Page 14 of Triumphant Kings (Boys Of Kingston Academy #3)

Sadie

“ S pill, bitch,” my best friend, Emma, demands as I walk through the front doors of the school.

“Well, good morning to you, too.” I laugh, looking at Mia and Alice standing behind her, all of them with matching eager looks.

“Yeah, yeah, never mind all that. You need to tell us everything, now.” Alice waves me off.

“Can’t this wait until lunch?” Grayson asks, stepping up behind me. “We were a little busy.”

“Doing what?” Mia asks, brows furrowing. My cheeks pinkening with the knowledge that my panties are currently ruined from what we just did in his car. Her eyes widen when she takes one look at me and shakes her head. “You know what, I don't wanna know.”

“I do.” Alice grins. “Did you two fuck before coming to school?”

“Shh,” I hiss, looking around to make sure no one else heard.

“Not before.” Grayson chuckles. “On the way.”

My eyes close as I let out a groan. “Grayson. Shut up.”

“Fineeee,” he sighs heavily. “I’ll leave you ladies to do your gossiping.” He leans in close, warm breath fanning against my ear, making me shiver. “Just make sure to remind them how big my dick is. No need to skimp on the details.” He nips at my earlobe before taking off down the hall.

“That boy.” Emma swoons.

“That mouth.” Alice fans herself.

“So, you're married to our college professor and guidance counselor now, but you’re still dating the others?”

“Yes.” I chew on my lower lip. “That's what we need to talk about.”

“Duh,” Emma says.

“Speaking of others,” Mia says, words filled with amusement.

My eyes flick over in the direction she’s looking, and my heart starts to race when I see Declan and Preston walking side by side down the hall towards us.

Declan is smiling, laughing at whatever Preston is saying. It makes my belly flutter with happiness.

Preston looks relaxed, the most at ease I think I’ve ever seen him, making it almost impossible to keep the smile off my face.

As if they can sense me watching them, they both look over at me. Mine and Preston’s eyes lock, and my breath whooshes from my lungs.

A flush works its way through my body, settling in my lower belly at the intense heat of his stare.

Needing to look away, I turn my attention to Declan. This time, I smile because he looks at me with this big goofy grin on his face. That I can't help but return.

He mouths, “See you at lunch,” before walking past us. They’re giving me and my friends time to talk, even though I’m sure they wanted to come over to see me. I both love and hate that they did.

“Damnnn.” Alice whistles. “That boy looks like he wanted to fuck you right here in this hallway.”

“I’m guessing things are going good between the two of you? Last time we talked, things were rocky,” Emma says.

“Yeah.” I smile over at my besties. “Things are good.” And for the first time in a long time, I really do feel that way.

Emma pulls me out of the way of students and up against the wall. The three of them surround me, like a barrier. “Now, spill.”

“Okay, okay.” I laugh at the very serious looks on their faces.

And I do. I tell them everything from finding out the wedding was being moved up, to my crazy idea, to getting married in Collin’s office, to the party, and the aftermath.

I tell them my mom and Mark know about Grayson and me, that I’m staying with all of them, and that being married to Collin changes nothing.

What I don’t tell them about is Preston and Declan because that’s not my place.

What they have is new, and we have a lot going on.

When they’re ready to come out to the world, they will.

For now, it’s just between us and the little family we’ve built.

Of course, my good mood was short-lived.

Because after spilling everything to my besties, we parted ways, and things started to go downhill.

So far, this morning has fucking sucked. I just want the day to be over already.

Since I walked to my first class, I’ve been getting dirty looks and heard people whispering. During the break between classes, people called me a few degrading names as I passed them.

All of it regarding the fact that just before break, I was very publicly in a relationship with Declan, who broke off his engagement with my best friend to be with me, only for me to go and marry someone from the faculty.

Some even called me a homewrecker. For fuck’s sake, they know Mia is gay; she’s made it known more than once. It’s not like the two of them were in love. Hell, they’re more like siblings than anything else.

Still, they don’t care about the details, just that I left this amazing guy for an older man.

Not everyone seems to hate me for it. I had a group of girls stop me, asking how I did it. How did someone poor like me get the richest man in the state to marry him? And asked if he has any siblings. Like, are they for real? How stupid can some of these people be?

