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  “Let us know how it goes!” sang Trina, swinging her designer purse over her shoulder. “Let us know or go back to where you came from!” she said forcefully, throwing that platinum hair over her shoulder in a shiny cascade. Majestically, she strode off, the other girls trailing in her wake.

  “Let us know!” repeated Mandy, trilling the words like a woodpecker. “Let us know, let us know, let us know!”

  Oh shit, if I was in trouble before, then I was in even bigger trouble now. After all, my English teacher was no match for my guardian, my crush, my secret love … Tristan Marks, billionaire alpha male.

  CHAPTER TWO

  Tristan

  Daisy was jumpy at dinner, sitting nervously in her chair and watching my every movement. I ignored it, calmly slicing into my steak, my strokes deft and sure.

  Because things were getting awkward. Daisy’s mom was my best friend from childhood and when she’d gotten pregnant by some loser at eighteen, we’d all been shocked. Carolyn was hardly a slut. She was hardly someone to spread her legs for just anyone, but chalk it up to being young and naïve. The loser had been handsome, charming, and a sack of shit, leaving her when she was pregnant.

  “Tristan,” Carolyn had said slowly, rubbing her round belly. “I’m on my own now. Do you think you could help?”

  Back then I was just getting my company off the ground and obsessed with marketing plans, product development and countless investor meetings. I didn’t have time to help my pregnant friend and besides, I had no idea what to do with a baby.

  But Carolyn and I have been best friends since we were kids, so I nodded absentmindedly.

  “Sure, I’ll get some lawyers on it, and help you track down that dude. What’s the father’s name again? JJ? Or was it BJ? Just tell my lawyers,” I mumbled, already turning back to my laptop.

  Carolyn nodded again, softly stroking her bump. But things took a left turn because we never found the father, and when Carolyn passed away a couple months later, it turned out she’d left me as her daughter’s guardian. Can you fucking believe it? She left me, Tristan Marks, twenty-something entrepreneur, as her daughter Daisy’s main person in life. The only person the baby had in fact.

  I’d been completely floored, with no idea what to do. So I sprang into action, doing the only thing that made sense. I moved the baby into my home and hired full-time nannies for her. By then, my company was doing gang-busters, so luckily I was able to afford everything the kid needed and then some. I hired two full-time nannies, plus a chef and a maid just to run the house.

  And for better or worse, the help took over from there. I didn’t see much of the little girl as she was growing up, and when Daisy entered third grade, I put her into boarding school. Heartless? Maybe, but I’m a single dude who’s busy at the controls of a multinational company, with no time to spare. Plus, was it really appropriate for an alpha male to be watching over a young girl, someone impressionable and sweet? Hell no. So I plunked her in a boarding school thousands of miles away in Switzerland.

  It worked out at first. From ages eight to seventeen my ward was fine. I’d get glowing reports of Daisy’s progress and didn’t think more of it, shoving the letters into my desk. After all, I was paying a shitload for her education, including gems like needlepoint and flower arranging, which were a waste of money in my opinion. But it was fine, as long as they kept her out of my hair.

  Unfortunately at seventeen, Daisy was asked to leave the school. There was no reason given other than “this place isn’t a fit” and “Daisy needs to find her own path.” WTF? After some inquiries through back channels, it became apparent that the Aga Khan had requested to place his daughter at the last minute, and Daisy had been booted to make space. Fuck my life. Was my money not good enough? I was incensed and about to call the Aga Khan himself and complain.

  But then the bomb dropped. It turns out the prince’s daughter is disabled. My ward had been dropped to make place for a disabled child, and suddenly, whatever conscience I had took root at that moment. Because what kind of asshole was I, fucking over a disabled child? So I decided to let it slide, and let her take Daisy’s spot. We’d survive. Besides, the horseback riding lessons and ballroom dancing was pointless shit in my opinion. So my ward, a teenage girl whom I barely remembered, was shipped back to live with me in my mansion in New Jersey.

  It wasn’t bad at first because I didn’t notice any change. Literally, there was no trace of Daisy because I was barely ever home, busy flying around in my company jet, visiting clients, customers, and our different work sites. If you think a CEO just sits at home twiddling his thumbs, you’re wrong. The job is all-consuming, all-encompassing and I’d drunk the Kool-Aid long ago. The company was my baby and I wasn’t giving her up.

