by Rachel Angel
“Impressive,” I said. “And impressive you would know so much about these guys. Why aren’t you like that in all your classes? Aunt Sookie told me you almost flunked out of one of your classes last year so that may be why you’re no longer at HFA? You have to keep up a certain GPA to remain there, don’t you?”
Rachel cringed. “How did you figured that out? I just didn’t care for the subject so I didn’t apply myself. And yes, I did flunk out so I had to drop out of HFA. But as you can see, if I’m interested in something, I would find out everything about it. Hence Two of the 3 Knights. Nat’s the third one. They are aptly named because their mission is like King Arthur’s mission…to uphold and protect sacred principles.”
“So why did Drew leave HFA?” I asked.
“He’s my twin, Summer, and as much as he could get on my nerves sometimes, we really are as close as possible for twins. He said that if I’m not at HFA, he’ll go to the same school as me so he could be there for his twin.”
“Drew,” I said. “He really is such a good brother to you and Nat. “He’s so sweet, especially when it comes to you. You are so lucky to have someone always there for you, Rachel.”
Rachel reached out to hug me. “You always have me, Drew, and Nat, too. You’re one of us forever, Summer. I love you like a sister.”
“Aww Rachel, you’re my sister for real. Love you.”
Chapter 7
Nat
After Summer left for the day, I had a meeting with River and Lincoln. It wasn’t planned, but I was riled up. What I have to say to them had to be said. We met up at Lincoln’s house a few blocks down from my parents’ house in Hidden Falls.
River and I always choose to meet at Lincoln’s house because of five reasons:
1. His parents were never home
2. He had an extensive assortment of drinks. He collects novelty bottles like Alien Root Beer or Brain Juice. Always interesting to try.
3. He had an indoor basketball court we always ended up playing basketball on, after ending our meetings
4. He had a room set up like a Dave and Buster Arcade with over 50 different arcade games
5. Since his mother was one of the most famous porn stars and even produced hundreds of them, he had an amazingly huge collection of porn
So, hands down, meeting at Lincoln’s was hands down a no contest.
Lincoln fixed us up in his theater room where he had popped some popcorn, and brought out a crate of novelty sodas in bottles. I reached in and chose a neon green one that said it was Alien Brain Juice. I popped it open and took a swig. Sour like those candy apple Jolly Rancher candies. “Okay, this kinda doesn’t taste like what I expected but it works,” I said.
Lincoln brought out one purple soda and took a swig. “This is damn delicious,” he said. “Sweet, mellow, rich, oh my God, guys, I just thought about what this tastes like. It’s how I imagine that New Girl’s cunt tasting like. She smelled so sweet and delicious today. My mouth was watering to take her wet pussy into my mouth and eat her until she comes into my face.”
“I’ve never wanted to fuck a total new girl against a car in public as I wanted to today with that hot number,” River said. “She was dripping with heat. Pheromones. Delectable.”
I clenched my hands. I could feel my blood boiling.
“How about you?” Lincoln asked. “Were you at all affected or turned on by the New Girl?”
I let out a deep breath and grinned tightly. “As a matter of fact. I was so fucking turned on by her mere presence, I would take her any way I could. I would love her every chance I could. I would make her mine, claim her, fuck her, make love to her until we couldn’t even tell where she began and where I end.”
Lincoln and River were staring at me when I finished.
“That’s hardcore aroused, Man,” Lincoln said. “I’d say that if a girl could turn all of us on like that, especially Nathaniel, who is stoic like a tree most of the time when it came to talking about girls, I’d say New Girl is off the charts hot.”
Lincoln reached over to press a button on his remote. The projection screen came down and suddenly a scene of a woman being fucked by three men at the same time played in front of us. “Man,” Lincoln said. “I want to do this with her, New Girl.” His gaze was glued to the screen where one man was thrusting into her from behind while another man was lying down between her legs eating her from below. His tongue licking between her legs while another man was licking and sucking on her breasts.
“No,” I said, “We are not going to do this to her. We are not going to do anything sexually with her. If you do, then that goes beyond our roles as Knights of HFA. We were asked to scare her to drop out of HFA by the student body because the school allowed her in late.”
“Yes?” River asked, looking at me with almost menacing eyes. It immediately put me on my guard. “Why is it that when it comes to this girl, you’re all of a sudden pretty protective of her? Is there something we don’t know?”
“Summer is my kid sister’s best friend. Now if you don’t get what that means to me, it means Summer is like my kid sister. Yes, she means something to me, and I will feel protective of her. Knight or no knight.”
“So there is a conflict of interest for you with this case,” River said. “We’re still entrusted by the student body to try to get her to drop out. If she survives our attempts and beat us at our own game, then she’s worthy to be at HFA. But for now, Nathaniel, maybe you should stay out of this case, and let Lincoln and I handle it without you.”
“No,” I said. “I will not sit this one out. I will try to be neutral. After all, I believe in fair is fair. If she could withstand our attempts to get her to drop out, then she truly deserved to be here.”
