Lucien Pov
I’ll be pretending if I say I didn’t know Sofia Carson was going to end up in my office today. I had been anticipating it, but I never thought it would look this good — this brunette seductress on her knees, tears streaming down her cheeks as she pleaded for forgiveness. The Titanic — the college football team — had just won three matches in a row and decided to go partying last night. Somehow, I ended up at the party with horny teenagers and drunk ones. Everything had been going well — if you subtract the constant flirting between teachers and female students. I slipped into the restroom, intending just to be quick — but then I caught voices. Female voices, unmistakable and careless, echoing in the tiled room. They hadn’t bothered to read the sign on the door: Men’s Restroom. The women’s room was just a few steps to the right. "Tomorrow is Professor Lucien’s test," one voice whispered. A collective groan followed, heavy with dread. I rolled my eyes, already bracing myself for their usual laziness. I kept my head down, focusing on my business — but curiosity held me frozen just long enough to listen. I stayed quiet, pretending to be busy, but the voices pulled me in. "You mean Professor Grumpy Face," another voice said, followed by soft laughter. Grumpy Face? I shook my head in disbelief. When would they ever outgrow these silly nicknames? Probably never. They must have been reapplying their makeup — none had actually used the toilets yet. "Yeah. I’m so failing..." the first voice admitted, heavy with dread. Silence. Then, a voice I could recognize even in my dreams — Sofia Carson. "I can't fail, guys. My grandma’s going to kill me. We had a deal — she lets me party if I don’t fail any assessments." Her panic was desperate. I knew her voice because I’d noticed her from day one at college — those bouncy brown eyes, the spring-clear amber glint in them, the small face that could make angels jealous. She had two friends whose names I never cared to learn. But Sofia — she pulled me in from the start. God, I wanted her. Every way possible. Every sinful scenario. But she was just a fantasy. I couldn’t date a student, and a young girl like her wouldn’t be attracted to an older man like me. I sat down, waiting for them to finish so I could leave. “We could plead for an extension,” one of them suggested. I almost scoffed — it was almost halfway through the semester. “You know Professor Grumpy Pants would never agree to that,” another chimed in. “I know,” the first voice sighed, then blurted out, “How about we seduce him...” My brow twitched. This girl was really something. “Gross. Why would you even think that, Kiera?” Sofia’s voice came out shaky but full of disgust. I cringed. Was it really that bad? Of course it was. I was almost sixteen years older than her — nearly as old as her 42-year-old father. Yeah, I’d read her profile. “Although he is Mr. Grumpy Pants, you shouldn’t deny he’s hot. So hot, like the planet Mercury,” the first girl chirped. Sofia scoffed. “Can’t believe you think that too, Mia.” “I’m just being truthful,” Mia winced. “Whatever. Grandma Tessa would kill me — might send me off to live with either of my parents if I fail,” Sofia complained. I checked my phone. Twenty minutes had flung by and these girls still weren’t leaving. “What if we find a way to steal the answer booklet?” I frowned at the audacity. “What? No,” Sofia answered immediately. “That’s not happening.” “Then are you prepared to fail? Or leave with your not-so-welcoming mother or your controlling father?” I heard her hiss, “But there’s no way we’d be able to steal the answer booklet.” Was she seriously considering this? I don’t even keep the answer booklet in the office. “Tomorrow is the staff meeting. It lasts about thirty minutes. We stand a chance — break in, snap a pic, then get out.” I stayed quiet. “I don’t know, Mia. What if I get caught? I don’t want to get punished.” I swear my cock twitched at her words. Punish her? How delightful that would be — having her bent over my desk with that pretty, tight ass hanging out as I spanked her. “Then don’t get caught,” Mia scolded. I smiled as a thought formed in my head. Keep the answer booklet right where she can see it. It had worked. She came. I only had to leave the meeting earlier than they had anticipated, using the back door. "Come here." Her eyes widen. Right now, she looks like she wants to dissolve into the ground. I almost feel guilty—but she looks so good. On her knees, eyes on my face. I could only imagine what those parted lips could do to me. "Come there?" Her lips part, moistened with her tears and constantly licking them. She tries to look calm, but it doesn’t come out right. "What do you want to do to me?" she blurts, looking hesitant. "Just let me go this time and I promise to read my books and pay more attention in your class." I smirk. Cute, but— "What's in it for me?" She closes her eyes, then cringes. "What do you want, Professor?" The silence is deafening after her question. She knows what I want. I can see it in those pretty eyes of hers—her wanting me to say it only intensifies my lust. "You really want me to say it, Sofia?" Her eyes snap to mine—then quickly dart away, visibly cringing. Something about that makes me feel terrible. It somehow angers me. Of course she didn’t find me attractive in any way. I step close, leaning away from the desk as I push the chair separating us aside. "You want to know what I want?" I ask. Months of seeing her in torturous mini skirts and teasing tank tops… Blood rushes to my lower member. Her skimpy dress isn’t helping either—clinging to her boobs, making me want to run my cock through every outline of their perfect shape. I watch as her eyes become drawn back—humiliation dancing in them—as I stand in front of her, taking her chin in my rough palm. She shivers. Every sound intercepted by my brother downstairs makes it hard as steel. "I want you to take your punishment for breaking into my office to steal those answer booklets." Her eyes are loathing. But I can’t look away. I nearly choke as her saliva falls out of her mouth, coats her lips, and drips right into my palm. Fuck. "Punish me? How?" Her eyes hold the most deadpan expression I have ever seen. "Suck my cock."Sofia's Pov He lowers the scanner, green light sliding toward my shoe. My throat locks. If it catches the tracker—game over.No. Please, no.His hand inches closer, the hum drilling into my skull. My knees nearly give.A woman’s voice slices in, low and sultry. "Hello, boys…"I snap my head around. Velvet. Jewelry dripping like chains.The bouncers jolt upright. "Madam Lola, they mutter in unison.”The scanner freezes mid-air. Just like that, he lowers it. She fans a wad of bills."Do your job, boys.’”The door clicks. I slip through before they stop me, heartbeat pounding like it wants out.”