Post Obsession by Talbot Julia

Author:Talbot, Julia [Talbot, Julia]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Torquere Press, Inc.
Published: 2012-07-21T17:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

My dearest E,

Dipping his quill again, Markus began his newest letter to Ellis. Somehow, even though they were well acquainted now, it was thrilling to have a written correspondence. The very idea seemed...illicit. Dangerous, as well, should someone intercept the missives, for they were quite explicit.

We have been too long apart. I hope that you will indulge me with a meeting this coming week. I have need of you. The marks of your passion fade from my skin even now, and I would have new ones as delicious reminders of our time together.

Your last missive found me most intrigued. I should love to accompany you to this place you describe. The very idea... In all of the time I have enjoyed the sort of amusements I indulge in, I have never done such things, not for lack of desire, but for lack of opportunity.

A spark of mischief made him add the next paragraph.

I am curious, though, to find out just who gets flogged at such a place. Do tell me, my darling. Are there boys willing? Do we find someone among the other guests? Or will I be able to exercise my strong right arm upon your flesh?

Oh, E, the very though hardens me, even now. I must have you, and soon. Do not make me wait much longer. I cannot bear it.

Yours as ever,

Markus

Once the tone of desperation might have concerned him, Markus thought. Now, though, he knew that Ellis felt much the same about him, and he did not care that he let his need show.

The missive dried, and Markus folded it, sealing it carefully. They knew now to look to make sure their correspondence was not tampered with, as it could mean ruin for Ellis, at least, should the letters be read. Markus had very little reputation to ruin, for all that he’d panicked well and truly when he first began to receive Ellis’ letters. Or perhaps Ellis simply made him feel reckless.

He sent the letter off, hoping for a speedy response from his beloved E. He had need. Markus sat back, rubbing at the front placket of his trousers.

Great need, indeed.

***

The return letter came while Markus was engaged in business, which he dabbled in from time to time. This venture was a canal scheme, and while it seemed farfetched, Richard was a good friend, and Markus wanted to help him by providing some capital.

Gilders, damn the man, brought the letter in on a salver and set it beside his elbow on his desk, fading in and out of the room like a ghost. Really, the man did not seem to easily accept Markus’ good mood of late and had done everything in his power to ruin it. Markus would have to come up with some diabolical task as fitting punishment.

His hands twitched, but he did not reach for the letter. Richard must have his say first and leave, for it would not do to sport red cheeks and a hardened shaft while listening to prattle about locks and mule teams.

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