  Except slowly, the girl began to creep into my life. At first it was just a sweater hanging on the back of a chair, or a bowl on the table, empty with a spoon. Then there was the whiff of perfume in the halls, and soon I was noticing the brunette in the living room reading a book, or laughing softly at a sitcom.

  Because the girl had turned out gorgeous. Curvy, with deep brown eyes and a sweet smile. I’m not sure how I missed it at first, but now I was living with a veritable vixen under my roof, my body growing ever more aware of the teen beauty, and her every move and mood.

  Now at eighteen, she’s not technically my ward anymore. Daisy’s an adult in the eyes of the State. Which makes it just as well because we’ve been watching each other … and I can tell the beauty’s got something up her sleeve.

  CHAPTER THREE

  Tristan

  I wasn’t wrong when I said Daisy had plans. It all came out at dinner one night, over some medium rare steak. Chef had done well, the beef juicy, red, and so tasty it melted in your mouth. I could feel Daisy watching my every move, those brown eyes warm and luscious.

  But I kept cool, eating like nothing was wrong.

  “How was school?” I asked casually through a forkful of the good stuff, chewing thoughtfully. Before she answered, I glanced over at Daisy’s plate, steak untouched, growing cold. I raised an eyebrow.

  “Something wrong with your food?”

  The girl bit her lip slightly, that pout pillowy and soft. How I’d love to take them between mine and taste the sweetness, run my tongue along the seam before thrusting inside, sampling the hot heat within. But I shook myself. How fucked-up was that? I was twenty years her senior, and it was so damn wrong.

  Daisy’s shake of her head was silent, her eyes nervous.

  “No, the food’s good,” she said softly, looking down at her folded hands. “How was work today?” she asked.

  I kept eating.

  “Fine, I got out early and decided to come home instead of heading out to a client dinner. You can’t eat every meal out, it’ll kill you,” I said smoothly, forking up some mashed potatoes. It was rare that I indulged in any type of carbs because carbs aren’t great for maintaining muscle mass, but hey, every guy’s gotta have weaknesses, right? And the brunette smiled.

  “You’re right,” she said. “I’ve been showing Mrs. Potter how to cook healthy, even those mashed potatoes you’re eating are better for you than you think,” she said with a playful smile. “They’re not made with butter, they’re made with extra virgin olive oil instead, it cuts out a lot of the saturated fat. Can you tell?”

  And I groaned, closing my eyes for an instant. I hate health crazes, I hate cutting out butter, sugar, all the good stuff. Everything in moderation is my motto, and there’s no need to go wacko eliminating out this and that entirely, it’s so fucking extreme. Can’t a man just enjoy a hearty meal?

  So I shot Daisy a sharp look.

  “You fucked with my mashed potatoes?” I growled.

  But Daisy wasn’t intimidated at all.

  “I did,” she laughed, “And you couldn’t tell either, you wouldn’t have known unless I mentioned it. Besides, the EVOO is imported from a special place in Italy known for the creaminess of its olives, that’s why the
potatoes taste exactly the same. It cost a pretty penny, but I know you can afford it,” she said cheekily.

  And I let out a big breath. Seeing that dessert was a decadent flourless chocolate cake, I was almost dreading hearing what it was made with, how Daisy and Mrs. Potter had tampered with the recipe. So I changed the subject abruptly. Better than having my taste buds shrivel off from despair.

  “Tell me about school,” I ground out.

  Daisy looked up at me surprised. I don’t think I’d ever expressed interest in her studies or any part of her life for that matter. But since she’d come onto my radar, I’d found myself drawn to her, thinking about what she was up to, what she did with her time, and who she hung out with, although I’d never voiced any of it.

  So Daisy began slowly.

  “Well, I’m taking a couple great classes,” she said tentatively. “English, Algebra, Biology, and History, among others,” she said, licking her lips nervously.

  My attention was distracted by the flicker of that pink tongue but I forced myself to focus.

  “And which is your favorite?” I said calmly, turning back to my steak.

