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CoraColt whistles. "Damn, Cora. It's a good thing you're really a girl under there, or else I'd be questioning my entire existence."I turn around and study myself in my mirror. Colt is right—I look just like a guy. Well, a pretty cute guy, if I may say so myself. When I glance at Ethan, I find him staring at me, too, a strange look in his eyes. But he quickly twists away when he notices me watching him."Who made this wig again?" I ask as I adjust it on my head. It's sort of comfortable, but it's a little itchy."He designs wigs for Hollywood," Colt informs me. "He owed me a favor.""It seems like a lot of people owe you favors," Ethan mumbles.Colt shrugs. "You gotta work the crowd, man. You never know what connection you might make.""Okay," I say as I fold my arms over my chest. "You've got me. Where did you meet this guy and how did you get him to owe you a favor?"He holds up his hands. "Hey, hey. Don't make me out to be some criminal. I met him at a party last year when I was
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CoraEarly the next morning, a package arrives for me. It's the uniform of Baryard Academy for Boys. My nose wrinkles as I hold it out before me. Academy uniforms aren't supposed to be pretty, but this uniform has got to be the ugliest one I've ever seen. Everything is a dreary gray, as though the school doesn't want the sun to shine on the kids.I pack it away along with the wig, just as someone knocks on the door. I freeze, worried it's the staff or maybe a girl from my floor—not that girls ever knock on my door. Taking a deep breath, I move closer. "Who is it?""Your knights in shining armor," Colt's voice announces.I open the door and give him and Ethan a smile. "Hey, my knights in shining armor."Ethan frowns as he walks inside. "I don't like that term.""Lighten up." Colt playfully hits his chest. "I'm just trying to make everyone feel more at ease."I raise my brow. "I don't think any of us could calm down. What we're about to do...""I know." Colt wraps his arm around me. "It
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CoraWhen my movie ends, I stretch my arms and legs. There are still about six hours left to our flight. Colt is watching YouTube videos and laughing. My eyes scoot behind him to Ethan, who's slumped in his seat, head bent forward, eyes shut tight, his book lying flat open on his chest."Hey. Movie ended?" Colt rises off his seat and sits next to me. "Was it any good?""Kind of. I just wish the girl would have ended up with her best friend instead of the hot guy."He raises an eyebrow. "Oh? You like rooting for the underdog.""He knew her better than anyone else, even her own parents. He did so much for her. He sacrificed so much for her. It was obvious how much he loved her. But she chose another guy. Why? Because he was hotter? Because he was a bad boy?"Colt shrugs. "The heart knows what it wants. The guy is better off with someone who actually wants to be with him. I'm sure he'll eventually meet her one day.""You saw the movie?""Nah. But they're all the same.""What are all the
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CoraA limo is waiting for us as soon as we leave the airport.My heart hasn't stopped thumping since we got off the plane. I know I need to compose myself or I might blow my cover, but oh my god, what the hell was I thinking when I suggested we break Alessandro out?"Have you ever been to Paris?" Colt asks as we pull out of the parking lot. He drags his bag onto his lap, holding it securely in his arms. All the documents Alessandro will need to get out of the country are in there."No. I've never been to any part of Europe."Colt gestures around. "Take it all in. Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.""I wish I could enjoy it more. I can hardly breathe.""I know." He takes my hand and squeezes it between his.The small city where the school is located is about an hour and a half from Paris. This is such torture. I have no choice but to freak out about the mission for a full ninety minutes. Colt seems composed, though he taps his fingers on his knees every so often.
