You Never Know: Sex, Lies And Family Secrets. Book Three

Chapter 1

ALEX

"Alley, we shouldn’t be doing this," I whisper.

We will be fine, Alex. Stop worrying, Alley annoyingly whispers back.

Looking at the massive, closed, solid timber doors, I expected it to fly open at any second. My anxiety increases as my heart races, and knocks against my ribs.

I cannot believe my older sister, Alley, who is only three months away from turning eighteen, can persuade me to sneak up to our mother’s office doorway to eavesdrop on our parents’ conversation.

A conversation regarding yours truly. Yep, little, innocent me. Crap. I hope I am not in trouble. Maybe Alley is right. Our parents might be speaking about me leaving Darshia and travelling to their old hometown to go to school. The hometown where our loving grandparents still live, amongst the humans.

With another shake of my head — Oh, man. What were we thinking?

I do not feel comfortable about this. My darling sister loves to sneak around our mother’s royal castle. As she keeps reminding me — ‘how else are we going to learn what is happening around here? It’s not like anyone keeps us updated.’

I think we just about know all the hidden passageways throughout the castle by now. Apart from what our mother who is the Queen of Darshia, has shown us including the secret Queen chamber. I think Alley and I have come across a few other areas our mother did not know about, and we are not going to mention it to her either.

My irrational rises when I notice the lack of royal security — they are late patrolling the area. The stupid guards should have walked by us by now.

I focus back on the door and continue to use my born witch powers keeping us invisible, along with the aid of the magically charmed necklace my Aunt Lucy assisted me in creating a few months back. Bless her beautiful, cheeky soul.

A unique magical charm necklace to enhance my magical powers. Also at this very minute, preventing our parents or anyone else from detecting us out in the hallway.

When I wear the charm it also has the ability to keep other Paranormal Entities from discovering I am a Dark One with magical powers.

Well, I will be a full Dark One in less than a year. You can say I am a Dark One in training, as well as a witch with some freaky abilities.

In the last few weeks, I mistakenly found myself capable of becoming invisible. Bloody fantastic, when I realised no other Dark Ones were able to detect me — even better.

Right, this minute, I am in the process of shielding both my sister and myself. Using my new ability of invisibility to protect the pair of us. Well, I hope for both our sakes we are invisible and at the same time, allowing the two of us the ability to listen to our parents secretly.

Look out world, Alex is here, the next powerful witch in training!

My silent laugh fills my head with an internal head shake. OMG. How did I allow myself to go along with Alley? We are going to find ourselves in a big pile of trouble if we are caught.

Now, I am not going to let it slip to Alley, but this is a fantastic experience. Otherwise, I will never hear the end of it as we stand here spying on our parents.

Even our parents do not know I am capable of this invisibility thing and this little piece of information is going to stay that way. I also persuaded Alley, not to mention anything to our other two siblings, Alley’s twin and my older brother Damien, and our younger brother Dane.

The only thing, which we can never remove from our minds, is our brother, a very naked Damien. My belly still rolls, at that vision I would rather forget.

We followed him recently, wondering why he was so secretive, sneak off out of the castle and sneaking back inside about two weeks ago. Only to find out, our mysterious brother has found his soul mate. Well, so he says anyway.

He snuck out and met up with his latest girlfriend. Alley and I became trapped in the same room with the pair of them. Let me just say, witnessing our brother having sex, might have scarred me for life.

There are just some things you never need to witness, and that is one of them. With a shudder, I force some of the rising bile back down my throat with a hard swallow.

The day our brother lost his virginity to his girlfriend… Blah. Another shudder rakes my body just with the thought of it, and I just hope this girlfriend of Damien’s is who she makes out to be. Sadly, I have a bad feeling about her, and Alley agrees with me. There is something about this girl.

We worry because Damien is the first-born Prince of Darshia of the Royal Blue dynasty, not to mention our family is wealthy. This might be the real reason why this girl is seducing Damien, fooling him into thinking there is more to their relationship than just the sex. To me, she is just a money hungry, power-seeking bitch. Thus, the reason why I am keeping my new talents hidden from everyone.

It is bad enough Alley, and I are already starting to develop the thirst for blood. Being Dark Ones, we knew the day was coming; we only hoped it would not have started for at least another year. As Dark Ones are born human, some can still exhibit Dark One qualities before they turn into a full Dark One at the age of eighteen.

We spoke with our mother not that long ago, and she said the same thing happened to her at our age, with the craving for our father’s blood, on her lips. However, Mum had been under the impression, with Dad encouraging her to try a new delicacy was because our father had been consuming her blood at the time, and this she thought had been the reason and not her turning into a Dark One.

Until our mother had fallen pregnant with Alley and Damien just before her eighteenth birthday, Mum never knew Dark Ones existed. She thought vampires were some type of myth. But as it turned out, Dark Ones are part of our family history, not actual vampires.

