The Pervert And The Virgin – Part Twenty-Six

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When we eventually slipped beneath the covers after our dancing the boys took turns fucking me gently. The next morning I repeated my round of blowjobs beneath the covers to wake them. This time Leif brought us our hot chocolate. Brother Murray wanted to spend some time in the chapel. The boys begged me to go sing something inspiring for them. They promised my lovely Lady lots of kisses. I could sense her amusement. We got our camp in order and the boys promised to come back with Brother Murphy before the inspection to make certain it was perfect.

Leif was in a mischievous mood and had me sit outside the chapel. Then he quietly cracked the door open and told me to sing. Other monks came out to listen as I started a second hymn. When I finished singing the last notes of a Gregorian chant I got clipped across the back of my head. Leif has slipped away Brother Murray told me so I'd have to do. Then he knelt behind me and hugged me. The boys got hugs and kisses for dragging me over. They told Brother Murray they hoped I'd sung well enough for him to give them a hand for inspection. Petersen told them to go over now while he cooked breakfast. Rohan when you are channeling nobody wants to miss out on a single note he told me. We had time before inspection. Some of the laundry had already been started.

Garth called with an update on their hacking. I told him getting the money back was nice but I was happy it seemed just six people were corrupt. Garth told me Tim had a blast with William tracking the money through several banks. They wanted to know if I wanted them to transfer the money back into church accounts or would I go through the proper channels. I told them we'd try the proper channels first. Then if that didn't work we'd take it back ourselves. Have Tim on standby when you approach the bank managers I suggested. They might need a demonstration to convince them. Stephen was going to wait a couple more days to confirm it was only these six.

Before I hung up I shared the name of the broadsword expert I knew with Garth and my plan to surprise Petersen with a visit to him. The boys were right and Garth told me he knew exactly where to find him. After all their work this weekend Garth decided he'd combine a visit to the swordsman with a romantic night away with Christopher. Naturally the Order would pay for the trip he told me. Yes technically it was a business trip I agreed. Christopher blew me a kiss over the phone as thanks. The boys had a quick word with the two hooligans. They'd brought me some tea and told me breakfast was ready. Garth explained about their visit to the swordsman.

“Extend your stay in England for three days Petersen.” I said when I entered the kitchen. “You guys can thank the boys for it. They were smart enough to guide me. The two British hooligans are arranging it tomorrow. No we won't ruin the surprise. I'm sorry it has taken me this long to figure it out.”

“El honcho the head told me no verde today.” Leif said setting a plate of huevos rancheros in front of Dylan and Adam. I placed a plate in front of Morgan. “There is a green salsa but I thought I'd stick to the letter of the law. Our honcho the head got me some magnificent head last night thanks to his fighting prowess.”

“Leif!” Petersen squawked and turned a deep red.

“So modest. I swear he brought two lumps to my throat with some of those kisses as well.” Leif added squeezing Petersen's ass.

“We must compare notes.” Adam said around a mouthful of breakfast.

I suggested Petersen join me for a beer. He gratefully accepted and I dragged him away to safety. Brother Michael asked the boys if they'd agree to a physical assessment so he could work with Catherine on a workout routine for them. When he told them it would be just like the one Brother Murray went through they quickly agreed. Petersen went to check on progress towards our inspection while I went upstairs to work on some more paperwork with Sister Celeste.

Petersen settled his end of the wager an hour later. Once again we were the focus of attention. The boys told them they'd wait and shower with me after my sparring. Adam calmly pointed out there was no need to waste soap and water. Dylan couldn't believe I was blushing. Morgan didn't help by asking if I was wearing my same sexy workout clothing beneath my robe or even less. Quite a few of the spectators whistled as I took off my robe. I did have on a pair of pants similar to the ones I wore yesterday.

This time Petersen began by showing me how to hold the chain. He showed me how to let it rest gently on my fingertips. Then he showed me how to use the tips of my fingers to get it to strike or wrap around something. I practiced a few strikes and blocks with help from Brother Michael. Petersen gave me some pointers. I decided that thirty-minutes was enough practice.

We warmed up by swinging a heavy mace at each other for twenty minutes. Our shields were well dented by the time Leif called an end to our warm up. Petersen had landed a blow that had caused my shield to start splitting. Petersen cried foul because while we were pressed up against each other I'd leaned in and kissed him. Leif told him to pack the spray mace next time.

Switching from the heavy mace and shields to weighted chain and dagger was tricky. I was glad we'd gotten to swing some lusty blows. Now that the physical fires had been well stoked it was time for a more cerebral challenge. We each landed a strike with the weighted end of the chain on our opponent's chest but neither drew blood. I found myself using the Tai Chi sequences the most. This confused Petersen and allowed me to extend this session longer than ever before. I almost dislodged his dagger from his grip but he twisted his wrist to flow with the pull of the chain and held on to it.

My dagger penetrated Petersen's guard just as I noticed his dagger striking at the back of my hand. Twisting my hand to avoid serious damage to my tendons I knew he'd still draw blood. Splitting my mind I held back the tip of my dagger just long enough to draw blood with him. We both stepped back as we felt the pressure of the blade cut through flesh. Both cuts were shallow as we'd known enough to minimize the damage.

“Draw!” Brother Michael bellowed as Brother Murray handed me a bandage to hold over my cut hand while he attended to Petersen. I'd marked him on his left breast.

Petersen stoically stood while Brother Murray stitched the wound together. He told us it would help speed up healing and since we couldn't feel any pain from it now there was no harm done. Brother Murray was right. Despite my inability to watch gory movies I calmly watched as he sealed my cut with five stitches. He told us both to see him after we'd had sex and he'd finish dressing the wounds. The boys asked me how I watched the stitching as we headed for the shower.

“Right now it would take a few hours of grounding mantra for me to feel much.” I said.

“We don't have several hours but I'm sure we could get an orgasm or two out of you.” Morgan said.

“You were great yesterday, Dad.” Dylan said stepping into the shower. “Today we want to fuck you so please brace yourself against the shower door.”

“Kneel down, Dad. I'm pooped from my assessment.” Adam said. “We'll tell you later. Right now I want your ass. Then your cock.”

Adam gave my ass a good pummeling. I was doing some grounding until Dylan reached in to swat my balls. I turned my head towards him but it was Morgan who locked lips with me. Damn I swear Dylan was spanking my balls harder than ever before. The pain was making me aware of my body. Fuck it felt good to have a cock inside me again. Sliding up into me and nudging me in just the right places. Breathing deeply I settled myself and set about enjoying every moment of this experience.

The moment he'd filled me Adam slid down to suck on my cock. He paused to kiss my sore balls better before blowing me. Dylan wasted no time getting inside my ass. Morgan kept on kissing me and kissing me and kissing me. I could feel my head starting to spin so I pressed harder against Morgan's lips. He thought I was just getting more passionate but I was really worried I'd pass out. The fatigue my body was feeling was catching up with me.

Dylan had got me to unload inside Adam's mouth before he'd stopped fucking me. Adam was amusing himself by sucking on my balls and licking my shaft. Morgan got me hard again before he climaxed. He watched as Dylan kissed me and Adam gave me a second blowjob. When I climaxed a second time I didn't know if it was the orgasm or fatigue that buckled my knees. This time when Brother Murray brought in our brandy I locked eyes with him over the boys' heads. I let my head drop and my eyes close briefly before looking back at him. Brother Murray nodded and without a change in his expression left us. Adam promised we'd be ready for him to bandage my hand in ten minutes.

When he returned Brother Murray brought four mugs of tea. I knew mine was not the grounding tea but couldn't ask questions with the boys present. Dylan didn't have any such reservations. He asked Brother Murray why I was shaking so much. Brother Murray calmly told him it was muscle fatigue. Adam and Morgan readily agreed that swinging the mace for twenty minutes without muscle fatigue was impossible. Then add another twenty or twenty-five minutes of sparring with chain and dagger he told them.

“Rohan is reaching the point where soon he will need to rest or fall over.” Brother Murray said. “Tracy will have to drive you guys home but he will make it through until you guys leave. Dylan when you train with us later you will feel this exhaustion. Sleep and rest are all you need to recover. A few fortifying herbs help and I've given some to Rohan. You guys had fun this weekend. Rohan had fun sparring again. He's exhausted but he is also more excited and closer to being his old self.

I'll help you break camp so I can teach you how to do it efficiently. There are tricks. The other monks know what Rohan and Petersen are feeling now and they appreciate the strength it's taken to make it this far. They'll not ask for anything more except a hymn or two from Rohan at the service and one as a blessing when you leave but only if he's up for it. They won't press him. Apart from the skills the two of them showed it is the endurance that has impressed everybody and made us ashamed of how unfit we are.”

“His housekeeper will scold him regardless.” Adam declared.

“Really? Why?” Leif asked entering the room to check on me.

“Because she'll be concerned.” Morgan said. “Tracy will scold Brother Michael for allowing Rohan to push himself too far.”

“I'll warn him.” I said. “Leif I barely made it through the sex. They each fucked me and Adam swallowed two loads.”

“Never mind your housekeeper I'm about to scold you.” Leif said. “Rohan I don't want to know how you are still awake and what toll it will take on you later. You really ought to get into that bed now and rest. None of us could have made it through yesterday's session never mind adding more today. Brother Murray will tell you this cannot be good for you. Go ahead, Brother Murray, tell him how much strain it's putting on his organs and other bits and Lord knows what you are thinking getting fucked three times. Not once or twice but three times. I have a good mind to...”

“Smart smooth, Rohan.” Petersen said when I interrupted the scolding by kissing Leif. “Morgan that's the same technique I used when I tired of it. What Rohan really needs is some food and some brandy. I know because that's what I need.”

The boys promised to kiss Leif until he felt better. Better let them kiss you better or I will pull rank and have them blow you I warned Leif as we left the room. Channeling for the monks during the service required some effort but not nearly as much as I feared. The brandy helped me regather myself. I groaned after the service when Leif told me this was only adding to my legend. Leif was right about the other monks going out of their way to help. I was pretty certain we'd have had somebody spoon feed us if we'd asked. The thick meaty sandwiches, fries and salad certainly helped me feel better. Petersen and I were working on finishing a bottle of brandy between us while the others did a last-minute check.

When Brother Michael announced my housekeepers had arrived at the gate I warned him about his scolding. He smiled and agreed to follow my advice. Petersen told me it was easier if the guy in charge got scolded with you. I told Petersen not to worry about marking me where the bandage was so visible. This will help get it over sooner I assured him as I got up to follow the boys. Sister Celeste told me not to go too far because there were plenty of monks and nuns who wanted to listen to me being scolded. I vowed to get them all cable TV so they would have some other distraction.

Despite their best efforts to direct the conversation to the priest who would be marrying me there was no getting past the bandage on my hand and obviously drained look. The boys reassured my housekeepers the brandy really was medicinal. They'd had a long chat with Brother Murray. My housekeeper listened long enough for us to make it back into earshot of the other monks.

“Does the bandage mean you lost a bout?” my housekeeper asked me.

“Draw. Both drew blood simultaneously or near enough.” Brother Michael said. “Rohan won the bout yesterday. He's undefeated.”

“That's some small consolation.” my housekeeper said. “I'd hate to see how bad he'd look if he lost. I'm going to enjoy hearing you explain how you are still standing. We spent weeks putting some shred of flesh back on you and in one weekend and two little bouts you lose it all plus more. I see Petersen over there so I know you got plenty of good food to eat. The weight is one thing but you have less color than Florida swamp mud. Are you sure you haven't decided to treat yourself to a fever or a plague for good measure?

Well I hope running around swinging archaic weapons is worth all the extra time you will spend in bed this week. Resting. The three grinning miscreants over there will be wearing pajamas and keeping them on or they will sleep in another bed. I suppose even though you were as weak as an undernourished kitten you had to shower with them. We all know where that led. Of course you couldn't leave any of them out. Did you at least have the good sense to rush it? Barely under an hour if I know you.

What are you doing still standing? Trying to impress some tender monk? There's still a dose of brandy in that bottle why aren't you medicating? Tracy you can continue scolding Brother Michael while he shows you where to find another bottle of brandy. Brother Murray I need to chat with you.”

“In a minute.” Sister Celeste said coming over and wrapping my housekeeper in a hug. When the tears started flowing she quietly led my housekeeper away. Brother Murray arrived with some glasses for my housekeepers. Tracy had to check the brandy was good enough for me to use as medicine. When she'd knocked back a double she asked the boys to grab her another glass. Then she took three double shots around the side of the house. Ten minutes later she came back with Sister Celeste and my housekeeper.

My housekeeper hugged and kissed both Petersen and me while Tracy poured us another round. Sister Celeste wisely declined another double.

“Let's get the inspection done and you can chat with Brother Murray at our campsite while he shows the boys how to dismantle it.” I said. “Brother Michael we'll start with the monks and their rooms when they've finished unloading the car. You will be taking measurements of each other for new robes so I want you all to have underwear on under your robes. My housekeeper will be a little upset if one of your naked bodies proved too irresistible for me.”

Tracy supervised the unloading and set aside a box of tape measures. Sister Celeste told everybody they'd sort out who got what tomorrow but I needed my rest. She promised to let me know if they needed any more supplies when she checked in with me Tuesday morning. Brother Michael spread the word they each had five minutes to get underwear on under their robes. Once somebody prodded them the members of my Order worked hard to outdo each other. There were a few things that got missed but I would have missed those as well so I was able to tell them quite honestly I was proud of the work they'd done.

“There aren't too many Grand Masters or their sons who would get down on their knees to scrub floors.” Brother Murray said. “We had to do a good job after that.”

“The four of them did the chapel and the upper two floors on their own.” Sister Celeste confirmed. “We caught up with them after our cleaning as they were reaching the bottom level. He even gave scrubbing floors priority over something involving England and Stephen.”

“I felt so bad for letting you guys down what else could I do to make amends?” I asked her. “Besides it was only some misappropriated funds. I got suspicious when I heard the Order couldn't afford new robes for you. I'd rather lose a few million than lose regard in the eyes of my housekeeper. We got it back so you're getting new robes.”

Adam told Brother Murray he was lucky he was out of shape because he'd get a new robe now and another when he had put on his new muscles. Dylan told him there would be a lot of people eager to help take his measurements. Brother Murray hugged them both. I guessed Brother Michael would find himself fielding lots of requests for workout routines in the next few days. Once Tracy had demonstrated how to measure a guy and a lady the monks paired off and got it done pretty quickly. Petersen showed her how to enter the information into a spreadsheet on her phone and print it on the printer in my study. She gave Brother Murray a copy when I said he was to call Lawrence tomorrow to discuss the design of the new robes.

“Tracy, I'm as puzzled as you are. A robe is a robe and it hasn't changed in centuries.” I said. “Lawrence is getting creative which is why I want Brother Murray and Brother Michael to speak to Lawrence. You guys can answer any questions he asks.”

“We'll be here as well and will be happy to sit in on the call.” Leif added. “We won't leave until after lunch. Rohan would you like to make use of our car while we're gone? Otherwise it will just sit for two weeks in airport parking.”

“That would be nice.” I said. “I need to have some alone time with Stephen on Thursday. Provided I can talk my housekeeper into letting me go way for another weekend I'd like to visit the cabin.”

“We're going to the cabin next weekend.” my housekeeper told Tracy.

Petersen had been brewing up some grounding tea for the four of us. He'd included a cup for Tracy and my housekeeper. Brother Murray agreed with Petersen when he told my housekeepers they couldn't see the Glen before their mugs were empty. Sister Celeste tagged along with us because she was curious about our camp. Tracy had a firm grip on Brother Michael's hand. The rest of us stood back as my housekeepers approached the edge of the trees and looked out over the Glen. I sent the boys over to wrap an arm around them a few minutes later. Sister Celeste handed them each a couple of tissues.

Before we started across the Glen I asked Tracy to practice sensing the web of chi I'd laid. I admitted to Brother Michael this was how I'd known he was approaching yesterday. The two British hooligans are working on developing this technique within our Order I told him and you will be one of the first to learn it I promised. Tracy even got to caress a few of the deer on her way over. My housekeeper told the boys their camp was the best she'd ever seen. They pulled her and Tracy under the covers with them so they could enjoy the view and experience how comfortable it was. Sister Celeste took Tracy's place in bed and scolded Brother Murray for keeping such secrets from her. She wisely delivered the scolding from the comfort of the bed.

Brother Murray insisted he could dismantle the camp with only the boys to help within ten minutes. He walked around the camp and explained to the boys how to go about it. Tracy couldn't believe it when they had everything in the two wheelbarrows in just over eight minutes. My housekeeper told me Bram needed to spend some time with Brother Murray. A holiday at the cabin the boys suggested. I promised to consider it. Adam apologized to Brother Murray for not being able to start bribing me from tonight.

We hugged Leif and Petersen and told them we'd be at the apartment tomorrow afternoon. Leif told me I wouldn't get out of the apartment for at least three days. Tracy gave Brother Michael a bottle of honey vodka. My housekeeper surprised us by asking to see the sparring area. I'd shown her the chapel on our way back from the Glen. She said nothing about the few drops of blood staining the sand. I draped my arm over her shoulder and she wrapped an arm around my back.

“No, please don't let go.” I said when I stopped to give my farewell blessing. “This is something you need to feel.”

The boys stood close but in front of me. Tracy tucked herself under my free arm. I allowed my Lady to join with others and sing a Gregorian chant before the blessing. She spoke the blessing on her own in a tone and manner that left me in no doubt she'd done this before somewhere on this planet. One day we'd have a chat about it. Right now I thanked her and eased myself on the back row of seats. Dylan reached over me to snag a pillow and blanket for me. Only when I was safely tucked in did Tracy ease out of the parking area. Morgan and Adam were traveling back with my housekeeper. I was asleep before we made it through the gate.

