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31 I wish we had more time than we had, but curfew was curfew, and Kyler had to get me back home before Papa came to get me himself. But Kyler brought me home right on time. Saving me the lectures and dangers about staying out this late, from my papa. I loved my parents, but as soon as I graduated, I was going to get my own place, start my own business, and really make a name for myself. Except… that dream wouldn’t happen because everyone was expecting me to get married to one of the twins as soon as humanly possible… “You’re spacing out again…” Kyler’s voice broke through my thoughts and I came back to reality. We were standing on the porch outside the large double doors. He stood at the second step, while I stood at the top, so it looked like we were almost the same height. I gave him the best smile I could muster up right now. “I had fun tonight, Kyl, thank you.” “Of course you had fun.” he gave me a cocky grin and I rolled my eye

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My heart leaped straight into my throat when I saw him jump off that banister. Who did he think he was? Batman? He landed smoothly, knees bending slightly to absorb the impact before straightening, as if what he did wasn’t reckless. “Ouch. Hah. That hurt…” he winced as he wiggled his right leg. Silas didn’t even look half as surprised or worried as I was, he just let out an irritated sigh, a contrast to my worry as I went to inspect him for any bruises. “Dude, what the hell?!” I say as I grab his arm. Kyler grinned, completely unapologetic. “Relax, Princess. Nothing's broken.” Why do I even bother with this idiot sometimes? I let go of his arm harshly and folded my arms over my chest and glared at him. “Keep that up and you’d end up with more than just a sprained ankle,” I warned him. “Is that a fact, Lisa?” he closed the remaining distance between us and leaned in just enough that the space between us was almost gone. “Do

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The iron gates of the Konstantino estate came into clear view as our car approached. “Good evening.” the security at the gate welcomed us and I peeked my head from the back seat before my dad could respond. “Hi, Franky!” I greeted the old man. Franky has been with the Konstantinos’ for so long he’s practically family at this point. “Hah. Hello little miss, trust you had fun at the concert?” the corners of his eyes forming crows' feet when he smiled. “Sure did.” “Good to see you Frank, how’s the Mrs?” Papa asked this time. “Still kicking, she is.” the old security responded fondly. “Tell her I’m still waiting on her recipe for that fisherman’s stew.” my mother added as an afterthought and he nodded. “Will do, Mrs. Andramos.” After a few more pleasantries, we pulled into the main compound. Sunday dinners at the Konstantinos’ were kind of a tradition for us. And according to Papa

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The dining hall glowed warmly under the soft chandelier light; long table already set with fine China and polished silverware. The scent of herbs, citrus, and slow-roasted meat practically had been drooling and my tummy rumbling. But since Mama was watching me like a hawk, I had to respect the lady like image she always thought me to put up whenever we attended anything formal. Even if it was just a simple family dinner with family friends, I had to be on my best behavior. Papa and Alec were already neck deep in business and politics before we even sat down. While Mama and Mona were seated side by side across from us. Alec was at the head, while Papa sat to the left of him. Silas took the empty chair to my right. And kyler took the one to my left, while I just stared at my phone, playing Royal Rush because now that we were all in the same place, I didn’t know what to say or act. It was easier when I thought they didn’t know I was sleeping with both of them, which, of course they di

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Why were they torturing me like this? Barely thirty minutes since we got here and the Twins were already ambushing me like this. Weren’t they worried either of our parents would notice? I looked between the two of them, my hands still pinned against their dicks, stimulating them. But these bastards, if they were turned on, were doing a pretty damn good job at hiding it as they engaged in a conversation with our mothers. Fine. If they wanted to play this game with me, I gotta make it good. If these two thought they could mess with me, they were in for a…stimulating experience. David, the old butler walked into the dining room with the bottle of wine we’d come with. His movements were calm, and deliberate as he greeted the house. He was surely a vampire. I just couldn’t prove it yet. The guy barely ages, I mean it. Ever since I was a little girl, his physical appearance hasn’t changed at all, but his looks were nothing compared to his efficiency

