Page 20 of Exordium

The stares transferred to me. Unfortunately for them, Adelaide had raised me, and they didn’t intimidate me at all. Tapping my foot, I gave them my best, I mean business look, “Well, time is wasting away. What did you want, Nathan?”

A little shocked by my nonchalant attitude. The twins relaxed their stance and stepped back a little. Nathan, not shocked at all, just walked over and kissed my forehead, then adjusted his pants.

“You know, when you get cocky, it makes my cock want to rise to the occasion,” he winked at me. Zeke and Zane both burst out laughing, and Nathan joined in. It was like their standoff didn’t happen and now they were the best of friends. Guys were dumb.

I pouted at Nathan and walked closer, “You’re such a big, strong man, and I love when your cock rises to the occasion.” I ran my hand down his chest in the direction of his dick. Zeke and Zane were watching us with heated eyes. Nathan, for his part, was looking at me with suspicion… smart man. Moving my hand to his crotch I thumped the cock he was so proud of. Side note: he had a reason to be proud.

“Hey!” Nathan screamed in a high-pitched voice. “You don’t want to damage Big John.” I looked at him in shock.

“You do know that’s my Grumpy’s name, right?”

“Yeah, so?” He raised his brow.

“So, you better name it something else, or you’ll never enter my love castle again,” I narrowed my eyes.

“Love castle?” Zeke questioned, looking at Zane.

“I’ve always wanted to be a knight rescuing the princess. Maybe I can bring my battering ram to break into the gates?” Zane looked hopeful.

“I think we’ve gotten a little off topic. What was so important you risked making us late for class?” I asked, giving Zane the side-eye. Battering ram, what the actual hell?

“I didn’t know the soulless wonders would join us.” Nathan eyed the twins. “I just wanted to ask you when we would report our Faction status to the dean?”

Was this fool serious? So far, I hadn’t actually lied to the twins about not needing the ritual. But if I publicly claimed Nathan, the Council would know we’d never registered to perform the ritual. Not to mention, we would never have been permitted to do it until after initiation. I would eventually have to come clean with the twins because Nathan and I would have to do the blood ritual to confirm him as Faction to the Council. We needed to discuss when we wanted to tell them.

Zeke rolled his eyes at Nathan, “Firstly, of course, we would join you. We expect to be full members of this Faction soon, with or without your approval. Secondly, you aren’t going to be able to do that yet.”

“Why the fuck not?” Nathan glowered at Zeke.

“It’s unheard of for there to be a partially formed Faction before initiation. Also, I’m pretty sure the Hawthorne Faction didn’t get permission to perform the ritual, if that’s what happened.” Zeke glanced at me as if he would find the answers on my face. Apparently, he didn’t buy in to the conclusions Chloe had come to. “Drawing the Council’s attention wouldn’t be a great idea. In fact, after initiation, it might be better for us to do the ritual first.”

“The hell you say? I’ll be damned if you two become official Faction before I do.” Nathan bit out.

“Calm down, Psycho,” I stepped up to Nathan and hugged him, “He does have a point. Especially when it wouldn’t take too much digging to find out about our relationship. My parents have enough issues with the Council that I wouldn’t want to add to it. There is no question that we’ll wait until after initiation. Then I’ll request that we perform it together.” Turning to the twins, I gave them a stern look, “That goes for both of y’all, too. No stirring up trouble. We’ll just carry on like we’re exploring our options.”

“We just want to get to know you better and show you what we bring to this Faction. You are the most beautiful, incredible Nexus anyone has ever had, and we’re fortunate to call you ours.” Zane lifted my hand and brought it to his lips, kissing it gently. He then turned to Nathan, “Look, man, we aren’t your enemy. We grew up in this world, and I know it’s all new to you, and parts of it will seem strange or hard to accept. We want to get to know you too and answer any questions you might have from a male’s perspective.” Nathan gave the guys a cool nod.

“I did feel strangely accepting of you both right from the start. This world is different and finding out I’m Aurathion has been crazy. I’m letting y’all know from the beginning I’ll do anything for Reverie.” He pulled me into his arms. “Anything. I’ve loved her for years, so I’m on board with whatever needs to happen to make me stronger for her.” He narrowed his eyes, “But let me be clear. If either of you does one thing to hurt her. I’ll put you in an unmarked grave. Well, what’s left of you after the pigs have had their fill.”

I leaned up and kissed his cheek. My Psycho was one of a kind. I was super proud of him for accepting this new culture and always putting my feelings first. I felt my heart overflow seeing all the guys coming together.

“Nice to know murder and crazy behavior get rewarded. I think we’re going to fit right in.” Zane grinned, letting the crazy from the coffee shop show in his eyes briefly.

OK, maybe they were three of a kind.

“Let’s get to class while y’all are still being nice to each other,” I smirked and led the way with my men following right behind. I put a little extra sway in my step. Hearing a whistle and then a slap, I burst out laughing.

“We are three lucky guys,” Zeke groaned, never taking his eyes off my ass.

I turned and winked at him over my shoulder and walked off into the sunset like the badass bitch I am. I then stepped on a pencil someone dropped and stumbled, caught myself, felt my face get hot, then resumed my ass swaying prowl down the hallway.

Fake it till you make it, baby.

“You got that right, brother,” Zane whistled again, dodging Nathan’s hand this time. “Shake that groove thing, Rev!” He yelled, ignoring my stumble. They’re not the only lucky ones, clearly, I was.

“What the actual Fuck? And who the fuck is Rev? That’s a stupid nickname.” Nathan scowled.

“Just trying out some options,” Zane smirked, then walked away whistling.

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