Page 56 of In the Name of the Father

“Daddy! I’m gonna—”

Seth’s shout echoed against the tiles and he came almost violently, white dots bursting beneath his lids as he pulsed out his seed over and over. He went slack against the tub, barely registering that he’d burst the inflatable pillow. Laughter bubbled out of him between frantic breaths as if he couldn’t hold in his joy one second longer.

Daddy had released his softening dick, but was rubbing the cum into Seth’s belly while covering his back in kisses.

“Mmm. I love hearing you laugh, sweet baby.”

“I killed the pillow.” Seth broke into more peals of laughter until his stomach hurt and tears were pouring down his cheeks.

Happy tears. Who knew?

The thought made him guffaw even more. Soon, Daddy had joined in and then he was being cradled by his strong Daddy, their joint hysterics mellowing to soft chuckles.

“Sweetheart…” Daddy nuzzled the top of his head. “I do believe that was the most gorgeous sight I’ve ever seen.”

Seth tucked his head beneath Daddy’s chin, not sure how to respond. But he couldn’t let Daddy’s remark go unacknowledged.

“I didn’t expect that.” Seth cringed.That was hardly worthy of the experience I just had. “I mean…it was great.” He sighed. All the humor had left him, and he was back to being self-conscious and out of his element.

“Do you want to know why I thought it was so gorgeous, whyyou’reso gorgeous?”

“I do, because I can’t imagine how you can see me that way. All I can think of is how smart and handsome you are—like a film star—and how I’m nothing but an insecure guy with no education from a crummy town in Idaho.

“That’s not how I see you at all, sweetheart. Until my dying breath I’ll be reminding you how special you are and how you deserve all the best the world has to offer.” Daddy gave him a squeeze. “But what was so breathtaking to me just now was how free and eager you were, how you gave yourself to me without restraint.Thatwas a beautiful sight to behold, my precious boy.”

Seth pondered Daddy’s words and allowed himself to believe, a tiny bit, that he might be special. At least for Daddy he was, and that was the only person whose opinion mattered to him.

Daddy placed a finger under Seth’s chin then encouraged him to lift his head until their gazes locked. “Now that you’ve come so nicely, I want to shave your balls and ass. It’s time for you to get locked in the cage.” Daddy slipped his tongue into Seth’s mouth and gave him a slow, thorough kiss. When he’d finished, he stared into Seth’s eyes for a moment before speaking.

“It’s also time for me to wear your key.”

Chapter Fifteen

Gazing at his boy in the full-length mirror while Seth wore nothing but a cock cage, had Malcolm so hard he wondered if maybe he should put one on too. He wasn’t sure how he’d make it through dinner with Nate and Tina otherwise.

Malcolm moved up behind him and rested his hands on Seth’s shoulders. “God, you’re magnificent.”

Seth’s easy smile set Malcolm at ease. In the month since they’d become Daddy and boy, their connection had grown stronger and Seth had gained more confidence. Soon, Seth would be meeting with the PTSD therapist Pastor Callum had recommended. At first, Seth had resisted, but once Malcolm had said he’d go with him until he was comfortable enough to meet with the therapist alone, Seth had relented.

“Thank you, Daddy. You’re amazing too.”

Malcolm grinned then gave the crook of Seth’s shoulder a gentle nip. Seth let out a light laugh, the most beautiful sound in the world as far as Malcolm was concerned. While he was realistic enough to understand that Seth would likely have emotional setbacks for years as he recovered from his abuse, it was a privilege to witness him beginning the process of healing.

“I’m very proud of you tonight. It’s quite brave of you to wear the cage while we have guests.”

Even though he’d intended for Seth to wear the cage all the time, they’d been easing him into much slower than he’d planned. The first day he hadn’t lasted more than an hour and they’d been building up to longer periods of time with it on since then. Malcolm had suggested that maybe they revisit the idea in the future, but Seth had insisted he wanted to continue trying. He’d finally concluded that Seth’s resistance had more to do with how unusual the concept was for him, rather than the distaste of using the cage itself.

Seth had been admiring his own form, angling his body first one way then the next. “I don’t want to fall prey to vanity, but it does look good, doesn’t it?”

Malcolm squeezed Seth’s shoulders. On occasion, he’d be startled when Seth would utter an archaic phrase. But then he’d remind himself how bizarre the circumstances had been that he’d come from—and how it hadn’t even been six months since he’d still been in the clutches of that group of monsters.

“I agree, it does. Better than the model on the site.”

Seth’s mouth dropped open then he snorted a laugh. “Could you imagine me doing something likethat?”

Malcolm growled. “Never. Not because you’re not worthy, but because no one gets to seemyboy naked.”

Seth grinned and Malcolm patted his pert behind.No one gets to touch either. While he wasn’t typically prone to jealousy, something about Seth made him crazy. A good crazy, but his possessiveness over Seth had surfaced almost immediately. When he’d first realized how Seth was affecting him, he’d gone back in his mind to when those assholes had grabbed Seth in Woody’s and how it had made his blood boil even then.

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