Bondage Mansion (Ferard)

Chapter 32: Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely

***Frank***

Frank was tired. He had not been this tired in a long time. In between opening his eyes, he had seen Gerard from time to time keeping an eye on him. Jamia brought him his meals and Gerard would help Frank to sit up and feed him. He wanted to complain that he could do it himself, but in truth, he was not sure if he could. He barely survived Scarlet fever when he was younger and it had left him weak. He refused to let this weakness stop him from achieving all he wanted in life, but every once in a while it would kick his ass and he would end up bedridden for a bit. Frank never had anyone to take care of him before, and he had a feeling that Gerard was going to make this bout go by quicker than any of the others before. Michael had also chosen to stay the day. Gerard even invited him to spend the night, but Michael declined and said he would only stay till Robert returned.

The night was falling and Frank had just finished his supper when Michael appeared at the door.

"Robert has just arrived home."

Frank wanted to be sure that he was out of bed to greet his brother when he arrived, but when he tried to get up, he found his weakness was still evident. Michael saw this and called for Gerard. They spoke in the hall for a moment and Gerard disappeared again. Michael came in and crossed to Frank's side of the bed. He offered him a hand and Frank took it and allowed himself to be held in a standing position.

"You know I still want to kill you right?"

"Master Way, you would be a fool to not still harbour that thought...as long as you realize it will remain one. Despite my current state, you would be dead before you even began."

To emphasize this, Frank made sure that Michael could feel the knifepoint at his kidney. Michael had a look of surprise at first and then a small smirk crept over his visage and he shook his head. Frank took that as a good sign and retracted the knife back into his pocket. At that moment Gerard showed up with an ornate cane. He crossed to them and placed a hand on his brother's shoulder. Something passed between the two of them that Frank did not quite understand, but he was being handed the cane in one hand and offered the arm of Gerard for the other. Frank ignored the arm and opted to slip his around Gerard's waist. Something like that would make more of a statement he felt. The three of them exited the room, moving slowly down the corridor with Michael taking up the rear. They moved into the main area and saw Mr Wentz. Peter bowed to them and informed them that Robert was in the Library. He made a move toward it and said he would be there shortly with brandies. The three headed to the room and entered. Robert was standing with his back to them looking at the fire. When he heard them enter he turned around and Frank did not like what he saw. Robert had confidence. He was standing tall and sure. Frank was surprised and Frank did not like to be surprised. He tried to stand straighter himself, but his fucking weak body did not allow it. Fortunately, Frank had something that Robert did not and that made him smirk. He had Gee.

"Gerard, it is so good to see you."

Frank heard the warmth in his voice edged with something else. He watched the way Robert's eyes danced over Gerard's body and it angered him.

"Robert."

Frank heard the ice in Gerard's voice and he inwardly chuckled. He watched Robert's reaction and was rewarded with the hurt in his eyes. Gerard led Frank to the sofa and helped him sit down. Michael walked behind them and sat on one side of Frank leaving the other side for Gerard. Frank saw that Robert was watched Gerard take care of him and he was bothered by it. Robert had never watched Gerard be attentive to anyone else and Frank could see him becoming more unsettled. To punctuate this, Gerard suddenly took off his dressing gown so that he was bare-chested and only in his night pants. He did this with his back to Robert and Frank had to suppress a chuckle because he knew that Gerard was showing off his wings. Gerard draped the dressing gown over the sofa on the other side of Frank and sat down on the floor at Frank's feet. He placed a hand on Frank's knee and looked at Robert. Whatever statement Gerard was trying to make came through loud and clear with no words. Once Gerard was done speaking, Frank leaned forward on the cane and addressed Robert.