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CoraThe campus isn't as big as Royal Elite, but it's such a maze. Colt has a map of the school on his phone and is trying to lead us to the dorms. The students here aren't as free to leave campus as easily as we can back at Royal Elite, hence the almost-problem we ran into at the school gates."You're walking like a girl, Cora," Colt hisses to me, adjusting the bag on his shoulder and eyeing the students we pass. They don't give us second glances."I don't know how to walk any other way," I hiss back."It's really cute, isn't it?" Colt elbows Ethan. "Our boy Rebel Cox has a little booty."I stop walking and glare at him. "Are you checking out my ass?""It's not my fault. These pants are not made for girls."I slam my hands on my hips and intensify the glare. "Want to say that again, Mr. Reynolds?""I thought the plan was not to draw attention to ourselves," Ethan says. When I look around, I see some guys glancing at us curiously. "Give me the map." He snatches Colt's phone out of his
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CoraWe push his papers aside and place it in the center where he'll definitely see it. Then we leave his room."Now where the hell is that damn cafeteria?" Colt says, glancing at the map on his phone."Just ask someone." I'm about to head over to the closest guy, when Ethan gently takes hold of my arm and pulls me back. "What?""As a student here, you should know where the cafeteria is.""Oh." I stare out at all the buildings on campus."What seems to be the problem, boys?" a voice asks from behind us. We twist around and find a tall guy standing there with his shoulders raised in authority. Maybe he's a senior and thinks he's on a much higher level than the rest of the students?"No problem," Colt quickly says, flashing him a smile. "No problem at all."He eyes us suspiciously, scanning us from top to bottom, his eyes lingering on me a little longer than the guys. Damn, can he see right through me and know I'm a girl?"I don't recognize you three," he says, brows furrowing.Colt lau
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CoraMy hands slide down my face as I gape at the person standing before me. His russet hair is shorter. Why the hell did he cut it? Oh yeah, stupid school policy. And he looks different—is he skinnier? His face...it's different, too. More angry, maybe? He kind of looks like he did back on my first day at Royal Elite. And ugh, the uniform is so ugly, but oh my god, it looks amazing on him. He looks so damn good."Alessandro," I whisper.He kicks his shoe into my assailant and marches over to me, his eyes soaking in every inch of me. He stops short before me, his eyes continuing to rove over me. I can't read the expression on his face, not sure if he's pissed I'm here, or glad, or—He falls to his knees. "Cora, is this a dream?""No dream," I rasp.He touches my cheek. "It is you." He gathers me in his arms. "What are you doing here?" Before I have a chance to melt into him, he pulls away and studies my wig. "What's on your head?" He looks at Ethan and Colt, who have released their att
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CoraSome of the students stare at us as we pass, probably because word has gotten around and they've learned about the incident at the picnic tables. I only hope it hasn't reached the faculty yet. Alessandro glares at them and they cower. It's kind of ridiculous how scared they are of him.Alessandro heaves the door open and the four of us file into the dormitory, heading for the third floor. The gambling kids are still gathered in the corner of the hallway, their heads snapping to us when we enter. But like before, they engross themselves in their illegal activity when they see it's just us."Is it normal for students to gamble like that?" I ask."There's nothing to do here," Alessandro says."What about the plethora of activities this amazing school provides for their dear students?" Colt mocks the brochure he found on Alessandro's desk.Alessandro grumbles. "Only boring educational activities.""And here I thought you like that sort of thing," Colt teases.With a huff, Alessandro
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CoraFour years laterAlessandro, Ethan, Colt and I stare at the mansion that sits before us, our jaws practically hitting the ground.Colt whistles. "That's a little bigger than our last house."I throw him an incredulous look. "Major understatement of the year. This isn't a mansion—it's a palace."He throws an arm around me and grins. "A palace fit for the most beautiful queen in the world. Our queen." He brushes his lips across my cheek.I playfully swat him away. "You know I don't like when you guys call me your queen.""Too bad. Because you are our queen. Just get used to it, Cora. The guys and I want to spoil you rotten. You gotta learn to accept it."I smile and shake my head. "Never."Ethan slides his hand into mine. "Ready to see our new home?""I'm more than ready."The four of us march up the stairs, where staff members scurry around to help us with our bags and welcome us in. I'm still trying to get used to the whole staff thing. The guys insisted we have them at our old h
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CoraBeckham watches his son for a very long time, the fury seeming to grow even more intense. Then he finally sits forward, placing his palms on his desk. "What a little boy you are," he hisses. "You think you're in a damn romance movie? This is real life, Alessandro. In real life, you don't get to live in fantasy worlds. You don't get to decide what happens. You do what it takes to jump over everyone else, or else they will be the ones on top and they will step on you. So stop with this childhood nonsense. You'll marry a girl whom I see fit, someone who will help you advance in your life and career."Alessandro folds his arms over his chest, his fury a match for his father's. "Someone like Heather Mclauren?""Yes. Heather Mclauren is the perfect match for you.""Match," Colt mutters under his breath. "Who the hell gets matched up these days?"Alessandro lowers his hands on the desk, leaning close to stare his dad down. "You sent her after me, didn't you?""Of course I did! Someone h
