Deviations: Submission by Chris Owen, Jodi Payne Read Free Book Online

was shattered by letting himself down, even though he's still looking to reach true submission. And he's been abused."
    Bradford nodded slowly, and Tobias realized that he already knew everything Tobias was telling him. "Forgive me if I'm a little smug," he said, reaching for the bottle and refilling both glasses. "So what do you need to know about him?"
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    Tobias shook his head, suddenly tired. "I don't know. Who he's played with, who his last exclusive was. What kind of fight I'm facing."
    Bradford shook his head. "Well, for starters, the question really is who hasn't he played with? But if you're looking for his last exclusive, he's at the end of the bar in the cowboy hat. His name is Brett. They both insist it was a mutual parting, and they've been friendly since. I have some idea what kind of fight you're facing but he'll have more specifics."
    Tobias had never dropped a drink in his life, but it was a close call. "His last Dom is a member?" he asked sharply.
    Noah hadn't said. He looked over at the man in the cowboy hat and frowned slightly. "I don't know him. Does he know me?"
    Bradford laughed again, but it was quieter this time.
    "Tobias, my friend, everyone knows you."
    "Of course," he sighed. Usually it was to his advantage, but in this particular matter, perhaps not. "Noah didn't."
    "Oh, I assure you he knows of you, he just didn't make the connection, and I didn't clarify it for him."
    "Oh, thank you ever so." He knew he was crossing the line into petulance and that it was neither here nor there if Noah had known or not. What mattered now was if he was going to cross the bar to talk to Brett or not. If he was willing to make that choice. "Oh, damn," he said again, draining his glass. He stood up and straightened his jacket, looping his wrinkled tie around his neck. "Thank you, Bradford. It's been a memorable evening, as always." And then he poured himself another drink and crossed the floor to the bar.
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    Brett didn't turn his head as Tobias approached, but it was likely that he was watching in the mirror behind the bar.
    "Good evening," Tobias said politely, taking the seat next to him. "I'm Tobias. I wonder if you're willing to discuss Noah with me?"
    "Nothing like the forward approach." Brett grinned, turning at last and offering his hand. "A pleasure. I'm Brett, but I suppose Bradford told you that." He was rough looking and had a five o'clock shadow. "I saw you take him upstairs, how'd it go?" He didn't hide his skepticism.
    "Depends on your definition, I suppose," Tobias said, shaking Brett's hand. "He broke and we talked a lot about limits. He's messed up and I want to know how to avoid making it worse."
    Brett raised his eyebrows over his beer as he sipped it, then set his bottle down on the counter before speaking.
    "Broke?" He sounded surprised. "Then you might already know more than I do," Brett admitted. "That's a step further than I got in the last six months of our sessions. I guess they're right about you."
    Tobias resisted the urge to scream. He'd earned his reputation, earned his place, but sometimes it got in the way.
    He shrugged a shoulder and took a quick sip of his scotch.
    "He told me he wanted discipline, that he couldn't be still. I think he wanted to see what I'd do with bondage, so I didn't use any. He submitted beautifully, begged to come, but when he did his body relaxed and my bell ball rolled off his feet.
    That's what broke him. Not me, but his own expectations."
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    Brett nodded. "Noah's got some issues. Not many, but the couple he's got are pervasive." He picked up his beer again and took a swig before continuing. "His pride is one major one. His fears are another, and they're deep-seated."
    Brett waved at the bartender for another beer. "What you really want to know is why we're not doing scenes together anymore, right?"