Having no idea what to say, I just walked away.

Thankfully, lunch is starting in a few minutes, and because I finished my work early, I excuse myself to the bathroom, take my things, and leave, needing a moment to myself to just be alone and think.

I should have known better because as soon as I’m walking out of the bathroom and turning the corner, there’s the she-bitch herself.

“Oh, for fuck’s sake,” I groan as I quickly stop to avoid running into her.

“If it isn’t the one person I hate the most in the world.” Tina sneers, crossing her arms.

“Feeling’s mutual,” I mutter, stepping to the side to move around her. She follows. “Move, please.”

“I knew you were a whore. I just didn’t know how much of one you really were.” She tsk. “What I can’t wrap my head around is... how did you get so many guys being as ugly as you are?”

Anger boils in my blood. I don’t have the patience for her shit today. Or any other day.

Wanting to get away from her, I try to go around her again, but she blocks me again.

“Let me go,” I growl, trying to hold back angry tears. I won’t let this bitch see how much she gets to me. Just her name alone makes me want to claw her eyes out. Standing here with her, I want to fucking murder her. I’m so sick of her shit. Of everyone’s shit.

“I guess it’s true, some men will fuck any willing hole.” She snorts. “Must have a magic pussy if they keep coming back for more. How much are you paying them, Sadie? Because your body alone isn’t enough.”

“Fuck off, Tina,” I say, sounding as tired as I feel. “Why would I need to pay anyone to fuck me? They’re all rich. They don’t need my money.”

“Mhm. You're right. Has to be blackmail. What do you have on them, Sadie? What are you holding over their head?”

“Nothing,” I say through gritted teeth. “It’s lunch time, now let me go.”

“Oh, hunny, I think food is the last thing you need to be worrying about.” She laughs, eyeing me up and down with this fake pity look. “Looks like someone had a little too much fun with the holiday sweets.”

Of course, she has to hit it where it hurts the most.

“Whatever,” I mutter, tears stinging the back of my eyes. The bell rings, giving me the distraction I need to push past her. As I walk away, students start to fill the hallways.

“Watch out, everyone,” Tina calls out behind me. “Better hide your boyfriends before the school slut steals them.”

People laugh, but I ignore them, rushing through the hallway towards the nearest bathroom.

I manage to make it just in time to pull up the lid before I expel the contents of my stomach.

Tears spill down my cheeks with every heave. I hate her. I hate her. I hate her. Why can’t she just die? The world would be a better place without her.

As soon as the thoughts leave my mind, I feel guilty because I’m not that kind of person. I shouldn’t wish death on anyone.

Okay, well, maybe Collin and Preston’s dad. He sure as hell doesn’t deserve to live.

Once everything is up, I give myself a moment to breathe and for the nausea to pass. My throat is raw, my eyes are sore, and I’m so damn tired. I just want to curl up into a ball and sleep.

Part of me is thinking of going home early, but the guys are waiting for me at the Host Club room.

With a deep breath, I wipe my mouth with a tissue before flushing and leaving the stall.

A few girls look over at me as they leave, giving me the bathroom to myself again.

Opening my bag, I grab a makeup wipe, clean my eyes up and then fix my makeup.

My eyes are a little red, but I can just lie and say it's from lack of sleep. I really didn’t get much last night. The nap after Grayson and I had some of the best and kinkiest sex I’ve ever had didn’t help because I couldn’t really fall asleep.

I still can’t believe that happened.

These boys have changed me, but for the better. It seems they are unlocking new kinks all the time, and none of them judge me because they are even freakier than I am.

We’re perfect together, despite what assholes like Tina think. She doesn’t know them, no one does. Not like I do.

When I feel I’m good enough to leave the bathroom, I head towards the Host Club room. The halls seem more empty now, and no one gives me a hard time on my way there.

Ignoring the looks I get as I walk through the room, I head to the back where the guys and I normally hang out, finding all of them but Collin already there.

“There you are,” Preston says as I throw myself into the empty chair, letting out a heavy sigh.

“Are you okay?” Declan asks, concern lacing his words.

“I’m fine.” I roll my head to the side against the back of the chair and smile. “Just tired.”

“That's not all,” Preton says, leaning forward in the spot he’s sitting, next to Declan. “What else is wrong?”

