I guess it's because I'd never been around Track that much that I missed it. But now with him here, it's like the others had fallen into some well-learned routine.Except for my brother. At least he looked a little more confused than the others, though not as much as me. It's like they all knew something. But what?It's only been a few hours since that whole thing this morning, but when I look at them now, I don't see the same guys from a few days ago. Or even yesterday. What could've happened in that short window of time to make them change like this?They were starting to make me nervous. Like something big was going to happen any minute now. They seem so serious, almost unapproachable. And not only me, but everyone else seems to have noticed. It was obvious in the wide berth the rest of the student body was making around them. Like they expected them to snap, or it was more like some weird form of respect. Though I always got the feeling that Jace was very well respected
He'd stopped eating and turned to look at me. The others were busy having their own conversations and the rest of the room was as noisy as to be expected. But this was not the place or time for this conversation.I didn't know that I was crying until his fingers wiped the tears away. "No, it's nothing." I grabbed his arm when he started to get up from his chair, keeping him in place. Who knows what craziness he was about to do."Then why the fuck are you crying?" At least he'd leaned in so no one else could hear. I looked at him and felt my heart squeeze. How can I tell him that he was breaking my heart? That seeing this change in him was like watching something die?I knew that the boy I met was gone. Not that I loved him any less, no. My pain was for the fact that the happy go lucky goof was no more. That the boy with the infectious grin had vanished right before my eyes.Even with his sometimes overbearing, over protective manner, he was still a teenager. This was no teen si
There was one little maid in particular who looked like a cornered rat whenever she saw me coming. I could already imagine her screams. Better, I feel better. Maybe I'll pretend she's that Sian bitch while I flay the flesh from her back.I didn't run into any one of them but I did notice my stepfather's light was on in his study. I eased the door open after a light knock and he looked up. He turned from his computer screen and removed his glasses."What are you doing home so early angel? Are you not feeling well? I knew you shouldn't have gone back to school so soon." Just what I needed. A sympathetic male. This was going to be even better than whipping the skin off the back of some cowering simpleton.I walked into the room with a sulky pout on my face. It never ceases to amaze me how no matter what's going on, I can always use my sexuality to get ahead. My juices were already flowing and I'd barely stepped into the room.I put a little extra swish in my step. This might be my
"So, when is this trip and what is it that Track needs me to do?" We were in the backseat of the chauffeur driven car on our way home from school and once again he shook his head at me to wait. Secretive much?I'd endured the last few hours of school even though I was vibrating in my seat, only because I knew that once I got him alone I can pump him for information and get to the bottom of the craziness that was today.I still had no clue as to what he'd done to Mandy, though it's all anyone could talk about after lunch. Apparently a few students had seen her being escorted out the door.Then there was some story about her locker being cleared out by said men, burly I think was the description given. And this one still wasn't talking. I tried bringing it up again after we said goodbye to the others and were walking to the car, but all he did was lift my fingers to his lips and kissed them.We pulled into his driveway minutes later with my brother not far behind us because we we
Spoilt ass! She's so cute. I finished what I was doing on the phone and dismissed her staff with a turn of my head. Dad was right, they're very well trained. Hopefully they're as well trained in other areas as well.If I told that pain in the ass that I was putting guards on her I'd never hear the end of her shit. This way, she has no choice. I'm sure it'll only take her a few days to get used to being waited on hand and foot.Me, I'm like my dad. I got tired of that shit when I was about eleven. I hate having that many people around. But for her, I'll endure that shit for as long as I need to. And she's going to pipe her little ass down and go with the flow. Why does she even bother?I walked into the bathroom where she had the shower going and heard her muttering to herself. I'm pretty sure I made out my name and a few not so harmless threats. Such a violent little thing.I smiled for no reason other than that she makes me happy. I stripped on my way to the steam filled marbl
I made her take a nap after giving her-her pills once we left the shower. It was still another two hours before dinner and she was worn out. I know the day has been as much of a rollercoaster ride for her as it was me.I didn't sleep, but I sat on the bed next to her, listening to her breathe. I'd been on the phone earlier sending messages to her friends' parents to make sure they gave the ok for Belle and Tammy to go with us.I didn't have to worry about my boys, but I'm going to have mom deal with Cassie's parents. I watched her today and knew she was as happy about the day's events as I am, but there's still a danger that she's too young to understand. So I need to get her out of here as well.Half of them I'm taking away to protect from harm, and the other half I have to take to keep them from getting themselves in trouble. Since I was the one that waltzed with that she-beast. I'm going to be the only one to deal with her and the fallout.Fuck, dad! There's no way to get hi