Lao was waiting downstairs with the rest of the gang. Tracy told me she'd asked Brother Murray to call Lao and fill him in on my condition. Lao told J between them they could simply load the metal chest on the handcart even with the weapons in it. J decided to give it a try and smiled as they set the metal case easily on the handcart. Lao told me he'd teach me that trick if I lived long enough. No point going to the trouble of teaching me something if I kept running off to kill myself he said calmly. Catherine laughed when she saw me and told me she expected something like this would happen. When she hugged me she burst into tears.

“Never mind why she's crying Sophie will take care of it.” Tracy said easing me into a chair. “Look Lao brewed you some tea.”

The boys helped J carry the weapons upstairs to my bedroom and slide them under the bed. Lao suggested feeding me and getting me to bed before he explained my condition to them. They had saved us chicken with wine and herbs for dinner. There was cobbler for dessert. The boys helped me up the stairs. Dylan wanted to stay with me but I told him to go listen to what Lao had to say. I will be asleep before you make it to the living room I predicted.

“Waking up with you will be nice.” I said as I drifted off to sleep. “What a great weekend.”

Despite his reservations Dylan allowed me to swallow two of his loads in the morning. Surprisingly both Sophie and Amanda had come to my defense last night when Tracy suggested checking with Leslie why I had a self-destructive streak. Catherine had also been wondering about my recent tendency to keep getting hurt. Sophie had told them the sparring had brought more of me out from my inner shadows. There was a spark in my eye that she had never seen before. The others agreed seeing how pale I was had been all they had noticed. Lao had sided with the moms. He was coming over Tuesday morning to give me some lessons.

The other two scurvy knaves got blown as well. Then the boys washed, dried and helped dress me. I told the boys I didn't care if I got into trouble I was making some breakfast pasties. They could help set up an assembly line. Amanda promised I'd have no trouble from the others. She simply told my housekeeper it was easy to have faith in my judgment when things were going well and if she truly trusted me then she had to trust me now. The boys told her we had only had oral sex. Everybody laughed when Adam said they were lucky boys when a compromise meant a blowjob. Morgan told us how sad he found it that most of his classmates still fantasized about being blown. Dylan suggested that offered a very interesting way for me to get through my bed rest.

Leslie and Ivan had joined in the conversation last night through Skype. Although he was eager to get back to the shop Ivan came over with some Polish cure-all. They'd found a lovely liquor and smoke shop on their honeymoon. I wasn't leaving the kitchen with a single pastie unmade so we toasted friends and family in the kitchen. We promised to save the boys some for a toast at dinner. Leslie didn't say much to me but chatted with the boys. I guessed she was getting a feel for my weekend. This was the first chance the boys had got to chat about other aspects of our weekend. Their excitement and joy bubbled out of them as they jumped from one thing to another.

I was once again surprised by their excitement when they mentioned I only used the axe once. Tracy told them just holding it was enough of a workout. They made me promise to show them the difference between single combat and battle combat. There's a lot to learn and consider I told them while my housekeeper and Sophie started bringing pasties out to us. What weapons are your opponents holding? Are you fighting to delay or do you need to get through them as quickly as possible? What weapons are the guys fighting with you carrying? Ax against sword is one thing but ax with sword is another dynamic.

“Rohan giving them a long list of battles to study isn't easing their workload.” Tracy protested.

“This isn't work it is fun.” Dylan said. “We can work at our own pace. I wonder how many kisses we will need to give Brother Michael and Brother Murray for their help. Dad please remember to ask for us when you next chat with them.”

“In the meantime there is regular school waiting so drink you smoothie and eat your breakfast.” Sophie said. “We'll have your flasks filled with tea in just a few more minutes.”

This morning I was only able to walk the boys to the elevator. Leslie stayed close to me. Amanda set a mug of Lao's tea on the table in front of me. My housekeeper drove Ivan to work so she could bring back some meat for our dinner. Leslie listened to my account of the weekend and asked me some questions. When she told me she had kept today clear of appointments so she could be here the entire day I asked her to excuse me while I made a few quick calls. Tracy printed out a copy of the report from the boys interview on the weekend. I asked her to send some flowers to the principal for her coöperation with us. Leslie asked to join me when I met with the principal on Thursday.

My first call was to William who agreed to come over and update me at lunch. Then I called Leif and asked him to bring me a practice short sword and shield. He laughed when I said the boys were pestering me about how it felt to swing a sword or an axe. They were about to chat with Lawrence so I let him go. I left a message for Stephen that I'd have a car and could fetch him from the airport. Then my phone rang.

“Hello Christopher, how are you?” I asked. “Leif and Petersen have extended their stay for three days. I'll let Charles scold me if that's what it takes for him to agree to see spend time with Petersen.”

The scolding took thirty minutes. Leslie and Tracy had come up to check on me and listened to my scolding on speakerphone. They each left the room a couple of times when they couldn't stop from laughing. Tracy brought me a herb laced smoothie before Charles finished. He'd have finished closer to twenty minutes but I made the mistake of promising to bring my son's with me when I next visited. Why hadn't I let him know I had sons? He hadn't been able to send them a present. What about a picture? Of course he had a computer and knew how to use it. He was old not senile. Don't call him at five on Saturday because he'd be watching a soccer game. Eight would be perfect he told me. I gave him my Skype username. Thankfully I had the good sense not to say a word about Tim.

Leslie told me to take a nap while she looked at the educators' report. Tracy helped her get me into bed. I woke a couple of hours later and took another shower to clear my head. The sound of the water alerted Tracy who brought me some tea. My housekeeper asked for a soup making lesson. I told her sandwiches and soup for lunch was perfect. We were having roast lamb with all the trimmings for dinner. I'd be giving Tracy and Abby a cooking lesson. My housekeeper told me I'd be giving a lot of cooking lessons the next few days. Of course it's to do with you being in the kitchen but doing a lot less work she told me but being a polite boss I would pretend not to know the reason for it.

When we finished lunch I took William and Leslie to the spare room. William told me it was fairly easy to hack into something through reverse engineering and even easier was being an American who knew how American computer networks got set up. I told Leslie I'd fill in more details later and told her it was some misappropriated funds. The network he was setting up with Tim in England was a chance for them to improve on the American design. Prepare a plan on how to carry it out on our American network even though you haven't tested them in England. This will be an improvement on what we have now. Throw in some random information generator for people to crack. Make it difficult enough for them to feel satisfied they got the good stuff while hiding the real information within an even more secure and invisible area of the network. I don't know the computer term for it but I am thinking of a moat around a castle I explained. William was curious to know what I was mulling over when I asked for a conference call with him and Tim before they constructed our moat. Reluctantly he agreed to wait until I had put more flesh on the bones of my plan.

I took a break to get some more of Ivan's cure-all inside of me. Tracy led me to my room before I sat down to chat with Leslie about the boys schooling. She had slipped out while I napped to send the principal some flowers and picked up some pajamas and a dressing gown for me. Somehow she had managed to measure me while I slept. Leif texted to say they would arrive in an hour. Leslie told me that would be perfect because I'd need a break by then.

“You know Tim arrives the third Thursday from now?” Leslie asked. “This is a week before the boys have a six-week break from school. We can discuss your view on a more formal commitment with Tim later. Let's get the school issue dealt with now. Even cutting back the boys are two full semesters ahead of most schoolkids their age. You want them to learn from members of your Order and work on getting strong enough for weapon training with Brother Michael. This cannot be done with them attending regular school. Instead of homeschooling them in Poland why don't you homeschool them here and take them to Europe on holiday? They can do a little studying while there if needed. Maybe a week or two if you have to sort stuff out.”

“I knew I should have waited for you to return.” I said. “That's the obvious solution and so simple. The boys do stuff with their moms on the weekends and I can check in on the chapter house. Leslie there was plenty of paperwork waiting for me. I'd like to attend to this more often. Sister Celeste is my Order secretary. She will work with Tracy. You know Brother Murray is helping with the school lunch project don't you? That's another long conversation. Leslie we can have as many sessions over the next few weeks as you want. I need to get things cleared up. There is a lot of stuff I need to attend to. On Thursday an important guest and friend is joining us for dinner. I'd like as many of the gang here as possible. Remind me to give Juliet a call.”

“We'll discuss the syllabus next but it sounds like your friends have arrived.” Leslie said. “We'd better get down there before Tracy gives them an overdose of Ivan's cure-all.”

“Nice outfit, Rohan.” Leif said as we embraced. “There's always time for a quick chat. I'll remember to drag you to the balcony before we leave. Try some of this Polish medicine.”

“Very good medicine.” Petersen said before he hugged me. “I'm glad you arranged my surprise otherwise I'd have three extra day without any plans. Can you imagine how terrible that would have been?”

“Horrendous.” Leslie said with a smile. “Thank you for all your work at our wedding and going lightly on Rohan.”

“The thought of what his housekeeper would do if I didn't was all I needed to hold back.” Petersen said. “They are still talking about the scolding she gave him. Brother Michael is earning a lot of respect for his endurance of Tracy's scolding. Seems the language got really colorful when they stepped inside.”

“I couldn't say what I wanted with the boys around.” Tracy said. “Rohan go have your chat with Leif on the balcony. I have to drive them to the airport soon.”

Leif told me Lawrence was getting creative with our robes. A lot of his innovations made sense and impressed them all. I told them to surprise me with a set later. Then I explained about Adam's birthday in about a month. They promised to find the perfect light mace for him. No I didn't mind if they added some gifts of their own as long as they didn’t spend too much. I had to explain to Leif it was Adam who would be uncomfortable if they spent too much. Petersen pointed out a drawstring bag by the door and told me it was what I'd requested from the chapter house. After a toast of Polish cure-all we said good-bye.

Tracy was fetching the boys after school on her way back from the airport. Abby would be over around four to help with dinner. I would chat to Leslie for an hour, greet the boys and take an hour-long nap my housekeeper told me. She seemed genuinely surprised when I kissed the tip of her nose and thanked her. I set the drawstring bag in the playroom closet. While we were getting comfortable Leslie told me to expect another early morning call from Poland tomorrow morning. Tomek had something to announce and he was so excited it would most probably be very early.

“What are you doing Rohan?” Leslie asked when I immediately took out my cellphone.

“Texting my housekeeper the news.” I answered. “I wouldn't survive the scolding if she missed this announcement.”

Leslie laughed but admitted I was probably right. I got a smiley face response right back from my housekeeper. Assuming the boys wanted to follow the study plan suggested by the monks then we would have to homeschool them. This would give them the opportunity to attend class with people like Brother Murray, Brother Michael and others. Almost all the extra subjects would involve some travel. Leslie said we could make use of the cabin and have monks visit to teach the boys outdoor skills or carpentry and there was room for weapon training. Bram would be right there as well to help she added. I told her I would speak to him about it when I chatted with him this afternoon.

We heard the boys entering the apartment so I took her to the playroom and showed her the practice sword and shield. I was going to ask Bram to make the boys their own set and ask him to improve on them if he thought of something. The boys complimented me on my pajamas and dressing gown. I had a quick sandwich with them while I drank some tea. Tracy followed the boys as they tucked me in for my nap. The boys agreed to my plan for the morning. Tracy texted Abby to pick up four flowers on the way over. I told her I'd let her know what time to wake my housekeeper. Then I closed my eyes for a nap I really needed.

I was still tired when the boys woke me. Adam and Dylan slipped into the shower with me for a double team. The boys smuggled the vase and flowers past my housekeeper by holding it behind their back and passing it off to each other as they slipped over to the stairs. Morgan set them in my room next to my bed. I got the dinner started and took a break when Ivan arrived. We took a shot of vodka to the balcony and I explained my treat for our housekeeper. He felt certain Tomek would love to chat with my housekeeper before his announcement. Ivan would email Judyta to ask her to have Tomek ready to chat at six-thirty our time. That would be right around when he got back from school.

After checking on dinner and dessert I went upstairs to call Bram. He was helping the kids with their homework but Sanne told me she'd be grateful if I sent him something to work on. Seems things were going way too smoothly around the cabin and Bram was getting bored. I told her I'd overnight the package to my contractor. That would get Bram out for a bit to go fetch the package. Sanne promised to keep his schedule open which wasn't difficult. She promised the boys a lot of kisses if they helped keep him busy. I asked her if we could chat tomorrow afternoon. Sanne told me four would work fine.

“Mint sauce is traditional with lamb in England. I'll show you how to make it but you won't get me to eat lamb with mint.” I said to the two chefs. “Tracy all I can do is use feel and chi with sauces I'm not partial to. Leslie will judge it. Let's get it done. Everything else is ready.”

They took care of it under my direction. I watched and made a few tweaks. Before they took it off the stove I asked Leslie to taste it. She suggested a little more salt. Tracy added salt and let the sauce cook for another two minutes. The gravy dishes came in handy. Everybody enjoyed the boys teasing me because of my reaction to the mere thought of mint sauce on my lamb. Steamed chocolate pudding with custard and ice-cream was our dessert.

“You boys don't have to decide now. I am sharing what I discussed with Leslie while she is here to answer questions and explain further. This is also a good time because your moms are present.” I said. Earlier I'd sent a text asking Henry and Lucille to join us for dinner. “Whatever you decide is perfectly okay by me. You will also have to excuse me but I will leave you guys to chat about it with Leslie when I finish explaining. For some reason I am very, very tired and have wake up early tomorrow morning.”

Tracy left to prepare a tray of drinks for me. The boys kissed Leslie for coming up with the idea of homeschooling here instead of Poland. When they sat down their moms gave Leslie a kiss as well. In essence it came down to continuing with their classes at school or homeschooling with the syllabus suggested by the monks. While I oversaw dinner Leslie had made copies of the syllabus for the moms. She told Henry it would allow the boys to enter mainstream college if they chose. I told Lucille it would include weapons training. She told me she'd like to watch a training bout even if it took four or six weeks before I could arrange it. Lucille earned a kiss from Morgan by saying she trusted my judgment and knew I would do everything I could to keep her son safe. Amanda and Sophie told me they trusted me in this matter. They left the choice to my sons. Henry and Lucille told Morgan it was his decision.

“When do we get our robes?” Dylan asked. “Dad we agreed at school it would be so cool to study with the Order.”

“Leslie's suggestion allows us to keep an eye on the school lunch projects and help our friends.” Adam said. “We'll let the former bully take over but keep an eye on things as well if the principal will allow it.”

“I will speak to her about it next Monday. We will need to postpone my meeting because of Stephen's visit.” I said. “Tomorrow morning I will speak to Sister Celeste. She will oversee the boys when they are spending time at the chapter house. I will ask her to answer your questions. Keep in mind she will have permission to tickle you boys if you focus too much on church politics. Henry some of the monks and nuns will try to gain prestige and influence by sleeping with the boys. They navigated it well on the weekend.”

“Rohan sparring like he did when he obviously wasn't at his strongest will keep us safe.” Morgan said. “Rohan can we break the news to Brother Murray. Sister Celeste has Skype on her smart phone. I checked on the weekend.”

“You can do it at lunch tomorrow but I have a call at four with Sanne.” I said. “I'll say goodnight and leave you guys to chat.”

The boys snuggled around me under Tracy's watchful gaze. I told her I needed them to keep me awake long enough to drink my smoothie. The brandy and tea would be fine if I didn't drink it until later. Tracy took the glass from me the moment I took the last sip. Dylan agreed to wake me at five-thirty when I promised to take a nap when they left for school. I got a lot done today so I didn't mind making the promise. Tracy would take the car home with her and drive my housekeeper over. She'd have her here by six-thirty. I promised we'd have coffee ready. When I drained half the tea straight from the flask Tracy poured what was left into my mug and took the flask with her to refill it. Long before she returned I was asleep.

“Dylan, this is one of those days when I really need to fuck.” I said the next morning with the taste of his cum fresh in my mouth. “You can do most of the work. The physical release is one thing but I need to experience the emotional energy. Please make love to me.”

“This might cost me a tickling so it will cost you seven kisses.” Dylan warned as he lubed my cock. “Seven special kisses that is.”

“I'll agree to seven kisses if the other fucketeers fuck me.” I said.

Dylan rode me gently but determinedly. Oh fuck but I loved the feel of his cheeks clenching around my cock. I sank lower into the bed and relaxed. There was no need to prolong my pleasure. Between groans of pleasure I kissed him and told him how much I loved him. How proud I was of him. That his ass was fucking incredible. Screw the seven kisses I told him just before I climaxed. I promised I'd beat his ass on Friday.

“Now Dylan. Harder. Almost there. Yes. Oh fucking hell! Take it boy.” I cried out then arched up as much I could beneath him and emptied my balls. After two days without release my balls took a while to empty.

“That's a monstrous amount inside me monster.” Dylan said when I finally slid out of him. “You weren't kidding. Now kiss me while we wait for the other fucketeers.”

When they showed up ten minutes later Dylan told them he was kissing me so they'd have to unload inside me somewhere else. They grinned and fucked me while I lay on my side kissing Dylan. My housekeeper entered the bathroom while we were showering to find out why Tracy had dragged her here in her pajamas. Tracy was downstairs mumbling about a tickling because the coffee wasn't made. Dylan told her he'd predicted a tickling but if she'd take care of drying me they'd go help Tracy. I promised Adam I'd let them know when we were about to come downstairs. Adam scurried back to the room to get the flowers. I handed my housekeeper a box of tissues as we stood at the top of the stairs. When she made to take a couple I told her she'd want the box close.

