Chapter 10
Chapter 10
Brennen
I can’t believe how responsive Joselyn has been to the ropes and my touch. And on that first day when she gave her body over to me to create freely, I was able to craft the masterpiece I’ve envisioned for so long, but never had the appropriate model for. At the center of the full body design I bound her with that day, I created the perfect Celtic Love Knot.
As we continue communicating around our sessions, we’ve opened the floodgates of years of bottled up emotions and trauma. We’ve gotten closer, talking openly about our lives since our separation, the sins of our fathers, and how much we miss our mothers. I finally have someone to confide in about how difficult it’s been to run a faltering business, especially when no one but me seems to care about preserving the family legacy. And when Joselyn offered to work with me on events and marketing, I readily accepted her help.
After feeling alone for so long, the barriers I’ve erected around me are gradually coming down. Every admission, confession, and vulnerability exposed creates fissures in the wall I’ve built around myself. For the first time in a long time, I can envision a path ahead based on love and trust.
Working on myself with Joselyn is also helping me realize that there is power in numbers. Family, whether biological or adopted, is everything. Existing as a lone wolf is no way to live. I’ve been so determined to save the winery and preserve the legacy that I forgot who I was preserving it for—my family and the people I love. And that means resolving my issues with my brother once and for all.
For now, I’m looking forward to Pelican Point’s annual Fall Festival. It used to be a family tradition, and it’s an event that created fond memories and significant milestones for Joselyn and me. Our first kiss. Make out sessions on the Ferris wheel.
It’s also a showcase for local businesses. It’s especially important this year, as Sophia will be previewing her latest creations and I can’t wait to see the public’s reaction with Joselyn by my side.