The Rise of Alec Caldwell is a serial read. To start at the beginning please go to the archive to the left of the page.
You’ll find Volume One, The Beginning, hiding under May 2011.
You’ll find Volume One, The Beginning, hiding under May 2011.
“You seem troubled, Alec. Are you finding your new life boring?”
“No, Master.” Alec curled into Hamilton’s side where they sat on the sofa. Music played softly in the background, Hamilton flicked through a magazine on the iPad and Alec stretched out his legs. He still loved these quiet moments, having Hamilton all to himself. There was a strange contentment that settled over him amidst the nakedness and compliance. “I’m happy here.”
Hamilton squeezed his shoulder gently. “But are you happy with me?”
“You make me feel safe. Nobody can hurt me when you’re here.”
Hamilton stopped running his fingers through Alec’s hair. Shit, Alec had slipped up and he knew it. He hadn’t told Hamilton about his run in with Henry. Alec had been half expecting another inopportune meeting in a dark alleyway where Brian the gorilla did hold him down. It kept him awake some nights and now his ass was going to end up raw for not telling Hamilton sooner.
“Somebody tried to hurt you?”
“No, Master.”
“Alec, do I have to remind you what will happen if you lie to me?”
“I bumped into Henry last week. It just unsettled me.”
“Did he touch you?”
Alec shook his head. “I was at the shop with Sebastian buying cuffs.”
“But did he touch you, physically?”
“Only a bit.” Alec could feel Hamilton’s temper fraying.
“On your knees, Alec, right here.” Hamilton pointed to the floor in front of him and Alec scrambled to sit at his feet. He looked up into Hamilton’s face. Definitely pissed off. “You will tell me exactly what happened. Every word and every touch, do you understand?”
“Yes, Master. I’m sorry I didn’t mention it before.”
“Don’t be sorry, Alec. Put it right. The whole story.”
Alec spared no details. Hamilton asked him three times to confirm that Henry hadn’t slipped a finger inside. “I’d tell you if he did. Please, Master, I don’t want anymore trouble, don’t tell Harrison.”
“It’s my job to protect you.”
“Henry might not be as restrained next time if he has to pay another fine. He gives me the creeps. I think he really would fuck me if he thought he could get away with it.”
“That’s exactly why I have to remind him that he can’t, and never will, because you tell me everything.”
Damn and blast. It made sense but Alec didn’t like it one bit. “But he’ll be so angry. There has to be another way.”
“You’re really worried about this aren’t you? I can’t believe you didn’t tell me. What do I have to do to make you trust me, Alec?”
“I do trust you. Rick, please, I wasn’t purposefully keeping anything from you. We went to a party after and it slipped my mind. The few times I’ve thought about it, you haven’t been around.”
Hamilton pulled Alec onto his lap. “Okay, don’t get in a tiz about it. I’ll consider what you’ve said but if I can’t think of another way I will deal with it officially.”
“Thank you.” Alec kissed and smiled at the rumble of desire he sensed in Hamilton. The man fucked all the time but Alec was sure there was always something extra for him. Maybe he was naïve or wishful in his thinking, but Hamilton only lost himself in Alec. He was losing himself right now. The wandering of his hands, the hitching of his breath, the caress of his lips over Alec’s neck and shoulders. “I love you, Rick.”
“And you’ve made me love you, Alec. I don’t know how, I just know I’ve never felt this way about anyone. Let me take you to bed.”
“Now you read my mind too,” Alec chuckled.
“I wish I could. You hide more than you realise from me. But let’s not think of that now.”
Boneless heap of mush. Hamilton certainly knew how to press Alec’s buttons for the best orgasms. But there was a part of Alec that wondered how long he had with Hamilton, really. The work situation was less than ideal as far as people not finding out. Tom already knew and that was one too many. “What will happen to us?”
“How do you mean?”
“Chloe’s already pushing me about my personal life. She swears I have a boyfriend. Says she can tell when a man is getting plenty of sex.”
“Don’t you want things to stay as they are?”
“You know I do. What I mean, is the rest of life. I don’t see my parents very often, but they are part of my life. I have a sister too. What do I tell them?”