“Ready guys?” I called out finally. “She's got her eyes closed.”

Tracy took my housekeeper by her free hand and together we led her over to the couch. The boys had set a tray with coffee and cookies on it. The vase with the four flowers was on the tray. They'd even lit a few candles. Sensibly they were standing well away. I led them and Tracy into the kitchen.

“Go ahead.” I said poking my head out of the kitchen.

“Good morning.” I heard a cheerful Tomek say as I ducked back into the kitchen. “I've missed you.”

We were placing the last of the biscuits into the oven when my housekeeper entered. Without saying a word she kissed us all. Then she asked the boys to go chat with Tomek while she got dressed. He'd promised to wait before making his announcement so she could get dressed. Whenever one of the gang arrived to join us for breakfast and Tomek's announcement we quickly pulled them into the kitchen. My housekeeper thanked us all for giving her some time alone with Tomek.

Promptly at seven Lawrence joined our call. A few minutes later Sanne was greeting us. They were both relieved to hear Tomek hadn't made his announcement yet. My housekeeper rejoined us. Feliks and Judyta were standing behind Tomek and all three of them smiled when my housekeeper promised to send Judyta a thank you for her wonderful surprise earlier. Richard grabbed a tissue when she explained.

“On Saturday afternoon I went to meet the monks in Warsaw.” Tomek said. “They were very nice. I spoke with five of them. They gave me some muffins. I think yours taste better. There is a very young man who showed me what I'd be learning. There is a lot more to learn at their school. I can still go to my school and have my friends but I will have extra homework. On Sunday morning I went back and told the kind man I wanted to learn from him if he'd help me. The man said yes. Thank you Rohan. He told me you arranged it. I don't know how you are his boss when you are in America but he promised to explain it later. He will visit on Friday and help me get ready on the weekend. Feliks is taking us to watch the Tottenham game at a bar on Saturday. Christopher told papa about the beers so I won't have too many.”

We all congratulated him. He smiled even more when the boys told him they'd just agreed to study with the monks. They had visited the monks this weekend as well. Tomek asked me if I was feeling okay because I had a bandage on my hand. I told him it was just a small cut and I'd be fine. He then thanked everybody for all his wonderful books and bookcase. Tomek's tutor had promised to find a local decorator to help him with his decorating studies. Judyta told us his tutor was bringing Tomek's textbooks with him. I told her since Tomek was helping the Order as a case study the textbooks would be paid by the Order. There is a scholarship fund you can pay into to cover other expenses I told them. Use the business to make these donations and it will help us get some tax relief. Feliks said he would have Eliasz speak with the bursar in Warsaw to get the details.

Tracy had set out breakfast with Abby's help so we said goodbye to Tomek. When we settled around the table I asked my housekeeper why she didn’t speak to Tomek more often on Skype and learned she didn't have a computer. She told us she paid another student to type up her handwritten notes and to keep an eye on her email account. This student would call or text her if she needed to know something urgently and give her printouts of the other emails. My housekeeper didn't like the fact she couldn't see where the computer stored something and worried she would lose something. Adam told Dylan backups were just as mysterious as storing a file on a computer.

I was pretty certain William would be able to explain things to her or come up with a system she could have confidence in. What proved a bigger hurdle was her admission that for some reason she could never get anything to stick when it came to using a computer. After trying books written for children and still not being able to remember things like opening a file or importing stuff she'd given her computer away and vowed not to put herself through such frustration ever again. Tracy told my housekeeper she would place the call to Tomek through Skype for her. Of course she'd need an increase of a dime per month for being personal assistant to me and my housekeeper. I agreed and told her to help herself to a dime from the loose change lying around.

When we'd seen the boys off I gave Tim a call. I took my smoothie out to the balcony and chatted with him about his studies. He assured me the trip wouldn't impact his studies. Everything was available online for him to finish his schooling. I assured him I was really looking forward to having him visit. Tim found the idea of my moat intriguing. I told him the problem was to make the moat look full of money and show signs of regular activity without an actual bank linked to the accounts. Sort of like black hole that a hacker or cyber-thief would keep trying to crack but keeping falling into a void. This got him more excited and he promised to mull it over. Before I headed off to take my check-in call from Sister Celeste I explained about my housekeeper's computer challenges. The immediate goal was to help her use Skype. Tim told me that could prove the easiest matter to solve.

“Tracy please grab my housekeeper and my laptop.” I said when I entered the living room. “Tim is calling you back to test a solution to get you on Skype. You may interrupt Tomek's dinner but that's not a problem. Apparently you can use a computer much like a cellphone if it's set-up for it. Tim will hack into my laptop and set it up.

Hello, Sister Celeste, your timing is perfect. I'll let Tracy know you've emailed a shopping list and have some questions for my housekeeper. Let me just close the door to the study so I don't disturb my housekeepers. Cleaning and cleaning schedules I leave to her so it's best if she calls you. Any paperwork we need to discuss?”

There wasn't much she needed my help on. Brother Murray hadn't got his schedule yet and was doing some housecleaning just down the passageway. I chatted with him about the trouble my housekeeper was having with computers. I told him the problem had me stumped because she was brilliant at running a spy network and keeping my house in order. She had graduated with straight A's and was doing some further studying. Brother Murray told me his first thought was that she was a very visual person. Computer books were very linear and even the diagrams wouldn't help much because they didn't show groups. He sent me downstairs to ask her if she'd ever tried mnemonics or mind-mapping techniques. My housekeeper was chatting with Tomek but stopped to kiss me.

“I cannot kiss Tim yet so you will have to do.” my housekeeper said. “I'll get my lips on him soon enough. No idea what mnemonics or mind mapping are. Yes, I'll give Sister Celeste a call in a few minutes. She can pass me on to Brother Murray.”

“No problem, Tomek.” I said when he thanked me for helping my housekeeper and him chat. “Tracy tell Tim he'll have to increase my security when he's here to show me how to use it or troubleshoot any problems from the changes. Sorry Brother Murray there's a lot going on. I'll let you go because Lao is here to give me some Tai Chi lessons. Oh wait a moment my housekeeper has said her goodbyes so I'll hand her my phone.”

Lao was happy I hadn't napped and was feeling tired. Dr. Phyllis didn't feel happy about it but took my blood and then left to deliver it to the lab so we could have the results tomorrow. They are simple tests she explained when I commented on how quickly we would know whatever Lao wanted us to know. The sequence Lao taught me felt familiar. I managed to repeat it six times before I had Lao help me to a chair.

“Picture the moves in your mind.” Lao said gently. “I'll be right back with your smoothie. Connect them with lines from a marker.”

“The maṇḍala from my garden.” I said with a smile when he handed me a smoothie. “No wonder you knew so much about it.”

Lao then went on to add images for me to use as I traced out each part of the maṇḍala. He told me every time I completed it I could use the sealing mantra to hold the energy. The he led me down to chat about the Glen with my housekeepers. Tracy told him of the energy grid I'd laid and how it differed from the web he'd taught her.

“Would you allow me to see the Glen, Grand Master Rohan?” Lao asked surprising me by using my title.

“You are always welcome in my homes Venerable Master Lao.” I replied. “When would you like to see it? I'm certain you can see it tomorrow. Oh, you need me there. Tracy do I have anything scheduled for tomorrow morning? Tracy can drive us out there tomorrow morning after we've taken the boys to school.”

“I'll tag a long as well.” my housekeeper said. “I'd like to chat with Brother Murray and I want to see what problems they are having with the cleaning. Rohan sometimes you have to tweak the cleaning formula. Especially when you are using natural cleaning products. Now you need to take that nap you promised Dylan. He asked me to make certain you took it. I know it's later than you promised but at least you will have taken one.”

“You can survive one of my lunches.” Tracy said. “I'll bring up some tea and if you're asleep you can drink it when you wake. Remind me to tell you about your laptop security later, Boss. Rest nicely.”

My housekeeper hugged me very tight before I climbed into bed. She told me she hadn't the heart to tell Tomek she couldn't work the computer when he was fine using one. She was so happy at the thought of being able to say goodnight to him or to watch a soccer game with him on TV while they chatted. Good to know all the effort I put into bedding Tim wasn't in vain I mumbled as I closed my eyes.

“Leslie asked me to wake you.” Dylan said softly as he kissed me. “You asked Sanne to call you at four. Right now it's about three-thirty. I'll spank you later for not getting your nap in earlier. You can tell me how you're feeling when you've drunk that tea next to you and we're in the shower. Sanne won't mind if we are a few minutes late. Leslie will chat to her.”

“Thank you, Rohan, for sending me the project.” Bram said when they saw me. “I'm glad you have more work for me as well. Being with my family is much nicer if I have work to do.”

“Thanks for the reminder Rohan.” Sanne said when I mentioned we hadn't built the smoker or the dock for Elaine. “Then Bram can teach himself boat building.”

“He will have to wait a bit on learning boat building. That's part of what I called about.” I said. Then I explained about the boys deciding to study with the Order and the outdoor skills they would be learning. “I'll bring the boys up to the cabin this weekend so we can chat some more about it. A couple of monks may show up for a few hours to look things over.

Bram if you could have the smoker done that would be great. Then add a steam room and sauna to your list of projects. Create a mini-healing center around a garden. I'd like Elaine to have her own massage space. Using the spare room is fine except when we have guests. Chat with Emily about it. Where's Leslie? Cooking dinner. Heads will roll for not reminding me about getting dinner started earlier.”

“We'd prefer it if you gave us head and made us roll in your hands.” Adam said. “Dad you're being silly. There was not a single moment of free time earlier today for you to get dinner started. You earned yourself a double team spanking for being so good to your housekeeper. Tim called and told me. We had a lovely chat. Tomorrow morning William is joining us for breakfast and to play with your laptop. Tim refused to let you go another day without beefing up your security.”

“Adam spent a full thirty minutes calming Tim down.” Morgan said with a grin. “Then he spent fifteen minutes explaining how spanking you wouldn't be much of a punishment either. Your punishment is an all expenses paid weekend away. Tim won't just control the purse strings he'll be holding your wallet hostage. You're going to the lovely bed and breakfast Tracy took us to the other weekend.”

“I'm looking forward to listening in on that scolding. Tim reminds me a lot of Adam.” Dylan said with a smile.

“Bram can you find me a small piece of land up there and build me a little straw bale cottage?” I asked. “Looks like I need a secret fort. Speaking of secrets I see Juliet grinning from the safety of the dining room. Amanda and Tracy why don't you take Adam on a quick milkshake date? We still have at least an hour before dinner. Juliet get your cute butt over here. I need to kiss you and get your help. Dylan and Morgan will settle up the bill on my behalf.”

“Wow! Thanks Dad. You're the best.” Morgan said. “Now what are we planning for Adam? I could only come up with the idea of some necklace for Adam's birthday gift. Yes I'd like to spend more on it.”

“I was thinking of getting Lawrence to help me with some clothing.” Dylan said.

“Well I need to get the okay later tonight from Amanda but I've asked Petersen and Leif to bring back or ship me a light mace for Adam.” I said and got hugged by the boys. “He will need some protective clothing. Yes, Juliet they are leather. Good to know you know somebody who is great with leather. I guess it is handy in your line of work. Brother Michael can tell Tracy what he needs tomorrow and you can get an idea of the cost. Lawrence will show Tracy how to measure him. I think that will be a lovely gift.”

“Rohan is it one item or a few pieces?” Sophie asked. “Juliet, if it all proves too expensive then let us know and we'll gladly help by paying for some. I know you won't mind spending a fortune on him but Adam will object. You're as sweet and as bad as Rohan at times. Kick up a fuss and I'll pay for the boys to take you away on an all expenses paid romantic weekend.”

“Juliet do you still have the list of toys for our playroom in Poland handy?” I asked. “Then chat with the boys about their budget and see how many they can buy for Adam. I'm sure some of the others will pay for the rest. Bram what I would like is for you to make some nice wooden boxes to house the toys. When I have the dimensions of the mace I'll send them to you because I'd like a nice case for it. When I come up on the weekend I'll bring a couple of my weapon cases. We'll want different woods for the different cases. Dylan can you imagine if they were all the same and he took the wrong case to the chapter house? A broad dildo isn't much defense against a broadsword.”

“Strange as it is I will gladly help pay for some of those toys.” Ivan said. “Let's not tell Judyta or Feliks unless they ask.”

“Rohan this is a good idea. The gang can contribute to a number of these gifts.” Leslie said from behind me.

“We'll get Lawrence to help us with a new wardrobe for Adam.” Sophie said. “Amanda was already thinking of it but didn't have the money for an entire wardrobe and a special gift. She does want to give him something special. Rohan she knows about the boys weapons training so she won't mind you buying him a light mace. She'll actually feel better because you will make certain it's well made.”

“Tracy please make a note to speak to Brother Michael about a shield to go with the light mace. This will be a gift from Amanda.” I said. “Bram I hope you don't mind all these projects. Brother Michael will let Tracy know what wood to use. Sophie you shouldn't kiss me like that with Hans watching.”

“Mom's right Dad. A shield and mace from his parents will show you both support him learning how to use weapons almost as old as his Dad.” Dylan said. “Bram please let us know how much the wood will cost. I'm sure Juliet will be able to figure out the dimensions once we have given her our budget. We'll keep Adam busy playing computer games while she calls you later. Thank you Bram for all your help.”

“Dylan this isn't really work and you are saving my marriage.” Bram said with a grin. “I know I've been a pain in Sanne's pretty butt this past week.”

“Rohan will you think of something we can buy Adam as a birthday gift?” Sanne asked. “Elaine would appreciate some suggestions as well. Yes we'll gladly get him some books.”

“He'd love a book from you and Hans.” I said to Marikie. “I'll have several titles so let your folks know how much you have to spend on it and they'll be able to order one within your budget. We only have just over three weeks before his birthday which is why I'm trying to get things started. Sanne I have no idea how to create a wish list online and I don't want Adam to stumble across it.”

“Rohan us scurvy knaves will show you how to do it and keep it private.” Morgan said when he had finished laughing. “The list is password protected. Yes we'll ask him questions about what he is looking forward to learning most in the new syllabus. He'll be really thrilled with the mace and shield. What boy wouldn't?”

“That's enough to keep Bram busy for a day.” Sanne said. “Rohan looks like he needs some rest. I'm pretty certain it has to do with the bandage he is trying to hide. Make certain you are looking a lot better before you come up here Friday or Elaine will spend a lot of time expressing her displeasure. She doesn't need the flashbacks. Rohan I am having flashbacks and she spent a lot longer with you when you had your meltdown. Tracy call Lao. No don't bother. I am calling him the moment we say goodbye.”

“I'll serve the lot of you toast and tea for dinner if you don't stop laughing and grinning like hooligans.” I threatened.

“We're safe. Leslie is doing the cooking tonight.” Dylan reminded me. “Yes Amanda it's safe to bring Adam in. You're just in time to say goodbye to Sanne.”

Sophie told me I'd need to join her and Amanda on the balcony. She calmly told Adam it was about his birthday gifts. Adam almost took me upstairs when she told him I was being very careful to arrange things so nobody spent a lot of money on him. He told me because I was being so careful about what the others spent he didn't mind if the gifts from his parents cost a little more. Adam told me he trusted me completely when I told him I couldn't scrimp on my gift nor would I know how much it will cost because somebody else was buying it overseas. Juliet took the other two boys upstairs for their chat about Adam's gift. Leslie asked Adam to give her a hand in the kitchen.

Amanda shed a few tears when Sophie told her what I had in mind for Adam's gift. She told me no matter how much it cost she'd pay for the shield. Sophie agreed that I was coming along nicely in judging gifts. I asked them about a venue for his party. Wherever he wants it and all the members of our gang will be welcome I assured her. Yes even the chapter house. Tracy joined us holding a large beer glass filled with tea. Lao had agreed with Sanne that we needed to spare Elaine from flashbacks when she told him of our planned trip.

“Boss with all the tea and smoothies Lao has planned for you the next three days you will be lucky if you have room for seconds at meals.” Tracy said cheerfully. “The apothecary is going to make a small fortune this week from you. Lao told me some of the herbs in your blend are quite expensive. Oh, one more thing. Lao has decided he needs a weekend away and will be spending this one with Elaine.”

“What a coincidence.” I said taking a long draught of my tea.

Dylan insisted on a Skype call to Sanne when he came down and saw the two large pitchers on the table. One was tea and the other a smoothie mix. She laughed when he told her that was just for tonight and not the next three days. Sanne said there was no need to thank her. Morgan told her they couldn't miss an opportunity to kiss such a pretty lady on the weekend. I filled my glass with smoothie mix. Somehow I finished that glass before dinner and could enjoy some wine with my lasagna. Leslie apologized for not making the tiramisu but she hadn't expected to cook tonight. I told her it was good to check the tiramisu they'd picked-up at Belissimo.

Adam spent the night with me. When we woke the boys rolled me over and fucked me before leading me to the shower. Before I drifted to sleep I'd asked Adam to think of the venue for his party. This morning he'd woken up and told me he wanted to have it at the cabin. I promised we'd get the word out. My housekeeper was packing a cooler with smoothie ingredients when I left to take the boys to school. William told me he'd be done with my computer when I returned with Lao. Tracy let the boys earn some street cred by kissing her outside the car.

Tracy surprised me when she directed me to go to the apothecary. Alice waved us in even though it was thirty minutes before they opened. Lao was inside giving the staff a lesson in some of the more exotic herbs going into my mix. While Alice was charging me for the purchases Lao told me we were only using some of these herbs because of the results from my blood tests. He told Tracy he'd explain this afternoon during her two-hour lesson. We explained there wasn't room for the boys, cooler and groceries for the chapter house so we'd swing by the apartment to fetch the other stuff. While William showed me a few things on the computer Lao blended up a smoothie for me.

