash was already in a long-term relationship. Then there was the matter of trying to come out from his father’s shadow. Everyone in the lifestyle knew and respected Master Drake. Would Garrett be able to live up to expectations people placed on him for being Master Drake’s son?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Justus Roux
• Release date: Apr 25, 2019
• ISBN: 9780463666647

Justus Roux

Justus Roux’s long running “Master Series”, which she affectionately calls her BDSM drama, has won the hearts of many readers. . Her “Dom/sub trilogy”, and “Master of My Heart Series”, plus several single titled books have earned her several outstanding reviews. She has dabbled in the paranormal and fantasy realm with her “Barbarians of Malka series”, “Demon hunter Series”, as well as several single titled novels. Justus’ loves to explore new things, adores music and art, and loves to play the occasional video game and enjoys a good poker game as well. You can check out her work at her websites, www.justusroux.com and www.justusrouxmasterseries.com . You can reach her at [e-mail]

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In My Blood

Justus Roux

Copyright 2019 by Justus Roux

Smashwords Edition

All rights reserved

This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to anyone living or dead is purely a coincidence

Chapter One

"Tell me one of your earliest memories," Owen said.

"My father covered in blood, holding me in his arms when I was very young," Garrett said.

"Is this a real memory or a dream?"

"Oh, it’s real."

"How do you know it’s real?"

"I asked my father about a nightmare I kept having. I needed to know if it was just a nightmare or was it a memory. He told me what he had done to protect me that day."

‘That must have been terrifying to discover that a nightmare was a reality."

"No, it wasn’t terrifying at all. Knowing what he had done to protect me…showed me how much he does love me. Knowing that is what is unsettling."

"That your father loves you. Why would that be unsettling?"

"I spent my whole life hating him, believing that it was his love for my parents that made him tolerate me and my sister. Yet, he killed a man in a blind rage because he needed to protect me."

"This should give you some measure of comfort. Not that your father killed someone, of course, but that you know what lengths he would go to protect you."

"You would think that, but it doesn’t. When I look in the mirror I see him. When people look at me, they see him. I’m not a newer shinier version of him, I am me. I saw the way you looked at me when you first met me. You saw him, not me. How am I going to prove myself in his shadow?"

"You can’t be worried about people comparing you to your father."

"I don’t give a shit what people think, it is what a submissive thinks that matters to me. How do I compete with the Master of Pleasure?"

Owen turned off the recorder and Lash took off the headphones and set them down.

This is unorthodox to let you listen in on Garrett’s sessions like this, Owen said. I normally don’t do this.

You let Gabriel listen into your therapy sessions when he is worried about a member of his community, Lash said as he poured him and Owen a glass of wine.

He is my Head Master, you are not.

And yet you allowed me to listen to this tape. Makes me think you want something. Lash sat back in his chair and sipped at his wine.

Oh, you are almost as good as Drake at reading people. I heard a rumor and I would like to know if it is true.

What would that be?

You and Gabriel are talking about joining the two communities together. I find this odd, since your community has already absorbed James’ community.

Griffin strong-armed James into merging our communities together, I had nothing to do with that.

I hope not, seeing how that was over eighteen years ago and you were still a hot-headed young Master at the time

How did this particular rumor get started about Gabriel and me?

The rumor mill is always churning in both of our communities. Jupiter saw you at Gabriel’s home last weekend. You stayed there the entire weekend without your lovely submissive or Garrett.

I was making sure Gabriel was ready to accept Garrett into his community.

Owen just sat there looking at Lash as he slowly sipped his wine. Gabriel would have been insulted if you spent that much time making sure his community was good enough for Garrett.

Let’s change the subject. How is Garrett doing?

You heard that tape. He is having a rough time trying to get out of his father’s shadow. I feel sorry for the kid. Drake does cast an enormous shadow. It would be easier on Garrett if he wasn’t the mirror image of Drake. When are you going to name Garrett Master?

When I feel he is ready, which should be soon.

Then he will come to Gabriel’s community?

That is the plan.

Something isn’t sitting right with me. Garrett is ready to be a Master. It’s almost like it’s not him you are waiting for but something else.

Lash chuckled. You read way too much into everything, Owen. Thankfully you don’t do this with your patients.

Tell me something. Do you have Liam let you listen in on his therapy sessions?

Liam would not allow me or any of my predecessors to listen in on his patients. I was quite honestly surprised that you allowed me to listen in on Garrett’s session. So you want something else other than information.

I think Garrett should talk with another therapist who is not part of this community. Preferably someone who doesn’t know who Drake is. I have to get my girl home. Your girl has been very friendly to mine, yet mine misses her home.

I understand. Thank you for helping Garrett as much as you have.

Owen stood. You owe me a favor, Lash.

Yes, I do.

Here’s hoping you are better at paying up than Gabriel is. Owen left the room.

Lash put the headphones back on and listened to Garrett’s session again. He clicked off the recorder when he was finished. He took off the headphones and set them down. He downed the rest of the wine.

I will help you find yourself, boy, he said softly.