Hamilton paused his tracing of lazy circles over Alec’s thigh. “You shouldn’t lie to your family.” The movement started again and Alec relaxed a little. “Perhaps telling Chloe about Sebastian will be enough for now. What do you think?”
“Tell her about Sebastian?”
“That he’s your boyfriend. Alec, it’s too complicated for us to be seen as a couple. It’s not that I don’t want people to know, it’s just that the Order has very strict rules that…”
“I’m not good enough for you.”
“That’s not it. There’s a reason why I’m selective about which Order members know you’re my houseboy.”
“But Henry knows.”
“Actually, he doesn’t. If you remember, you were only in training for your office position when he met you.”
“But he’s seen my bands. Who else would I wear them for?”
“That’s true. Maybe I should talk to Harrison. But it will mean a change to the way things are.”
“Why?”
“Conflict of interest. You’ll have to move departments.”
“No.”
“It will just be a case of moving floors.”
“I won’t work for anyone else. If you make me, I’ll leave.”
“Don’t worry about it now. Every time I settle your mind about one thing, something else comes up and I worry about you. You don’t deal with stress well. I have no idea how you made the position you did.”
“I don’t get stressed with work. I get stressed in personal situations. It’s just that those seem to be overlapping at the moment and I short circuit.”
“I know a better way to give you a short circuit.” Hamilton slipped down Alec’s body and licked along the length of his hardening shaft.
“That’s cheating.”
“Then tell me to stop.”
Alec let out a whimper. The tight, wet heat of Hamilton’s throat engulfed his cock and stilted the thought process in his brain. One hell of a short circuit. No complaints.
“I knew you were getting some.” Chloe clapped her hands together and bounced. “Tom, didn’t I tell you he was getting some?” Her smile faded. “You bloody knew, didn’t you? You bastard. No, both of you are bastards for leaving me out.”
“Tom found out by accident. Keep your knickers on. Besides, I don’t want everyone in the office knowing about Sebastian. It’s early days.”
“You’re living with him,” Tom said. “It can’t be that early.”
Alec threw him a filthy look.
“Living with him?” Chloe looked set to slap them both. “How long have you been seeing him. For fucks sake, Alec. You could have said. Why haven’t we met him? And if you tell me Tom has, I will literally thump the pair of you.”
“I haven’t met him. I wanted to but he wouldn’t let me.”
“Is that what was up with you two the other week?”
“Something like that,” Alec answered before Tom could say something stupid.
“Well, I demand that you introduce us. We’ll have a night out. Tom can bring Emma and I’ll bring Josh.”
“Sebastian’s shy. I don’t think it’s a good idea.”
“I’m telling you now, Alec…”
Alec’s phone cut her off and he sighed with relief. “Got to take it, sorry. Hey, Marcus, how are you?”
“Alec, I was wondering if we could meet up for a chat?”
“Just us, or the boys as well?”
“All of us, I guess. I do want to see Sebastian again. But really I want to see you.”
“Are you anywhere near Embankment? I can meet you for lunch.”
“That’s great, just tell me where.”
“Do you know Lulivo’s on Viller’s street?”
“I’ll find it. One o’clock?”
“See you then.”
“Who was that?”
“Chloe, you are not my mother. Butt out of my business.”
“Will you tell Sebastian you’re meeting another guy for lunch?”
“Tom, shut her up, before I say something I regret.” Alec marched off and left the two of them squabbling over what was and wasn’t appropriate lines of questioning.
“Alec?”
“Oh, Mr Hamilton,” Alec glanced around the office. Too many people around for a proper conversation. “Did you need me for something?”
Hamilton stepped closer. “You know very well every time I see you I want to bury my cock in your ass.”
Alec couldn’t stop the grin that spread over his face. “That’s very good to know. I’ll be out of the office for lunch today though. I hope that’s okay. It was a short notice thing.”
“See me as soon as you’re back.” Hamilton took a step back and smiled at Sophie as she passed. He made a point of watching her. It was one of the reasons everyone in the office thought Hamilton was straight. He always watched the girls, particularly the ones that carried a little extra weight and wore their hair long. Alec swore a couple of the women had gained a few pounds since they’d started working there in the hope of catching Hamilton’s eye. It occurred to Alec that he’d never asked Hamilton whether he really did fancy them, or if it was just for show.