“Hey—you, wait!” one of them calls after me.I spin, snapping before the fear cracks my voice. “You’ve been wasting my time!”The words hiss out sharper than I feel.His brows knit, suspicion sparking, but I don’t slow down. I tear down the corridor, pulse syncing with the bass.Don’t look back. Don’t stumble. Just keep moving.If they check me again when I leave, I’m done.The sight slams into m
Sofia's Pov "Hey. Good afternoon." Yasmin greets as I slip into her car. "I hope you’re okay with going undercover. Your dad will kill me when he finds out." "If he finds out." I correct, buckling in. She only shakes her head with a smile. The last couple of days—no progress. Just spinning wheels. Hanging out with Yasmin, letting her drag me deeper into the missing girls case. Maybe it’s an outlet. Maybe it’s just my reckless curiosity in Professor Lucien’s world. Either way, when Nadia suggested I go back to that freak club, get noticed, I didn’t hesitate. Twice. "So, I made some diggings about the man you recognized." She slides a file across. "Charles Robinson. Real estate. Sixty-three. Net worth over a million. Divorced. Two kids." I scan it, dry facts bleeding off the page. "These men barely have bad records. Nothing." Yasmin sighs. "You think your mystery caller will give you another code?" "Only one way to find out." I shoot the message and press send. "Sofia."
Lucien's Pov Days bled into each other, heavy and colorless. The college had been calling nonstop, but I ignored them. Before leaving the house, I drafted my resignation. Years wasted on self-blame, when I should’ve been preparing for this.This war was Dani’s and mine. No one else’s. I wouldn’t let her sink her claws into anyone else.But Sofia—how deep had she already sunk.The questions gnawed, tearing through my skull.Why let Dani mess with her?She walked into my office and my chest cinched tight. No bitten lip. No nervous glance. Just steady. Too steady.Her eyes didn’t tremble. My fists curled before I realized it.This wasn’t the same Sofia."I'm not good person, Sofia. I'm the kind of man mommy warned you about.I shut my eyes, fist working along my length under the desk. I couldn’t see her, but I heard it—her breathing stuttering. Not innocent anymore. Ecstasy had touched her."Enjoying the show, Sofia?" I grit.I open my eyes. She shrugs, casually. "Not putting in much e
Lucien's Pov “Hello, husband. Did you miss me?”My blood chills. What?I jerk the phone back. Unknown number—but the voice… I know it.My throat works. Nothing comes out.“Come on,” she teases with a laugh. “Don’t tell me I was the only one missing you.”Impossible. She’s dead.“Camilla…” The name rasps, raw, out of me.She laughs—too loud.“Don’t tell me you still don’t believe. Let me introduce myself—Dani.”The phone slicks in my grip, nearly gone.“D-Dani…”“Yes.” Her voice purrs, thick with amusement. “Of course you missed me.” “What—what are you talking about? I don’t know you.”“Oh, Lucien.” Her voice softens. “Was I really that flawless? Six whole months, Lucien.”Her laugh coils through the line. “Pretending to be your precious Camilla? Too easy.”“This is some kind of joke.”“Mmm. Of course you don’t believe me. Men rarely do—until you cut them open.”“Stop!” My voice cracks sharp, warning, begging.“Why would I lie, husband? You want proof? Then listen closely…”The world
Sofia's Pov “Grandma, I’m leaving.” No answer. Maybe she’s still asleep.I opened her bedroom door. She was still asleep—my anchor these past few days. She needs to rest.I slip outside and board a taxi to school. I don’t have literature today, and Professor Lucien hasn’t been around all last week—he hasn’t answered any of my calls either. Is he okay?Mia and Kiera wave as I step out.“The whole college is buzzing—Professor Lucien is resigning,” Mia blurts.The words take a second to land.“Resigning?” I raise a brow, masking the shock.“Yeah—the hottest professor on campus—” Her voice is drowned by the ringing in my ears.Kiera adds, “It’s all over the school forum… Professor Lucien’s fiancée—she worked here. No wonder he’s been so cold.”“She works here? Both of them… she and he… here?” I can’t help the words, my pulse spiking as they leave my lips.And they’re not wrong. Whispers follow me everywhere—her death, him grieving, the woman he’s apparently loved all these years.“Oh my
Lucien's Pov She knows about the club? My chest knots. Did Camilla tell her about my work there? Or was Michael right—that he slept with her?No. Impossible. She was a lecturer—too straight, too moral for that.Valerie’s eyes glisten, her lips trembling around Camilla’s name. It rips through her… and through me. I shouldn’t have come.“Aunty, take your time,” Martha murmurs, pressing a kerchief into her hand.I turn away. My chest feels tight.“Maybe I was wrong,” Martha whispers. “But I swear I saw her.”Valerie shakes her head. “No. You didn’t see Camilla. You saw Dani.”The name lands heavy.“Dani?” Martha looks at me like I should know. I don’t.“Yes… Camilla’s twin.” The words tear the air from my lungs.Martha stares. “Camilla had a twin?”She had a twin.“How could I have never seen her? Camilla never talked about a twin,” Martha says, her voice sharp with disbelief. I nod faintly, because she’s right. Camilla never once mentioned it. Not to either of us.Valerie collapses, he