I close my eyes as I look away, opening them to stare up at the ceiling. “Just assholes doing what they do best. People have made it known they are not too happy about my new husband and how I did my boyfriend dirty,” I mutter.

“Fuck,” Preston mutters.

“Come here,” Declan says, patting his lap.

I look at him for a moment, hesitant because there are people in the room. But we’re hidden away from everyone else, and only we’re allowed back here.

Biting my lip, I pull myself to my feet and over to Declan. He pulls me into his lap and I go willingly, straddling his thighs. “Their opinions don’t matter,” Declan insists. “I don’t care what they’re saying.”

My eyes flick between his. “Are they saying things to you, too?”

“Kind of,” he admits. “Only mine aren't nasty words, just a lot of pitying looks.”

Guilt swirls in my stomach. “I’m sorry,” I whisper, the need to cry again hitting me hard.

“You have nothing to be sorry about.” He slides his hands up and down my thighs. “You didn’t do anything wrong.”

“Really?” I raise a brow. “I married another man when the whole world knew I was dating you. I think I did a pretty big thing.”

“They don’t know the truth. But I do. And that's all that matters.”

“You don’t have to keep your relationship a secret.” Collin’s voice surprises me, my eyes flicking to the side. He takes a seat in the chair I was just in.

“What do you mean?” He’s so damn handsome. He’s dressed in one of his suits, hair slicked back. Tall, dark, and sexy.

“Nothing has to change between the two of you, and the world knows about you both. I’d just be added to the equation.” He shrugs, as if it’s really that simple.

“Would you get backlash? Your wife having a boyfriend?”

“Like I give a fuck.” He huffs out a laugh.

“Why do you think I’ve been so busy all week?

It sure as fuck wasn’t because I wanted to be away from you.

That part killed me. I was working, seeing who would be the biggest issue if we went public with our poly relationship, and the ones who did, I cut ties with.

Kept it behind the scenes. That way, when the world knows, the business side of things is taken care of. ”

My lips part as I gape at him in shock.

“Damn,” Grayson says in awe. “I’m impressed. Going to have to talk to my dad about that. See what we can do too.”

“Your dad?” Collin asks. “He knows?”

“Yup,” Grayson says proudly. “Told him about it this morning. He’s all team Sadie.”

They’re having a full-on conversation, yet I’m still looking at Collin like the man isn’t even real.

“Sunshine.” Collin finds my gaze again and chuckles. “Did I break you?”

“Why?” I ask, voice cracking with emotion filling my throat.

“Why what?” he asks as I get off Declan’s lap to sit in his.

He pulls me down greedily, like he needs to touch me, to hold me.

“Why would you do that for me?” I whisper, eyes filling with tears. “Why go through all that trouble to make it easier for me to be with everyone, when you don’t even want to share me with the others?”

“Because I love you.” He cups the back of my head and brings me closer to his face.

“Because I want you to be happy.” He presses a kiss to my lips, and I melt into his touch.

“They make you happy, right?” he whispers against my lips, and I nod.

“Then I’ll do whatever it takes so you can be with them, too.

We’re not doing anything wrong, Sadie. And I refuse to hide from the world like we are.

These people would rather slit our throats than pour water on us if we were on fire.

So, why would I change how we live, just to please them? We live for ourselves, no one else.”

“I love you.” I’m crying softly now, grabbing his face and pressing kisses to his lips. “I love you so much.”

He holds me to him, deepening the kiss until I’m gripping his suit jacket, ready to grind down on his thick cock.

“Do you two mind not fucking right here? There are people around,” Preston grumbles.

We break apart, panting heavily. Smiling, I lean my head on Collin’s shoulder, looking over at Preston. He’s not upset, but I can see the longing in his eyes, and it breaks my heart.

I’m about to say something, but Collin beats me to it.

“Soon, brother. Soon we will get you out of your shackles and free of these fucked up people.”

Preston’s eyes flick up to his brother. I can tell he’s not used to this, his brother caring about him. That anyone cares for him.

He really is going to have to get used to it, because I meant it when I said we were a family.

“Whatever it takes,” I whisper to Preston. His eyes find mine.

A small smile lifts on his lips. “Whatever it takes.”

And we mean it.