Page 94 of Twisted Elites

“Busy expanding his tea label to the rest of the world.”

Cormac chuckled. “Garraway won’t like that.”

I raised a shoulder. “Kashaayah Mountain isn’t competition since the brand is only available in high-end retailers like Harrods and Fortnum and Mason.”

“Whereas Garraway Tea is available in any old supermarket.”

“Exactly.” I gave him a half-smile.

A silence stretched out between us. Whatever connection we used to share had gone. All that remained were memories now soured by a negligent academy. Its leadership had been so preoccupied with money and grades that it had exposed two vulnerable young people to the horrors of the elites. Still, it was good to see that the doctors had deemed Cormac well enough to return to full-time education.

I smoothed down the skirt of my silk dress and stood. “Congratulations, once again. I hope you enjoy Massachusetts.”

“It was nice to see you after all this time.” He dipped his head and peered at me through his lashes.

“Likewise.” I turned to the door and strode across the room.

“Willow.”

My fingers paused over the handle. “Yes?”

“I’m sorry for using you to get revenge on everyone who hurt Corrine. Of all my regrets, this one has plagued me the worst.”

“I forgave you after your first apology.” His letter had been long, eloquent, and heartfelt. I hadn’t replied, but he continued to update me on his progress at Springfield Manor. There was enough material for a book if he ever wanted to publish his story. “Now, go to America and start a new life.”

As soon as the door clicked shut, all the tension left my shoulders. That part of my life was over. Uncle Trevor now lived in Mom and Dad’s cottage with my four cousins, and Ashley’s sentence had been extended for violence and for being caught dealing drugs behind bars. Nobody knew when she would be released because she kept reoffending.

I continued down the hallway, past rooms that looked more like they belonged in a spa, and toward the waiting room where I’d left my young men. As soon as I stepped inside, all three of them stood from where they had been watching the monitors.

My heart melted at the sight of them.

Prakash was the first to approach. He’d grown his beautiful, black hair long to fit the esoteric image of his new company, even though he wore a fitted suit that skimmed the contours of his muscular body.

He cupped my face in his large hands and pressed a kiss on my lips. “How do you think it went?”

“Not as painful or as daunting as I’d expected.” I gave him another peck. “Did you hear his apology?”

He pressed his lips together and gave me a sharp nod. No matter how many times we told him it wasn’t his fault, Prakash still felt responsible for Cormac and Corrine’s breakdown. That’s why he and Sebastian paid for Cormac to stay at this beautiful facility.

Sebastian wrapped his arms around me and pulled me into his hard chest. He also wore a suit tailored to compliment his athletic frame. “How do you feel?”

I circled my arms around his neck and inhaled his familiar, cedar scent. “I feel like a chapter of my life has closed.”

The kiss he gave me melted all remnants of tension from my muscles, and sent a tingle of excitement between my legs. In a mere two days, I’d be married to all three of them, and I couldn’t wait.

Leopold snaked his arms around my waist and pulled me away from my kiss. With a chuckle, he kissed me once on the nose and twice on the lips. “Good, because a new chapter is about to begin with you as my lawfully wedded wife.”

“Our wife,” said Sebastian.

“Of course.” Leopold grinned down at me and stuck out his elbow.

I looped my arm around Leopold’s, and we left the room in formation. To the outside world, I was engaged to the heir of Brunswick Bank, but in private, I would belong to them equally, and they would belong to me.

Everyone thought we were going to India for a joint venture between Kashaayah Mountain and Garraway Tea, but we wanted to formalize our relationship before I married Leopold to help secure his position as chairman and relegate his controlling mother back to the head of the UK branch.

But that could wait. I had three gorgeous men to marry before we commenced the battle of Brunswick Bank.

END OF BOOK THREE

KNIGHTS OF TEMPLAR ACADEMY