The Look of A Cornered Man

 

An unannounced visitor was the last thing Brad ever expected in his remote retreat.

He liked the isolation of the place which meant he could go naked when he wanted. 

He'd just got out of bed, showered and was enjoying a morning stretch in the open air.

Then this shock, he hadn't heard any knock at the door but he never left it unlocked.

 

The intruder smiled at him, chains clinking faintly as he savoured the man's nudity

Of course Brad knew exactly why he was there, he could see the sadness in his eyes.

 He tossed the fetters towards him and they crashed onto the floor at his feet.

Sometimes, if he waited, the target would just pick them up and put them on.

 

 Brad was considering jumping over the balcony to escape from him.

But taking his chances in the forest, totally naked, was a daunting prospect.

He'd deliberately chosen this wild, remote place to keep people away

But if he fled there, the Catcher would just hunt him down with his darts
 

Watching his fear and turmoil the Catcher felt a pang of sympathy for the man.

On the run for 10 years now since absconding, he probably thought he must be safe.

Every year of freedom, every year older, had diminished his market value as a slave.

But every year the bounty on his head had increased, along with the reprisals he faced.

 

Catchers didn't allow themselves emotions, a runaway was just wage packet to them.

But there was something special about this spunky guy that appealed to him.

He had escaped with literally nothing, but got himself a life and some prime real estate. 

Even at 40, he looked good, smooth bodied, lean and rangy, just needing a shave and a haircut

The Catcher was tempted, but he wasn't going to give up his bounty for on a whim

and if he didn't take this guy back another Catcher would soon track him down.

But on the other hand, selling this house would easily cover the reward he was due

and leave enough over for him to buy Brad's slave indenture from his present owner.

It was a nice idea, Brad could be his 'companion' for as long as he wanted him.

He wouldn't be able to free him, but then why would he want to while he still had a value?

He'd also have to punish him severely for escaping, that was the law, sorry 'bout that Brad.

He just had to get him to sign over the house, before it could be confiscated by the State.

 

The Catcher scratched his chin, "I'll tell you what I'll do, Brad" he said.

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This is No 23 of 'The Look', for more click on the label below

I find this photo strangely erotic although it's quite old with dated hair styling on the model and an equally unfashionable face. It's Marcus Cobb by Colt Studio. This model is unusually naturalistic and lightly muscled for them, with a trim, soft, genuinely sexy body that looks as though it's just been unwrapped. The absence of any erection makes him seem vulnerable and in need of consolation. It's that and the sense of sudden intrusion that turns me on.