William gave us a hand getting the car loaded. I insisted on giving him a lift back to the office because it was on our way. When he got out he calmly reached into his backpack and handed over a laptop to my housekeeper. He told her it was a gift from him and Tim for looking after me. They'd set it up with voice activation so she could call Tomek. The password was Katowice. Tracy drove us to the chapter house while I sat in the back with my housekeeper. We chatted about Adam's birthday. I called Lawrence to tell him we'd be having it at the cabin and asked him to arrange for his underpaid catering crew to help us. When he asked if I had any idea what he could buy for a birthday gift I suggested speaking with Brother Murray about some boots. A set for sparring and some heavier outdoor boots would be nice. Tracy told me to text what Lawrence was buying to her and she'd add it to her checklist.

Brother Michael once again greeted us with some ceremony. This time I asked Lao to bless the gathering. When he had done his chi work. I sang a simple hymn of welcome because I'd missed my Lady as much as them. Somewhere in the back of my mind she told me it was my own damn fault. The good thing about having the monks formed up was they could unload the car. Lao sent Tracy straight to the kitchen to blend me another smoothie. I sent my housekeeper off to chat with Brother Murray about mnemonics and mind mapping. Sister Celeste agreed the cleaning wasn't as important. Lao wanted me and Tracy with him when we visited the Glen.

When Lao saw the chi work I'd done he asked me why I'd chosen that pattern. I told him I'd let the land set the pattern. Like the healing work and letting the chi flow into the low spots in the body all by itself I continued. Lao not only told me my explanation made sense but he thanked me for helping get the healing of the land started. Tracy told me she'd make a note of the date and time because this was my first compliment from Lao. I told him our Order had been here for over a hundred years. We listened attentively as he explained that even though everybody felt so blissful and peaceful it was too thick. The monks had saturated this space with the energy and intent of their meditations instead of allowing their energy to work with that of the land. That is why we needed grounding tea. There was a lack of connection to the earth energy.

Lao stood behind me and guided me as I worked to release the energy of the monks. I was to ground myself and draw the chi of the Earth up and out through me Lao instructed. Sometime during this work Tracy had left us to make me another smoothie. I drank it gratefully as the work continued for just over an hour. Brother Michael had insisted on standing guard. When Lao told me to let go of any extra chi I sagged a little but managed to stand. Tracy was pretty certain lunch was ready or would be in a few minutes. Between her and Brother Michael they helped me get to the dining room. Lao told me I'd finish the work after lunch.

My housekeeper couldn't thank Brother Murray enough for his help. Much to the delight of the other monks she kept kissing his cheek throughout lunch. Sister Celeste took her off to see their cleaning challenges while Lao led me back out to the Glen. This time I repeated what I'd done on the weekend. Lao asked me to go within and see if I could channel a song of healing for the land. I heard him telling Tracy the power of words was well-known in the time of the druids. The East had Sanskrit. What we called the United Kingdom had Gaelic. My Lady told me it was emotion, intent and the words. She told me I genuinely loved this land and the planet so if I could fill my inner space with this energy while she sang then together we'd make a little magic.

Halfway through the song I started crying. When the song ended I warned her if she ever showed up in the flesh I'd marry her. She warned me she'd accept my proposal. I chuckled and the others joined in when I told Tracy the reason for my laughter. Lao thanked me and my Lady for teaching him about the magic of the old ways in the West. How easy it was to overlook that somebody from the East could be interested in our spiritual traditions I told myself. Before I joined the Order my studies had been mostly focused on the East.

My housekeeper was chatting to Sanne when we returned. Sister Celeste brought us a pot of tea and some cookies. I reassured her the tears were ones of joy. She led me upstairs to my private rooms and got me washed up before other monks worried. Tracy told me there might even be a cookie left for me when we got back. On our way up the stairs Sister Celeste handed me a cookie she'd palmed before pulling me from my seat. I kissed her cheek. When I returned I managed to get another couple of cookies in me while my housekeeper explained to Sister Celeste how to get rid of the mold from the wood without damaging it.

“We'll send you what you need with Stephen on Friday.” I promised Sister Celeste as we got up to leave. “Tomorrow morning I will be picking him up from the airport so we won't be able to have our regular call. Speak to him on Friday about any paperwork issues. I'll ask him to help me clear it for me.”

“Bram tells me it is impossible for him to come up with a solution without seeing the structure or talking to a contractor while he is here.” my housekeeper said. “Any suggestions?”

“There's a group of monks who maintain our buildings.” I said. “Brother Michael who do you call to make repairs and what did they say about this problem?”

“We are waiting for them to get out here but they have told me they lack funds.” Brother Michael said. “I called them eight times. Then like with the robes I just stopped and we tried to do it on our own. Sorry, Grand Master. We have failed.”

“No, once again we have failed you.” I said. “There is a chapter house set up expressly as a maintenance depot. Good. How far is it from here? Twenty miles and it's on our way. Good then I want six monks and Brother Michael to follow me in another car.”

When we got to the gate at the other chapter house I got out and punched in a code that opened every gate in our Order. My housekeeper drove us quickly up into the yard. The use of the override code would have alerted them but they wouldn't have enough time to do much. I waited outside while Brother Michael cleared the buildings of monks. Then I calmly told them the chapter house had just been closed. They would spend their time in prayer at least until Friday when Stephen visited. Brother Michael told me he had things in order. I gave him permission to call in a contractor if anybody called needing emergency repairs. Then I climbed back into our car and left him to it.

“Tracy they no doubt got disheartened when they kept trying to get funding and it wasn't sent to them.” I explained. “The six embezzlers had control of important funding and budget allocation. I couldn't take it out on them. Brother Michael will pull them together. Once they hear the budget crisis is over they'll get things back on track.”

We dropped Lao off at his studio. He thanked me for reminding him why he left me to run the Order and steal his students. I insisted on cooking dinner so we stopped to buy some groceries. J had saved us by fetching the boys and taking them out for lunch. When we got back to the apartment he thanked us for the chance to hang out with the guys. Steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, carrots and onions needed cooking so I kissed the boys and headed into the kitchen.

The next morning I took Tracy with me to fetch Stephen from the airport. Belinda was with him and I swept her off her feet into a hug. She kissed me passionately. She scolded me for not telling them I'd adopted two sons. Tracy helped Stephen with the luggage while Belinda questioned me about them on the way to the car. Tracy dropped Stephen and me off at a hotel with a nice quiet bar. I updated him about the maintenance chapter house and the problems at my chapter house that needed addressing. Stephen called Brother Michael and got an update. He told me he would sort it out on the way to my chapter house. Stephen laughed when I told him of my struggle with the paperwork and told me he'd take care of it.

We spent the rest of our time just catching up on our lives and reminiscing. The ladies joined us for a round of drinks. Belinda wanted to enjoy as much of my cooking as possible so we headed back to the apartment. Pizzas for lunch. Belinda had requested a really flavorful chicken stew with my famous Polish bread for dinner. Some of the gang joined us for lunch and got to know our guests.

“They're friends so treat them like the rest of the gang.” I instructed the boys.

Belinda knelt and opened her arms to the boys who rushed her and kissed her. Stephen did the same when they turned to him. They chatted to the boys while they had lunch then moved on to chat with the adults while the boys did their homework. Tracy laughed when Belinda came up behind me and gave my ass a good squeeze. She told me Elaine must be very special if I was willing to drink so much medicine before the weekend. I told her Elaine had saved my life recently. Tracy filled Belinda in on the details while I turned my attention to dinner.

I complimented Tracy on getting turnips and beets. The red and white combination would be great. I used sour cream as my base for the spices. Before adding the chicken stock I let it reduce a bit in a separate pot. What I wanted was a thick, rich sauce. Dylan came in to get the boys some sodas and asked if I needed to fondle his ass for a bit. Belinda and Tracy laughed as I pulled him under my arm and let my hand drop to his ass. Dylan calmly picked up a spoon to stir the second pot of stew.

Later I found the boys involved in an epic PlayStation tussle. Stephen and Morgan were managing to keep the score even in Smurf Racer. Belinda told Tracy I hadn’t changed much when she learned this was one of the few games I could play with my eyes open. Sophie didn't know how I could spar to first blood but I told her it was the adrenaline and not thinking about the blood until it happened.

The boys continued their game while I had a drink. Then they declared it a draw and led Stephen to the table. Belinda told me it was good to eat my cooking again. The bread was a pleasant new surprise. She told Tracy the chocolate Tipsy tart was the best dessert ever. Even without the custard being spiked. The boys shared their excitement at studying with the Order. I promised to bring the boys to visit Belinda and Stephen. They promised to help the boys with their sparring. Amanda said the homeschooling would allow more trips.

“Animation or murder mystery?” I asked the boys as we settled on the couch. “Surprise me. Tracy a brandy would have been a surprise. A smoothie isn't much of one today.”

I sat between Stephen and Belinda. All three of us had a scurvy knave on our lap. Twice Belinda covered my eyes before the boys reacted. They all chuckled every time. Tracy waited until the movie ended before waking me and taking me upstairs. Belinda told me she'd have had me isolated and in bed for a week instead of taking care of all the stuff I'd done this week. When he's fit friendly sparring for that long would be okay but first blood places a lot of extra stress she told the others. You can die in such a bout. This causes your body to pump more adrenaline into you she explained. Now she'd heard about how I'd weakened myself with my mantra retreat she was even more upset with me. Belinda told me the only thing saving me from a tongue lashing was her knowing I'd fall asleep before she got into her stride.

“You can get out of bed to make us breakfast but then you will get back into bed.” Belinda said as she kissed me good night. “I'll put him back in bed before you boys go to school. What time should we be here for breakfast? Seven is perfect. Thanks for offering us a ride back to our hotel, J. Tomorrow morning we'll grab a rental car.”

“They aren't open that early.” J said. “We'll pick you up and drop you off at a car rental place after breakfast. You'll have time to get the car and check out of your hotel.”

Dylan took my tray of smoothie, brandy and tea from Tracy and led me upstairs to bed.

“Go ahead and put the tray down then come back and join me in the shower.” I said. “The shower will help wake me up a bit so I can drink that gallon smoothie.”

When I swallowed the last drop of his cum I told Dylan the water was waking me nicely. Now if I kissed him a little and fondled his naked body the water would have more time to work it's magic. I had everything planned and going so well until my housekeeper heard the shower running. I tried to get Dylan to explain how well my plan was working but he was laughing so hard he could barely stand. Eventually his laughter got to my housekeeper who had to join in. That was the end of the water having any more time to revive me.

Dylan told me I was at my naughtiest when I was ill. My housekeeper was handing me my pajama top and told him to stop encouraging me. She did admit Dylan was right. He promised not to let me know she found it a lot of fun as well. I graciously let her kiss my cheek when she tucked me in. Dylan rested his head on my chest as I drank my smoothie. Under the cover of darkness he slipped quietly under the covers and blew me. We kissed good night and I looked forward to some fun in the morning.

I'd barely finished blowing the boys when traitorous J arrived with Belinda and Stephen thirty minutes early. Belinda got us out of the shower. Sophie had assured her the boys were not shy. She wanted to see how bad the damage to me really was. I told her it was just a flesh wound. Belinda told me it was a big flesh wound judging by how much flesh I'd lost. Sophie was busy getting coffee going so if I wanted to cook I'd need to get a move on she advised calmly.

“Sophie it has taken two days for Lao medicine to kick in but I'll be up to thrashing these boys tonight.” I announced. The boys cheered and Adam headed off to put the long paddle by his bag. “I'll get in another full day of my medicinal overdose.”

“Plus some rest this morning.” Belinda promised.

“Lao is also traveling with us if I need somebody to drive.” I added. “Now will an omelet, sautéed greens and toast be enough? Oh wait there's three pounds of breakfast sausage. Let's throw that in as well. Ivan makes great sausages. Scurvy knaves I don't hear the sound of the blender. What's the hold-up on the green smoothies?”

“Your smoothie is the hold-up.” Tracy said handing me one. “Belinda tells me the Order is keen on leading by example.”

When Stephen said I was being very quiet about the chapter houses I told him all he needed was Bram's phone number from Tracy. I explained Bram's comment about needing somebody with construction experience being there to describe things and answer questions. Give Bram whatever he requests I instructed or bring what he needs by the cabin and I'll give it to him if protocol dictates. Stephen decided if the questions couldn't be dealt with on the phone he'd stop by the cabin. Belinda kept her promise to the boys to let them tuck me in for my nap before they left for school.

“What were you planning to do this morning that is more important than your nap?” Dylan asked when I protested.

“One or two things. Well maybe three or four but no more than six things.” I admitted when pressed. “I must go shopping for our weekend. There are pies to bake. Food for the gang while we are gone. Belinda of course I'll be cooking at the cabin. I was only going to prepare dinner, bake some bread, a few pies and make a couple of pots of soup to leave here for our friends. Yes and lunch for the boys to eat on the way. A quick trip to the liquor store for some gifts for Sanne and Elaine. Some chocolates for them. One or two for the boys and me. Dylan you didn't have to tell her I meant one or two pounds of chocolates. No more than three. You did say I needed to put on some weight. I'm sure I could get some shut-eye in. That's not a lot. What are you doing climbing into bed with me? Stephen is here.”

“Is that all you had planned for your quiet morning with a nap? Were you planning on making it a two or three minute nap? There isn't time for a longer one. You're in no state for me to spank you so I shall stay here and make certain you rest.” Belinda said slipping off her shoes and sliding under the covers. “Stephen can manage our bags. I only have one case. He understands me needing to play nurse and will fetch me after he's checked us out of the hotel. Give Rohan a quick kiss boys. You don't want to be late for school.”

“What are you whippersnappers grinning at?” I said as I kissed them and swatted their butts. They kissed Belinda thank you for being brave enough play nurse. “Belinda, one minute you want me to get some rest and the next you are keeping me awake to drink tea. This is why I don't like to sleep with ladies. Trying to figure them out always wears me out even more than the sex. I wouldn't be laughing if I were you boys. Just wait until we get to the cabin. Help.”

Nobody rescued me. When I'd finished the tea I settled down to get some rest. Yes the boys are a blessing in my life I agreed. Genta must have been right in saying I could bribe the goods for some blessings. You are proof of that I told Belinda as my sleep overtook me. The next thing I knew Tracy was shaking me gently. She told me I had an hour to get ready. Lao was making us lunch. My housekeeper had packed my bag. They'd done the shopping. Tracy told me she wasn't going to argue with Belinda who said to let me sleep until now unless I woke on my own. I had to let Lao carry the weapon case with the mace to show Bram what we needed.

“No I won't admit Belinda was right.” I said when I fetched the boys. “What's looking and feeling a lot better got to do with it? Principle trumps truth in this instance. Now hop in. We need to make it to the picnic spot for lunch before it gets cold.”

We stopped in at the hotel to collect Lawrence and Richard. Clever Lawrence told Adam he needed to take some measurements for some of the gifts and measured him from head to toe so Adam wouldn't know who was buying what. While Lawrence was doing the measuring Richard slipped off to check on a couple of suites for some VIP guests. I went with him and mindful of my lady's reminder I could spend more time with her I sang a couple of Gregorian chants to bless the space and for our enjoyment. Richard told me he'd bought several CDs of chants. We took a little time making our way back so I could catch up on how he was feeling.

“You have made Richard very happy.” I said to Lawrence when I finally set him back on his feet after a kiss that went on and on and on. “He'll get one just like it when I find out he has made you just as happy. You guys are my friends so I am checking in. I ought to have done it sooner but I've let things slide. Well no more. So expect more frequent chats and kisses.”

The boys insisted on a trip to the kitchen to check in on Stephen. I snagged a sandwich while they distracted Stephen with some kisses. A pretty young chef handed me a few more in a paper bag. I slipped it on to Adam behind my back when I greeted Stephen with a handshake and a hug. The boy was a natural at sneaking things and kept it hidden from Stephen. I blew the young chef a kiss from the door. We were munching on our sandwiches as we made our way to the car.

“There's no escape! I'm doomed!” I declared as we drove up to the cabin. Sitting on the bench by the fire pit was Belinda and Stephen. I noticed two guys who had the bearing of monks heading towards us from the lake. Even though they wore a shirt and pants their bearing and walk gave them away. The boys judged things perfectly. I was so proud of them. They swarmed Belinda, Stephen, Sanne and her brood first. When the monks arrived they were ready for them. The monks had seen Stephen and Belinda submit to hugs and kisses so they graciously did the same.

“Rohan I had to meet and thank the ladies who took care of you and saved your life.” Belinda said as we embraced. “The monks at the chapter house asked Stephen for a penance so he brought two of them along to get things started here. This is Brother Robert and Brother Philip.”

“Stephen was kind enough to tell them to run things by me first before doing anything.” Bram said. “They have just been down to look at the dock project. Boys why don't you go see about bringing Elaine out here to join us. I'm sure Rohan is thirsty after his trip.”

Adam led the charge to the cabin. Sanne thanked me for drinking so much medicine these last three days. Then she asked me about sleeping with a pretty lady this morning. I sheepishly confessed it was the only way I'd have gotten some rest. While the boys were away Bram asked if I wanted to see the practice swords and shields he'd made. That would only make me want to test them and I'd get my nurse upset I told them with an arm around Belinda. Tomorrow after breakfast will be fine.

“Grand Master we have a matter that requires your attention before we speak to Bram.” Brother Phillip said.

“Let's wait until I have my hand on one of those drinks my kind son is bringing over. Out here you can call me Rohan” I said.