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I wasn’t even gone five minutes, but when I returned, the entire mood felt suffocating and tense. It felt like everyone was sitting on a ticking time bomb, and any sudden movement would make everything blow up in our faces. David had laid out the first course while I was away in the washroom. Seared scallop that looked like edible art. But even with this delicious-looking display, nobody seemed to pay it attention. I quietly slipped back into my seat between the twins, my earlier cockiness had suddenly evaporated. I turned to Silas, then Kyler, but neither of them even spared me a second glance, and the looks on their faces were cold, almost annoyed. Most definitely annoyed. Kyler’s jaw was tight, his fingers drumming a familiar angry beat against the table. Silas sat perfectly still beside me, but I could feel the coiled tension in his body. Any tighter and he would definitely snap. Did we get busted?! My heart skipped a beat at the thought. I finally

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“Your point?” Kyler repeated slowly. He looked at Sila, like, really looked at him, and something ugly twisted in his expression. “You hear that, brother? That’s all Dad’s ever wanted. For me to be more like you.” “Nobody is asking you to be like me.” “Of course he is.” Kyler was fuming. His voice was loud, shaking the table. “Sorry, I’m not perfect like Dad’s favourite show cow.” “What did you just call me?!” Silas yelled back for the first time, and I squeaked. “I called you a fucking show cow! Sorry, I don’t get hard from quarterly reports and board meetings!” Okay, that’s enough. “Stop it!” I yelled, abruptly standing to my feet. I wedged myself between them, my small frame consumed by their tall bodies. Mama and Mona stood up too and Papa came to drag me out of the eye of the hurricane, but I didn’t budge. “You two need to stop this right now. This isn’t right!” I said, my voice pleading for them to reason wi

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“You good?” I asked softly, wrapping my arms around my body.Silas just shrugged, moving away from the window to sink himself into one of the leather armchairs that were placed near the fireplace with a defeated huff. The light from the fire fell on his face, casting soft shadows that reflected in his red eyes, making them appear somewhat orange. Then he leaned forward, elbows on his knees and his head in his hands. He ran his long fingers through his hair, messing it up more than it already was and his glasses sat loosely on the bridge of his nose, as if any moment from now, they would slip off and fall.“I just feel like the shittest brother ever,” he sighed, his voice muffled as he rubbed his face.I pursed my lips, watching him for a moment. Then I made my decision. I approached him, and instead of taking the empty seat opposite him, I closed the space between us and sat squarely in his lap. His body jolted back in surprise before relaxing again.“Hello?” The corner of his lips tw

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KYLERWhen I left the house, I didn’t have a particular destination in mind, I just knew I had to go.Didn’t matter where. Because right now, anywhere was better than this house.I kicked the bike to life, the engine roared beneath me like an angry lion, vibrating through my bones in a way that felt realer than the expectations my father had for me. I don’t know why he just refuses to understand. I am not my brother.I can never be like him…or Silas.The night air hit my face like a slap as I tore down the driveway that led out of the estate, gravel spitting behind me. My father’s words are still playing in my head. Yes, it bothred me.“Grow up? Music is a distraction?”The hell does he know?!My jaw clenched so hard my teeth began to ache. I took a corner so fast that my bike leaned at an angle that would have made Silas lose his shit if he’d seen it. But Silas wasn’t here. Silas was back at the house, probably apologizing to everyone on my behalf li

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The thought sat ugly in my chest. I didn’t want to be jealous. Didn’t want to be that guy who resented his twin for being good at things I had no interest in. But sitting at that table, watching the old man praise him while tearing me down?Yeah. Maybe I was a little bit jealous. I genuinely didn’t give jack shit about quarterly reports or European expansions or whatever it was Silas spent his days on in those four corners. But the way dad looked at him? All proud and shit…I’d kill for that look. Just once.Then there was Louisa…This dumb alliance was driving me insane. Dad. Uncle Niko. Silas. They were all peas in the same corporate pod. I know deep down uncle Niko hopes Lisa picks him and not me. I mean, it just made sense. Didn’t it?But I couldn’t bear the thought of losing her to him. Never. Sure, she was younger, but Louisa…she’s always been my safe place. Since we were kids, aside from my Twin, she’d been the one person who understood me and what I stood

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