Boy, did Mum learn the hard way, and fast, especially when she started sprouting two sharp pointy teeth. Now look at her, the Queen of Dark Ones and rules her ancestral family home, which is hidden away from the human realm in a secret place named Darshia. All the while, our mother still looks like she is the age of an eighteen-year-old.

I look back down the corridor, waiting for our mother’s security to show up. This is strange; I would have thought at least one of the security guards would have walked past her door by now. Hmm. I think I might have a little chat with the Head of Security, my mother’s trusted friend, Riley.

Feeling an elbow to my side, Alley catches my attention. Pay attention, Alex. Mum and Dad are talking about you, she hisses, quietly.

Giving her a brief nod, I focus on our parents’ voices, hearing our mother speak.

Drake, you know we have come to an understanding when Alley is twenty-five, she will become the next Queen of Darshia. And if for some unknown reason Alley does not, then Alex will become the next Queen instead. Either way, both girls know one of them will be the next Queen. Until then, I will continue to Rule. We made sure both girls gained all the relevant knowledge and information there is, including negotiations, and not to mention fighting skills in all areas. We have treated both girls with the same respect, and not favouring one over the other.

Alley and I look at one another, smile at the same time, shrug our shoulders, shake our heads, and roll our eyes, without laughing. Good old Mum. We love her to bits, but we would prefer for her to remain Queen a little longer. Usually, it all happens when the princess turns eighteen, but mother put a stop to that and changed the rules. Including all the changes, making Darshia prosper and thrive towards a new modern society and a better future.

Our precious mother would like both Alley and myself to have a better education than she did. As our mother had just barely completed high school before taking over the new role of Queen.

Yes. Yes, Alexia. We have treated all our children the same, our father replies, but, why does Alex want to go to our old school? Amongst the humans?

"Drake, you sound as if you have spent far too much time away from the human lifestyle. Alex would like to have the chance to live away from Dark Ones and other Paranormal Entities for a year or two. Personally, I think it will be good for her."

I nod my head in agreement.

I just don’t know, Alexia. What about her safety?

Alley and I both look at one another and roll our eyes. Geez. He acts like we are still little kids.

Drake, we will make sure Alex has a couple of our trusted bodyguards with her. This time, one of them will be female.

It looks like you have thought of everything, my father says grumpily.

No Drake. Not everything. I thought I would leave the security and where Alex lives up to you.

Alley’s eyes go wide. Uh-oh, our overprotective father is in charge of my security. Great. I won’t be able to have any fun.

What? You think Alex should live in our house, next door to your parent’s home, my father says in a shocked voice.

Yes, I might have some fun. I begin to smile.

A small victory, finally, and some freedom — I do an internal happy dance.

My mother replies, Yes, she should. However, Alex will still require guards and personal bodyguards. And, that Mr Smithlyn, is where you also come in. You have assisted with Riley through the years. You know the training; you know the men and women who have trained. Plus, my parents can act as her guardians for school. As we still look far too young to be having teenagers her age.

Alley gives me the let’s go look. I shake my head, mouthing, ‘Not yet.’

I turn my ear towards the door to continue listening.

Okay, Alexia. With all our talking, I think I have calmed down enough. Do you really think Alex, will be okay?

My mother’s voice starts to change a little. Why is her voice changing pitch?

Yes, Drake. Alex will be fine. I feel it will be good for her to live in the human world. She needs it. Her magic is progressing, and her lessons will continue. Alex has her head on her shoulders, Drake. She has read as many books as she could place her hands on; preparing herself as anyone could, regarding her magic.

Alexia, I just worry. That is all. I will miss her.

Oh, Drake. We all will miss her. You can easily go and visit Alex, any time. It is not as if she is going overseas. Alex will only be five minutes away via the portal, at our house or we might have her stay with my parents. However, the way Alex is maturing before our eyes, I think our little rebelling daughter will prefer to live in our house.

Relief fills me, knowing my mother is winning the battle to allow me to go to school amongst the humans.

In a quiet voice, Alley whispers to me, Come on Alex. We better go.

Scrunching my face, I frown at Alley, shooting her a wry look. Giving my head a slight shake, I turn my ear once again towards the door. Now having missed some of their conversations.

"No. I never did find out, but it is time we did. Whatever Ms Lexington is, it is going to be interesting. I think it is time we allow our little girl to grow. You never know, Alex might find her soul mate."

Wow. Feeling shocked, I glance to Alley and whisper, "Mum thinks I might find my soul mate out in the human world."

With a nod of her head, Alley replies quietly, "Of course you will find your soul mate. We have already worked out; he is not here in Darshia."

Alley and I have already looked into all the eligible males in Darshia, and no Darshia male is our soul mate. We both know, our soul mate’s will be beyond the boundaries of Darshia and somewhere out in the human realm.