“Adam is chatting with Elaine about his birthday.” Dylan said. “I gave him a medicinal gin and tonic, Dad.”

“Good. Now why don't you two miscreants help yourself to one.” I said blending us all a gin and tonic. “Lao would you join us? Thank you. Now Brother Phillip what's the problem.”

“We are trying to avoid ruining the wonderful space you have here.” Brother Robert began. “There is a lovely flow and feel to things.”

“Lao and Sanne are responsible for the design and set up of things. They did an amazing job.” I said.

“We know you have plans for a smoker and a mini healing center as well.” Brother Phillip said taking out a sketch they'd made of the grounds. He pointed out where they had thought to place these structures with Bram. Lao suggested moving the healing center further back from the water and closer to a bank. He told us where we were standing was ideal.

“Can you think of any good site for a training area, carpentry shop and forge?” Brother Robert asked. “We couldn't either until we discovered this.”

The led us off my property and on to a piece of property that Lao said would be ideal. Our industrious monks had already made a rough sketch of this property. Lao explained the feng shui principles behind his changes to their location for the structures. Then he led us around the land so we could get a feel of the differences between their choice and his. The monks asked Lao if he'd like to give some lectures on feng shui to the monks. Lao told them he'd be happy to take my money.

“The only problem is this property isn't mine.” I said.

“This might help solve that matter.” Brother Robert said and led us to the road. There was a for sale sign at the gate.

I called the estate agent who told me she hadn't any offers on the land. The couple that owned the land wanted to purchase property closer to their family, They'd thought of retiring here but their son got transferred so they were moving east. I told the estate agent to call me back with a figure the owners would be happy to get for the land. She told me they had decided on a minimum figure and could give it to me right away. I asked her what figure would make them happy rather than just settling to get it sold. That doesn't have nice energy I explained.

“Bertrand a smart monk has managed to connect you and me to a lovely estate agent Allison.” I said when Brother Robert had gotten my bank manager on the line. “I didn't want to disturb Frederick's time with his family. Can the two of you take care of this purchase or at least reach some agreement so I can take this sign down? Frederick will be back in Monday morning to wrap it all up. Allison if you want to come out tomorrow and place a sold sticker on it I will leave it here but you must join us for afternoon tea as well. Thank you. I'll leave you to it and return to my guests.”

On the way back I told the others not to say a word. Dylan and Morgan obligingly ran out to meet us. They grinned and rushed indoors to find out from Elaine where our champagne was kept. I learned Tracy had set up a fridge in the pantry to hold champagne, beer and mixes so we'd always have something cold.

“Elaine you and Adam can snuggle as much as you want but I think you might want to join us for this announcement.” I said grabbing a few bottles of champagne and handing them to Dylan and Morgan. Adam grabbed a tray with glasses and we headed out to the fire pit. “Stephen, we are celebrating the successful resolution to our problem of where to put the training area and workshops for the boys. Brother Robert and Brother Phillip will show you. You are right, Bram. There really is no more room on this land but there are three acres of space just around that corner. Lao helped us figure out where it all goes. Bram that property is for all of us to enjoy. I know a very wise lady who you may be able to talk into helping you with walkways and suggestions on keeping the eco-system healthy.”

“We can finish dinner.” Stephen said. “Go on Bram. Go have a look at it. Wait a moment while I set Hans on your shoulders. Have fun.”

Adam wasn't letting go of Elaine so I quickly refilled her glass and swatted her butt to get her moving. I had been as surprised as Morgan and Dylan when Adam had told them he was looking forward to learning about blacksmithing. While they were gone Belinda showed me how to set up a wish list on Amazon. When they returned Elaine took my place on the bench while Adam led me and Bram to the lake.

Bram told Adam he could do a lot of the work ahead of time and with a minimum of twenty people working on assembling it we'd have the dock built in just a couple of hours. He'd love to get it ready so we could build it for Elaine on his birthday. When we were approaching the cabin Bram told Adam there was plenty of snack food for the others to enjoy if he needed an hour alone with me. We helped Bram put together some bowls of chips and popcorn. Bram carried them out and returned with a cooler for some beer and a handcart for the rest of the snacks.

“I had plans for the three of you.” I admitted as Adam took me upstairs. “There was a promise of a spanking today I wanted to keep. Of course we can postpone yours until tomorrow or I can give it to you now.”

“No, Dad, you are the one being spanked now.” Adam said. “Don't even try to tell me the forge is a regular part of Order training so the monks included it on their own. Brother Robert told me it will prove useful but not many people have their own. I'll get around to dealing with your co-conspirators soon enough. Tonight I'd like to spend some time alone with Lao and Elaine. Yes I know it will give the three of you time to plot some more not that you need time. I let you go for a walk for a moment and you buy three acres just because we needed some more room for my forge.”

“We'll put the time to good use.” I promised him with a grin as he undressed me in the bedroom. “I love you so much when I think how much my heart aches. You'd better get on with the spanking or else you'll see your dad crying.”

“And he will see me shedding a tear or two.” Adam added.

He bound my arms to the posts at the foot of the bed and pulled my hips back. There was plenty of room to swing the paddle. Adam made good use of it. I let myself go limp in my bonds before the first blow fell. Hanging there I settled within myself to enjoy a spanking from my son. The whole dynamic of a boy on the cusp of being a teenager thrashing me was heady enough. Add to it the fact he was my adopted son and it become very, very hot. I slipped into sub-space very easily and smoothly as the heat grew in my ass.

Adam sensed my inner shift. Juliet had taught him about sub-space. The dangers and rewards for both of us. My son did a great fucking job rewarding me while avoiding the dangers. Sure he could have walked a finer line but he'd get there. I didn't try being manly or impress him with my stoicism. Instead I howled when I felt like it. Let him know how fucking good it felt at other times. Begged him to drop the paddle and fuck me. The lovely lad ignored these pleas for a good amount of time.

When he finally set the paddle aside he surprised me by sliding between my legs and taking me in his mouth. One finger entered my ass and was soon followed by another and another. Adam used the three fingers to focus exclusively on my inner sweet spot while his tongue lashed the first four inches of my cock. Reaching up to steady my cock it wasn't long before holding my shaft became jerking it. I kept up a steady stream of praise for his talents. He ignored my warnings to ease up and sucked harder. With a silent “fuck it” I released my load. The pain in my ass blending with the pleasure of my orgasm.

Adam released me but kept me bent forward on the bed. Stepping behind me he mounted me. Throughout it all Adam had merely smiled and kissed me in response to my compliments and begging. Even now he set about my ass with a silent determination to get himself off. I loved the feel of his hips pressing against my butt. The gentle tap of his balls banging against me. The cries of pleasure he could no longer contain. How good the wet stickiness felt inside my ass. Even the emptiness as he slipped from me was arousing. I let him lean against me for as long as he needed when I felt tears on my back.

That was how Belinda found us. She gently lifted Adam into her arms and sat down in a chair with him on her lap. Over his head she mouthed “Shower” which brought me to my senses. Completely unfazed by my arousal I took a moment to lean over Adam and kiss her cheek. Adam had finished crying when I returned to dress but was still resting in her arms. I'd bumped into Elaine when I stepped out the shower and asked her to wait downstairs for a few minutes. I lifted Adam into my arms and carried him to the bathroom. Before entering the bathroom I called Elaine upstairs. She took charge of Adam.

Morgan and Dylan were hovering downstairs making full use of the pretext of replenishing some snacks. Belinda told them it was just a case of being overwhelmed by the good stuff and love everybody had for him. The boys thanked her for taking care of him. They told her she was very brave to go into the room. Belinda said she'd always be unable to ignore the sound of a boy crying. Then she added it was good to know I was fit enough for her to spank. She told them for a sub Adam sure knew how to dish it out. The three of us beamed with pride as we left the cabin.

Belinda told Sanne getting the food indoors and on the table would be a good thing. I dropped back to let Lao know Adam would like to spend some alone time with him and Elaine. Lao told me he'd like that as well. We gave Bram a hand carrying the Dutch ovens to the deck. Bram had built a brick barbecue next to the deck and we set the Dutch ovens down on it. He told me it was a thank you from his family to me. Easier for breakfasts he explained. Lao told him you could never have too many cooking stations around me. I went with Bram to fetch the Dutch ovens with beer bread in them.

Elaine smiled and caught the rest of the loaf I tossed at her when she got downstairs with Adam. Belinda will be happy you've put me out of my baking job I told her. When I told her I'd use the extra time to nap she just laughed.

“Belinda you would be wasting your time trying to get Rohan to slow down while he is here.” Elaine said as she took her seat. “This is his play space and play time. He'll be up too late with the boys and when they are sleeping he'll be meditating and hatching plans to spoil people. Then he'll come down early to bake and cook. Sanne will spend most of the next two days trying to keep him from feeding Hans too much cake, cookies and biscuits.”

“There's no such thing as too much cake, cookies and biscuits with maple syrup.” I said. “Yes, Belinda, she is right. Lao will most likely have to drive us home. Of course my housekeeper will scold me when she sees how tired I am. She'll tuck me in at a ridiculously early hour. I'll get more sleep Sunday night than the next two nights combined. Don't worry these scurvy knaves will get plenty of rest while we are here.”

“Now he has the other land to play with it will be even more hectic here this weekend.” Dylan said. “Dad also mentioned a surprise Skype call tomorrow after lunch. I've agreed to help make certain you and Stephen are here for it. Belinda I may need a brave lady to hold my hand. Dad says there's a creepy castle involved. Elaine will be holding Adam's hand.”

“Elaine this roast beef is incredible.” Morgan complimented her. “Right up there with Rohan's roast beef. No I'm not kidding. Food is too important to joke about.”

“He's right,” Richard agreed. “Sorry Rohan.”

“Huh, if Lao ever got round to dropping a hint or two Elaine would be a better cook than me.” I said. “Of course the time hasn't been right or you'd have done it. I know. I also know the time might be right this weekend if Adam is planning what we suspect. He might be perfectly safe with the two of you but I will be keeping an eye on him from the cabin.”

“You don't mind do you, Dad?” Adam asked. “I thought you'd understand but I didn't know for certain.”

“This way offers the opportunity to spare you some pain so it is worth a try.” I said calmly. “Plan B will be waiting. These other two will understand when they see the gift you bring them tomorrow morning. I plan on beating this understanding and wisdom into them tonight.”

“Do you really think I can finish it tonight?” Adam asked. “I'm not that confident.”

“Eat lots of meat and dessert to sustain you physically and remember I've got more confidence in you than you will need to get it done tonight.” I said adding another large chunk of meat to his plate. “Elaine isn't lacking in faith either. Now if only she'd stop thinking of herself as weak and worrying if she'll be able to help you through it I might stop thinking of spanking her. Open your heart to him just like you do when you see each other and hold him Elaine. That's all. I promise it won't be even remotely close to my meltdown.”

“Rohan is right Elaine.” Lao said. “There will be some tears but that is all. We will call in Rohan and his mantras if we need. Elaine the bond between Rohan and these boys makes it very easy for energy to flow between them. I'm too lazy to work that hard when I can get Rohan to do it with much less effort. He'll be awake eating dessert and drinking gin and tonic or champagne.”

“Or both.” Dylan said with a smile.

“Don't forget the three pounds of chocolates.” Morgan added. “Belinda where we see Friday, Saturday and Sunday el honcho the head will be living a very long Friday afternoon so there's no reason not to feast and drink in the night.”

“Remind me why we voted for him as Grand Master?” Belinda asked Stephen.

“Because he refuses to get old and has more love to share than anybody I know.” Stephen said calmly. “He's also the only Grand Master humble enough to let us bully him.”

“Brother Philip if they didn't bully me there would be no end to the chaos.” I admitted. “I tend to get a bit carried away. That's why I'm sure Belinda got Elaine to hide some of the chocolate from me. Sometime between now and sunrise Elaine will come over to check on us. She'll make certain the boys get enough rest and knowing she is checking will make me let them sleep in. I'd be lost without her.”

“He's like me when I was on drugs only Rohan doesn't need the drugs.” Elaine said. “He gets all wired up on the love he gets from the boys and people around him. Then he stokes it a little more by seeing how much mayhem being kind can create in the lives of people. The hardest part of his meltdown was thinking of life without this naughty old man and his antics. These two old geezers here built me my cottage just so I could be close to work. Then because he couldn't spoil me enough Lawrence decided to build an orphanage.”

“You are?” Belinda asked Lawrence. “You must tell us all about it over dessert.”

“Lawrence we need an update as well.” Adam said. “Do you think it will be ready near my birthday? How awesome it would be if lots of kids found a home right when I became a teenager.”

“You just want an excuse for another party.” Morgan teased him. “Like father like son only father doesn't need an excuse. He just creates another layer of reality where there's a party going on and steps into it. Belinda it's like schizophrenia only it all takes place inside that gray matter of his. I'd rather you asked him when I'm not around how many layers make up his day. When he allows a few to mix during sex it's spectacular. I don't need to know how it works to enjoy it.”

I helped Sanne dish up the cobbler and ice-cream. There were some nuts for me to sprinkle over it all. My wonderful housekeeper had some chocolate sauce in the pantry. Before I let Sanne bring any of it to the table I whipped up some cream with maple syrup.

“Sanne this is exactly how Elaine wanted it served.” I insisted. “Go ahead and put the first bowl in front of her and see I nailed it.”

“You mean there's another way to serve cobbler, Sanne?” Elaine asked her with a straight face. Unfortunately she couldn't hold her composure for long enough to convince Sanne.

“I think I can just see the top of Hans' head over his dessert.” Belinda said with a smile. “No Rohan you can't fix that with another scoop of ice-cream.”

“The remarkable thing is Rohan didn't insist on making custard as well.” Bram said. “Oh, you're saving that for tomorrow. Good idea to leave space for chocolates later. Hans you will be safely asleep when Rohan gets started on the chocolates.”

“You know Rohan won't let you miss out on a sweet while he is here.” Sanne said. “Now Lawrence how is the orphanage getting on?”

Lawrence told us it would open just after Adam's birthday if things kept on at the current pace. Stephen told him if he wanted any help from the Order he only needed to give him a call. Richard said they'd welcome any help to keep the kids healthy. Lao declared playing soldier would take on a whole new meaning for the kids. Adam responded by saying he knew of Lao's plans to have his senior students teach Tai Chi to the kids. Never mind the medicinal herb garden you have in mind I added.

“Don't we have the sweetest, wisest old men ever?” Elaine asked hugging Lao.

We played a couple of rounds of Dominion and shared a nightcap. Stephen, Belinda and the monks joined us on our traditional walk to see Sanne and her brood home. She offered the monks the spare room but they told her Lawrence had a room for them. Richard told me they were the two rooms I saw earlier. I told Belinda they weren't too shabby. Then I warned Lawrence and Richard to expect a kiss tomorrow morning.

All three boys found themselves under attack from me the entire way home. I was either tickling or fondling or swatting them. Getting us warmed up I told them as we ducked and dived between the others. The boys had fun dodging between the two monks and watching as they tried to block me. My play with them was a lot harder than with the boys because there was honor at stake. They didn't know enough to counter the Tai Chi on our short walk. Lao smiled as I nudged them off-balance and copped a feel of their butts or swatted them as I slipped through to kiss a boy. We were well warmed up when we got back to the cars.

“Guests before Gramps.” I said when it came time to kiss our guests goodnight. Morgan returned from the cabin with a bottle of brandy for Elaine to take to her cottage. “Better to have too much than to run the risk of seeing me naked when you come looking for some later.”

“That's true. The boys have more flesh on their bones than Gramps.” Belinda said. “You'll play nicely with them.”

“Very, very nicely.” I promised. “This has been three days in the making. I might have outdone myself. Today we'll find out if these scallywags have a fear of heights. I would suggest staying indoors for the next hour.”

“Morgan why do you think I am doing it now?” Adam was saying over to one side. “I was thanking Dad for more than just the land. Yes I suppose I am becoming more and more like him. There were several layers to the thank you and Dad understood each one. That's why he promised to let me have my experience of his debauched plan tomorrow.”

“Somehow it feels wrong to have fun when I should be with you.” Morgan said hugging Adam.

“Morgan nothing I say will change the way you feel. Do you think Dad feels any differently?” Adam asked gently. “I'm relying on him to put on such a good show it distracts you. Lao or Belinda will have to explain how Dad can focus enough on helping the two of you when he's so concerned about me. We keep asking more and more of Dad and he delivers. Dad won't let you sit and worry or get drunk. Why do you think he was tickling and swatting us on the way home?”

“You and me will have a long chat tomorrow.” Morgan promised Adam.

Dylan just hugged Adam before turning to follow Morgan. I went after them and scooped them up in my arms. This was not the time for tickling or fondling to distract them. I sang to them. A hymn sung by the ladies of a village when their men went to war. While I was singing I made us a round of drinks. Singles for the boys with lots of tonic. Morgan smiled bravely when I added a double slice of lemon. Then I carried them to the deck and settled on a chaise lounger with them on top of me. I sang some more between sips. Songs from different times but all with the same theme.

I was having so much fun I didn't notice when we slipped into hymns and chants of healing and soothing fears. About an hour later I told the two scallywags we could stay out here and I'd teach them some hymns, chants and dirty songs. Morgan chuckled and insisted on learning one dirty song before we went upstairs. He said Adam had planned this too carefully for us not to play our part. Apart from learning the dirty song I told him this was possibly the bravest thing they would do in a long time. The boys almost fell off me laughing at the expression on my face when my Lady started singing the dirty song. She said something about my voice being even more horrific than the lyrics. Laughter is healing and they certainly were laughing. On the way up the boys told me how much delight they'd get from telling Belinda how deeply I'd blushed. They tried singing the song but kept remembering the expression on my face and burst into laughter.