“You always watch Sophie walk across the office.”
“She has a fantastic ass and calves to die for, why wouldn’t I? Are you jealous?”
“I think I am.”
“You have a fantastic ass too, Alec. But I don’t need to watch yours from a distance because I can fuck it anytime I want.” Hamilton brushed past Alec as he walked away, letting his hand glide over Alec’s crotch. Instant hard on – the bastard. Alec was sure he heard him laugh.
The restaurant was busy, but Marcus already had a table by the time Alec arrived.
“Marcus,” Alec grinned. Damn the guy was sexier than he remembered and in a well fitting suit too. Drop dead gorgeous was the experssion that came to mind. Alec held out his hand and Marcus stood to shake it. He blushed when Marcus leaned in to kiss his cheek and caught a few ladies pouting in his periphery vision.
“Thanks for seeing me at such short notice. You look great. I wasn’t sure if you’d be in a rush so I ordered for us both when I arrived. Chicken and asparagus, I hope that’s okay. Can I get you something other than water to drink?”
Wow, the guy was nervous. “I’ll have a beer, and the food sounds great, thanks. So, what can I do for you?”
The glass Marcus was lifting, stopped half way from the table and he caught Alec’s gaze. Alec blushed again. Definite interest there. It seemed there was no end to the complications Alec could get himself into. The last thing Alec needed was another guy coveting his ass. Marcus carried on to sip his drink before placing it carefully on the table and straightening his napkin.
“Other than let me fuck you, you mean?”
There was a lull in the babble around them and Alec felt the centre of everyone’s lunchtime attention. “Nothing like getting straight to the point, but I’m afraid I’m off limits. I’ll happily fuck you though, if you like.”
The waiter failed to hide his smirk. “Pollo All’ulivo,” he said, placing the dishes on the table. “Anything else I can get you?”
Alec ordered his beer. “Buon appetito,” he grinned. The food looked good and he tucked in.
“You speak Italian?”
“Nope, that was the sum of it right there. Oh, and ciou.”
“Why are you off limits. Don’t you like me?”
“Marcus, you’re fab, really.” Alec shook his wrist and one of his bracelets settled out of his shirt sleeve. “Remember these?”
“You have a Master?”
“I do indeed and his wish is that I’m his alone.”
“But you have Sebastian.”
“Yes, a gift from my Master. I’m a very good boy.” Alec winked and Marcus choked on his asparagus. “Are you okay?”
“Fine.” Marcus reached for his water glass. “So you can fuck anyone but nobody fucks you?”
The waiter blushed. He placed Alec’s beer on the table and made a sharp exit this time. Alec was aware of the ongoing interest in his conversation from a few of the neighbouring tables. He winked at a young woman as she caught his eye and she chuckled to her friend.
“Yup. Did you have anything else you wanted to ask me?”
“Yeah. I’m sorry, I… But you do whatever your Master tells you?”
“Yes, I do. He likes to watch me suck cock but that’s about it. Well, he fucks me in front of other people. I’m quite the exhibitionist you know.”
Alec looked up and chuckled. Poor Marcus, he sat with his mouth open, his eyes slightly glazed. “I’d like to see that.”
The conversation moved on to clubs and parties and general questions on how Alec handled life with Sebastian and life as a slave himself. “I’m not a slave as such. I know there are other people in the scene that see slaves as being different to what I am, even what Sebastian is. My Master calls me his houseboy. It’s more of a service role, entertainment I suppose. Sebastian is a houseboy but he serves in a more general way, with household chores and practical things that I’m rubbish at. To be honest if we were a regular couple Sebastian would still look after the house and me, because he’s so good at it and he loves doing it.”
“Kyle hates things like that. I keep trying to explain to him that what he wants is a bedroom kink, a game between the two of us. Although he does get off on me watching other people fuck him, but usually he chooses who it is.”