Looks like I will be leaving Darshia and going to school amongst the humans, I happily say, just about jumping up and down with excitement.

Turning our heads, we start to hear strange noises coming from within my mother’s office. I look towards Alley. With our hands covering our mouths, and our eyes nearly bulging out of our heads.

Oh, no. Our parents are kissing.

Well maybe, more than kissing, by the sounds coming from within the office. Both Alley and I start to shake our heads, while our faces screw up with the gross sounds that penetrate our ears.

Ew, yuck. Our parents are having sex. Is there something in the water? First our brother and now our parents. With my body shuddering with horrible visions of a naked Damien, I think it is time to get out of here.

Chapter 2

ALEX

Breathe Alex.

Come on girl, you can do this.

Okay, now. Another step, another breath, step again.

Don’t forget to speak, walk and think; I can do this, after all, I am a Princess of Darshia, and my mother is walking right beside me.

What was I thinking?

Here I am, walking with my mother and Grandmother, freaking out, in my parent’s old human high school. Okay, the new version.

While my parents were students here, the old school was blown up. All I can think of is what happens if any of Mum’s former teachers are still here and they recognise her? She still looks the same as she did back then. My mother can be thoughtless at times.

‘Alex, I can hear your thoughts. Now stop it. I am safe. There are no old teachers here anymore. Only Ms Lexington is in the office, and she is not human, so she does not count.’

Huh? Ms Lexington? I do not remember Grandmother discussing a Ms Lexington. Great, Mum is listening to my thoughts.

Why does she do that? Ever heard of privacy? This mind talk stuff might be handy, but until I turn into a full Dark One, I can only use it to speak to other family members who are full Dark Ones. It is not fair, I mentally pout. My mother’s voice brings my attention back to the present.

‘Alex, maybe if you practised your lessons in mind control, you would be able to protect your mind. As for Ms Lexington, she was the school secretary when I was a student here. She has since married and is the new principal. Also her name is now Blacksford. Mrs Blacksford to you!’

Ah. Now I know whom Mum is speaking of.

‘Mum, why are you here? Grandmother and I can handle all this new school stuff.’

‘Alex, you are my daughter, it is my duty to be here. I will not sit back while you attend your first day here, amongst the humans. If anyone should ask, I am your cousin. If anyone asks questions, just say, ‘I was named after your mother and casually change the subject.’

‘Yes, Mother,’ I reply in an annoyed tone.

‘Don’t be smart, Alex, it does not become you.’

Shit. I think I had better start blocking Mum from my thoughts.

‘Alex, watch your language. Good luck with blocking me, Ms young one.’

Grrrr. Damn. Parents. Hearing Mum’s laugh in my head is annoying.

‘Alex, watch your tone.’

‘Yes, Mother,’ I grumpily protest.

Just then, I start to feel something different in the air.

Something...

Hmm. I do not know if I want to hold it, eat it, or love it? My mouth begins to water, and my breasts start to feel different, as my nipples begin to turn to hard points. I had hoped with each step I had taken my lacy bra might be the answer to this erotic feeling surrounding my body, causing this feeling of, want, touch and sex.

Whoa there…where did sex come into this? With an internal groan, my nipples feel rock hard and extremely sensitive against the lace fabric surrounding and caressing my tender and aching breasts. What is happening? Somehow, I do not think the lacy friction is enough to cause these strange feelings?

My eyes quickly dart around the hallway and then towards the office area, trying to find the cause of my body’s strange behaviour. Could someone be using magic? Nah. My necklace should prevent anyone from casting any magic over me. What is this peculiar feeling then? Until my eager eyes land on a tall, nicely built guy.

With a lift of my eyebrow, I admire the scene in front of me.

Hot damn. And the view from behind is not too bad, if I may say so. All I need is for this male piece of deliciousness to slowly turn around and show me the rest of the merchandise.

Hot double damn.

Drinking in the gorgeous view in front of me, my sister comes to mind. Alley will be spewing missing out on this view, wishing she had come with me instead. I start to laugh in my head at my good fortune.

Missing a step in the process of my mental ramblings, then righting myself instantly before anyone notices. I shake my head, how do I concentrate when all my eyes want to do is drink in this tall, dark, lip-smacking specimen? Wow, if his pants are any indication, Mr Sexy-a-licious arse fills the denim fabric out nicely and his t-shirt, oh my.

The need to fan myself increases, as my internal body heats up and ready to combust into sexual flames. I envy the fabric straining to hold in his hard ripped muscles and broad shoulders if only my warm moist tongue can run around those delicious muscles.

Visions of Mr Sex-a-licious naked and spread out as my own personal banquet. Hmm-mmm. The urge to rub my thighs together increases.

