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The Ritual Shantel Tessier 13670K 2023-08-28

He srabs a jug of lass He knows his mother hates when he does that

“Whoever she is, she better be gone” I inform him when he lowers it

That sreen eyes tells me that she’s definitely still in this house “You have ten minutes” I warn

“He only needs two” Royal—his twin brother—enters the kitchen not looking any better His hair a disheveled mess It’s hard to miss the scratches on his bare back and bite marks on his neck He’s only dressed in a pair of sweatpants

“Your oing to cover for you two” I shake my head

They both snort, trying to act unfazed They tower over her five-foot four fra at six-two, but I’ve seen her level theirl in n points over at Royal

Me and Blake have always been open with the boys about sex We understood that it was going to happen They’re seniors in high school about to graduate, but that doesn’t mean she openly allows it under our roof “Roy—”

“They already left” He assures me

“So, Dad …” Reign leans against the opposite corner, facing“We both need to talk to you”

Royal shakes his head, his unruly hair falling into his eyes “There is no we This is a you conversation”

Reign rolls his eyes at his twin before theyup Just three ton starts this summer …”

“We should have this conversation when your ets here” I interrupt him

“We kno she feels about the Lords” He sighs, “But ant to join”

“No” Royal shoves his shoulder playfully “You want to be a Lord Why the fuck would I want to sustain fro he adds “I like pussy too much for that shit”

I run a hand over my shaved face “Boys …”

“Maybe if you’d stop fucking for five seconds, you’d be able to see the bigger picture here” Reign snaps at Royal “Being a Lord …”