Free Brie Masters Love in Submission: Submissive in Love by Red Phoenix Page A

eyes still closed, he told her, “As my father lay dying, he said it troubled him deeply knowing that he’d influenced your decision at the Collaring Ceremony.”
    The joy she felt that Tono’s father had come to believe she was worthy of his son was tempered by the fact that it had changed the course of the evening—of both their lives.
    Tono opened his eyes and turned his head towards her. “Thoughts spurred on by his confession have plagued me ever since, especially when my father admitted that you and I shared something he’d never known. He wished he hadn’t taken that from me and begged for my forgiveness.”
    Brie stared ahead, reliving that night and his father’s cold rejection of her. She asked quietly, “Did you give it to him, Tono? Your forgiveness?”
    “Of course. It wasn’t done maliciously.”
    Master Nosaka’s rejection on graduation night had forced Brie to make a decision she hadn’t been prepared to make. It had led her into the arms of Sir.
    Tono stroked her cheek lightly. “If my father had said nothing, everything would be different, and that’s what constantly haunts my thoughts now.”
    She closed her eyes, rocked by the revelation.
    “Toriko…”
    Brie opened her eyes when Tono’s warm lips pressed against hers. She could feel his desperate need for connection—a connection that could release him from the pain and grief.
    She instinctively pulled away and jumped to her feet. “No!” She ran from him, frightened by his emotional need as well as her desire to meet it.
    “I’m sorry, Brie…” Tono called after her. “It was a mistake. There’s no need to run from me.”
    She stumbled blindly out of the park, grabbing the first taxi she could find. Brie wrung her hands in the cab, wondering how she would explain it to Sir. Would he be understanding or angry, punishing Tono for this transgression?
    In her heart, Brie understood the reason behind Tono’s kiss. He was in agony and longed for the natural connection they shared to alleviate his suffering. The Asian Dom was a man of high principles, but in his raw grief he had given in to his human need.
    She arrived at the hotel and anxiously waited for Sir’s return. Rather than disturb him at his meeting, Brie undressed and knelt at the door. She contemplated how to break the news, praying she would be successful in swaying his reaction towards Tono.
    Thankfully, all her worries were unfounded. When Sir opened the door and saw her, a slow smile spread across his face. “My beautiful pet.”
    He walked over and placed his hand on her head, stating quietly, “Stand and serve your Master.”
    She stood up gracefully, her eyes not leaving his. “Sir…”
    He put his finger to her lips. “I know, Brie. Nosaka informed me what happened.”
    “It was an acci—”
    He shook his head. “Although it was not an accident, I do believe it was a gut reaction to the death of his father.” He brushed her cheek lightly. “I knew you would bring him comfort at this difficult time, but this was uncharacteristic of him. I noticed a similar breach of protocol when we scened together a few nights ago and he called you toriko. At the time, I had assumed it was a simple slip, him using his sub name for you, but now…” He rubbed his chin thoughtfully. “There is something else going on. I’m certain of it.” Sir tilted her head up. “Did he tell you what that is?”
    Brie met his gaze, although she was tempted to look away. She licked her lips nervously when she asked, “Did he share what his father said?”
    “No.”
    “Master Nosaka told Tono that he regretted his influence during the Collaring Ceremony. He asked Tono to forgive him because he was wrong.”
    Sir took a deep intake of breath. “What a difficult confession for Nosaka to hear. No wonder he is reeling from it.”
    “You should also know that Tono apologized right after the kiss. He knew it was inappropriate, but I was so shocked by it that I just ran. My only thought