“Alright, then,” River said. “If you can remain neutral, and do what you were appointed to be as President of the student body and part of the Knights, then you’re in.”
“I will,” I said.
“Good,” Lincoln said, turning the film back on again where the girl was now on her back as one man was thrusting into her from on top, while another was licking her breasts. Lincoln was getting so turned on, he had taken off his shorts and was pumping himself.
I got up and said, “Guys, meeting over. I have to get going. Lots of homework tonight. See you tomorrow.”
I grabbed my blazer and backpack on my way out of the room, and headed out of Lincoln’s house.
Into sunshine, fresh air, and sanity.
I got into my BMW M3 and headed down the hill to Aunt Sookie’s house. As much as I said I would try to stay away from Summer, I have to see her.
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Dr. Good shook Asher’s hand then turned to Lux. “I’ve heard so much about you two. You’ve faced more action and activity in the last few months than most slayers see in their lifetimes.”
“It has been busy,” Lux said.
“Well, we’re very much looking forward to having you here. You’ll be attending Shadowlight Hunters Academy with some of the most experienced slayers from around the world.”
“It’s an honor,” Lux said.
“My sons,” Dr. Good said, placing her hand on Sullivan’s shoulder. “They may seem young, but they’ve been gifted with the sight and have been slaying since childhood. As they got older, they accompanied me wherever I went. They learned a lot from me but learned even more from their own experiences. Like you, Lux, they’ve been fighting since the day they were born.”
“Nice to meet you,” Lucas said with a luscious British accent that brought a hint of propriety to his sexy deep voice. He held his hand out to Lux who shook it all while keeping her eyes on his magnificent blue-green eyes. His handshake was firm and strong as h
is fingers enveloped hers. His touch sent a startling tingle up her spine and judging by the small knowing grin on his lips, he was aware of the effect he had on her.
“It’s a pleasure meeting you,” Lux said trying to contain her attraction to him.
His long brown hair swept over his eye, giving him a very mysterious and alluring appeal. With a cleft in his chin and high cheekbones, he was a walking talking dream. He was tall, with strong broad shoulders, and there was something about him that reminded her of Brax.
Sullivan nudged his brother aside and held his hand out to Lux. “You can call me Sully.” With gorgeous green eyes and light brown hair, he had a bit of a preppy look, but seemed more carefree than his brother. He held her hand, held her gaze and brought her hand to his lips as he winked.
“My little brother is still a teenager at heart,” Lucas said. “We’re hoping that one day he’ll grow up.”
“Don’t listen to him,” Sully said with a wicked smile, his British accent as charming as Lucas’. “He’s just jealous of my cheeky nature. He only wishes he could let go and have fun like I do.”
“And I’m Asher.”
Sully and Lucas looked at him, unimpressed, but when Asher held his hand out, Sully took a firm hold of his hand and shook it. There was clear control in the handshake and a desire for Sully to upstage Asher.
Lucas barely cracked a smile, his eyes hard and appraising as he held his hand out to shake Asher’s.
“Well, now that the introductions are settled,” Dr. Good said, “I need to go over a few things with John and Hector.” She looked at her sons. “Would you mind giving Lux and Asher the grand tour.”
“Sure, Mother,” Lucas said.
“With pleasure,” Sully said, slipping his hand around Lux’s waist. He pulled her close to his side and looked hungrily at her. “I’m chuffed to bits. I would love nothing more than to be your very personal escort.” His voice was deep and luscious and so sexy.
“Keep your shorts on, Sully,” Lucas said, clearly annoyed with his brother’s advances. “Can’t you show an ounce of restraint?”
Sully kept his wicked eyes on Lux and licked his lips. “Why wait?” he said in a low husky voice. “I’ve heard so bloody much about you; your killer instincts, your killer moves, but most of all that freakin’ killer body.” He bit down on his lower lip while he devoured her with his eyes. “No bloke can resist that.”
“You’re the ambassador of SHA, Sully,” Lucas said as he led them out of the building. “Behave like a professional for once in your life.”
“He’s such a fuddy-duddy,” Sully said. “Can you believe the bloke is just two years older than I am, yet he acts like he’s my father.”
“That’s because you clearly need a father figure,” Lucas said. “And I would appreciate it if you could address me instead of airing your dirty laundry to a stranger.”
“Stranger no longer,” Sully said with a playful wink.
Lux smiled. It seemed no matter what Lucas said, Sully had a comeback. “Don’t worry about it,” she said to Lucas as they entered the neighboring building. “I can handle myself. If he truly gets out of line, I’ll put him in his place.”
“Well, it’s good to see that someone other than myself is capable of showing a little maturity.”
They came to the science lab and Lucas pushed the door open. “We have one of the most advanced and modern facility in all of Nevada.”
“Are you into science?” Sully said. He leaned in closer. “Or perhaps you prefer chemistry.”
“I guess you could say that I have a certain curiosity about science,” she said. “But it’s not a passion.”
“Good enough.”
They headed to the modern gym, then peered into the elegant chapel and finally took a good look at the spacious cafeteria.