They were intrigued when I stood them naked on the balcony and carefully measured two lengths of cable to the top of the railing. Then I draped a thick blanket over the railing to prevent the blows from bruising their thighs. The cables wrapped around the posts of the side railings. Before lifting them up I inserted a small vibrator into each of them and let it run on low. I attached their ankles to a spreader bar which was attached to the two cables.

“Brilliant!” Dylan said.

“Holy fuck!” Morgan cried out.

The boys were hanging head down over the railing with their thighs resting on top of it. Pulling the cables extra taut I double checked they weren't in danger of sliding over the edge. For extra safety I threaded the chain from their wrist cuffs through the railing back to the spreader bar. Now they were secured over and under the railing in a nice safe loop. Then with a hairbrush in each hand I paused to admire the sight of their legs from the small of their back to their toes. How wonderful they looked bathed in moonlight.

They cried out in surprise at the sound of two hairbrushes landing together. I would work my way up in intensity fairly briskly because I didn't want them suspended upside down for two long. Yes the sight of them squirming and their asses turning red was more than appealing. About halfway into their spanking it became too much for me to resist. I pulled them back over so their upper bodies rested on top of the railing. Morgan's vibrator was soon replaced with my cock.

“You two miscreants were too fucking irresistible.” I panted as I thrust savagely into him. “Couldn't wait any longer. Oh, fuck! Yes! Don't stop, Morgan.”

Morgan didn't stop clenching and unclenching around my cock. Pressing down on his hips I him steady as I drove my cock up and into him. Every few thrusts I'd deliberately get up on my toes to thrust deeper into him. Moving my hand from his left hip to the center of his back I reached over with my right hand to jerk off Dylan. Slowing down and then picking up my pace I kept Dylan on the edge.

“Please Morgan cum already!” Dylan begged.

“Almost there!” Morgan told him. “He's so deep. Yes Rohan! Right there. Please. Please. You bastard! No, don't tease. Yes I really, really, really want to cum. Please get me off. Please.”

“Please Pervert get that boy off!” Dylan added. “Stroke don't squeeze. Oh fucking hell! This is just the first round. I'll never fucking survive.”

Easing up on my thrusts I reached out with my left hand to grab hold of Morgan's vibrator. Turning it on to full vibrate I held it directly against his cock and balls. Seconds later all hell broke loose in his groin. The spasms of pleasure caused Morgan's legs to clench tight against my thighs as he bucked and clenched down on my with his inner muscles. This combined with Dylan's cock pumping in my hand was way too much for me. I groaned loudly enough to drown their cries and let loose a long steady stream of cum into Morgan's bowels. While my cock spat out its last few drops of cum inside him I vowed he'd pay for my torture.

“What a fucking orgasm!” I said. “Morgan it's either fifteen minutes with the feather or fifteen swats! Damn that was so fucking wild.”

“Here we go again.” Dylan said as I slid them forward over the railing. They told me it was a little scary but that made it so much hotter. No way they were going to ruin such a surprise for Adam.

Before I began spanking them I took some time to kiss their asses. I rimmed them both enjoying the sensations from the vibrators inside them. For once I found myself as eager to cum or even more eager than them. I stroked my cock as I ate ass. Being my second time I'd last longer than I'd like regardless. Still every inch closer to my orgasm would help. One last lick I thought and ran my tongue over the back of their balls.

Then I stood and spanked them. This time the warm up was brief. The spanking reached its peak in just a few minutes. My hairbrushes were bouncing swiftly from one cheek to another. Their asses reddened again. Morgan had never been spanked for so long or so hard but his concern for Adam couldn't be eased by anything less. The blows rained down on them both for as long as I dared.

When I pulled them back on to the balcony I released them both from their cuffs and spreader bar. I pressed Dylan face down on the floorboards. Morgan was pulled towards me and into my mouth. My hand reached around him to squeeze his tender ass mercilessly. Morgan bucked and fucked my face hard as I squeezed relentlessly. Dylan was beyond caring and reached between his legs to jack off.

The fucking at both ends was frantic. All three of us just wanted to cum. I pounded ass while sucking cock and did both as hard as I could. We were desperate to keep our thoughts off Adam by losing ourselves in pleasure. There was nothing pretty or sensual or loving as we threw ourselves into a headlong rush toward our orgasms. Nobody cared the end of our pleasure would bring us face-to-face with our concerns. Getting to getting off was enough. Eternity ended in a big, hot, wet mess as cum sprayed in three different directions.

“Eat it, Pervert!” Dylan ordered holding his cupped hand up to my mouth. The sweet boy had jacked off into his hand. I ate it. “It did not refer to my arm, Monster. You can stop now.”

“Stop. Hogwash. The night is younger than you and we must carouse.” I declared.

“Never heard carouse used as a synonym for shower.” Morgan said. “Like greens before the good stuff we shower before anything else.”

I lovingly soaped their lovely bodies and applied cream to their tender butts. Then taking them by the hand I led them naked to the living room. There I explained if they needed a double brandy to get them to sleep I would allow it.

“You will help Adam more by being well rested than tossing and turning for the next six hours.” I explained. “I'd rather you drank to his courage than just popped a pill to forget.”

“You'll be staying up won't you?” Dylan asked me. “I thought so. Then I will take a double brandy and soda. Morgan they are delicious but so strong.”

“Thank you, Rohan, for staying up and for distracting us.” Morgan said. “I'll drink to Adam's courage. Getting drunk for the first time in celebration of Adam's courage is fitting.”

The boys told me they really shouldn’t be playing Smurf Racer. I told them I'd pay their DUI fines. They giggled and set about trying to beat me with renewed vigor. Despite the brandy they managed to stay awake for another two hours. I climbed into bed with them and did some chi healing to prevent them waking with hangovers. Slipping on some pants and a shirt I took a walk down to Elaine's cottage. Lao was sitting on the porch and told me Adam was sleeping. He suggested a walk along the lake. We'd just got started when he told me we needed to go back.

“Leave this to me.” I said as I strode into the cottage. The tone of my voice startled them enough to let me take Adam into my arms. On the inside my Lady was telling me not to make such a fuss. Emotion is just energy she told me. Poison or infection in a wound is energy of a different sort. What do you do to heal the wound she asked and I knew. I knew and in the knowing there was such joy I laughed. The sneaky lady added her voice and the voices of others until a resounding laughter filled the cottage.

My laughter shocked Elaine into silence but the pure joy in our voices caused Adam to smile. I hugged him and told him I loved him so much. I told him we'd make him brand spanking new in every sense of the word. Yes including the word spanking I told him with a smile. Adam agreed some of Elaine's hot chocolate would be a perfect way to celebrate. Especially if there was a shot of brandy in the mug he agreed.

“Adam, the lovely lady who sings through me has shown me the answer.” I said settling down in a rocker with him on my lap. “Apart from singing a bit better than me she is also very wise in healing and ceremony. Much better at it than me.”

“Especially the singing.” Lao said. “Much better at singing.”

“Conjecture and speculation. Everybody's a critic.” I said. “Anyway I am going to let her guide you through this healing. Now I'm not too certain how this all works but if you have any questions just ask. Lao will be here to translate.”

Then it was just like taking a step back inside of myself. I spoke clearly, gently and lovingly in Adam's ear. His body relaxed against me and I got the sense his eyes closed. She spoke to him and eased him deep inside of himself. Then she taught him how to reach out to sense the energy of the planet. She explained how it might be a lot of unpleasant energy inside a body as small as his but if he let it flow into a body as vast as the planet it would be so diluted it would be untraceable. All you must do is feel the energy you want to release my Lady continued. There is no need to relive every painful incident she added. There is good energy and energy you wish to release. Vanilla ice-cream and chocolate ice-cream.

Adam breathed deeply and staying surprisingly calm he let the hatred and anger flow down and out through the sole of his right foot while earth energy flowed up into him through his left foot. Old hurts were also dissolved and the empty space filled with new, vibrant chi. Tears of release flowed freely down his cheeks. The brave boy cried out in pain a couple of times but he soon settled. Adam told me to hold her presence close and stared intently into my eyes for several minutes. Finally reassured of her presence he kissed my cheeks.

Jumping lightly from my lap he went across to where Elaine was stirring a pot of hot chocolate and gave her ass a squeeze. Elaine jumped in surprise more than shock. Adam laughed and kissed her. Lao reached over to grab the spoon and kept stirring as she hugged Adam for a very long time. Then she came over and kissed my cheeks. Elaine never said anything but let her gratitude flow from her heart in a silent thank you. A few minutes later she was finishing off our hot chocolate. Adam thanked me but said he didn't need a double. I told him the other two scallywags had needed a double but agreed that was before I knew the trick to helping him.

Elaine sensed his concern for Morgan so when we had finished our hot chocolate she asked me if I wouldn't mind carrying Morgan over to the cottage. Adam told her Dylan would be concerned as well. I suggested the two of them join the two boys. There is a bed for me in the spare room if I need one I reminded them. Besides for the little sleep I'd get on the weekend giving up my bed wouldn't be a problem. Lao said goodnight and we walked to the cabin holding hands. I settled down on the couch under a blanket. They kissed me goodnight before heading up.

I slept for just a little more than four hours but woke feeling very refreshed. Before stepping on the deck I blended up a smoothie with some herbs. When I'd enjoyed the sunrise I went upstairs to check on the boys and Elaine. Adam was awake and gently stroking Morgan's hair. I blew him a kiss before stepping into the bathroom for a long, hot shower. When I turned around the four of them were standing in the bathroom watching me.

“When or if you ever decide to step out of there we will dry you.” Dylan said. “Adam and Elaine explained what your lady friend did for him and since we cannot make breakfast for her we are going to make it for you.”

“What no objections?” Morgan asked in surprise.

“She suggested I let go of any thoughts I might have about objecting quicker than they surfaced.” I said with a blush.

“Seeing that blush reminds me.” Dylan said with an evil grin as he began drying me. Elaine and Adam were holding on to each other for support they were laughing so hard when he finished telling them about her singing the dirty song. “Dad that is a story I am deliberately going to tell as few people at a time as possible.”

“Rohan this is one of those rare stories that never gets old no matter how many times you tell it.” Morgan added. “There are a lot of people to share it with when we get home.”

The boys let Bram show me how the new grill worked after explaining I was not to cook a single sausage or spinach leaf. Bram promised the only thing I'd lift was my mug of Irish coffee. Lao sauntered over to join us. Sanne chatted with Elaine in the kitchen before coming out to kiss me on the cheek. I agreed it was a pity I didn't know this trick when I had my meltdown. My Lady told me there were things I needed to learn from the meltdown. I shared this with Sanne who nodded and told me to pay more attention to this lady of mine.

“What's this about a dirty song you taught the boys?” Belinda said kissing me. “Yes it was naughty of me to ask just to see you blush. The two of you did a brilliant job on Adam. Stephen took him upstairs for a check-up but it's impossible not to see how much healthier and happier he is. Yes, Bram, a lot more relaxed. Looks like sons are the motivation Rohan needs to bring out his brilliance more. We'll keep him adopting a steady stream from the orphanage.”

“No you won't.” Lawrence said. “Rohan can find his own children to spoil.”

“Dylan make my Irish coffee a double.” Richard said. “I just heard Rohan did some amazing healing work with Adam and got four hours sleep last night. What's on the agenda today?”

“We're spanking balls this morning.” Dylan said bringing Richard and me an Irish coffee. Belinda howled in laughter.

“Croquette.” I translated.

“That's what I said.” Dylan said.

“I'd love to spank balls with you Dylan.” Belinda said.

“That's fine because I'd like you to keep Adam distracted while I show Bram the case for my mace. There are a couple of other things I need to see.” I said.

“We are eager to spend time with the new Adam so take as long as you need.” Elaine said. “Adam we are distracting you while Rohan talks to Bram about your birthday gift and other matters. I think Stephen and the monks will be joining them.”

“Before they step outside to spank balls why doesn't somebody take over for Bram at the grill so I can go show him something.” I suggested. “Thank you, Elaine. We won't take long.”

Stephen and the two monks joined us. Brother Phillip needed Stephen to tell him that was a heavy mace before he would believe his eyes. Brother Robert told Bram few people could lift it and even less would think of fighting with it. I told Bram to go ahead and test its weight. Bram told us he'd be one of the many who wouldn't think of fighting with something that heavy. I told Bram the reason I used it was because it was fun and there was something satisfying in watching an opponent's shield disintegrate. And his arm Brother Phillip added. He agreed it would bring an end to the fight.

Dylan came over to tell us breakfast was ready. Adam intercepted me on the way to the coffee station and told me he'd get me a cup of coffee. Elaine waved her spatula at me and told me to sit or did she need to get Belinda to explain the meaning of being waited on. Belinda led me to the table to ask me about the healing work on Adam. I suggested we have a chat with Lao this afternoon to get a full understanding of it. Bram asked if he could chat with the monks at the same time about the mold problem at the chapter house. They'd brought the plans of the chapter house with them. Sister Celeste had used her smart phone to show Bram the area around the mold but he wanted to double-check with the plans. They can chat about their stuff and I will chat with you and Lao.

The boys told Adam last night was scary and hot and insisted he had to experience it. Morgan thought the chi healing not only prevented a hangover it helped his butt. Dylan declared the slight wince was a reminder of how good it had been. Adam asked about them having a hangover. I told him the boys hadn't gotten drunk to avoid shutting out what he was going through. They needed something to help them sleep though. Morgan told Adam what I'd said about saluting his courage. Sanne and Belinda leaned in to kiss me because that was so sweet. Elaine promised to thank me when the dust settled.

Dylan told Adam he must try a double shot tonight. Morgan was going to spend some alone time with Adam after our chat with the spooky castle. Tonight it would be just me and Adam. Our four visitors from the Order had nothing but good things to say about their rooms. Belinda was trying to figure out how upset she to be with Lawrence for assigning them the honeymoon suite. I laughed and enjoyed the rest of the breakfast.

Before we headed out to see the training swords and shields I put some cakes in the oven. I promised Hans I'd be back soon to put some frosting on it for him er us. Sanne swatted my butt. Hans kissed me. Adam said that was pretty much the ideal thank you combination right there. We laughed and headed outside. One group got started spanking balls and the other consisting of Bram and Order members went for a little walk with me. Bram apologized for not having figured out how to make a press to create a curved wooden shield yet. He promised to have it done by Adam's birthday. Stephen told him Brother Michael could give him all the information he needed but Bram wanted to work it out on his own.

The shields were of four layers of birch plywood and were about half-an-inch thick. He'd covered them with leather. There was a ring of rivets around the edge that not only helped keep everything together but looked good as well. Stephen asked how he'd managed to get so many ready so quickly. Bram told him it was easy to heat the straw bale garage and by moving two of the bikes back to their old garage he'd been able to lay out all six at once. I told him they were lovely.

Belinda loved the fact he had made the practice swords in different weights. These he had made while waiting for the glue to dry. Bram asked us to test them out before we headed up in case he'd gotten something wrong. Stephen told Belinda to spar with me. Belinda was good enough to hold her own long enough to give the swords and shield a good test. We chose the heaviest of the wooden short swords. They delivered a lovely solid sounding smack to the shields.

Deciding it best not to weaken myself too much I drew upon my reservoir of dirty tricks. Tipping the point of my sword slightly down I flicked the hilt out my hand so the sword hung ready to drop point first into the ground. Then I caught the hilt so I was holding the sword pointed downwards. I swung at Belinda's ribs with a punching motion. She thrust her shield across to block the blow to her ribs so I dropped to my knees, rolled the hilt in my hand and brought the flat of the blade sharply against her thigh. Thrusting my shield up above my head I blocked her downward strike.

Before we headed back to the cabin I asked Bram if he had made a smaller shield and sword for Hans. The boys can always wait until the land is available so Hans doesn't feel left out just watching the boys I added. Bram told me he'd made Hans his own set but wasn't sure about the etiquette of Hans joining in. The boys won't spar if Hans is watching from the sideline I told him. Stephen pointed out Hans would make up the fourth. I told him to call Catherine with Hans' measurements and weight to get a workout routine for him. Bram had spoken to Sanne about it and they'd agreed if Hans wanted to join the boys he could. Bram thanked us for being so good to Hans.

When Belinda limped into the yard Lao offered some healing energy work. She immediately sat down so he could do the work. Belinda assured the boys I'd judged the force very nicely. Hard enough to let her know I wasn't going easy on her but not too hard. I promised to explain how it happened once I'd finished frosting our chocolate cakes. Brother Philip laughed and told me it was reassuring to have a Grand Master so focused on the important things. Brother Robert told us Brother Philip loved chocolate cake more than any other dessert so he was being quite serious. Hans told us he wanted to grow up to be just like Brother Philip who was a very smart guy.

“From spanking balls to spanking shields.” Dylan announced when they had thanked Bram for making their training swords and shields.

Belinda came back from applying an herbal cream to her sore leg. She said she'd work with Hans. Stephen, Brother Robert and Brother Philip worked with the three boys. I went inside to make some profiteroles. Elaine came in to see why I wasn't out there watching the boys. I told her I didn't want to prove a distraction. Those four are more than capable of teaching the boys the basics and leaving them to it is my way of saying I trust them. Elaine stood next to me and watched the boys going through their first lesson.

