Just Say the Word

Gabe Ellis knew some people were “like that,” but it never occurred to him those people might include his boyfriend, Tom Hampton. Now Gabe has to deal with the idea his gorgeous, successful lover enjoys hurting people -- and being hurt -- for fun. Worse, Gabe has to come to terms with the fact that so does he.<br><br>Tom was once known in the local BDSM scene as a ruthless Dom, but he left the scene when he realized he’d rather have a vanilla partner than one who can’t deal with the fact that he’s a switch. Those old feelings come crashing back in, however, when Gabe confesses to darker desires.<br><br>Gabe seems made for Tom, a switch who flips between stern Dom and sweetheart sub. But not everything goes smoothly as they explore their new dynamic. Will Gabe embrace the lifestyle, or ask for it all to stop?

Elizabeth L. Brooks · LGBT+

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52 Chs

Chapter 33

“Okay, this says…The hospital can provide an antibiotic rinse to prevent infection. Ice, in the form of a sugar-free popsicle or crushed ice, can be applied for pain…” Tom scanned quickly. “Unless you think part of the tendon feels like it’s missing, it should heal without surgical intervention in about two weeks. Soft, unheated foods that do not require chewing are recommended. Or…” Tom snorted in disgust. “It says we could simply ignore it. Fuck that. I’m not ignoring it, do you seehow much blood this is?” Tom demanded. “Fuck. Oh, God, honey, I’m so so sosorry.”

“I’m okay,” Gabe insisted. “S’like a head wound, jus’ bleeds a lot. An’—” Gabe made a face, then spat again, “—I’m prone t’ it. Happened b’fore, once. Bite guard, wrestlin’ in high school.” Gabe spat again. “It’ll heal, Tom. I promise.”

“I believe you,” Tom said. “That doesn’t mean I don’t still feel like shit for making it happen.” He shuddered. “You’re going to have to live with a little extra coddling, for a while.”

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