Ace POV"Ok, let's play," Alley said looking around at everyone, but they were all frozen. No one has ever seen someone talk back to me, let alone me take an order from them. I didn't give a fuck though. I either backed off or lost my temper. She wanted to play, then I'll let her play. I'll make sure everyone here knows she is not to be touched.Amber cleared her throat. "Ok, it was your suggestion so, Alley you start the game." Of course, it was Alley's idea to play this game."Amber truth or dare!" "Truth" she said, because I think the murderous look Alley had was scaring her."How many times in the past month have you fucked my brother?" Alley asked with a shit eating grin. Derek and I knew exactly what she was trying to imply to Layla with the answer to this question. A part of me wanted to smirk at her cleverness. Derek on the other hand was squirming in his seat knowing once Amber opened her mouth his chances with Layla were over. I honestly didn't think he really had a chance
Alley POVThe second we got out of Christian's car Derek walked right in and went to straight to bed. Neither of them spoke a word since we left the lake.I plopped down on my bed and curled into a ball. Layla sat next to me laying her hand on my back. "That was fucking intense Alley. I have no words.""Me either. I'm so fucking pissed at him, but it also hurts to hate him. Why can't he just be normal?" I sobbed.Being in Europe I met so many people. So many guys that seemed normal. Yeah, I'm sure they are still horny teenage asshole, but it was different than the guys here. They were sweet and friendly to me, but didn't try to only fuck me. We just hung out and laughed. I wanted to go back to being a little girl that only had the middle of the nights to look forward to and that made me hate Christian to want something so little for myself. He had no right to treat me that way, no right to treat my brother that way. What the fuck was his problem anyways?The next two weeks in school e
Ace POVI hated the way everything felt right now. For ten years there were only two people that meant anything to me and I did nothing but push them away this past month. I was a piece of shit that didn't deserve either of them. Maybe my dad was right? I'm too different to have any true friends, especially ones that grew up in such a vastly different world than me. He always said others would use me for my power. Little did he know that it was me that fucked them over. Every time I thought about apologizing, I reminded myself how I dragged her across the beach, how I made her cry, and loved the power I had over her. Every time Derek looked at me wondering if we were still friends. I remembered how I wanted to beat him for talking against me. Him telling me to leave his sister alone should have made me snap back to reality but it only pissed me off more. Made me want to hurt him.I needed to accept that this is who I was. I'm fucking rich and powerful and wouldn't allow anyone to be
Ace POVI was all dressed in my best navy suit waiting for the time to spin by. I was so excited to flirt with Elise until I had her writhing beneath me that I got ready with an hour to spare. I should have just let Nikki suck my dick last night. The sexual tension I was feeling was only going to get me in trouble tonight. I sat in my office twirling in my chair trying to figure out what to do. I should call Derek or Alley, but I didn't want to get lost down that rabbit hole of self-pity. Every time they gave me a disappointed look, I wanted to punch something. They had no idea what the real world was like. We might all be in high school, but I've seen what happens after. I've seen the vile and cruel ways people use you. High school was about getting high or drunk then finding some pussy. My father's business world was about keeping the drugs flowing in the right areas, keeping the poor under your thumb so you could use them as your toys all while expanding your empire, so you stayed
Ace POVAfter Ace's little appearance at my job, I was feeling like I was on cloud nine. I thought it would be weird acting so whatever to him. I admit a part of me was hoping he was there because he changed his mind and was coming out for my birthday. The second I saw his sexy ass dressed in a navy suit I knew that was for his father and not me. Not that I wanted him to dress up for me. It's just that we never went anywhere that would require anything that fancy. Damn did he look like a god though. It made being angry at him hard, but flirting became second nature. Weird how one day you realize how handsome your best friend is and then all kinds of sexy innuendo start rolling off your tongue. "What the fuck Alley! Why didn't you tell us it was your birthday?" Katie was looking really pissed as she spoke."I don't know. Everything has been really messed up lately and I just didn't want to make a big deal out of it." I said, trying to hide my sadness. Derek gave me his big brother sm
Alley POV“Hey beautiful." I heard from a smooth voice coming from behind me. I spun around to see Ethan in a white T-shirt and jeans looking delicious. I met Ethan at the movies, so he didn't have to see my shit hole of a house I lived in. "Hey sexy you look absolutely edible." I replied with a huge smile and a hug. "I got our tickets already. You want to grab some popcorn too?" Ethan asked, handing me a ticket. I wanted to squeal at how cute this all was. He was so soft spoken and a total gentleman."Yes please, popcorn and Reese pieces are a must for any movie if you don't mind." I replied innocently."I think I can handle that." He replied with a kiss on the cheek then grabbed my hand to head to the concession stand.The second we sat down he grabbed my hand again and never let it go. I loved that he didn't try to run a hand up my leg or even kiss me. Well, I kind of wanted the kiss, but it was sweet how happy he was just hanging out. He kept stealing glances at me and every time