“Oh, no.” I said when the boys were asked to form the corners of a square and the four members of the Order took up the practice swords. “Elaine one of them will lay a staff in the square and ask me to take them on. They really just want the practice. Elaine there is a set pattern you use with the staff to create a defensive field around you that cannot be penetrated. The trick is to set your starting point at the first attacker. You must wait. That is the hardest part of being the one with the staff. Let's get this over with.”

I told Belinda I had seen them arranging things. You know I don't like this I said even if I understand it's my fault for not giving you guys the chance somewhere private. She grinned when Lao told me not to embarrass him. Lao told Elaine it wasn't a fair fight because there were only four attacking me. Good for the boys to see a staff can defeat swords he added.

Anchoring the defensive pattern around an attack from behind was the most challenging. Stephen took the lead to attack from behind and to my left. I spun around and deflected his strike. Keeping the swing of my staff to a minimum I quickly settled into the flow of the moves. The skill lay in changing the pace through each sequence and keeping it random so the swordsman couldn't time their strikes. Since the staff traveled in a circular pattern the Tai Chi steps Lao had taught me merged easily with the staff. I found myself going through the pattern faster than ever before. Over and over I moved through it trying with each completion of the pattern to relax a fraction more.

What surprised me was as I relaxed the range of my staff increased slightly. This extended the perimeter of my defense. Shifting my position slightly within the square I forced my attackers back. This discomforted them. While they were confused I shifted out further and drove both the monks beyond the circle perimeter. Then I let go of all pretense at defense and attacked Belinda and Stephen. They soon had to jump back outside the circle as the longer reach of the staff left them with little chance of reaching me. Lao apologized to Stephen for my sloppiness and told me to let him know if I ever intended to do that again so he could help me practice.

“Dylan there is a second pattern to use for attack.” Lao explained. “Rohan dropped the first pattern entirely and gave the remaining two attackers a chance. What you must do is the dance within the dance. From defensive pattern to attack back to defense back to attack back to defense. There must be joy. Lots of inner smiling. Yes, Rohan, I will teach you so you do not embarrass me again. Good thing these are friends who will forgive us. Now let the boys go shower so we are ready with our chocolate cake for this mysterious call of yours. We don't have much time.”

The boys promised to send Hans down first to see if I had finished chatting about Adam's gift. I told Charles delaying the boys with a shower was to give us chance to chat about Adam's gift. Leif opened a plain wooden box to show me the gift. He lifted it out so we could see it from all sides. Bram agreed with me that it looked really solid. They told me Garth had used my funds in England to pay for the mace and they'd be delighted to pick up a shield as well. Charles knew just the man to see about a shield. Bram asked about some wood to make the box saying it would be nice if everything came from England. Charles promised to speak to the shield maker about a good source for wood. When Bram explained he might like to chat with the shield maker Charles told Bram he'd pass on his email and phone number.

“We are also having some protective leather clothing made and if you know of somebody who has the expertise I'd like to have them available as a consultant.” I explained. “Naturally we will pay them for their time. I insist on paying if we are taking them away from their other work or family. This is not negotiable.”

“I have no doubt when I chat with him I'll be more convinced of this decision so I'll tell you now I am sending him a dagger for his birthday and a pewter mug as an adoption gift.” Charles said. “The other two will receive mugs as well. You haven't gone soft on us and stopped them from drinking have you? Good. Now bring them down. You can send them away later if you have to but I've waited too long to meet them.”

“Sorry Charles but I need to know what happened to Adam.” Leif said when the boys sat down in front of the camera. “Adam you are glowing. Your eyes have lost the shadow they had. How Rohan has managed to keep you out of his bed today is beyond me.”

“Rohan's lady did a little healing.” Adam said when we finished laughing. “All I remember is a very loving, comforting voice that guided me in letting the hurt flow down and out of one foot while healing energy flowed up through the other foot.”

“I will find out more this afternoon and chat with you and Petersen when you return.” Lao promised.

“You can also share it with Christopher and Garth.” Petersen said. “Adam they wouldn't miss your birthday for anything. Stephen wants to chat with them about a project Rohan has them on. One we are keeping secret from Lao. A surprise gift.”

“Any gift Rohan gives that isn't a dessert is a surprise.” Lao said. “Elaine while you are up would you get me some more of Hans or rather our chocolate cake. Don't forget the custard. Thank you.”

“Rohan's desserts have corrupted another.” Charles said. “Now if one of you knaves will give me your email address I will send you a list of good beers to look for so you can put the adoption gift I send you to good use. Judging by the assorted gangsters around you I am guessing you are going to be studying with the Order.”

“We are. Bram made us some practice swords and shields.” Adam said excitedly. “No Dad didn't train us. The other gangsters did. I'm sure he was watching. Did you teach him some dirty tricks Charles?”

“Absolutely not. My cousin is the vagabond who taught Rohan how to fight dirty.” Charles said. “A good swordsman doesn't need dirty tricks. Yes, Rohan, I agree you aren't a good swordsman. Too much time swinging an axe or a mace. Anything to get your hands on some good wood. Boys promise you will stay in touch. Brother Michael will teach you the basics but I will polish off your broadsword training. Rohan you need a refresher so you will join the boys.”

“May I contact you about sending me a broadsword and any other weapons that the boys will be working with so I can gain an understanding of what exercises will benefit them the most?” Lao asked. “Between Rohan and Brother Michael I think I have enough instructors to teach me.”

“Brother Leif and Brother Petersen listen closely.” Stephen said firmly. I nudged the boys and grinned. “Abbot Lao has bravely decided to enter the murky waters of Western weapon training to help the boys. These three boys will be members of our Order soon so we will offer Abbot Lao every assistance possible. You will enlist all the resources you need to acquire for him a full armory of the weapons the boys will be training with starting with the immediate gifts for Adam. The rest will follow soon, Abbot Lao.

Abbot Lao, you are helping us by sharing your wisdom in the boys' workout routines. Rohan recently saved us from losing a considerable amount of money so I have no qualms about making you this gift.”

“So it shall be.” Leif and Petersen responded formally.

“Bram I'd like you to make the weapons cases for Lao. Naturally we will pay. I trust you to set a fair price.” Stephen told him. “Chat with Lao about what he'd like. I will leave you with contact details so you will get paid. Okay if you prefer I'll give them straight to Sanne. Are you sure you aren't related to Rohan? He pretends he cannot fathom figures or modern technology either.”

“The two of you are so busted.” Morgan said with a grin.

“Dad we are setting aside a night to watch you and William play our quest game.” Dylan told me. “Look at it as a training game. You don't have to hide anymore. What better way for us boys to learn than by watching the tactics in action?”

“Yes it will be awesome to see how you work with William who hasn't been trained.” Adam added. “Then we'll take the game out to the chapter house so you can play with Brother Michael. We might find some monks foolish enough to bet against you.”

“The boys have a good point. This could prove a very useful training tool.” Belinda said. “Rohan you know how important it is to lead by example. Brother Michael will let Stephen know how it goes.”

“We'll speak to William and Tim to see about setting up challenges between chapter houses.” Leif said. “This way the monks get to figure out the weaknesses in our tactics. Adam it has always been difficult for me to win fights against members of our Order. Better fighters from other schools are easier for me to face. I don't have Rohan's dirty tricks to help.”

“Oh, that is so funny!” Morgan said. “I can just picture all the monks at the chapter houses hunched over the controllers trying to kick some other monk's butt. Seriously though you can learn a lot because some guys out there will be good enough to win despite your tactics and years of training. Think of how much fun it will be for new recruits to work out what they did and how to counter it.”

“Think of the team names.” Adam said. “Monk's Mayhem. Abbots Artillery. Terrible Templars.”

“And that's just the ones we can mention in front of the ladies.” Dylan said.

I left them to their shenanigans and went to prepare our tea. Charles was asking them what they were looking forward to learning the most. I let the sounds of their chatter soothe me as I worked with Sanne to prepare three large pots of tea to go with the profiteroles. Their conversation with Charles had moved on to soccer. Charles surprised the boys by saying he knew I supported Sunderland. That was how I'd met his son. When the boys asked about him Charles simply said that was one of the stories he'd tell them in person when the time was right. Thankfully our brave estate agent chose to arrive just then. The sneaky old codger ended the chat by telling me he'd pass on my love to Tim. I promised Leif and Petersen an extended sparring bout each. Petersen told me that's why he was spending three days with Charles.

The boys politely asked Allison if they could give her a thank you kiss. She leaned forward for a kiss from each of them. Then she introduced us to Patrick and Simon who were here to do the surveying I'd requested. Patrick told me it wouldn't take long at all and he'd love to join us for tea. I told the boys all would be revealed soon. They still looked at me suspiciously. Elaine told them to trust the new Rohan or she'd haul them off to the spare room for some feather play. The boys quickly apologized. I told them getting used to the new Rohan would take time. Even I struggled to adjust some days.

Yesterday when I'd texted Frederick to expect some land sale paperwork to arrive on his desk Monday he'd talked me into allowing him an hour to go over it. I had to agree with him that he was spending lots more time with his family and things did crop up unexpectedly. Allison had faxed the paperwork through to him and he'd texted me to let me know it was okay to sign it. Within five minutes of sitting at the table I'd purchased the land. A piece of land I'd been wanting to buy pretty much since I bought the cabin.

Mindful of delaying the surveyors I suggested a walk over to the new land to take care of the other business. Everybody joined us which was good because I would need some advice from Bram, Sanne and Lao in particular. The boy told Allison about their training and why they needed the extra land. She told me I was smart not to crowd my plot. I explained it was the monks who had discovered her for sale sign. I led the way along the lakeshore until we came to a small valley.

“Lao would that be a good site for a home?” I asked pointing to a small clearing about three hundred yards from where we stood.

“Extend the clearing about fifty feet to the left and build an L-shaped single storey structure.” Lao suggested. “Let's go have a closer look though.”

Bram told me we could use the wood from the trees we would have to cut down for flooring. We might need to cut down a few more. Lao explained by moving the house over it would be protected from the predominate wind that blew across the lake. He'd studied the weather patterns when we'd been choosing the site for Elaine's cottage. Sanne said the view was magnificent and from the extended part of the L-shape I could see the cabin. Elaine told me if I included a deck with a telescope I could keep an eye on the boys.

Sanne and Bram wandered around the site to discuss setting up the gardens. Bram showed the surveyors the perimeter of the garden. Thanks to GPS it took them hardly no time to block off the land I'd need for my get-away home. They also gave Bram some small flags to map out the corners of the building site. The surveyors consulted the monks sketch and told me I wasn't encroaching on the land where Lao suggested setting up the training area. Bram told me between the buildings for the boys and my home our local contractor wouldn't need any other business in the next year. On our way back the surveyors mapped out a space for the pathway. Allison told the boys it had to do with property taxes but that was all she could say without ruining the surprise.

When we got back inside Dylan noticed we'd missed a Skype call from my housekeeper. I asked Dylan to give her a call back while Allison prepared the paperwork. My housekeeper told us she was practicing using her new computer. She'd joined Tomek earlier to watch the Tottenham game with his dad and tutor. The game had ended in a draw. Elaine told her I had rested, helped Adam heal without him needing to spank me and bought three acres of land.

“Those three acres?” my housekeeper asked me. “Good. I don't think it will be difficult to change the plans for the house. Adam he has had an eye on that land for a very long time and had plans drawn up. I'm glad you will have the training space nearby.”

“We're waiting to find out what Rohan has cooked up.” Morgan said. “He wanted to share it with you.”

“Allison tells me the area we surveyed is just under three-quarters of an acre.” I announced. “I have signed over the rest of the land to you three boys. The four of us each own an equal share of the property. That worked out nicely. Now you boys can learn about land stewardship and all that goes with owning property.”

“Congratulations guys.” my housekeeper told the speechless boys. “Bram is there any chance of getting the place finished in four weeks? Rohan will be needing a place to honeymoon with Tim. Sanne he still has to ask Tim but from what the boys tell me it is like a Leslie and Ivan thing. Only with Rohan playing the part of Ivan.”

“That's blown my plans out of the water.” Elaine said. “I was so grateful for Rohan's help healing Adam that I was going to thank Rohan by bedding him.”

“Tim won't mind.” Dylan assured her.

“I would. I'll think of something else. Congratulations Rohan.” Elaine said hugging and kissing me.

“Rohan earned a lot of goodwill with the three construction crews. I think we can make this happen.” Bram said. “I know Emily will have the plans revised and checked with Lao by Monday evening. I will call the contractors now and go out early Monday to the site. We can start clearing the site while the plans get approved and get the foundation laid this week. Rohan wants to use straw bales as well.”

“My cottage went up within a week so three weeks should do it.” Elaine said. “The garden might need more time.”

“I can get the areas close to the house done pretty quickly when they finish. We can keep the plants here for a day or two.” Sanne said. “Rohan you have my word I won't work ridiculous amounts of hours to get it finished in time.”

“Don't just stand there Rohan.” my housekeeper said. “You need to call Emily. Get moving Rohan. I intend to make certain this house will be ready in time for you to spend it with Tim. Bram we will chat soon about this project. I'm glad you don't mind me taking a personal interest in it. This is my way of thanking Rohan for helping Adam. Amanda is going to spoil you rotten from now until Tim arrives and maybe longer Rohan. The clock is ticking on the weekend as well. I'm sure you already have way too much planned without these distractions. What's on the menu for dinner?”

“We just need to cook up some pasta and make a salad.” Lawrence said. “I brought a variety of Stephen's sauces with me this morning and hid it in Elaine's fridge. There's also some garlic bread ready for baking. We can have dinner ready in an hour. Well off you religious types go to chat about the healing. Adam take Morgan to the spare room and set his mind at rest. Elaine go spank balls with Dylan, Marikie and Hans. Sanne I know you are just itching to get started on that garden so off you go to the office. We'll make some tea for everybody and bring it out.”

I called Emily and told her about the change in plan. She made a note to use the 5-4-3 ratio. Lao asked to have a few words with her so I handed him the phone and went back in to help with the tea. When I brought our tray out Lao had just returned. Belinda was teasing me about getting married and how strange it would be.

“Adam described it pretty well to Leif.” I said. “I'm going to share the explanation as my Lady gives it to me. Emotional hurt is off a lower frequency than the healing chi of the Earth. Whenever a higher frequency makes contact with a lower frequency it naturally raises the vibration. Adam had set a strong intention to heal so he was open to the healing. Because of his inexperience with energy healing he needed to visualize and feel the stagnant energy flow from him. Lao can simply feel the shift in energy and be satisfied healing has taken place but Adam needed more. Because of my bond with Adam it was easy for me to add to the flow of chi as I held him. Adam's bond with me allowed more chi to flow into him than he could have drawn in on his own. While he focused on chi entering through his feet I sent chi into his heart center.”

“Belinda what Rohan has shared is correct.” Lao told her. “There really isn't anything complicated to chi healing. Simplicity is not intriguing enough to hold most people's attention so I give them herbs. They like being involved in the process and feel the need to work to get better even if it is just making teas and smoothies. All illness is just a block in the flow of energy. Reestablish the flow of energy and you stay healthy. Stephen not everybody wants to work hard to let go of their conditioning or look at life from an energy perspective so we honor their choice by using herbs.”

“From what Elaine shared of the mantra retreat I can understand why some people stick with what they know.” Belinda said. “I'm glad our chat didn't take long. Rohan you will have to stay here for a few more minutes or go help Lawrence in the kitchen. Stephen needs to speak with Bram and the monks and you cannot hear what he has to say.”

“You know me so well.” Stephen said kissing Belinda. “I guess it is exactly what you'd have done. We may have too much help.”

Bram and the monks were wrapping things up at the dining table when Stephen went inside. He led them out to the yard and I joined Lawrence and Richard in the kitchen. I told them I was just here to help and if they didn't need me I'd rest on the couch. They let me prepare some apple pies for tonight and a few berry pies for tomorrow. Before settling on the couch I took some iced-tea up to Adam and Morgan. I told them dinner would be served in thirty-minutes.

The boys surprised me by coming downstairs twenty-minutes later. Morgan sat himself on my lap so he could kiss me until dinner got served. Stephen and the monks wanted to give the quest game a try after dinner. I suggested a break between dinner and dessert. Hans agreed the wait for dessert would be worth it if he was able to eat more.

“My suggestion is to stay indoors for the next half hour.” I suggested as I draped Adam over my shoulder. “The sliding doors and bedroom door ought to keep the sound from disturbing you but I have a promise to keep. This young man also has other commitments to meet tonight.”

“I do?” Adam asked as he swatted my butt to entertain Hans.

“Yes, I'll explain while I'm fastening you into your safety harness.” I said as we headed to the bedroom.

While we undressed each other I told Adam it would be good if he spent tonight in the spare room with Morgan. I told him I'd let him know about his other engagements tomorrow morning. Adam just smiled and asked me how I was planning on engaging him tonight. I'd left the spreader bar on the balcony with the safety cables attached. Adam laughed delightedly when I tipped him over the railing and secured his hands to the spreader bar.

Stepping back I made a conscious effort to settle myself. Getting the timing right would be tricky. We needed a balance between rejoining the others timeously and taking care of Adam without him feeling I was rushing it. I grounded myself as I stroked his upturned ass lightly. Then I began a brisk spanking with the hairbrush. Adam smiled back at me through he railing as I set about my task. I set aside the hairbrush before we finished the warm-up. I needed the physical contact with him.

“Oh, yes. Thanks Dad.” Adam said. “You felt it to? Good. This is nice.”