***

Garrett pulled on the rope forcing Kane further from him. He watched the way Kane winced. Lash placed this male in Garrett’s care, wanting to see how Garrett handled a submissive on his own. Well, sort of on his own, Lash still hovered around. Kane was easy to read. He liked pain mixed with pleasure, denial mixed with reward. Most importantly he needed praise reassuring him that he was making his Master happy.

Please, Kane begged.

You can’t touch me yet, boy. The more you beg the further you will get from me. Garrett sat on a chair wearing only a pair of faded jeans. He made this strange contraption using a pulley system of ropes. The ropes that bind Kane were made of softer material as not to cut into his flesh. Kane was unable to move in this device, he was at the mercy of pulleys. Garrett could make him come closer or further away.

I ache, Kane whimpered.

I bet you do. I can see how hard your cock is. He pulled Kane a little closer.

Garrett unbuttoned his jeans and slowly unzipped the zipper. He placed his hand inside his jeans and slowly stroked his cock.

Please… Kane mewed.

Garrett pulled the rope making Kane go further away again. What did I say, boy?

I’m sorry, Sir.

Garrett looked to the door when he heard it open.

What do you have him in? Lash said as he moved closer.

My denial machine, cool huh.

Lash went over to Kane to check on him. Kane was on a padded board in a kneeling position. The ropes kept him firmly in place, and the board he was on had wheels on the bottom of it, allowing Garrett to move him back and forth. Lash made sure that Kane was getting proper circulation.

He is fine, Garrett said. What do you want?

Lash walked over to him. He slowly put his hand down Garrett’s jeans helping him to stroke himself.

Oh God, Kane moaned as he came on the floor.

Look at what you made him do, Garrett said.

Lash released Garrett’s cock. Hurry up and finish, whatever this is. He leaned down. I want to fuck you, boy, he whispered in his ear.

I bet you do, Garrett teased.

Lash headed out of the room.

Where were we, boy?

I can’t take anymore, red, Kane whimpered.

Garrett stood and hurried over to him. He untied him, releasing him from the machine.

Are you hurt? Garrett said as he checked Kane’s arms and legs.

I need to touch you.

You called out your safe word out of need, not pain?

Please, Sir.

Garrett stood and removed his pants. Before he could say anything Kane latched his mouth onto his cock and sucked feverishly.

Come, Sir, please come. I want to drink your cum. Kane sucked excitedly again.

Garrett’s orgasm came on quick and hard. He felt Kane sucking every drop of cum from his cock. He looked down and watched Kane licking his cock wanting to make sure he got every drop.

Alright, boy, that’s enough. He pulled Kane’s hair forcing his mouth from his cock. Bend over and stick that ass up.

Kane obeyed immediately.

You are too eager, boy. Garrett pulled his jeans back on.

Sir? Kane looked over at him.

Garrett pushed his head down onto the floor. Stay like that. You aren’t getting my cock in that ass until you have earned it. But seeing how you suck my cock so good, I will give you a little treat. He lubed up a large butt plug. This isn’t as big as me, but it will give you a taste. He rammed the butt plug up Kane’s ass. He smiled hearing Kane moan loudly. He moved the plug in and out, hard then soft, over and over until Kane came. Then he pulled it out and tossed in on the floor.

Thank you, Sir, Kane whispered.

Clean this room up, then go kneel at the foot of my bed until I tell you to do otherwise.

Yes, Sir.

Garrett left the playroom and headed up to Lash’s room. He knocked once then went inside. Lash was on the phone with someone. He gestured for Garrett to come over to him. He hung up the phone when Garrett stood next to him.

What did you do with Kane?

He is cleaning up and then he is going to kneel by my bed. He really likes kneeling for me.

Do you like seeing him kneel like that?

What do you think? Garrett grabbed Lash’s hand and placed it on his hard cock.

Come here, boy. Lash pulled Garrett onto the bed and climbed on top of him. He kissed him while he reached down and unzipped Garrett’s jeans. He was surprised when Garrett rolled them over so now Lash was under him.

Boy…

Garrett grabbed Lash’s arms and pinned them over his head.

Fuck me as an equal, not trainer and student, but lovers, Garrett said.

Master…

Garrett rolled off of Lash when he heard Julie’s voice.

What is it, girl? Lash sat up.

Master Damien is here.

Well, that is my cue to leave. Garrett climbed out of bed.

Garrett, wait. Julie, tell Damien I will be there in a moment.

Yes, Master. Julie left the room.

Lash stood. You know why I can’t be with you the way I am with Damien.

I get it. I overstepped. It won’t happen again.

Lash pulled Garrett into his arms and kissed him. He felt Garrett’s arms go around him holding him tightly.

Garrett pulled out of their embrace. Unless you want to have a three-way with me and your lover, then you better stop kissing me like that. I got a submissive to tease.

Lash watched Garrett leave the room. He quickly pulled himself together and headed out of the room and down to the foyer. The moment Damien saw him Damien smiled brightly. This made Lash feel instantly guilty.

Hey, baby bear. I had a free afternoon and was hoping you did too. I miss playing with you. Damien reached down and grabbed Lash’s hard cock. Oh, is this for me.