"Sounds fun." Her mom and dad were both onboard, which made the other half of my announcements a breeze. I thought for sure they may have objected but I had no plans on backing down and was afraid that might've caused some friction. "Are you going to use the yacht while you're down there?" Dad asked as he buttered a piece of bread for mom. She took it without even looking, as if she expected it. I want that. I want that same smooth seamlessness with my girl."Of course.""You gonna need the plane to stay down there with you?""I might." Damn, how does he know me so well?"You might decide to go to Kenya or South Africa, or even Asia while you're there. And don't forget India's right there. You loved India when you were younger." Yeah, he knows."Later I'll let Sian look at some stuff and decide what she wants to do." Now comes the kicker. "It can be our honeymoon." Her hand flinched in mine and I squeezed again and held it beneath mine."Your..." Her mom looked from her
"Shane, meet me out back by the pool." I hung up the phone knowing that he'd be here in ten. That's one of the things that has helped to forge our bond over the years. Not one of us has ever blown the other one off. Whether in an emergency or something else.It's the kind of friendship they try to emulate in cheesy movies, and I guess pretty unexpected for people in our financial bracket. We don't do any of that dumb shit most heirs get themselves involved in, but we know how to have a good time.As the uninitiated leader of our little crew, I've always gone out of my way to keep a moral leash on everyone involved. If one of us fails, then we all do. Ergo the fucked up situation I now find myself in.Had I listened to them, none of this would be happening, because I wouldn't have gone near Mandy. At the time all I cared about was the fact that I wasn't breaking any laws, or committing any crimes. Little did I know that there's no greater crime.It's a fucking sin against my sou
They looked around the room at each other until Logan nodded his head. I guess that was the go ahead because Mancini took point again."What we're about to share with you doesn't leave this room. We've come together along with some other friends that you didn't get to meet this time, to form a kind of group if you will.""Each of us serves a purpose in this group. It's also top secret, which you should understand." He looked at Track and I moved to stand in front of him. "It's okay Jace, he knows.""I'm not working for the government, no disrespect." I looked at the SEALs. The men in the room started to smile. I wasn't sure what the fuck they were, but it wasn't hard to tell that they were something. What with the compound that was more secure that the Pentagon."That's not who we are. What we propose, if we all agree is that you boys become part of our elite group. We'll fill you in on all the pertinent details a little later once you get on board. If not we can stop this lit
I just held her and let her get it out, knowing that she'd be right as rain in no time. "Come on baby, let's get you dried and dressed." I turned off the water and lifted her to take her out of the shower."Jace, do you ever regret marrying me?" I want to answer this shit for the one hundredth time. What is it with women? The guys were all complaining about the same thing, except for Alex who was always smiling these days, the fuck."Sian, just like I told you yesterday and the day before that, even if I live to be a hundred, I won't ever regret the best decision I ever made.""But we're so young." I rolled my eyes and dried her feet that she couldn't hardly see anymore. "Does that mean that you regret it because you're younger than I am?"That one always stumps her but she still asks the same damn question over and over. So I knew what was coming next. "But it's not the same for men.""That's not sexist or anything. I should start worrying as often as you ask me that. Maybe
Not scared like a punk, more like amazed at the shit these fucks can get up to. So when he so casually mentioned something that he should have no knowledge of, I got the sense there was much more left unsaid. I'm sure a man of his caliber wasn't just wasting his time on some kid that he didn't even know."I sense a catch.""No catch, I just think you're wasted on those fucknuts is all. Anytime you're ready give me a ring." He'd rang off after that but there was no mistaking the smile in his voice. I'm pretty sure he knew that I was going to look into him.And that was my reason for being hesitant about taking Jace with me. I'd got a glimpse of where those SEALs live and I have the feeling that shit would only give Jace ideas. He was already making noise about building a place like the one on the island where we all could live. The kid's a damn hippie at heart.***JACE***"Track wants us to go to Georgia to meet his sister. We're going this weekend if you're not too sick
