Page 111 of Tantalizing Kings

Maybe he is sorry? His confession of why he kept the truth from me was shocking.He wanted me that badly? All these years?I’m having a hard time believing that. But maybe that’s my own insecurities talking.

It’s lunch and my girls have been demanding me to spill the tea. If I don’t fill them in now, they’re going to take matters into their own hands.

Instead of eating in the café, we meet outside in the courtyard and sit at a picnic table under the big oak tree.

“Out with it. Don’t leave a single thing unsaid,” Emma demands as she sits down.

“You’ve been tight-lipped. That just won't do.” Mia sighs taking a seat next to Emma while Alice takes Mia’s other side.

“Yeah, we need all the dick details.” Alice grins.

“Ugh, okay, where to start?” I sigh, scrubbing my face with my hands. “You know Preston’s brother, right?”

“Collin Jones? The hot TA, guidance counselor, and the heir to Kingston Academy? Yes, what about him?” Alice asks.

“Well, our moms are close friends. And, well... remember the guy I was best friends with before we became friends? Well, that was... is Collin.”

“You used to be besties with Mr. Hottie? Damn. And the way he’s been with you, coming to your defense. It makes sense.” Emma nods.

“Well, it gets more interesting. He’s... obsessed with me? He wants me. He’s made it known more than once.”

“Hold up! He’s like flat out told you he wants to be your guy?” Mia asks.

“Yup.” I nod. “He’s convinced we’re going to get married and have a million babies.”

“Holy shit,” Emma breathes out, eyes wide. “I was not expecting that.”

“And neither was I. It’s all really confusing.” I groan, placing my head on the table.

“Do you like him?” Alice questions.

“Yes,” I mumble. “He’s fucking crazy, but he’s also sweet, and we’ve hung out. I like being with him. It’s like old times, but so damn different. I’m attracted to him, and I kind of like the crazy caveman thing.” I look up at them with a pathetic expression. “I’m fucked up.”

Emma snorts. “Oh, babe, we know the good girl thing is just a front. There's a freaky little thing underneath, you just gotta let that freak flag fly.”

I glare at her, and she grins wider.

“What does that mean for you and the guys? Is your arrangement with them done?”

“No.” I sit up straighter. “Well, with Grayson, yes. But I still have my time with Declan and Preston. I told Collin I’m following through with it. It’s what I want, and he can’t just swoop into my life, demanding all these things from me. He needs to show me, prove himself to me. And I also need time to get to know him. I just got out of a three-year relationship with an asshole who didn’t appreciate me at all. I’m not going to jump into another relationship the first chance I get. I’m not giving up things I want, like, or enjoy for another person. Not yet.”

“That's my girl.” Emma grins. “Why settle for one cock when you can have four?”

“Three,” I correct. “Grayson and I are done.”

“Just because you had your night already doesn’t mean things need to end. Keep having fun with him while your agreement is going. He’s hot as hell, and I wouldn’t know because you haven’t said shit! But I bet he’s a beast in the sack.”

“Well, about that. Yes, my time with Grayson was amazing, fucking mind blowing. So much so that I might be turning into a nymphomaniac.”

“Damn girl. Come on, details!” Alice urges.

“I can’t!” I groan. “I want to tell you, but it’s too weird. I can’t even think about it without getting weirded out.”

“Was he into some kinky shit? Don’t ick on someone's yum, Sadie,” Mia scolds me.

“It’s not that.” I sigh.

“Then what?” Emma whines.

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