Page 41 of Relentless Queen
“You must be Aluxis. My name is On’Marie.” She says, shaking hands with us. “Let me show you to your room so you can get settled.”
We follow her through the living room, towards the back of the house, making our way up the white spiral staircase that leads to the second floor where there are seven bedrooms. She walks to the door in the middle of the hallway, leaving three rooms on each side.
“Here we are,” On’Marie says with a smile.
After she turns and heads back down the stairs, I turn, opening the door, walking in, and gasping. Holy shit! There are cream-colored walls with teal trimming, a teal bed set that covers a brand-new California King bed, and a black bed frame with a hanging black lace canopy . There is a matching set of bedroom furniture that includes a makeup station. I walk over to the wall made of mirrors and open the doors that reveal a walk-in closet. Inside are clothes, shoes, and accessories. Hmm, they thought of everything I see. I walk back out and go towards the door on the right side of the room that reveals a huge master bathroom that houses a jacuzzi tub, glass shower with multiple shower heads, toilet, and a sink. It's filled with everything I will need.
How did they get all of this done so quickly? They must have been expecting another girl.I head back into the bedroom. My stomach lets out a grumble, informing me that I’m hungry. I forgot I haven’t eaten yet.
“Come on, let’s go raid the fridge.” Jo grabs my arm, dragging me behind her as we head down to the kitchen.
We are sitting at the kitchen island eating turkey sandwiches and grapes when Jo looks over at me with a concerned look.
“Lux. There’s something I need to tell you. Promise me you won’t get mad.” Jo is freaking me out. I don’t even realize I haven’t answered her back when she shakes my shoulder.
Flashbacks come flooding in as I hear the familiar words playing in my head.
“Huh?” I say, bringing myself back to the present. “What is it?” I ask.
“I know who your foster brothers are.” She must see the panic written on my face because she quickly says, “You know them too.”
Just as I’m about to ask her to elaborate, I hear a commotion in the living room.
“That fucking chick is clingy as fuck bro. She wouldn’t stop throwing herself at me. What was I supposed to do?” I hear a deep voice say.
“Maybe not try fucking her mom, you dumbass.” Another guy says.
What the fuck!
They walk around the corner and into the kitchen. They stop talking and just stare at me with wide eyes.
What the fuck! Is that?. It can’t be.
Chapter Twenty-Two
ALUXIS
“This is what I need to tell you, Lux.” Jo says, grabbing ahold of my hand from across the island.
“What do you mean?” I ask, looking from her to the guys and back.
“Well, so” she begins to say but gets caught off by Mr Death Stare.
“Look, my brothers told our uncle about you and your situation. So when Jo moved across the street, my brothers asked for you to be placed here, especially after your last place.” he smirks. “So why don’t you just say thank you.”
“You don’t have to be a dick, Zin.” Atticus growls.
The guy I now know as Zin glares at him, then me before turning and walking back out the door.
“Sorry about that, princess. You already know everyone, well, except for me and my brother. My name is Harlan. And that is Marzin, but he goes by Zin..”
He looks just like Zin except Harlan has a little cut in his brow. It's tiny so you wouldn’t be able to notice it unless he is up close to you.
Looking over at Jo, “You had a say in this?”
“I told you, I needed you, and when we talked that day, I knew I had to try and do something.” She says, smiling at me as she comes around the island, pulling me into her arms and squeezing me into a hug.
“Thank you.” I whisper into her ear as I reach up and wipe the tears from my cheeks. I hear footsteps and I tense up, realizing it must be Zin.
