Chapter 14

The weekend before Petrushka opened, Devin took Anna to the Summer Gathering. She hadn’t been to Washington, D.C. since Alex died, but Devin wanted her there this year since she was “awake.”

“I don’t want any of your attitude while we’re here,” Devin said as they deplaned.

“Yes, Devin.” She meekly followed Devin through the airport. Ian and Tyler had traveled with them, but Devin had left Maggie at home because he didn’t want Anna to be spoiled. She would attend to herself.

They arrived at the hotel a while later and Tyler took her to his room while Devin met with the Elders that had already arrived.

He pushed her into the bedroom. “Take your clothes off.”

Anna immediately obeyed, undressing quickly while Tyler watched with a wicked grin that was so much like his father’s, it made her sick. When she was naked, he turned her around and pushed her onto the bed.

“On your knees.”

She obeyed and braced herself for him to take her ass. Instead, he just looked at her. He pressed into her lower back and she arched her back.

“Much better.” Without warning, he smacked her between her legs.

Anna gasped, but didn’t dare move. He hit her again and again until tears were running down her cheeks.

Tyler laughed. “Tommy won’t let me have fun with you, so I wanted to do it before he got here.” He pinched her clit with his fingernails and she cried out. “Hmm, what else can I have fun with?” He walked out of the bedroom and returned a few minutes later.

Something cold pressed against her asshole and she instinctively pulled away. He punched her hip. “Don’t move.”

The cold moved inside her and she whimpered as it stretched her hole.

He laughed again. “I’m giving you a beer tail. You like a beer bottle being shoved up your ass?”

Anna didn’t answer his question, and cried as he pressed forward. The neck was in and the bottle widened faster than her body could respond, but still he pressed forward. She tried to relax her muscles, but the cold made it impossible. She screamed as he hit the bottle, shoving it deeper inside. Her ass gave way, and she groaned in pain.

She cried as he twisted the bottle. It was too cold and too big.

“Aw, Anna. It’s alright. The blood’s helping it spin.”

She felt more pressure and then suddenly her muscles clamped shut. She gasped at the terrible cramp in her stomach and rolled onto her side.

“I didn’t say you could move.” He yanked her back onto her hands and knees, then unzipped his pants and rammed his cock into her pussy.

Anna screamed as the bottle was pushed aside for his girth and moved as he fucked her hard. She gripped the comforter and buried her face in it. Every move made the pain worse. She sobbed. Tyler laughed.

Suddenly, her body was empty and she heard the dull thud of flesh hitting flesh. She fell to her side and saw Tommy pulling his arm back and swinging to hit Tyler in the face. Tyler cursed and lunged at Tommy, but Tommy was more agile and moved aside. Tyler fell forward and somersaulted back to his feet. They glared at each other, fists clenched. Tommy looked ready to swing again if Tyler moved.

“You fucking bastard!” Tyler shouted. “What the hell did you do that for?”

“You were hurting her.”

“I always hurt her. That’s what she’s for, you idiot.”

“She’s an Elder-Mistress. She deserves your respect.”

Tyler laughed. “God, you sound like that fucking German husband of hers. She’s a fucking slave, Tommy. I can do whatever the hell I want to her.”

Tommy swung again, but Tyler backed out of the way. Tyler laughed and didn’t see the next swing coming. Tommy caught him on the temple and Tyler fell to the floor, clutching his head.

Tommy looked back at Anna, curled up on the bed. He stepped forward to pick her up and carried her into the second bedroom. He placed her gently on the bed and she immediately curled into a ball again and moaned in pain.

“Anna, what did he do to you?”

Anna’s cheeks burned with shame. “He... he shoved a... a beer bottle in my ass.” She groaned and shifted positions, trying to make the cramping go away.

Tommy’s jaw clenched, but he didn’t say anything. He moved to look at her ass. “Holy shit. He pushed it all the way in?”

Anna nodded.

“God, I don’t know what to do.” Tommy looked around and then made a face. “Can you... push it out?”

“I don’t want to do that on your bed, Tommy.” She winced. Even talking made it hurt.

“How about the bathtub? I could put you in a bath?”

Anna shrugged helplessly, unable to summon more words.

He stood and walked into the bathroom. Anna heard the water running, and then there was a knock on the door.

“Tommy?” came a male voice from the living room area.

Tommy walked to the bedroom door and opened it. His dad and Devin stood there with Tyler behind them, glowering at him. His eye was darkening and his cheek was bruised.

Devin’s eyes narrowed at Anna. “What the hell did you do, Anna?”

“She didn’t do anything,” Tommy said. “She was screaming when I came in.”

