The ride in the Lamborghini had my spirits soaring. How I love riding in this spectacular car with Victor. With my hair secured in a ponytail, I let the wind wash away any thoughts except my happiness at this moment.When he pulled into Alex’s driveway and glided to the mansion’s front entrance, I felt a swelling in my chest, and tears stung my eyes again.How I’ve missed this place where I had learned and changed into who I am now. It was home!I crossed my fingers and said a prayer that I would be allowed to stay.Many of the servants were waiting to greet me in the foyer. Their smiles when I walked in the door warmed my heart.“Good afternoon, Miss,” Benson said. He had his dignified butler face on, but his eyes smiled into mine. “Please follow me. Mr. Wilson is expecting you.”Benson led Victor and me into the living room, where Alex waited on the couch.“Daisy, my dear.” Alex stood and held out his arms. “I’ve missed you, sweetheart.”“I’ve missed you too.” I stepped into his emb
After waking in my bedroom at the mansion the next morning, I stretched and let my eyes absorb the familiar surroundings.I was home again!After climbing from the bed, I went into my bathroom and showered. It was wonderful to be using the familiar space.Every detail of my life was better than ever. I would never take anything for granted again.“What would you like to wear today, Miss?” Jennifer called from the bedroom.Jennifer and I had an emotional reunion the previous evening. After a tearful hug, she fussed for hours while unpacking and arranging my belongings until every item was placed where it had been before Olivia.I was glad to be back in Jennifer’s care, but I was pleased to learn Mrs. Carson still has her job keeping the apartment clean for the times when I needed to stay in the city.The arrangement would give her employment and plenty of time to read. I would stop by occasionally and trade her new books for some of her tasty home-baked cookies.Jennifer chattered abou
After my time spent alone in a high-rise apartment, I had a new appreciation for my life as Alex’s daughter. Everything would have been perfect if I wasn’t worried about hurting one of my good friends.I asked Victor to the prom on impulse after discovering he chose me over Olivia. And now Amy and I suspected William would soon ask me too.“There is no point in worrying about it until it happens,” I told myself as I signed myself out of school early. I didn’t want to think about it right now.Alex was waiting in the back of the limousine that would take us to Wilson, Inc. for the press conference Alex was giving in a half hour.He wanted to make an official statement about the lab error. A dinner was being held for our friends and family at the mansion that evening.“You look lovely, dearest,” Alex said as I joined him in the limo.“Thanks,” I said. “I changed into this dress for the press conference. Will I need to speak to them?”“Perhaps,” Alex replied. “There could be a question o
William’s POVI had to leave Alex’s mansion before I broke my promise to Daisy and revealed what I swore to keep secret.When Daisy confided in me that her engagement to Victor was fake and it was only to get him Alex’s job with the Alpha Association, I believed her.But now I wasn’t sure what was the truth of her relationship with Victor.Victor must have grown true feelings for Daisy. I understood how easy it would be to fall for her, but it put everything I had been hoping for in jeopardy.I had planned on asking them if we could speak privately after the dinner. Daisy and Victor needed to know what I had discovered in my investigation of Olivia.They needed to know there was much more to the story of the ‘lab error’ than they knew. But now I wanted to get away from the dinner party before I said things I would regret.I need to think. I wanted Daisy to be happy, even if that meant her being with Victor. It was a good thing I hadn’t had a chance to ask her to our prom. She was prob
My mind seemed frozen, and I felt dizzy as William knelt before me, waiting for my answer. But his proposal had me confused and frightened. There was no way I could give him an answer right now.My mind was still trying to absorb the news that Victor chose me over Alex’s job at the Association.Then William dropped the bomb on me that Alex and Benson had plotted to temporarily replace me with Olivia for some mysterious reason.William had to be mistaken. Why would they do something like that?There was no way I could think clearly enough to accept or reject his proposal. But I had to explain myself in a way that wouldn’t crush his feelings. Despite being a jock, William was a sweet, sensitive guy.“Daisy, say something,” William pleaded as he looked into my eyes. “Did you understand everything I said?”I wasn’t being coy. I had no answer for William. I expected a promposal, and I received a marriage proposal instead. Everything being thrown at me at once had me dazed.William deserved
Victor’s sudden appearance in the room startled me, and I responded instinctively. “Nothing important,” I said. “We were just talking.”I instantly regretted my lie when Victor studied first me and then William with an intense gaze. Something was making him unusually suspicious.“We were discussing the prom,” William said, which was true. “You know, The formal dance our school throws every spring for seniors like Daisy and me.”William was joking, but I wondered if there wasn’t another message for Victor in his words. Victor thought so, too.“Despite my advanced age, I know what the prom is,” Victor said with a wry smile.“I was just kidding. Twenty-five isn’t old,” William said. “Who did you take to your prom? You never mentioned having a girlfriend in high school.”“I dated many girls in high school, but there wasn’t anybody special. And I went stag to the prom,” he replied before looking into my eyes. “Are you sure that's all you were talking about?”I squirmed inwardly under his s
My face was glowing with the heat of embarrassment and shame. Alex finding out about my secret agreement with Victor was something I feared would happen since I made the deal.The look of disbelief in his eyes made me want to cry. But I helped make this mess, so I had to deal with the consequences. The pact I made with myself today to be more truthful was important to me, and I must live up to it.“Yes, Victor and I spoke shortly after I moved into the mansion with you,” I confessed. “We agreed to pretend to be engaged until we each got what we wanted.”“It was my fault and my idea, Alex,” Victor insisted. “I approached Daisy soon after you discovered she was your daughter.”I was amazed by the way Victor was shifting the blame onto himself.He sighed deeply and continued. “When Daisy told me she would only marry for love, I came up with the idea to fake our engagement because I wanted to be the leader of the Alpha Association.”Victor’s voice softened. “But then I spent time with her
I tried to block out everything so I could think. But I could still feel three pairs of eyes on me as I tried to decide which of the two incredible Alpha males I wanted for my mate.How could I pick one of them over the other?They were both everything a girl could want in a mate. They were thoughtful, intelligent, fun, successful, virile, and handsome.They have been my friends, mentors, and companions, and they would do anything for me. I didn’t want to lose either one's friendship.By choosing one, I would hurt the other. How could I do that to William or Victor?Closing my eyes, I let the memories of the good times with my two Alphas flow through my mind.I will never forget the dance lessons with Victor. Those lessons did more than teach me how to move across the dance floor. They gave me confidence and pride in myself, two things I had always lacked.Dancing with Victor was a phenomenal experience. The way his body moved to the music was mesmerizing, and he inspired me to match