“Eveyone’s different, Marcus. If there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s that Master and boy have to find their own rules together. The important thing is that you talk to each other about it. Say what works and what doesn’t. It sounds as though Kyle is making all the rules and expecting you to follow them. Take it in hand now, while you still can. What form of punishment do you use?”
“Puishment?”
“You don’t have one. That’s something you need to discuss. How can Kyle find his way if you don’t give him any boundaries?”
“What punishment do you use?”
“I get swatted with a long paddle if I step over the line and believe me, you don’t want that to happen too often. It hurts like fuck and makes sitting down a very delicate process.”
Alec was temporarily stunned by Marcus’s dazzling smile.
“Is that why you’re a good boy?”
“Hell yes. And as much as I’m loving our chat, I do have to get back and check in or my ass will be toast.”
“Your Master knows you’re here? Do you work with him?”
Shit. “He knows I’m here with you, yes, and I check in every few hours.” Alec waved his phone. “Video calling.” A little white lie to save the day as always. Alec was getting really good at carrying them off.
Marcus called for the bill and insisted on paying. Alec liked the feel of Marcus’s hand against his waist as they left the restaurant. He turned to face him after a few paces along the street. “It was great to see you again, Marcus. Thanks for lunch, and your company.”
Marcus kissed Alec’s cheek and hovered. “I still want you. Maybe I can steal a blowjob sometime?”
Alec chuckled. “Maybe.” He pressed his lips to Marcus’s. “And don’t forget I can take your ass whenever you’re ready.”
Alec stiffened as Marcus pulled him in for some tongue action. Fuck, he was hot but in the middle of the street during the lunch rush?
“Sorry, couldn’t resist. Who knows when I’ll get another chance. Bye, Alec.”
Alec watched Marcus disappear into the crowd. Sexy and strange but a bloody good kisser.
Tom was hovering when Alec arrived back at the office. “How was lunch?”
“Good thanks. I can’t stop. I have an afternoon meeting.”
“Alec?”
Tom looked so sad Alec pulled him into a quiet corner. “What is it, is everything okay with Emma?”
“I miss you. Did you fuck that guy you went to lunch with?”
“Oh, Tom, of course I didn’t. I’m not a complete slut you know. I thought we were straight.”
“Very funny. Perhaps we could go out for a drink one night?”
Alec caved at the touch of Tom’s hand against his hip. “I’d like that, Tom.”
“Really? You can stay over if you like.”
“Call me tonight and we’ll arrange it. It’s difficult to discuss here.”
“Thanks. You off to get your ass pounded?”
“I have a meeting.” But the smile on Alec’s face gave him away.
Tom didn’t say anything, he didn’t need to. He rolled his eyes and waved Alec off. “Go on then, Romeo.”
Alec was surprised to see Lord Merrimont on the sofa in Hamilton’s office. He hadn’t seen the old man since the disasterous blowjob and his near fuck from Wessex months ago. Alec had confidence in his skills this time and was determined not to let a miserable old goat dampen his mood.
“Ah, Alec. Just in time. I was just telling John how well your training is coming along.”
“Thank you, sir.”
“Lock the door, Alec and take off your clothes.”
Not quite what Alec had in mind for the afternoon’s entertainment but he followed his orders and settled happily at Hamilton’s feet once he was naked. The one thing his lunch date had done, was reminded Alec that he had a Master, that he wanted to serve his Master and that he wore the bands to prove it. If his Master wanted him to get on his knees for grumpy old men, he would do it. More than that, he would enjoy every minute of it, knowing that Hamilton was watching.
“Good boy, Alec. Would you like his service, sir?”
“It would be a good time to check that he offers a good standard. Come here, boy. You’ll have to service me sitting.”
“Of course, sir.”
Alec helped the old man find his little cock and set about his work. It was a much better experience for both of them this time around. Alec swallowed down the fruits of his labour and made sure Merrimont’s cock was clean before helping him zip back up.
He was greeted with a smile and a stroke of his cheek once he sat back. “Thank you, Alec. You did very well.”
“Thank you, sir.”
“First class, Hamilton. The boy is a credit to you. I’d like to see you fuck him before I leave, if that’s okay.”
“I’m sure we can manage that. Would you like to prepare him?”