“Tommy.” Tom glanced at Devin and pursed his lips. “Tyler can?—?”

“Tyler shoved a beer bottle up her ass.”

Tom’s eyes widened and he turned to Devin. “Even that can’t be okay, Devin.”

“Not here at a Gathering, no.” He turned to Tyler and frowned at him. “I brought her to be useful for me. Not for you to fuck her up the first hour we’re here.” Devin turned and pulled Tyler with him to the door. “I’ll get in touch with Kaveh.” They left the room, leaving Tommy and Tom looking at Anna with sympathy.

Tommy glanced at the bathroom door. “I was gonna put her in a bath...”

Tom nodded. “I’m not sure what else to do.” He looked at Anna with sad eyes. “I’m so sorry, Anna.”

It surprised Anna that he would feel bad for her. After all, he was Devin’s best friend. Why would he care?

Tommy picked her up and carried her into the bathroom.

An hour later, Anna was wrapped in a robe and lying in Tommy’s bed, feeling much better. She rested her head on his chest and they watched a movie on TV.

“I can’t believe you hit Tyler.” She looked up at him.

“He’s changed so much since he got his piercing.” Tommy shook his head. “He’s so... I don’t know. It’s like becoming an Elder-Son made him lose any sense of decency or courtesy. He’s just like—?” He grimaced and kissed her forehead. “I’m sorry he hurt you.”

Anna grimaced. “It’s okay. I wish I could say I get used to it, but I can’t.” She sighed. “I don’t even heal as quickly as I used to. Devin’s punishments hurt for a lot longer now.”

Tommy stroked her cheek. “I wish—?” He shook his head and sighed. “I’m sorry, Anna.” He kissed her and slid his hand around the back of her head and she turned her body to his.

She ran her hands across his shoulders and down his arms. He had matured in the last few years. He was a grown man now. His shoulders were broader; his arms were bigger after playing football and basketball at Harvard. He had turned into a kind, courteous, thoughtful man. He was going into his senior year of college and would graduate in May.

His kiss was gentle and full of affection. His lips caressed hers and then moved down to her neck and collarbone. She pulled at the tie of her robe.

“Anna, you’re hurt . . .”

“Please, Tommy... make love to me. It’ll be the last gentle touch I have for a while.”

Tommy’s blue eyes searched hers, and then he bent down to kiss her again. “I never want to hurt you,” he murmured against her lips.

“I know.” She smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Later, as they were laying together in bed, immersed in post-coital bliss, the door opened and Tyler walked in.

Tommy sat up and covered Anna to her neck with the sheet. “You could’ve knocked, asshat.”

Tyler raised his eyebrows at Tommy. “You gonna tell Kim about your mistress?”

Tommy went pale and Anna’s heart pounded. Who was Kim?

“Not cool, Tyler,” Tommy growled.

“Oh, c’mon. Anna would have to be an idiot to not know you’ve got a girlfriend by now.” Tyler turned his smirk on Anna. “Or did you think because he defended you, he still wanted to be with you?”

A shame-filled chill ran through Anna’s body. Of course Tommy would have a girlfriend. He had to get married once he finished college. This Kim was a lucky girl.

“Get the fuck out of here,” Tommy snarled.

“My dad wants his slave back now. That’s what I came to tell you.”

Anna shakily crawled out of the bed. This was the end of the good part of the weekend. She limped out of the bedroom toward Tyler’s room, where her clothes were.

“Anna... wait.” Tommy followed her. “I’m sorry. I never meant to hurt you.”

Anna forced a smile before turning to look at Tommy. “It’s okay. There’s nothing to be sorry for. I... should have realized you’d be in a relationship by now. I’ve been out of it for a while.” She picked up her clothes and started dressing.

Tommy sat on the bed. “Anna, you were the first girl I fell in love with. God, if things were different...” He ran his hands through his scraggly hair.

“If things were different...” She gave a weak smile. “A lot of things would be different.” Her heart ached for Alex so suddenly she gasped and clutch her chest.

“You still miss him?”

“Yes.” She closed her eyes. “So much I can hardly stand it sometimes.”

Tommy stood and hugged Anna, holding her for a long time.

“Your girlfriend’s a lucky girl, Tommy.” She pulled away. “You’re a good guy.”

He looked down at her. “Maybe. Although she’ll never have all of my heart.” Tommy brushed Anna’s cheek with the back of his fingers, then leaned down to kiss her again.

Anna pulled away from him. “I have to go. Devin will be angry.”

Tommy let her go. “Find me if you have any free time.”

Anna nodded, even though she knew she wouldn’t, and followed Tyler to Devin’s hotel suite.