The King brothers sat in their expansive office, the soft glow of the afternoon sun streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting long shadows over their sleek, dark mahogany desks. The scent of rich leather and fresh espresso lingered in the air, blending with the faint hum of computers and the occasional flipping of documents. Though they had built an empire—one that commanded respect across the continent—they had recently found themselves more preoccupied with something far more delicate. Or rather, someone. Kayla. As professors at the prestigious college where they had met her, the King brothers had taken on the additional responsibility of teaching not because they needed the job, but because it allowed them to keep an eye on her. To be near her. It was an unusual arrangement for men of their status, but for Kayla, they were willing to make exceptions. Their empire, Kings, was a powerhouse in the business world, its name synonymous with wealth, power, and prestige.
Kayla stepped out of the bookstore, pulling her coat tighter around her as the cool evening breeze brushed against her skin. The sun had begun its slow descent, casting long shadows across the pavement. Her bag was also filled some books she had taken a liking to. As much as she would have liked to go straight home, her empty fridge reminded hernotherwise. She sighed, shifting her bag to one shoulder as she made her way toward the small grocery store a few blocks away. She had to be mindful of what she spent—every dollar had to stretch. The streets bustled with people finishing their daily routines, couples walking hand in hand, parents ushering their children along, and students chatting as they made their way back to their various destinations. Kayla moved past them, her thoughts preoccupied with mental calculations of what she could afford. Eggs, bread, maybe some cheap pasta, she has been craving for it. Milk if it’s on sale. The bright, artificial glow of the grocery sto
The soft hum of the alarm pulled Kayla from her sleep. She groggily reached for her phone, squinting at the bright screen before silencing the ringing. Monday. The start of another week. She lay there for a few more moments, staring at the ceiling as her mind drifted. Yesterday had been peaceful—she had spent most of the day in her dorm, curled up with a book. But even as she read, her thoughts had constantly strayed to him. Elliot. And the money. Kayla sighed, rolling onto her side. The memory of finding the neatly folded bills in her grocery bag still lingered in her mind. At first, she had been confused. Had the cashier accidentally given her change she didn’t ask for? But no—she knew exactly how much she had paid. It didn’t take long for her to realize who had done it. Elliot. It had to be him. The thought sent heat rushing to her cheeks. Why would he do that? He had already paid for her groceries without telling her—wasn’t that enough? She wasn’t sure how she fe
When Alistair walked into the lecture hall, he looked around searching for Kayla. Their eyes met and Kayla looked away while he walked up to his desk in front of the students. As always the class went silent to avoid getting on the bad side of their professor. "Good morning class. There will be a quick test this morning,although it is impromptu, this test affects your grades." Alistair said. The silent class became filled with different people talking. "Shit, I should have revised last night."Kayla heard someone say from behind her. She was quiet, just trying to calm herself so she would not forget anything she had read over the weekend. Alistair leaned against the desk at the front of the room, watching the reactions of his students with mild amusement. Some groaned in frustration, others frantically whispered to their neighbors, but his eyes kept drifting back to one person—Kayla. She didn’t panic like the others. Instead, she sat still, her fingers lightly gripping her pen.
The King brothers were still in their office at the University, it's been almost an hour since Kayla practically ran away from them. Alistair was sitting behind his desk while Victor was still in the same chair where he kissed Kayla. "She was overwhelmed." Victor said. "No shit, sherlock. We were meant to invite her for dinner not kissed her." Elliot grumbled like a child. First Kayla had kissed Victor on his cheek now he kissed her. Probably her first kiss. "We can still invite her for dinner. I am sure she is over thinking what just happened but we can make it clearer for her." Alistair said. "Where should we plan the dinner?" Victor asked. "At home, she would be too nervous in public, let's make it simple and private so she will be comfortable." Alistair replied. Elliot sighed, rubbing his temple. “Do you really think she’ll come after what just happened? She practically bolted.” Alistair smirked. “She will. We’ll make sure of it.” Victor leaned back in his chair, a laz
The soft clinking of silverware and the warm glow of candlelight filled the intimate dining room, but Kayla barely noticed. Her heart pounded, and her breath hitched as three pairs of intense eyes remained fixed on her. She could feel the weight of their words even before they spoke. Alistair was the first to break the silence, his voice low but steady. “The moment we saw you, Kayla, something changed. It wasn’t just attraction—it was more. It was like the world had shifted, and suddenly, you were at the center of it. We’ve never felt this way before.” His gaze held hers, his sincerity almost overwhelming. Victor leaned forward slightly, his fingers tracing the rim of his glass. “We know this is sudden, and maybe it doesn’t make sense to you yet. But it does to us. From the moment you walked into our lives, we knew. We don’t expect you to understand right away, but we need you to know—we want you. Not just for a fleeting moment, not just because of desire, but because you’ve becom
