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