Page 55 of Higher Notes

“Your dick, your problem,” Sikes teased and returned to washing himself.

“I’ll suck you off before we crash.” What could I say? I was a sucker for the man. Ha, quite literally it would seem.

“Snipe for the win!” Jason cheered then washed up.

Watching these two gorgeous men beside me in their perfect, naked forms as the suds slid down their bodies had my dick making a valiant effort at a comeback.

Almost…

If I had Jason’s stamina our sex life would be off the charts. Not that it hadn’t elevated a million percent since two became three. But damn, we’d never leave the house if it was.

“Morning, everyone.” Easton’s face appeared onscreen for the pre-tour zoom meeting. As the guys in Embrace logged in, they took over half of it. Marley, Nigel, and Josh were at our place for the call so we shared a square.

“Morning, Easton,” eight voices said at once.

“I’m happy to report that Embrace and Chaotic’s CDs have topped the metal charts. Embrace, you’re teetering on platinum and Chaotic, you’ve crushed gold.” Both bands cheered and whistled. “Yes, we at Masterson are very proud of all of you.”

Jason had been riding high since the release. While he was excited to hit the road, he was hesitant about leaving the family behind, as were we. But this was our jobs and our jobs paid for this wonderful new life and it was time to return to the real world.

“Embrace will meet us here for the tour opener at the Moore Theater in Seattle and I’m excited to report that show has officially sold out!”

More shouts and whistles.

“Honestly,” River’s face appeared beside Easton’s. “Most of the venues are sold out, including The Knitting Factory in Spokane which is show number two!”

The guys were off to a killer start but security wise, shit was about to get crazy.

“Sikes and Snipe, before you hit panic mode, Fizzbo is aware of this and has already assigned two more guards to Embrace and another to Chaotic. I believe he’s scheduled a meeting with all of you?”

Right on cue, in came the text from Fizzbo.

Sikes held up his phone. “I swear, the man knows when his name is spoken.”

Easton smiled. “One of many reasons we’re excited to have him and his team as part of the Masterson family.”

Family. There was that word again. Guess I had paid my dues because the once family-less kid was now a part of many.

Sikes nudged me and whispered, “You okay?”

“Better than okay.” Thankfully we stood behind the couch where the guys were seated so the likelihood of anyone hearing our conversation, or my whimper, for that matter, was slight.

“With the following our bands have built this may be our last smaller venue tour. Next summer Social and Maiden are discussing a four-band summer tour.”

“Wait, four bands?” Jason’s head darted from side to side. “As in we’d be touring with them?”

“You got a problem with that?” Diamond’s growl held no weight, we all knew he was teasing.

“Fuck no, I’m honored, and I’m sure my band brothers are, too. To even be included in such a prestigious lineup.” Jason wasliving the dream and we couldn’t be happier for him. “Man, I’ve lost my words.”

“You guys paid your dues just as we did. Hell, you’re nearly at our level already.” What Diamond said hit the guys hard and the wide smiles on their faces said as much. “Likely just be the huge, outdoor venues which will suck in Vegas and Phoenix, but we’ll make it work.”

“Vegas! Vegas! Vegas!” the Embrace team cheered.

“I’d suggest holding Arizona and Nevada until last but that cuts it too close to Rocktoberfest, and I want you all well rested and hydrated. The bookings will be one to two a month. Your health and safety are most important, and I will not compromise on that.” If Easton where here, I’d hug him. “With the twins coming we won’t overcommit, either.”

Jeremiah and Seltzer, who I hadn’t realized weren’t already in attendance, popped on. “Hello, everyone.”

“Hey, J, everything okay?” Jason asked him. It was odd he wasn’t here.

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