“No, you do it. The young lad doesn’t want my old paws all over him.”
Alec wondered if the guy had undergone a personality transplant since the last time they’d met. He was so vulnerable and sweet this time around. “Sir, if you’d like to, I am more than happy for you to do it.”
“You really mean it, don’t you?”
“Yes, sir. I see no point in lying.”
“Come and bend over then. It’s a long time since I’ve prepared a pucker. Let’s see if I remember how.”
The old man remembered very well. Alec was groaning and rocking back against him. Two fingers, again breaking Hamilton’s rule, but Alec didn’t care. They were skillfull fingers that were accompanied every now and then with the swirl of a tongue that brought Alec almost to his knees. He was so far gone by the time Hamilton slipped inside of him, Hamilton had to hold a hand over his mouth to keep him quiet. What did it matter that the guy was older than Alec’s father? He’d prepared Alec with tender care and what bordered on affection. Topped with the passion from Hamilton, when Alec was given permission to come he was sure he actually saw stars. His cock pumped and pumped and pumped some more. He was vaguely aware of the conversation as he gathered his thoughts, or at least tried to, they seemed very far away from his sated body right now.
A slap to his ass cheek, brought him round and he smiled at the old man. “Thank you, sir.”
“And thank you. You’re a firecracker that’s for sure and you’ve made an old man very happy.”
“Oh, you made me very happy too.”
Merrimont roared with laughter and slapped Alec’s ass again. “Jolly good show, young man. I hope to see you again.”
Hamilton locked the door after the old man left and patted the sofa for Alec to join him. “You enjoyed that.”
“He’s very good with his hands,” Alec grinned.
“So it seems.”
“He was different today.”
“Yes, he gets very stressed when he’s around Jasper. Dispairs for the younger generation and all that. But I want to tell you, he was only here at my invitiation. I told him about Henry.”
Alec shuddered. “That’s why he wasn’t going to touch me?”
“Possibly, though I don’t recall him having anything other than a blowjob for a very long time so that could be coincidence. He’ll be discreet and it’s outside the usual channels. I haven’t told Harrison and neither will he, but Henry will get his warning.”
“You always know how to take care of me.”
“I try, and hopefully I’m learning.” Hamilton placed a tender kiss to Alec’s temple. “Time to get dressed and head back to the real world. Did your lunch go well?”
Alec started to pull on his shirt. “Very interesting. I told you about Marcus and Kyle, didn’t I?”
“New to the slave scene?”
“That’s it. He’s having trouble understanding how everything works. I don’t know what advice to offer him.”
“I’m happy to meet him, if you think it will help and no, not to fuck him.”
“I haven’t fucked him either, just his boy, Kyle. They’re both gorgeous though.”
“Something for another time then. I’m leaving early today so I’ll see you tomorrow.”
Alec accepted the full on kiss, savouring the taste until his next fix in the morning. “Anything exciting that you’re up to?”
“A party at Harrison’s.”
Alec stalled. A party but he wasn’t invited. “Have a great time.”
“Alec, what’s wrong?”
“You don’t want to take me?”
Hamilton smiled. “I’d love to but it’s very small and no boys. Harrison prefers to provide his own entertainment. Would you rather I stayed home?”
“No, of course not.”
“I will, if you ask me to.”
“I don’t need you to do that. I’m going to have a lovely evening with Sebastian and be completely exhausted by ten o’clock. It’s only fair you go and enjoy yourself.”
“Thank you. You really are a good boy, Alec.”
The idea that Hamilton would consider staying home from an exclusive sex party to keep Alec happy was enough to see him through his afternoon paperwork and last minute meeting with a Service client desperate for a blow job. The guy rambled on about his wife’s digust at the thought of her face anywhere near the lower end of a man’s body, and his insistence that he wasn’t gay but needed to get the release somewhere. Alec smiled afterwards, shook his hand and assured him it was all strictly confidential, and to call in anytime he was passing, which the guy did anyway, with increasing frequency. Alec made a mental note to check whether there was a limit to the number of blowjobs his clients could claim from him during a contract. If there was, this particular guy would be pushing the upper limit for sure.