Come upstairs and I will show you how much I have missed you, Lash said.

Julie, do you mind keeping my girl company? Damien said.

Not at all, Sir.

Julie watched her Master go upstairs with Master Damien. Something was weighing heavy on her Master’s mind, she wondered if it had to do with what she walked in on. She was surprised to see Garrett on top of Master like that. She has seen Master Damien playing with Master like that before, but never Garrett.

Are you alright? Cassie said.

I’m just worried about Master.

He is Head Master, he probably has a lot on his plate at the moment.

Yeah, you are probably right. Let me show you the new hot tub room Master just added onto the house.

My Master loves hot tubs, but we don’t have a room for one, it’s just outside on the deck.

I think that is why Master built a room just for a hot tub. He knows that your Master enjoys them. The hot tub is enormous. I think we all could fit in there.

Chapter Two

You look excited, Garrett said as he greeted Autumn at the door.

I am. Master Lash isn’t here is he?

This is his house, but no he isn’t here. He took Julie somewhere.

Autumn came into the house. I wish you could have come to Hawaii.

Lash won’t let me take Kane out of the house without him. And I’m kind of tethered to Kane at the moment.

Tethered?

Not literally, stupid. I’m in extensive training mode or some shit like that. Honestly, I think Lash makes this shit up.

Where is Kane?

Sleeping. He is going to stay in his room while you are here. I don’t want you to get all uncomfortable.

I won’t get uncomfortable being around a male submissive. Master Dante does have two of them, not to mention I’m pretty sure those sentinels of his are pretty much his submissives too.

Garrett led her out to the sunroom. One of the servants brought them something to drink.

What did you want to talk about? Garrett asked.

Well, two things. First, how are you doing? You said Master Owen isn’t going to be your therapist anymore.

I don’t care about talking to some therapist. I only did that to shut Lash up. I’m working through my shit. I just want to be named Master already so I can go get Bree.

You don’t know if Master Brutus will just hand her over the moment you become a Master.

He sure the hell won’t if I’m not named Master, so I just want to get started. Now tell me what has got you all excited.

I’m working with Liam again.

Oh shit, Autumn, come on, you know that won’t go anywhere.

I’m just working with him, Garrett. Robin is settling into Mom and Dad’s house wonderfully, so I think I can make real progress with her.

Now that is a good thing.

And…well, I just got back from Seattle.

What the hell is in Seattle?

Garrett, I don’t want you to get all mad. And really you shouldn’t be. All you need to know is that I’m happy.

What is in Seattle, Autumn?

Master Dante bought a house just outside of Seattle.

What does that have to do with you?

He bought it for me, Garrett, well more to the point for us.

Garrett leaned back in his chair and looked up at the ceiling. So, what are you to him then?

His submissive.

His submissive, yet you don’t live with the rest of them in his desert house. That is some shit.

He is giving me what I need, Garrett. And he is protecting me from the jealousy of the others, not to mention his wife.

Garrett just sighed.

Please be happy for me.

He looked over at her. You know sometimes you are so naïve. I would be mad as fuck if I was a submissive and my Master tucked me away from his other submissives, which I’m sure he will spend most of his time with. Look what our father did to our parents. You saw what that did to Mom. Do you want to be the same, always waiting for your Master to show up?

I don’t need to have a Master around me all the time. Plus, I don’t want Lara getting jealous…or Bazil. I don’t care about Apollo or Mistress Angelique.

If you need to be with him, does he plan on dropping everything and flying out to Seattle to be with you? But wait, what if Bazil, you know his favorite submissive, decided he needed him at the same time, do you honestly believe he would put you first. You haven’t thought this through. He gets all the benefits while you are the one making all the sacrifices and you are okay with this?

I love him, Garrett.

You are going to get hurt.

Maybe, but I’m willing to give it a try. Please be happy for me.

You know if you are happy then I’m happy for you.

A male servant came into the room. Excuse me, Sir, but there is someone here to see you.

Are you sure they aren’t here to see Lash?

No, she asked for you.

Show her in here.

Yes, Sir.

Are you expecting someone? Autumn asked.

Just you.

Garrett looked to the door when a beautiful older woman came into the room. She had her long dark hair pulled up neatly into a ponytail, and those dark eyes of hers, he has seen them before. Garrett stood and walked over to her.

Forgive my intrusion, but I needed to speak with you without Master Lash being here.

Who are you? Garrett said. I have seen you before…you were with Xanthos.

He is my Master. I’m Georgia, Damien’s mother. Georgia looked over at Autumn.

This is my sister, Autumn.

You were at our graduation party, Autumn said.

Please sit, Garrett said.

Georgia sat across from them. I really should speak with you alone, Garrett.

I will go and wait in the foyer. Autumn got up and left the room.

You look so much like your father… Georgia said softly.

I hear that a lot.

I will just get to the point. My son loves Master Lash with all his heart. They have been together for a long time and have been through so much together.

What does that have to do with me?

You are a handsome young man, who has the same magnetism your father has. I fear that Master Lash is developing strong feelings for you. I don’t want my son to get hurt.

"What exactly do you want me to do