Ace POVThe last week had been absolute hell. The days I made it to school I was still freezing out my only two friends and the rest of the time I was full on dick head businessman mode with my father. One thing I learned was that he is truly Satan reincarnated. The evil that man possessed was like no other. I thought I knew how brutal he could be, but seeing him walk among his employees as a ruthless god was just another level of his soulless existence I saw.I was exhausted playing the high school bully, to the caring but distant best friend, to the brutal son only my father could love. Well love is a strong word. Let's just say I had to be on my game not to piss him off.I was older and stronger now so, I rarely caught a beating, but he had much worse ways to punish me. Besides, I wouldn't put it past him to have his men hold me down just to get a few punches in without retaliation. We both knew I could beat his ass. That didn't matter because he had all the power.My dad and a few
Ace POVAs we walked on the beach to take our spots there was the bane of existence. Yeah, a bit harsh, but every time I saw some asshat touching Alley, I saw red. Rarely did I catch her not being eye fucked by some dude. So, yes, the girl that used to make everything right in the world became an instant source of my misery.I looked away trying my best to ignore everything. Alley was dancing with her back to some guy's chest while his hands lingered on her thighs. Teasing her with his touches; but then he moved back to her waist and they just kept dancing. Nothing I can intervene with. Plus, she looked really happy just dancing and being a teenager. How one person can give me so much anger while making me so satisfied was beyond my knowledge. God definitely fucked up with how our emotions worked. Not sure if I believed in God, but I liked having someone to blame all this shit on.I grabbed a beer and was trying to listen to one of the other football players, Bret, go on about practic
Ace POV Seventy two. That's how many years I lived this life so far. At eighteen I thought I would be lucky to see thirty and now I've seen so much more. I wish I could say it was all good. That after Alley and I found each other again that everything was just happiness and perfection, but that wasn't life.Our first heartache was losing our daughter when she was seventeen in a car accident. Alley could barely breath for what seemed like years after we buried our child. I would relive all the horrors my father handed me over and over to never have to experience that pain. Our seven other children keep us going though. We had other's depending on us and we had to push through the heartache for them. Show them life was still worth living, despite the hole we all shared.My Nanny passed shortly after our daughter. She battled her lung disease for years and I knew she was in immense pain but she held on. Losing one of her great grandchildren I think pushed her to the end though. She told
Nanny Fuck Face POVI looked down from my balcony from my bedroom window leaning on my cane as all my great grandchildren played in the pool outside. Today was the twin's sixteen birthday and the house was full of friends and family. For six months I stayed with Ace in hiding, waiting patiently to be able to live this life I desired for so long. After my daughter died I gave up thinking life would ever be kind to me. I felt hopeless and weak until that day I stood at Ace's graduation party and saw his undying love for Alley. They were saying goodbye but I knew she was his salvation. The light he needed to keep his soul alive and good. Then I saw my other grandson, a boy I thought that was lost to this family and was thankful for it. The Blackwoods were so deeply rooted in sin I prayed everyday my grandchildren would find a better life than my daughter or I did.I never thought it would turn out like this. I wish I could change my past but I also didn't want to change a single moment
Alley POV"Are you saying my son is a problem. I can assure you he is the least of your worries." Christian's tall muscular frame was backing up a perky little woman against a wall. I rolled my eyes with a sigh. Such a brute, especially when it came to his kids."Calm down there, Varsity dip shit." I pulled his shoulder away from the scared woman. Christian's eyes turned dark on me and I just raised my eyebrows at him. My fingers touched my necklace, one he had made for me on my sixteenth birthday but gave to me years later. He was my forever, our love and bond infinite, and he will be a good boy that listened."This woman said Darien seems distracted. She thinks he's been the one pranking the principal. I want to speak to this so called principal!" His voice softened as he spoke to me, but it still held a demand in his tone. "This woman is his teacher and is harmless. We know our son and I'm sure he has been causing some havoc. Sit and calm yourself." I pushed him down in a small cl