I didn't feel shit when I put pressure on his neck. Everything was happening so fast. Sian was screaming, finally giving into the fear and Track was trying to talk me down."I told you not to touch her you fuck. Did you forget?" I tightened my arm around his neck, adding just the right amount of pressure and barely restrained myself from doing more "I'm going to break your fucking neck.""Jace no, let him go, he's not worth it." I ignored Track and twisted my arm quick, snapping Stanley's neck. "Call the cops.""Fuck Jace! What the fuck did I say?""Call the cops.""No, let me think let me clean this up. Shane, Alex bar the door make sure no one gets by..." I hadn't even heard the others rush in behind me. But turned to see them now with horror in their eyes. "He's not dead Track his neck's just broken. Call the cops." I dropped Stanley on the floor just as the men who were supposed to be watching the school came through the door."What took you guys so long?""He didn
For now, it was fine. For the next nine months I knew she was going to keep me on my toes. We had an appointment with the best Obstetrician of course, who'd been vetted to within an inch of her life before I agreed.I was trying to make it so that she only had to worry about school and giving birth, other than that I was there to pick up the slack. I had the fridge in our suite stocked with all the things she's been asking for lately and hoping for smooth sailing.I was getting used to waking up with her in the morning to hold her hair while she threw up. Then her horny ass would need a fix on the bathroom floor after a quick nap.Other than that, there was no sign that her tiny ass was even pregnant. Of course she's decided that she can get away with shit now, because I can't fix her ass, but I have other ways of keeping her ass in line.That Monday as soon as we'd reached the school yard the whispers started. It wasn't long before we heard the whole story of Mandy being dropp
Mom came down with a tray of something in her hands instead of letting one of the servants do it."Hey mom, how come you're doing this yourself?""I don't know. We didn't go to the shelter this year because we've invited everyone, so I guess I'm feeling a little bit guilty.""Didn't you donate all the food this year? I'm sure they don't mind us missing one year mom, we'll go for Xmas, and make everyone that's here today come with us.""Sounds good son. By the way, I'm going to let you off the hook for telling your dad before you told me.""Shit, mom...""It's okay, he explained. By the way her parents know so you two don't have to keep putting it off any longer.""How?""Veronica is a mother son. We both figured something was going on that day in the hospital.""Well, that's all good and well but Sian has decided she's never telling her dad. She doesn't want him to know she's having sex."Mom thought that shit was hilarious but the rest of my crew, except for Track,
With Mandy behind bars, all I needed was to find Stanley to tie her into the attack on Sian. I need that to put her away for the rest of her life.I'd been leaving clues and making anonymous phone calls to the cops for a while. Once I'd contacted the men she'd been extorting and told them the truth about her age, some of them were more than happy to come forward. The only ones that tried to hold out were the married ones. Some of them I let slide, like Cassie's dad. But the others I put the squeeze on.That's why I'd needed her phone and the stuff that she left behind when she got kicked out of her house. My team had already confiscated it all. That, along with the computer stick Liz had mailed me, were locked away in my safe. Everything except the phone which had been mailed to the cops. I was still protecting Carter, but I had to do it for Cassie's sake.The ones that did have sex with her when she was underage, their names had been handed over to the cops. There were going
I drove down the driveway slowly with the lights off. There was one light on in the house and I wasn't surprised that it was in Sian's room. I got out of the truck and looked around at the dark night.It would be so easy... But I couldn't do anything here, not where my girl's family slept. Instead I walked around back. How did she get in anyway? And how do I get in without alerting her to the fact that I was here. I wasn't left wondering long.The alarm hadn't been set because of the workers going back and forth, which was an oversight. No one expects to be robbed in this neighborhood, but still. I knew it wasn't on since the night I'd come back here for her medicine, but hadn't thought much of it. Missed that one.I walked up the stairs, being as quiet as I could and stepped into Sian's bedroom door. Mandy was sitting on the bed, the new bed that replaced the one that had been burned in the explosion."What are you doing here?" It was obvious what she was doing. The door to Si
I'd been so excited I'd forgotten to score some drugs. I hadn't seen a male anywhere in that stupid place anyway, that might've been willing to help me, so it was most likely a bust. I sat in the car and formulated my next move in my head. How can I get close enough to do what I have to do? There was no way to get onto the Saunders' property without being noticed.Unless...No they've had the same domestic staff for a while, they probably know each one on sight. How can I get there? I don't have anything suitable, anything that would disguise me until I got close enough. Close enough to destroy her, that bitch.I drove around for a while still no closer to a solution. Thanksgiving was in two days. Another thought hit me. It was something I'd learned about Jace and his family even before we dated. When he still used to act like I didn't exist. When I used to read anything I could get my hands on about the ultra-wealthy family. Yes, that would be perfect. I'd forgotten all abou