by Rachel Angel
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 overl
ooked 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.”
Lux sat beside him and ran her hand over the thick and heavy comforter. “It’s all so beautiful, so well thought out.”
“Well, a queen such as yourself deserves the best. We know you’ve been through a lot these past weeks and wanted to make your transition to the academy as smooth as possible.”
“Thank you. I couldn’t ask for more. It’s perfect. It’s too much even.”
“There’s no such thing as too much,” Sully said, running his hand along the length of her thigh. “I mean just look at this bed. It will accommodate you as you spread out wide.” His fingers dug into the flesh of her thigh. “You know, Lucas might have a way with a pencil and ruler, but I have a way with far more interesting things.”
“Really? Like what?”
“I’m quite proficient with tongues.” He leaned in closer and licked his lips in a provocative manner.
“I bet you are,” Lux said with a sly grin. She could smell his sweet warm breath and wondered if his lips were as soft as they looked.
He leaned in closer, his hand digging further between her thighs. “Is it just me, or is it getting hot in here?” he groaned.
“It is suddenly quite hot,” she whispered, her voice hoarse with growing arousal.
“Is this distracting you?” he said as he brought his hand higher up her thigh, touching her in a way that brought even more heat to her cheeks. “You know, I’ve often been accused of letting my tongue do the talking, but with you, I’ll let my tongue show you all it can do.”
“We’ll see about that,” Lux said with a playful grin.
“Sully?!” Lucas called out from the hall. “Lux!?”
Sully stopped just inches from her face and rolled his eyes. “Oh, bloody hell. Why does he always have to come and ruin my fun?”
He stood just as Lucas and Asher walked in. “I was just telling Lux about the purchase of that great comforter,” Sully said.
“Sure you were,” Lucas muttered.
“With a bed so big we really had to shop around. I mean, look at that thing; she can really spread out wide.”
Lucas glared at his little brother. “Your head is really full of rubbish, isn’t it?”
“You can call it rubbish, but I call it thrilling.” Sully glanced at Asher who simply offered him a cold stare.
“So,” Lux said, hoping to break the tension. “Where will Asher be staying?”
Asher took her by the hand as they headed out of the bedroom. “I’ll show you later.” He turned to the Goods. “Thanks for everything, guys. I’ll take it from here.”
“You seem like a good chap,” Lucas said. “I think we’ll get along fine. We’ll let you get settled and check in on you a little later.”
Sully just walked on, sullen.
At the mezzanine Asher pulled Lux to the side and waved at the guys. “Catch you later.”
Lucas nodded while Sully stomped down the steps with a pout of his lips.
“So, you were suddenly in a hurry to get rid of them,” Lux said once they were gone.
“Can you blame me?” he said. He took her by the hand. “Come on. Let me show you my place.”
They headed down the stairs, and Asher pointed out the cozy yet modern kitchen and sprawling game room as they made their way to the back sliders. “Lucas even designed this pool and the surrounding landscape,” Asher said as they headed out and passed through the huge yard.
“It’s all so enchanting,” Lux said.
Several hundred yards back was an adorable little guest house. It had the same Mediterranean feel as the larger house, but in a more modest way.
“Lucas is a cool guy,” Asher said as he opened the door to his house. “Look at this place. It’s great.” He showed her the modern kitchen, cozy living room and the simple bedroom.”
“I’m glad you’ll be close by,” Lux admitted.
“I think I can safely say that I’m even happier than you are.” He pulled her into his arms and quickly set his lips over hers.
His hunger for her was intoxicating and soon she found herself melting into him.
“Do you realize what torture it’s been? All day I’ve been eager to have you to myself. All day I’ve been thinking of how close I came to losing you for good.” He kissed her ear while his hands worked at undressing her. “I thought I’d never get to be alone with you, and now that we’re here, I just want to make love to you all afternoon, all evening and deep into the night.”
He pulled his clothes off and stood naked before her.
“You are so glorious, Asher,” Lux said, running her hand over his broad chest, down his rippling abs and down to his engorged cock.
“Let me show you just how glorious I really am,” he whispered. He picked her up and brought her to the bed. He wasted little time, quickly bringing his eager cock to her moistened core. “Tell me you want me,” he said.
“All night long,” she said with a smile. Filled with the slow rocking motions of his love making, she realized just how much she loved him; just as much as she loved Brax and Moore.
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Diamonds and Dragons
Cruel Princes of Wyvern All-Boys Academy #1
By
Rachel Angel
Series Description
We are The Four Princes from The Four Kingdoms of Wyvern.
Razor is the Red Prince from the Kingdom of RoseCliff.
Jasper is the Green Prince from the Emerald Realms.
Tar is the Black Prince from the Dark Forests.
And Flint is the Silver Prince from the Metal Lands.
We are princes one day who will rule our kingdoms in Wyvern. Right now, we are the Kings of Wyven School for Boys, a school known for the toughest training of rulers and heads of states to be in order to prepare them for the cruel, cruel world we know of, in the kingdoms of Wyvern.
On a typical day at Wyvern School for Boys, one student or another gets beaten badly, pranked on so viciously, that they end up seriously injured or close to death. It is the way of Wyvern. It is how kingdoms determine the next heir and successors to thrones.
It is a vicious game. One of survival. One of rules.
So when they let in Allotrope Free from some nowhere kingdom, we felt affronted. Assaulted with disrespect.
First of all, Allotrope is not a boy, but this girl, who is much too pretty and gorgeous to be in a school full of boys.
Second, she is the last thing anyone would think could be a ruler or head o
f state. She is an orphan.
Wyvern School for Boys is letting her in as a statement from one of our mothers, who is the ruling Queen of one of our kingdoms. Girls can grow up to become rulers too.
Kingdoms are at sake. Real wars are being fought. The last thing we need is a girl like Allotrope to make everything we stand for, a whole big joke.
So, when it comes time to eliminate a student at Wyvern School for Boys, Allotrope should be the first to go, and we Four Princes, will make sure she goes.
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Call me Allotrope...Ally for short. When I received a royal decree from Queen Jade of the Emerald Realms to attend school at Wyvern School for Boys, I thought it was a prank pulled by my friend William who apprentices with me at the Blacksmith. There was no way I could attend such an elite school just for kings-to-be.
But it was a Royal Decree, and if I don't obey the Decree, there was a threat of death to me and to all I hold dear, which probably means William and his parents, Bilbo and Kate, the blacksmith and his wife, the alchemist, whom had let me stayed with them since I became an orphan.
To keep them safe. To keep me from losing my head, I packed up what little belongings I had and enrolled at Wyvern School for Boys.
Everything at Wyvern School for Boys was meant to intimidate. Being the only girl at a school of incredibly handsome boys, especially the Four Princes, was intimidating.
Not to mention the cutthroat competition that literally cuts students from the school.
I'm stuck in a hard place...either get killed by defying the Royal Decree and also get everyone I cared for, killed. Or stick it out at Wyvern School for Boys, despite all the bullying and cutthroat games Wyvern has in store for me.