Oh, my...slowly he turns enough for my brain to acknowledge, the sight before me — is an artist dream of sculpture paradise…wow. OMG — a gorgeous male, is standing not far from where we have to go.

If he is a student here, I think I am going to love attending this school, providing I can see him every day. With another swipe over my bottom lip, my moist tongue darts out before my teeth bite into my lip.

Uh-oh. I feel my mother’s gaze on me. Bugger, now this is embarrassment plus. Not noticing in time, my mother has just witnessed my reaction to my lip biting, mouth drooling behaviour over a hot stud with ripped muscle physique.

Oh, geez. More than just embarrassing, as I feel my face heating up. When I look back up along the tantalising male body of this sexy stranger, only to find, a pair of smoking hot bedroom eyes staring right back at me. Uh-oh.

Can the ground open up and swallow me now?

Finding I am not able to look away, I continue to drink the vision of the sculptured godliness up. Oh, my, and that smile. I bet Mr Sex-a-licious has all the female population wrapped around his little finger. Hmm, I wonder what his fingers are capable of?

Geez, it is getting hot in here. Did someone turn the heat up? Someone must have, as I sense my body heating up and ready to go up in flames, under the penetrating gaze of his sexy bedroom eyes. Somehow, I would not be permitted to remove my restricting clothing to cool down.

Managing to blink, breaking the heated connection with this sexy stranger.

My thoughts fly to my mother, feeling frustrated. ‘Ah, Mum. As you can see, the human boy over there is looking at me. What do I do?’

Only to hear Mum laugh at my predicament. Crap. Now, what am I going to do? ‘Mother, can you help me out here?’

‘Oh, my baby girl. Alright, first thing Alex, try to calm down. Has any other boy back in Darshia, ever affected you like this before? Because I have never witnessed either you or Alley behave in such a manner.’

‘No mother, this guy is the first. Why. What is going on?’

‘Hmm. If I did not know any better, I think this human might—’

Before Mum can finish her sentence, a woman with high-heeled shoes and a big bright smile interrupts us. Walking straight up to my mother and engulfing her in a big hug.

What the...? Who is this person? My eyes dart around for the magically hidden, Riley, my mother’s personal security guard and friend. Shouldn’t he be ripping this person away from my mother right now?

‘It is okay, Alex. This woman is Mrs Blacksford, and she is the school Principal,’ my mother says with a laugh and tightly hugs the strange woman back.

I start to glance around the hall until I notice the hunky guy again. Oh, my. He is still looking at me. I quickly look away and glance back towards my mother, and hope the gorgeous guy did not notice me staring at him.

I continue to watch Mum and how she casually speaks with the school Principal while showing off her wedding rings. Weird. Why would they be discussing Mums wedding rings of all things?

I casually glance back towards the gorgeous muscle guy. As soon as my eyes meet his, we both smile at one another. Busted. I think my cheeks just turned red. Why do I feel so shy all of a sudden?

Oh, my word. I think I am about to melt into a puddle on the floor. Why am I having such strong feelings for the human? All I want is his body wrapped around mine, keeping me safe, warm and loved.

Confusion hits me square in the face when I realise the direction my thoughts are heading, uh-oh.

Is this love?

Nah — no way.

This lovey-dovey stuff and weird feelings about a boy, is not like me, where are these thoughts coming from?

Chapter 3

ALEX

While daydreaming about the hunk of sexy maleness or do I just call him Mr Sex-a-licious, whichever name, the scrumptious guy out in the corridor — my mother somehow managed to walk me into the Principal’s office. Taking me away from the hard ripped muscle Mr Sex-a-licious before me, leaving me feeling bereft of this person’s presence. My body screams in annoyance along with an ache in my chest.

Nooo. I do not want to leave Mr Sex-a-licious, take me back to him.

With a click of the door, my attention is brought back to the present and the strange woman before me. Who is this woman? All Mum mentioned is this woman is not human. Great information Mum! NOT.

Even I can work that part out for myself, and it had been one of the first things I sensed. She has magic and something else. I will have to think about this. Alrighty then, let’s get this show on the road. I can see Grandmother, Mum and what was her name? Oh yeah, Mrs Blacksford are now speaking about me.

Great, not feeling embarrassed at all.

What seemed like half an hour later, or less, I stand and shake Mrs Blacksford’s hand. Pulling my hand away; my fingers tingle from her touch; our eyes meet in surprise. Hmm. Interesting…

This stranger, who just happens to be my new school Principal, definitely has some form of magic. I will have to discuss this with my Aunt Lucy and get her opinion on the situation.

With her eyes still focused on mine, Mrs Blacksford says, It has been a pleasure meeting you today, Alex. I hope you will like our school. Your mother has shown me your school files, including your school reports.

With a pause, Mrs Blacksford turns her head back to my mother before facing me with a smile. "Usually, you would be