Between the sound smacks I gave him with my bare hand I squeezed the flesh of his ass hard enough to make him gasp. The spanking and squeezing increased steadily in intensity. I found grabbing handfuls of his flesh incredibly arousing. The crisp night air provided a delicious contrast to the heat stirring in my groin. Fuck it I thought releasing any thought of trying to balance the timing. I relaxed almost my entire body and swung my arm freely. Adam bucked beneath the stinging blows but the harder I struck the more he cried out in joy and pleasure. My desire for him stopped me from taking the spanking too far. Fueled by my desire I made my way quickly to the bathroom with Adam in my arms.

“Yes, Dad, I want you to fuck me!” Adam said as I pressed him firmly against the wall of the shower. “Harder, please. Please, Dad. Please.”

“You say the sweetest things.” I whispered in his ear as I reached between us and guided my cock into him.

“I love holy fuck you!” Adam said as I drove his hips hard against the wall.

This was one of those times when I wanted to remind my sons I could do rough with the best of them. The force of my thrusts had Adam gasping for breath. When I tired of thrusting up into him I dropped him ass up on the floor and drove down into his gut. Within minutes I was pumping cum inside of him while he unloaded. Adam's head hadn't stopped spinning before I was carrying him back to the bedroom to get dressed.

“Yes, Elaine, now is the perfect time to put the pies in to warm up.” I said from the safety of the bedroom. “Don't be shy with the whipped cream and cinnamon.”

Adam tidied up the toys while I gave his mom a call. I told her we had waited before calling so I could see how the healing work settled inside Adam. She told me she didn't mind Adam taking Monday off. Amanda told me she'd love to spend Monday afternoon with him.

“I'm sure Elaine won't mind driving him back Monday morning.” I began before Adam knocked me flat on my back on the bed. “Eek! I'm being smothered in kisses.”

“What's he done now?” Elaine asked from the bedroom door. “I came to see what was taking you so long. Rohan of course I'd drive Adam back Monday morning if I got him all to myself tomorrow afternoon and night.”

“Amanda please tell Elaine she's meant to rescue me from Adam not kiss me.” I tried. “They've given me more than enough. Fine I'll accept one from you on Monday. Phew! That was close. Amanda I ought to tan both their hides for delaying me from my dessert. Hooligans.”

“Hi, Mom.” Adam said when I handed him the phone. “I feel great but I guess it will be best to chat with Leslie. What we did might not sink in for a day or two. We don't get to spend too much time together though so I'd hate to cut into it. Okay we'll stay up an hour later. I'll see if I can talk Rohan into making us a treat.”

“Huh, the two of you have overpaid me in kisses already.” I said.

“Hello Amanda.” everybody called out when Adam switched on speakerphone.

Lawrence told her it was a pleasure to feed me for a change when she thanked him for providing dinner. Richard told her I'd held back and only baked seven pies. She laughed and told us all to enjoy the rest of our night. Dylan told Adam he must have really enjoyed his trip over the railing if he was still smiling so much. Adam agreed it had been wonderful and told him of my plans for him to spend time with Elaine and his mom. Morgan declared he was giving up trying to keep on top of all the thank you kisses and spankings he owed me. Sanne told him it was wise to save his arm strength for his weapons training.

Richard and Lawrence handed out bowls of apple pie with ice-cream, whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon. I sat down next to Hans and slipped him slivers off my pie when I thought Sanne wasn't looking. Covering the slivers with whipped cream was a clever touch I thought until Sanne came over and calmly squeezed between us. Belinda pointed out Hans had eaten for several minutes and his slice of pie was still intact. Hans promised to take a bite or two from his piece the next time so his mama wouldn't know. I told him it was a good plan. The others laughed at us whispering with Sanne sitting between us. Sanne joined in the laughter when I gave Hans a high-five in front of her. Then she gave us both a kiss on the cheek. While she kissed him I slipped my remaining pie into his bowl.

“Take your apple pie and drinks with you to the spare room.” I instructed Morgan and Adam when we returned to the cabin after seeing everybody off. “I'll be kissing you boys good night at midnight. Now Dylan do you want to wager that cute ass of yours in a best of three Smurf Racer? Adam after a day like today none of us can lose.”

Dylan's hands clenched and unclenched in the sheets just like his ass was doing to my dick. I lay on top of him fucking his beautiful ass with long, slow strokes. When he got close I rolled him over so I could watch his cum spurt from his cock. I fucked him just a little longer before releasing my seed inside of him. Dylan agreed it had been a while since I'd licked cum off him. He told me a loving son would punish his dad for such laziness first thing tomorrow morning. I asked if washing him would ease my sentence. Dylan waited until I finished rinsing him off before telling me it wouldn't.

“Are you trying to get me drunk so you can ravish me while I'm asleep?” Dylan asked sipping his hot chocolate. “You let us all have a brandy and soda earlier. I'm pretty certain there's a drop or two of brandy in here. Yes, you would do that. I can't believe you gave Adam a day off school just so he could spend time with Elaine. I think it is brilliant. I just wouldn't have thought of it myself. You're doing a great job as our dad.”

“That reminds me I promised to kiss the other two lovebirds goodnight at midnight.” I said. “Care to join me?”

“Dad it's only eleven-thirty. I don't think I can stay awake for another half hour.” Dylan said.

“No problem.” I said calmly changing the time on the clock to midnight.

We crept silently down the passageway to the spare room. I eased open the door and soon we could hear the sounds of the two boys making love. Dylan followed as I tiptoed over to the bed and kissed Morgan on his cheek. Adam was on top of him giving him a good pounding.

“Fuck, Dad, it's not midnight yet.” Adam said without missing a stroke.

“I must check my bedside clock. Dylan will tell you it says midnight.” I said calmly.

“Sorry guys but it does say midnight.” Dylan agreed as he kissed them good night.

“Sleep tight.” I said switching off the lights. “Yeah, yeah I know you'll get me for this one day. Adam it might be your clock that is wrong.”

Dylan was laughing in the passageway. On the way to our room I explained that even though we knew my clock was showing the wrong time in Adam's reality it was possible his clock was wrong. I promised to apologize to Adam if he proved my clock was wrong but I was trying to be a good dad and make certain he was asleep at a reasonable hour. Dylan told me he wouldn't be able to stay awake to finish another bowl of apple pie. I fetched one for us to share.

“Dylan if you fall asleep I'll finish it.” I said. “Trust me it won't go to waste.”

“When it comes to preventing cream from going to waste you have my total faith.” Dylan said digging in.

He helped me finish the bowl of apple pie before falling asleep. I lay with him in my arms for about an hour then got up and headed over to the computer. Tim was having breakfast when I called. We chatted for almost two hours about life, his plans and some of the businesses Leif and Petersen had taken him to see. Two of the five they'd looked at were on the short list. One was in Newcastle and the other was in the country. Tim told me he was leaning towards the country one because it wouldn't be as busy and would offer him more free time. I told him to consider the busier Newcastle location because good staff will free up time and earn him money. Tim laughed when I explained I was up this late because it would give my housekeeper a reason to scold me.

Christopher and Garth joined in our conversation. They laughed when I mentioned the boys were eager to hear the scolding Tim was going to give me for my weak computer security. Christopher asked if I'd given Daizan the DNA report. I told him I hadn't had chance yet to visit the monastery. He made me promise to do it this week. They'd received the analysis from the boys' blood samples and we going to get started on it this week. Tim asked me if spanking them would calm them down. This earned him a tickling from the two monks. They promised to give Tim a kiss from me when they finished tickling him.

After checking in on the boys I meditated for an hour. Then I brewed up a flask of tea and headed out to the new building site.

“Don't you ever sleep?” I asked when I sensed Lao approaching from behind me. “I'll catch up on my sleep tonight. Yes, I'll be okay to drive home because we are leaving right after lunch.”

“Good then I will stay here another night and come back tomorrow with Adam.” Lao said. “I want to check on Elaine.”

“I'm sure she's doing fine under your care.” I said with a smile. “You are welcome to join me. I was going to bless the building site while the others were asleep so you weren't embarrassed. Lao it's the least I can do while I am learning.”

Lao never mentioned the flask of tea I was carrying. He showed me a Tai Chi sequence to bless the land. My Lady sang a hymn to bless the land and one to greet the new day. Lao told me it would be good for me to let her sing at sunrise and sunset. We returned to the cabin just before six. I filled a bowl with some blackberry pie and whipped cream and headed down the road. Lao just smiled as he turned towards Elaine's cottage.

Hans smiled when I woke him. We were almost done when I heard footsteps approaching the door. I quickly slipped under the bed and Hans turned his back to the door. He did a great job pretending to be asleep because Sanne stood over the bed for a minute and left the room without a word. We quickly finished the rest of the pie before she returned to wake him. Marikie was heading to the bathroom when I stepped out of Hans' room but never said a word. I kissed her quickly before making my escape.

“Doesn't anybody sleep?” I asked when Belinda and Stephen drew up alongside me as I made my way back to the cabin.

“We'd like to help you cook breakfast for everybody because they've been so good to us.” Stephen said.

“The special code works here as well.” I said when he asked for the gate combination. “I'll walk the rest of the way.”

“Was that an early breakfast or a late dessert?” Belinda asked staring at the bowl.

“Both.” I told her.

Elaine and Lao were waiting for us in the cabin. Lao explained they were my rescue team in case my mission went awry. I smiled and quickly washed the bowl and spoons. Best to get rid of the evidence I thought. Elaine asked if I'd like to take a walk with her before we woke the boys. She was putting the finishing touches on my Irish coffee when Sanne arrived followed by a grinning Bram, Hans and Marikie.

“Rohan, can you explain how my son woke with blackberry stains around his mouth?” Sanne asked when she hugged me.

“I could come up with lots of explanations but I think you should focus on how good it is that he is eating fruit for breakfast.” I said calmly. “Sanne, I used that bowl for my breakfast of fruit this morning as well. I'll even let you kiss me for being such a good influence on Hans. Only one kiss though.”

“Remarkable how he can keep such a straight face.” Belinda said. “I'd hate to play poker against him.”

“Must be the mantras.” Elaine said. “Did you enjoy your fruit, Hans?”

“Oh, yes it was as good as the fruit Rohan serves me.” Hans said.

“Sanne that's not a kiss.” I said as she swatted my butt. “Oh, you guys are off breakfast duty. Bram you can supervise the monks and Stephen but they want to thank you all for taking such good care of them.”

“And Rohan.” Belinda added. “We'll have some more coffee while you go for your walk with Elaine. I promise we will wait for you before we start cooking.”

“Marikie if I'm not back in an hour please wake Morgan and Adam.” I said. “They are in the spare room. Leave Dylan in bed. I have plans for him when I've got breakfast started.”

Elaine suggested I leave before I got into more trouble. That will be when Marikie wakes the two scurvy knaves I told everybody as she took my hand. We walked through the garden around the cabin before heading towards the lake. I enjoyed chatting about the healing center and other projects. Elaine made me promise to let her give me a massage before I left today. She asked me if I thought Adam might experience any delayed reaction to the healing work. I checked in with my Lady who assured me he was doing fine. Elaine smiled and told me she could feel the pride in my voice when I spoke of Adam. She blushed when I told her I was no less proud of her.

The two scurvy knaves were waiting on stools when I returned. Dylan was up as well. When Morgan told me it seemed I owed them half an hour I promised to give them a full hour and threw a date at them. They seemed surprise at my lack of resistance so headed off to check the date I'd given them. While Morgan was looking it up online Adam explained about last night. Dylan did confirm my clock was showing midnight when we left my room. Despite this they were still ready to side with Morgan and Adam. Especially when Morgan discovered the date I'd given them was the day daylight saving time ended.

By this time I'd made up a spice mix for the breakfast steaks and blended some eggs for our French toast. Elaine agreed to start on the toast now so everybody would have something to munch on while the rest of breakfast got cooked. I was going to take a shower.

“Dad, I think you are capable of showering on your own.” Adam protested as I scooped up all three boys.

“I am. The problem is I am not flexible enough to blow myself.” I said calmly. “Do you really want a grumpy dad determining how much green stuff you eat for breakfast?”

“Point taken.” Adam said.

“And the blunt end as well.” Morgan said. “Or rather it will be.”

“Speaking of a blunt end and an end we need to arrange things so we raise Dad's spirit quickly.” Dylan said.

“I'm pretty certain you'll raise a lot more just as quickly.” Belinda said. “Hold still Rohan while I kiss the boys. Thank you. Now scoot. We want you back soon to finish the French toast. Hans has acquired a liking for fruit. Oh, and maple syrup as well. Don't forget the syrup Rohan.”

Morgan blew me while Dylan pumped two loads into my ass. Morgan added a third load to my ass while Adam fed me a load. Dylan calmly explained to Belinda we had finished quickly because it was more about the boys doing me than me doing the boys. She thanked them for returning me to the kitchen so much happier and so quickly. Belinda reminded me she wanted to help so I had her keep a watch on the fruit topping for the French toast. Dylan told Sanne I was a lucky guy to be standing at the stove between two such lovely ladies. Then he showed Brother Robert and Brother Phillip how to make our green smoothie mix.

“Yes, Belinda, I am going to sauté some spinach as well.” I said. “These boys need it to counteract all the treats they insist on eating. I mean it's barely ten in the morning I can smell cake baking in the second oven. Thank goodness there's fruit in the pies or I might feel a twinge of remorse about their diet.”

“Let me know where you feel that twinge and I'll kiss it better for you.” Dylan offered stepping up behind me and squeezing my ass. “Stephen would love to cook those onions and peppers on the grill. May I take them out to him? Yes, I am trying to lighten your workload. I don't think you got any sleep last night and you have to drive us home this afternoon.”

“So you were out and about early this morning.” Sanne said as she handed me an Irish coffee. “Do I need to ask where you were? I didn't think so either. I'm glad you blessed the building site. Thank you. Rohan call me silly but I believe it makes for a safer, happier workplace.”

'Would you boys mind if I drove you back?” Belinda asked. “We were heading back this afternoon anyways so it is no trouble at all.”

“We wouldn't mind at all. Thank you.” Dylan said as he picked up the bowl of veggies.

When he returned Elaine asked him to hand out plates of French toast with stewed fruit topping. She drizzled a little maple syrup over it. For some reason Sanne had more faith in Elaine going lightly on the syrup than me. She sat down right next to Hans to eat her French toast. When Stephen told me we were five minutes from the rest of our breakfast I set up three double boilers and began making scrambled eggs with Elaine and Belinda.

“Please check our joint email account, Dylan.” I said when we finished clearing up after breakfast. “Lawrence please open those attachments for us. They're the plans for our healing center and the jetty.”

There was another surprise for me although from the smile on Bram's face it wasn't much of a surprise for him. Adam told me I couldn't call the florist when I saw what Emily had done. He texted my housekeeper and asked her to send some flowers to Emily and a bottle of Scotch to my architect. I gave him the name of a good Scotch that cost around a $100. The two of them had already prepared the plans for my house.

They had chatted to Bram about the flooring and used a darker wood for the deck. The slope of the land allowed for a guest suite built beneath the master bedroom, meditation and workout spaces. A half-wall separated the three spaces but was low enough to see over from the bed. The glass walls on two sides meant I would have a view of the lake and the cabin. I liked the guest suite having it's own outside seating area and entrance. Everybody got a kick out of the fact Emily had included a playroom and attached a note to say Juliet was helping get it furnished. The shorter part of the L housed the kitchen, half-bathroom, living room and dining room. The longer section comprised the playroom, bathroom and master bedroom. There was a door to the deck from the master bedroom and one halfway down the hallway.

Lawrence emailed Sanne a copy of the plans. She gave us a quick overview of her plans. A small vegetable and herb garden out behind the kitchen. Some container plants on the deck with a few herbs and vegetables near the grill area. The trellis would be covered with a grapevine. She told me she'd send me a more detailed plan within the next day or two. Lao told me it wouldn't take him long to let Emily know what items he needed to get the feng shui correct. Bram admitted he was still keeping a secret from me when I commented on how smug he looked. He did share that two of the three contractors were available to work on the project. They'd given him the name of a third. I told him he'd be answering to my housekeeper so I had no concerns about it being done in time.

Lao had already worked with Emily on the healing center so it was ready to go. Might as well get it all done now Bram told me. Belinda was certain I'd appreciate having use of the steam room, sauna and hot tubs if I was honeymooning with a fifteen year old. She agreed they would help soothe my nerves. Sanne told me she was glad she couldn't imagine how ragged these three hooligans ran me. Dylan told Elaine it wasn't me taking on a fourth but the fourth taking on me. Elaine was eager to meet this fourth fucketeer. Morgan promised to arrange for Tim to come up to the cabin before me so they could spend time with him. I agreed two of them ought to be enough to keep me occupied for a couple of days. Marikie startled her folks by saying I'd need to come up for air at some point. Morgan kissed her when he finished laughing.

“Would you believe that half the blackberry pie is missing because I was testing it before serving it?” I asked Sanne. “No? Then I have no explanation to offer about what happened to it. None that keeps me out of trouble that is.”

“Dad it's too late to worry about getting into trouble now.” Adam said as he took a plate. “Thank you for baking us some cakes for tonight. Yes I'll be certain to slip Hans his chocolate cake when Sanne isn't looking.”

“Adam I'll gladly let you know when I'm not looking.” Sanne promised. “Rohan deserves a reward for his raid this morning. He's earned Hans his chocolate cake.”

Elaine gave me my massage while Bram cooked burgers for lunch. Belinda baked the fries. The boys kissed me when I said we'd skip greens and salad with lunch. Bram had told me to leave all the construction projects in his hands. Sanne decided when she needed Bram out from underfoot I certainly did a good job of finding him things to do. Stephen made me promise not to visit the cabin or other property before my honeymoon. We left the cabin at two-thirty. I snuggled on the back seat with Dylan and Morgan rode up front.