Elliot carried Kayla up the grand staircase effortlessly, his grip firm yet gentle as she blushed at their closeness. His brothers followed closely behind, their presence making her heart race. When they reached a beautifully furnished bedroom that was different from the one she woke up in earlier, Elliot set her down carefully. She looked around in awe. The room was spacious yet warm, decorated in soothing tones with plush furniture and a large bed that seemed far too inviting. Victor stepped forward, opening the closet doors to reveal a selection of neatly arranged clothes. “We got these for you,” he said casually, as if it were no big deal. “There are dresses, casual outfits, and some nightwear, too. We wanted you to have everything you might need.” Kayla’s eyes widened. “You… bought clothes for me?” she asked, touched by the gesture. No one had ever done something so thoughtful for her before. Alistair leaned against the doorframe, watching her with a soft expression. “Of
Kayla walked into the lecture hall, clutching the straps of her bag tightly. The room was still filling up, with students chatting in small groups, some scrolling through their phones, and others flipping through their notes in preparation for class. The scent of coffee and fresh paper filled the air, blending with the distant hum of conversation. She made her way to her usual seat near the middle and sat down, pulling out her notebook and pen. Just as she was about to start reviewing her notes, someone slid into the seat beside her. “Hi, best friend,” a cheerful voice greeted. Kayla turned her head and found Janice beaming at her, her brown curls bouncing slightly as she adjusted her seat. Her eyes sparkled with excitement, as if she had been waiting all morning to see her. Kayla couldn’t help but smile back. “Good morning, Janice.” Having a new friend—someone who genuinely wanted to talk to her—felt amazing. It had been a long time since she had this kind of companionshi
The week had passed without any problems. Kayla was slowly getting used to the attention from the brothers. It felt surreal, as if she had stepped into a dream. But dreams didn’t last forever, and a small voice in the back of her mind warned her not to get too comfortable.If only she knew—the brothers had no intention of letting her go. Not in this lifetime.That afternoon, after her last class, Kayla nervously made her way to their office. She had received a simple text from Elliot:Elliot: Come to our office after class, sweetheart. We have plans.Plans? The thought made her stomach flutter with a mixture of excitement and nerves. She knocked lightly before stepping inside.Alistair looked up first, a slow smile spreading across his lips. "There’s our girl."Kayla’s face warmed. “You… wanted to see me?”Victor closed a file on his desk, nodding. "We’re taking you somewhere."Elliot grinned, stepping closer. "A surprise.""A surprise?" Kayla blinked, glancing at them one by one.Ali
Kayla sat in the back seat of the luxurious car with the brothers. The car reminded her of a limousine, a driver was behind the wheels driving them to their destination. "Where are we going?" Kayla asked them. Alistair picked her hand, rubbing it gently. "You will see, baby girl. Be patient." he said. Kayla’s heart fluttered at the affectionate way Alistair stroked her hand, his deep voice sending a warmth through her. She glanced at Elliot, who was watching her with a smirk, while Victor remained as composed as ever, his sharp eyes taking in her every reaction. The city lights blurred past as they drove through the quiet streets. The anticipation built in Kayla’s chest—where exactly were they taking her? Finally, the car came to a smooth stop in front of an elegant, glass-walled rooftop restaurant. The view of the city skyline stretched behind it, a breathtaking sight under the night sky. Victor was the first to step out, offering his hand to Kayla. “Come, you’ll love it.” She
Kayla stepped out of the King brothers' office, only to find Veronica following her closely. She sighed, adjusting the strap of her bag. "Are you also following me to work?" "Yes, of course," Veronica replied, completely unbothered. "I am your bodyguard, after all." Kayla groaned. "And how exactly am I supposed to explain your presence to my coworkers?" Veronica smirked, her eyes twinkling mischievously. "Simple. Just say hello to your new coworker. Although I’m a kitchen hazard, I can handle other tasks." Kayla stopped mid-step and turned to face her. "You already got a job?" "Your boyfriends pulled some strings," Veronica said smoothly. "Figured it’d be easier if I was officially employed rather than lurking around like a stalker." Kayla's face turned red. "They're not my boyfriends," she muttered. "Right." Veronica’s smirk only widened. As they reached the café, Kayla shot her a wary glance. "Just… try not to scare anyone, okay?" Veronica placed a hand on her ch