While Asher walked behind them with Lucas comparing notes on demon slaying, Sully kept a tight hold on Lux. “I’m really looking forward to spending time with you,” Sully said. He led her out through the modern campus, pointing out various buildings as they walked about.
“We don’t have dorms here,” he said as he headed off campus and down the road to a large house. “Instead, we have a few private homes scattered about that can house several students.”
He stopped in front of a massive home with huge windows, and a terra cotta roof. Lux glanced at the house, not daring to think that it could be her home for her time there.
“This will be yours,” Sully said with pride. “It’s our most beautiful Mediterranean style house. Isn’t it fabulous?”
“You’re kidding,” she whispered. She took in the immensity of the home, the raw iron work on the window grills, the rounded arches and the adorable balcony off the second floor.
“Why are we stopping here?” Asher called out.
Lucas pulled out two sets of keys. He handed one to Lux. “This is your home for the next little while.”
“Holy maceral,” Asher said.
“Don’t get too excited,” Sully said. “Your flat is out back.”
Lucas handed the second key to Asher.
“These homes are usually reserved for the children of the staff and execs, but since you have angelic blood, we need you to stay nearby,” Lucas said. “Lux will need you as well.”
Asher looked curiously at him. “How do you know what blood I have?”
Lucas led the way up the path and opened the carved front door. “It’s our job to be informed and the type of blood you have is information we need.”
Lucas pushed the door open and Lux gasped as she caught sight of the huge open space.
“Are you kidding me?” she said as they set foot on the marble floor.
A beautiful staircase spiraled up to a grand mezzanine that overlooked the elegant foyer. To the left was a modern den complete with computer, printer and scanner, and to the right was a large library filled with old leather-bound books.
“This is gorgeous, guys. Look at this.” Lux entered the living room and ran her hand over the back of the soft leather sofa. It was even grander than Moore’s lavish home, but with a warmer friendlier feel. “I might never want to leave.”
Sully grinned. “You can stay as long as you like.”
Lucas looked at Lux with a small, shy smile. His features warmed and he lost his cold edge. “I’m glad you like it,” he said softly. “I helped design the house when Mum left London to come live here.”
“Ah, I thought I’d detected a Brit accent,” Asher said.
Lucas pressed a tight grin.
“You designed this?” Lux said, marveling at the architectural details. “Do you have a degree in architecture?”
“Lucas has that innate thing going for him,” Sully said. There was a hint of pride in his tone, but also a bit of envy. “Give him numbers and figures and problems and he’ll figure it out. He designed all this five years ago when he was only fifteen.”
“Seriously?” Lux said. She looked at Lucas who seemed embarrassed by all the attention.
“He graduated high school at fifteen and crossed the pond with Mum, while I stayed behind at some tight-assed finishing school,” Sully griped. “I’d wanted Mum to set me up in my own flat, but she insisted that I board at the school.” He stuck his index finger down his throat and forced a gag. “Such a drag.”
“You were thirteen, you wanker. Mum would have been accused of child abandonment,” Lucas said.
“Never mind him,” Sully said, waving his big brother away. “I’m going to go show her the upstairs. Why don’t you show Angel here his flat.”
Without waiting for a response, Sully led Lux up the stairs while Lucas and Asher headed out the back door.
“I’m eager to show you your room. I’m sure you’ll love it.”
At the mezzanine, Lux looked down at the grandeur of the foyer and then up to the beauty of the ceiling above.
“This way,” Sully said, guiding her down the wide hall. He opened the double doors to a sundrenched room.
As a beautifully warm breeze blew in from the large window, Lux stared at the immense room and gasped. “Do you realize that the entirety of my house back in San Francisco would fit in this room? This is gi-normous.”
In addition to a large sturdy bed, the room had two lovely leather loveseats facing one another in a sitting area that boasted an elaborately ornate fireplace. On the other side of the room was a large desk and comfy chair and the far wall had three huge sliders that opened onto an immense terrace that overlooked the grounds.
“It is a rather large and airy space,” Sully said. “My brother fancies large open spaces. I think he might be a little claustrophobic.” He opened the door to yet another room.
“What’s this room for?” Lux said as she peeked in.
“It’s not a room,” Sully said. “It’s a closet.”
“A closet?” Lux said. “Wow.”
Velour covered seats took up the center of the large room. While one wall was covered with various cabinets and drawers. the other had shelves upon shelves for shoes, boots and sandals.
“We knew you’d be arriving empty handed, so we bought you a few things. Of course, if there’s anything you lack, just let me know.”
“I can’t imagine.” She opened a cupboard to find jeans and shirts. Another one had dresses and jackets. She slid open a drawer to find elegant leather gloves and hand painted silk scarves.
Sully opened another drawer to reveal dainty undergarments. “I picked these out myself,” he said holding up a pair of lacey French panties.
Lux smiled. “You have good taste.”
“Of course, I do.” He set the panties back in the drawer and led her back to the main room and sat on the edge of the bed. “This is what you Americans call a California king,” he said, patting the mattress beside him. “Come see how comfortable it is.”