Page 7 of Tantalizing Kings

“Hey!” I huff, tossing a fry at Mia who picks it up and eats it while flipping me off.

After University, I plan on working with my mom, then taking over for her when the time comes. I’ve never really had any major dreams like being a doctor, teacher, or lawyer. It always fascinated me that my family has a rich history, being a part of Kingston Academy. I want to be a part of that legacy. I don’t have any siblings, so if I don’t take after my mom, this job dies with her and is given to someone new. I can’t let that happen.

My mom does have a brother, but he married a Kingston legacy and pretty much disowned my mom and grandfather before he passed. He saw an easy life with money and took it. He has a daughter, Emily. We’ve gone to the same school, but run in different friend circles. She’s nice enough, but we’re not close.

It hasn’t stopped people from comparing me to her from time to time.I hate it. She’s rich, popular, and doesn’t hide it.

And I’m not. I mean, my mom gets paid really well, so we're not exactly hard off, but it’s nowhere near how much money these kids get to live off. Pretty much what my mom gets in a year, these kids get in a month to just piss around with.

My dad was a student here, but he was one of the few scholarship students. So when he passed, my mom wasn’t left with anything but a broken heart.

“Did you run into the one who shall not be named?” Emma asks.

“Yup. He was waiting for me outside my last class.”

“What did you say to him?” Mia asks.

“Nothing. I walked past him without a word. That didn’t stop him from chasing me down the hall, though. It was so embarrassing. Everyone was watching.” I groan, putting my head down on the table.

“Where is he then?” Alice asks, looking around.

“A teacher stopped him and sent him away.”

“Good,” Emma says.

“Did you hear about Lionel?” Alice asks.

My head pops up. “What about him?”

“One of the girls from the party texted me that he got arrested last night.”

My brows furrow. “What for?”

Her face goes grim. “Rumor is, he hurt a girl there. Like beat her up. That's all I know, but she said they’re looking to charge him with more.”

“What?” I whisper in disbelief, my stomach dropping, no longer hungry.

“Yeah, I have a feeling if he doesn’t get locked up, his parents will send him away. They don’t want it to mess with their perfect image.” Alice shakes her head. “Guy’s a fucking creep.”

“He better fucking get locked up,” Emma seethes. “I hate how guys like him get away with things because of their money.”

For the next half hour, I mindlessly scroll on my phone, trying not to think of that monster and the poor girl he attacked. Thoughts of that night are not what I need to ruin my day today.

“Sadie!” Emma bumps my shoulder.

“Sorry, what?” I ask, putting my phone down.

“We’re sharing juicy stories, girl. You're missing out.” Alice laughs.

“What kind of stories?” I smile, raising a brow.

“Craziest place you’ve ever fucked,” Mia answers with a smirk.

My brows jump and my eyes widen. “Ahh...”

“Mine was that one time at that party, on the dance floor.” Alice grins proudly. I remember her texting me that night and telling me all about it.

“I ate a girl out on the bus during a school trip,” Mia offers, blushing.

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