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CoraThe limo stops before the Beckham Mansion. I stare up at it from the window, once again marveling at how stunning it is. I can't believe just four months ago, I came here for the first time working at Alessandro's party. I remember that day as though it happened yesterday: how there were so many people, but Alessandro was still alone. How I saved his life, which led me down the path that would become my dream future. It's funny how one small act can change your life forever."Cora?"Ethan is holding out his hand for me. Colt and Alessandro have already climbed out of the car, Alessandro looking a little anxious. He's not trying to hide his emotions anymore—none of the guys are. The three handsome young men who stand before me are the true souls I have come to love with every fiber of my being.I accept Ethan's hand and let him help me out of the car. Colt puts his hand on my shoulder while Alessandro slides his hand into mine and gives it a reassuring squeeze. "Whatever happens,
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CoraEthan's just as happy to see me at his door as Alessandro was. There's a change in his face, and as I make my way inside, I try to figure out what it is. He seems...happier, maybe? No, it's more than that. It's like—"What?" he asks with a laugh as he sits down at his desk and motions for me to come over."Sorry, was I staring?" I head over to him, where he pulls me onto his lap, my back pressed tightly to his chest, and his arms wrapped around my stomach. "I don't mean to. There's just something different about you.""There is?"I stretch my neck to scrutinize his mesmerizing emerald eyes. "You look alive.""Alive?" A soft chuckle reverberates through his chest. "Yeah, I think I'm breathing.""You're laughing, Ethan. A real one. I can't remember the last time I saw you like this."He tucks some hair behind my ear. "I'm happy, Cora. I think for the first time since my family died, I feel genuinely happy. It's like up until today, I was just trudging through life, going through th
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CoraAlessandro's eyes fill with surprise when he opens the door. "Cora, hi.""Hi. Can I come in?""Sure." He widens the door.His desk is cluttered with papers—business documents. "Am I bothering you?""You never bother me," he says with a smile, but it doesn't quite reach his eyes.I take his hand and lead him to the bed, where we sit side by side. "Sandro, what's going on?""What?""I know something's bothering you. And I have a feeling it's not the three boyfriends thing."His cheeks puff up. "You know me really well, don't you?" He shakes his head. "It doesn't matter. I'm okay.""If we're going to be together, you need to be open and honest with me. You don't have to worry about protecting me. I want to be here for you. I want you to pour your heart out to me. I want to feel as close to you as I can.""I want that, too." He caresses my cheek, gazing at me with raw emotions. "I want that really badly."I press my lips to his palm. "Tell me what's going on."He turns away from me,
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CoraThe four of us are quiet.Colt looks at Alessandro. "I'm sorry for being selfish. I guess I was a little jealous of how close you and Cora were getting. I've wanted something like that for a really long time. It was never my intention to steal her from you or anything. I want you to be happy, Sandro, really I do. But the more time I spent with you, Cora, the more I liked you. I didn't ask you to come to New York City for some romantic getaway. I wanted to escape my life for a few days, and I knew you would be the one to make me feel better. But it was never my intention to kiss you. It kind of just happened. I'm sorry for being so selfish, Sandro."Alessandro's quiet for a few seconds before shaking his head. "I'm the selfish one. A part of me suspected you and Ethan might like Cora, too. But I wanted her all to myself. We should have talked about it.""Like we're doing now?" Colt says with a wry smile. Then he faces me. "All I want is for the two of you to be happy. So if you an
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CoraAnother week passes with Alessandro and Colt not speaking."That's it," I mutter Saturday morning. "It's time I take matters into my own hands."I'm sick of feeling confused and guilty. I'm sick of seeing three former best friends hardly saying a thing to each other.I send Ethan and Colt a text, telling them to meet me in the bowling alley in half an hour. Then I head over to Alessandro's room. I could send him a text, too, but I know he won't meet up with us. It's harder to refuse someone when they stand right in your face. Well, that's what I'm counting on, anyway.I knock a few times on his door, hoping he didn't go away for the weekend. A few seconds later, footsteps approach."Who is it?" his voice calls."Cora."I hold my breath. There's a good chance he'll ignore me.The air slowly leaves my mouth when I hear him turn the handle. He stands before me with an unreadable expression on his face. I look at him closely, making out the hint of emotion hiding behind his blank mas
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CoraI try texting Ethan the rest of the night. He answers a few, usually one worded answers, assuring me he's okay, but that's about it. Colt and I text, too, talking about the silliest things in the world. I guess neither of us wants to broach the kiss, Alessandro, or even Ethan.Alessandro doesn't answer any of my texts. It's been a week already. Is he ever going to forgive me? Or at least talk to me?Somehow, I fall asleep. I wake up the next morning way too early, and the first thing to enter my mind is Ethan. I reach for my phone and send him a text.Me: Are you feeling better?He responds almost immediately.Ethan: A little.Me: I hate that you were alone yesterday.Ethan: I wouldn't have been the best company.Me: I don't care about that. I just didn't want you to feel so alone.He's quiet for a bit before he responds.Ethan: I am alone. The only one left in my family.That causes tears to prick my eyes.Me: Can I take you out today? I want to take your mind off things.Ethan:
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CoraColt's talking to me, which is such a relief. Though he doesn't mention anything about New York or what happened right after. He, Ethan and I sit together during lunch, but Alessandro is nowhere to be found. I don't think he even eats lunch. And I can't voice my concerns with the guys because I don't want to cause any more drama.The fact that Alessandro and Colt are still not talking to each other is like a stab in the heart. I never meant to ruin their friendship. I don't think Alessandro talks to Ethan, either. He must feel so lonely.Friday morning, I'm woken up by a text from Alessandro. I'm so shocked and thrilled that I drop my phone. After quickly sweeping it off the floor, I read the text.Alessandro: Hard day for Ethan. You should make sure he's okay.My fingers fly across my phone screen.Me: What do you mean? Why is it a hard day?He looks at the text right away, but he doesn't respond.Me: Alessandro, why is today hard for Ethan?Finally, he responds.Alessandro: His