Alley POVMaybe it was the pregnancy hormones or maybe I was really hating Ace right now. So much rage was coursing through my body and I was doing everything in my power not to grab the cake next to me and smash it in that motherfucker's face."What just happened?" Greg asked. He was still playing catch up."Ace faked his death. I'm going to kill him." All the pain I felt the last six months and he was alive? He was just hiding out, lying to all of us to keep us safe. That was bullshit, he was a motherfucker."Whoa! Alley's about to go lethal." Ethan and Daniel were next to me now as I watched Ace kneeling down speaking to Darien and Derek. He did look really hot and how he played with the boys was making my body call to him. No! He pays first."He lied to us." My head shot to Daniel. He knew too."Calm down. Remember you are with child Alley." Daniel had his hands up in the air in surrender."What's happening? I love when Alley goes psycho!" Elise said way too happy at my anger. Lyd
Alley POVSix months later:It has been a hard few months, but Greg was right, I did find happiness again. Losing Ace was just as hard, if not harder, than losing my brother and I would never get over losing either one of them.Daniel and his partner Rowan survived the explosion, but had some scars on their face and arms. I was beyond thankful they made it out alive and thought they just looked more bad ass now. Today Greg, Lydia, Darien, Derek, and myself were driving up to Daniel's summer home in Rhode Island to celebrate his engagement to Elise and his official promotion. Ethan and Layla had the baby girls in tow behind us and I looked back to them in my rear view mirror with a smile. For some reason, I was really, really excited about this weekend trip. We hadn't all spent time together in months and I wanted to be surround by my family for the whole weekend. Daniel already promised a big fire pit out back just for me, it was of course for everyone, but he knew how much I like s
Alley POVIt took Ethan a long time to calm me down and get me on a plane back home. I didn't want to leave without Christian, but Darien was waiting for me at home. I wish I could say it was easier to walk away for my son. I would always choose Darien above Christian, but it didn't mean it made my decision to leave any less harder.I cried in Ethan's chest the whole plane ride home, swearing I would never step foot on one of these again. The second I did get home Darien and Derek were there welcoming me with tears. That did make my sadness a little more bearable. I loved this family so much and I just didn't understand why I couldn't have Christian too. That night Greg stayed with me and we watched movies well past the moon rising. He knew I wasn't sleeping anytime soon and Ethan needed to be with his wife. Layla was doing much better, but she still had her own stuff going on.We didn't speak much and I appreciated how Greg was relentless with the way he cared for me. It reminded m
Daniel POVI paced the hallway outside Ace's hospital bed losing my mind. The switch was supposed to take place already and now I was losing my window. On top of that, once they arrested my boss IA moved in our department. Within a few hours I was assigned as the temporary head of the criminal organization task force and had one sorry ass fucker with a stick up his ass questioning my every move."So, you've worked undercover for seven years with this," a studious prick with four inch thick glasses looked over his paperwork, "ah, Christian Ace Blackwood?""Yes! We discussed this two hours ago. It's not that hard of name to remember either.""I see, yes. I'm just curious if maybe you've been too deep undercover. Seven years is a long time and you seem to have an unhealthy relationship with this murder." The IA agent looked in Ace's room with disgust. He was a murder, but they didn't know his story. He didn't kill randomly and never hurt someone innocent. I can't explain that in any ra
Daniel POV"It's time." I called into Rowan to move in on the people at Déjà vu. "You got everything on our boss we needed." I could hear his amusement over the call. We've been working to take our boss down for over seven years and this was our moment."Every last fucking word." I smiled and hung up.Once I heard about Angelo taking Alley, again, and how Ace was calling a meeting, which included Dmitri I knew how to get my boss. His filth went as deep as you would line his pockets. I feed him the bait that Angelo was desperate and he contacted him to make a deal.Before Ace's little meeting my boss meet Angelo to workout a plan to remove Ace permanently, for a hefty payment of course. Angelo paid him more money then he owned and I got it all on video including the wire transfer.My men moved in already knowing I was running this operation. I saw my boss standing behind Ace with his gun to his head and I knew I had to remove him quickly. He would kill Ace just for the high of taking
Ace POVI stood in front of my wall length mirror adjusting my tie. I haven't looked myself in the eye in a week and I wasn't sure if I liked the man staring back at me. I had my black suit on, black tie, and white shirt. Tonight was about ending as much of the bullshit as possible so I kept it simple. My jet black hair was still a little wet and slicked off to the side. The best feature of my whole body were these eyes and that was because they didn't belong to him. Well one other part of my body but he wasn't getting any attention tonight. I used to see my father in the mirror and fucking hated it more than anything. Despite knowing I was a good looking man I would give anything to change my appearance. To look less like that monster that raised me. Now I say that little boy. A smile tugged at my lips seeing his little face with so much power in it. He was a confident little shit and would grow up to be a man that did what he wanted. No one would keep him back, build him up just