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Inside

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The car’s engine purred low as we rolled up the long driveway. Night clung to the air, heavy and sweet, wrapping itself around the mansion’s white columns. I could still feel the pulse of the drive—the way silence had settled between Rhys and me, charged, almost alive.

The gates creaked open, and the house loomed ahead, all soft lights and shadows. It looked asleep, but I knew better. In this house, someone was always awake.

Rhys killed the engine. For a moment neither of us moved. His hand rested on the wheel; mine sat in my lap, useless, trembling just slightly. The space between us felt too small, too loud.

When I finally reached for the door, he spoke, voice low.

“Alex.”

I looked at him. His eyes caught the faint light from the dash—dark, unreadable, too knowing.

“Try not to look guilty.”

I swallowed. “I’m not.”

He smirked. “You’re terrible at lying.”

Before I could answer, the front door opened. A warm square of light spilled across the gravel. Mrs Gunner stood there, robe belted
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  • My Three Step-Uncles Want Me (The Alcatraz Brothers)   One hundred and seventy

    ROXY A year had passed, and everything had changed in ways I never thought possible. The house was alive with laughter, the clinking of glasses, and the soft babbling of my two baby boys. They were asleep in my arms and Draven's as we entered the dining hall, but even in their quiet slumber, they radiated peace and joy.I held one of the twins close, feeling his tiny hearts beat against my chest. Draven walked beside me, his hand firmly holding mine and his other hand holding our other baby. There was a calmness about him now, a warmth that had grown over the past year. I couldn’t help but smile as he squeezed my hand gently, his eyes flicking to our sons, pride written all over his face.The table was set beautifully, candles flickering, and the aroma of home-cooked meals filled the room. Silas was there, his usual smugness replaced by shame, I realized. He kept glancing down, avoiding my eyes and Draven’s.“Roxy,” he began, his voice hesitant. “I… I want to apologize. For ever

  • My Three Step-Uncles Want Me (The Alcatraz Brothers)   One hundred and sixty nine

    DRAVEN I was standing in the driveway, my chest still tight from everything that had happened. The cool night air did little to calm the storm inside me. The camera bag sat in the trolley Mia had given to me earlier. “Roxanne.” I called, finally breaking the silence. She turned to look at me. “I’m sorry for coming this late,” he said, his voice quiet but firm.She blinked at me. I was unsure what to say. “I… I need to explain,” I continued, stepping closer. “Everything that happened, with your family, with Silas… you need to understand.”She released a heavy breath, but didn't say a word. I took a deep breath, and began. “Your family was going bankrupt. You didn’t know. I had to step in, someone had to. It was just business… nothing personal.” Her eyes met mine, “That’s why when I heard you ran away and got hit… I had to take you to the hospital.”She stared at me again then asked. “You have always liked me. Why did you not approach me?”I exhaled and replied. “I had a goal. M

  • My Three Step-Uncles Want Me (The Alcatraz Brothers)   One hundred and sixty eight

    ROXY I was just coming back from my usual evening strolls, camera bag slung over my shoulder, my fingers still itching from editing a few wildlife shots on my phone. The sky was turning a deep orange, the kind of evening that made everything feel alive and calm, and for once, I had felt a little at peace.But that peace evaporated the moment I reached the entrance of the house. Standing there, like some dark reminder from the past I didn’t want to face, was Raquel. My stomach twisted, and I froze. I didn’t want to hear anything from her. My hand went instinctively to the doorknob, ready to retreat inside.“Roxy, please… just listen,” she pleaded, her voice soft, almost desperate.I shook my head and tried to ignore her. My heart was racing, and my patience was thin. But something in her tone, the way she sounded genuinely… shaken, made me pause.She stepped closer, lowering her gaze. “I… I’m sorry, Roxy. I know I betrayed your trust.”I stopped dead in my tracks, my pulse speeding

  • My Three Step-Uncles Want Me (The Alcatraz Brothers)   One hundred and sixty seven

    DRAVEN Two weeks later… I sat behind my desk, staring at the blank screen of my iPad. Roxy hadn’t returned a single call I gave her. She didn’t answer her phone, didn’t respond to my messages. It was like she’d vanished from the world, and it was slowly eating me alive.Across from me, Doreen tapped her fingers on the table, her face filled with both impatience and concern. “Draven… do you even know where she is?” Her voice was sharp but not harsh, more exasperated than anything.I didn’t lift my eyes from the screen. “If you’re tired of watching me sulk for two weeks, you can return to France. I’ll call if I need you.”She shook her head, rolling her eyes. “Sulking isn’t you. You’re acting out of character. And I can’t leave you like this. Not when it’s obvious you’re falling apart.”I finally glanced at her, arching an eyebrow. “You’re making too much noise, Doreen.”“Too much noise?” she shot back, leaning forward slightly. I smirked faintly but didn’t respond. Doreen, however

  • My Three Step-Uncles Want Me (The Alcatraz Brothers)   One hundred and sixty six

    SILAS I lay on the cold floor for a moment after Roxy rushed out. My whole body throbbed. My face felt swollen, and every breath dragged pain through my ribs. I let out a long sigh and closed my eyes.“Damn it,” I muttered.I wasn’t sure if the pain in my body or the pain in my chest was worse. Maybe both were what I deserved.I heard Draven’s slow footsteps walking back toward me. Even without looking, I could feel that coldness he always carried. He crouched beside me and pulled my phone from my weak grip. I didn’t fight him.I heard him scroll through it, then the soft click of a file being deleted.“Don’t ever speak ill of our mother again,” he said. His voice was low, steady, but full of something sharp enough to cut skin. “Don’t ever mention Lyra’s name with your filthy mouth. And if you get close to Roxy again, even by mistake, you start preparing your coffin.” He stood and turned to walk away.Something inside me twisted. It shocked me when tears rolled down my face. Real

  • My Three Step-Uncles Want Me (The Alcatraz Brothers)   One hundred and sixty five

    ROXY The sound of fists hitting flesh echoed through the private dining room as I rushed in. For a second, my brain froze. Draven was on top of Silas, punching him again and again. Silas’ face was already smeared with blood along his cheek and lip. He grunted, blocking weakly, but Draven didn’t stop. His jaw was clenched so tight a vein stood out along his neck.And the crazy part? A part of me felt satisfied watching Silas get the beating he deserved.But if Draven continued, Silas might die.“Stop!” I screamed. My voice tore out of my throat so raw that it scratched.Draven’s fist halted mid-air, shaking from the force he had been swinging with. He whipped his head toward me. His blue eyes were wild. His chest rose and fell fast, like he was holding himself back with the last bit of restraint he had.“Roxanne…” he breathed, stunned.My own eyes flooded. The tears stung so sharply I had to blink hard just to see. I'd forgotten my phone when I wanted to call my father to move him

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