Kayla walked beside Veronica staring at the girl as they walked. "You know, you will end up drilling a hole into my head with your stares." Veronica said turning to look at Kayla with a smirk. Kayla squeaked and faced forward making Veronica laugh. "You are too cute, I thought the brothers were asking me to come babysit some spoilt brat." Veronica smiled. "How do you know I am not a spoilt brat?" Kayla asked her. "I just know, don't worry about that." Veronica smiled and they walked into the hall. Kayla found her usual spot to sit and Veronica followed her taking a seat. Kayla glanced at Veronica, still processing everything. "So… you’re really my bodyguard?" Veronica leaned back in her chair, crossing her legs. "Yep." Kayla chewed on her lip. "And you’re just going to follow me around all day?" Veronica smirked. "Pretty much. Though, I promise I won’t hover too much—unless I have to." Kayla sighed, running a hand through her hair. "This is so weird." "You’ll get used to
Kayla walked into the dining room with the brothers surrounding her. The dining table was already set with different varieties of food. Kayla took a deep breath as she stepped into the dining room, the rich aroma of freshly prepared dishes filling the air. The long table was elegantly set, adorned with steaming plates of pasta, grilled meats, fresh salads, and warm bread. A bottle of juice and wine sat in the center, accompanied with empty glasses. It was clear that the Kings had gone all out. Elliot pulled out a chair for her. "Sit, sweetheart. You’re the guest of honor tonight." Kayla hesitated for a second before settling into the seat, watching as the brothers took their places around her. Victor sat to her right, Elliot across from her, and Alistair directly beside her. Their presence was overwhelming yet oddly comforting. "You guys didn’t have to do all this," she said softly, eyeing the spread before her. Victor scoffed, pouring himself a glass of wine. "Of course, we
Kayla and Janice walked into the next hall for their lecture, to their surprise, the professor was already there and it turned out to be Alistair. Alistair watched Kayla as she walked into the hall, a girl chatting away beside her. He watched them hoping the girl was not making her uncomfortable but it seem like Kayla was enjoying her company. He would make sure to find out about this new friend. Kayla looking at him for few seconds before looking away with a blush when she saw that he was already looking at her. "This Professor is too handsome." Janice said to Kayla. "And he is strict." Kayla said to her. "I can see that, everyone is so quiet as they walk to their seats."Janice replied. Few minutes later, the last of the students came in and Alistair stood up from his seat to begin the class. Alistair adjusted his cuffs before stepping forward, his sharp gaze sweeping over the students. The lecture hall fell into complete silence as he commanded the room effortlessly. "Good
Kayla walked into the lecture hall, clutching the straps of her bag tightly. The room was still filling up, with students chatting in small groups, some scrolling through their phones, and others flipping through their notes in preparation for class. The scent of coffee and fresh paper filled the air, blending with the distant hum of conversation. She made her way to her usual seat near the middle and sat down, pulling out her notebook and pen. Just as she was about to start reviewing her notes, someone slid into the seat beside her. “Hi, best friend,” a cheerful voice greeted. Kayla turned her head and found Janice beaming at her, her brown curls bouncing slightly as she adjusted her seat. Her eyes sparkled with excitement, as if she had been waiting all morning to see her. Kayla couldn’t help but smile back. “Good morning, Janice.” Having a new friend—someone who genuinely wanted to talk to her—felt amazing. It had been a long time since she had this kind of companionshi
Elliot carried Kayla up the grand staircase effortlessly, his grip firm yet gentle as she blushed at their closeness. His brothers followed closely behind, their presence making her heart race. When they reached a beautifully furnished bedroom that was different from the one she woke up in earlier, Elliot set her down carefully. She looked around in awe. The room was spacious yet warm, decorated in soothing tones with plush furniture and a large bed that seemed far too inviting. Victor stepped forward, opening the closet doors to reveal a selection of neatly arranged clothes. “We got these for you,” he said casually, as if it were no big deal. “There are dresses, casual outfits, and some nightwear, too. We wanted you to have everything you might need.” Kayla’s eyes widened. “You… bought clothes for me?” she asked, touched by the gesture. No one had ever done something so thoughtful for her before. Alistair leaned against the doorframe, watching her with a soft expression. “Of
The soft clinking of silverware and the warm glow of candlelight filled the intimate dining room, but Kayla barely noticed. Her heart pounded, and her breath hitched as three pairs of intense eyes remained fixed on her. She could feel the weight of their words even before they spoke. Alistair was the first to break the silence, his voice low but steady. “The moment we saw you, Kayla, something changed. It wasn’t just attraction—it was more. It was like the world had shifted, and suddenly, you were at the center of it. We’ve never felt this way before.” His gaze held hers, his sincerity almost overwhelming. Victor leaned forward slightly, his fingers tracing the rim of his glass. “We know this is sudden, and maybe it doesn’t make sense to you yet. But it does to us. From the moment you walked into our lives, we knew. We don’t expect you to understand right away, but we need you to know—we want you. Not just for a fleeting moment, not just because of desire, but because you’ve becom