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even before he could stand up again, Daniel chuckled when Peter’s ball bounced on the floor. He stood on shaky legs so that he could lift Peter’s head and replace the support. Unbuckling the gag and hood, Daniel tossed them into the To Be Cleaned box. The condom went into the incinerator trash.
    Peter’s powder-blue eyes blinked at him, and he smiled up at Daniel. Daniel leaned to kiss Peter’s chapped lip. The man’s mouth was dry, but he moaned softly into the kiss. “Good?”
    Peter nodded, eyes still hazy. “Very good, Sir.”
    “Then we’re done for now, boy. I’m off duty,” Daniel said, and saw Peter sigh. The words marked the end of their play and the end of their relationship as dom and sub for the night.
    Daniel zipped up and went through the rest of the work, unbuckling and unlocking Peter’s bonds. The butt plug drew a wince from Peter when he pulled it out and threw it into the cleanup box. Daniel got warm, wet cloths and washed them both down.
    Peter whimpered when he sat up on the table. “I’m gonna be sore for a week.”
    “So it’s going to last you until our next session?” Daniel asked with a grin, as he grabbed a bottle of water, twisting off the cap.
    Peter hit him on the shoulder. “Right. That’s it. Well, actually, I have a date next weekend at Break, so it should last just fine.”
    “You like those public stages, hm?” Daniel asked, curious, as he handed the bottle over. Peter took a drink with a grateful sigh, and Daniel considered his client. Peter was an engineer, so the BDSM lifestyle didn’t inhibit his career. If anything, technical companies paid more for people who lived outside the box.
    Peter nodded and then shivered. So Daniel climbed onto the table to pull Peter into his lap and felt the man melt against him. Daniel gathered him close, and Peter nuzzled against Daniel’s throat. This was part of Peter’s coming down, and Daniel didn’t begrudge him the contact or the time.
    When Peter’s fingertips started tracing the koi tattooed along Daniel’s left side, Daniel kissed blond hair, squeezed, and gently started to free himself. Peter sighed, but he let go so Daniel could dress him. He stood up slowly while Daniel hovered to make sure he wouldn’t fall.
    “I’m... I’m good, Daniel. Here’s your check.” Peter pulled a folded piece of paper from his wallet and finished the last of his water.
    “Thanks, Peter.” Daniel took it and didn’t even look at it before tucking it away. “I appreciate the business.”
    “I appreciate your skills,” Peter said with a sigh and a groan, as he shrugged on his jacket. “Same time next month?”
    “Sure. After next month I’m out for summer break, just so you remember.”
    “You lucky dog,” Peter said without rancor. “Three months off every year.”
    “Three months without a paycheck every year,” Daniel said wryly. “But I do like the time off.”
    “Who wouldn’t? So you’re traveling this year?”
    Daniel shook his head. “I haven’t got any plans, yet. We’ll have to see how it goes.”
    “Well, if you’re around, tell me. I can line up people for you. There’s a new couple that wants to learn a few basics.”
    “Sure. If things open up for the summer, I’ll see what I can do.”
    Peter grinned. “Always busy, aren’t you?”
    Stepping in close to Daniel, Peter hugged him. Daniel caressed Peter’s chin, tipped it, and kissed Peter languorously. When he felt Peter sigh, Daniel smiled in delight.
    Peter chuckled. “Someday you’re going to fall in love, and then what will we do? He’d have to share you with everyone.”
    “That won’t be soon, and I’m already a little in love with all of you,” Daniel said with a shake of his head, trying to dislodge the sudden image of Clark’s smile. “Nothing to worry about.”
    Peter hugged Daniel again and got out his keys. “Okay, I’ll stop worrying, then.”
    Daniel saw Peter off, picked up, and locked down his dungeon. He hefted the