  Here, the girl flushed again, still not touching her plate.

  “It’s English,” she murmured, looking down. That was certainly an odd reaction to being asked your best subject in school. Most times I’d expect a person to go crazy, babbling on and on about themselves, using the invitation to spew. But Daisy was different, quiet and contained.

  So I pressed forward, intrigued.

  “And why is English your favorite?” I asked casually, leaning back in my chair although my body was tense, watching her every move.

  “Well,” she said slowly, “we have a really great teacher.”

  I relaxed momentarily. An instructor can make a difference, it’s true. I’ve had more than a few mentors in my career and they’ve been life-changing, helping me see things from a different perspective.

  “And who is this teacher?” I asked smoothly, expecting a woman. I dunno, I guess I’m backwards or something. I always think of teaching as a women’s profession, many of my favorite teachers have been Misses this or that. But evidently it’s a modern world now and Daisy’s teacher was a guy.

  “Mr. Ranger’s my English teacher,” said Daisy softly. “Mr. Ranger’s new to the district, he’s a vet, did some time in the military before taking up teaching. But it’s fine because we’re reading Victorian literature and he knows his stuff.”

  I sat back. What the hell? An ex-military dude was teaching my little girl about Jane Eyre and all that shit? Who the fuck was this asshole? But I didn’t let it get away from me, keeping my face impassive.

  “Mr. Ranger?” I inquired. Even his name was a fucking joke, like a GI Joe. “Tell me more.”

  “He’s really great,” said the brunette quickly. “We’re talking about Pride and Prejudice in class and he’s so knowledgeable. He reminds me of Mr. Darcy, a character in the book, except not stuck up at all.”

  And I searched my memory banks. Wasn’t Mr. Darcy the hero of the book, the tall, dark and handsome guy? Why the fuck was Daisy was comparing her high school teacher to Mr. Stud? I could feel my hackles raising, bristling even, the threat of another alpha male making me growl subtly. But it’d do no good to give it away so soon, so I schooled my face into impassiveness.

  “I see,” I said casually. “This guy seems pretty well-educated. He something special to you?”

  And Daisy blushed again, her rack rising and falling with excitement.

  “Oh no,” she rushed, waving her hand, “Mr. Ranger’s just a teacher at school. But…” she said tentatively.

  “But what?” I asked.

  “But he’s coming over next week and said he’d like to meet you, maybe talk about a donation for Central Prep,” she rushed out, looking at me with embarrassed eyes. “Would you mind meeting him, maybe just for five minutes to chat a little?” she asked in a small voice.

  I almost laughed internally. Because sure, I’d love to meet this dude. I’d love to beat the daylights out of him if he was indeed a hot stud, scare the bejesus out of him. But I played it like I’d need a favor in return.

  “This is kind of out of the blue,” I said, looking off in the distance while chewing my steak. “I’m not sure if I have time in my schedule. Which day was it? I dunno, I’m traveling to Italy and Venezuela next week, it’ll be tough,” I said, lowering my brows like I was visualizing my packed schedule.

  Daisy was silent for a moment.

  “Please Mr. Marks,” she said. “Just for a little bit.”

  I turned to look at her, that caramel gaze filled with sincerity, lips pouting, expression hopeful. But I didn’t become CEO without honing my negotiation tactics.

  “What’s in it for me?” I asked nonchalantly. “People are always looking to get a slice of my money, what do I get for meeting with this asshole?”

  Daisy bit her lip.

  “Well, maybe he’d give me a better grade in class?” she said in a small voice.

  I snorted.

  “He better give you a better grade,” I ground out. “That’s the least he could do for five minutes of my time. No, little girl,” I said gently. “Tell me … what will you be giving me?”

  And here, Daisy bit her lip.

  “I’m not sure what you mean,” she said tentatively, the heat rising in her cheeks again, squirming a bit in her chair. We were alone in the big dining room but she looked around as if searching for some help, an out somewhere.

  “I’m sure you know what I mean,” I growled, leaning back in my chair, a relaxed male animal, dangerously predatory. “You haven’t been wearing panties Daisy, you’ve been flashing that cunt all over the house, trying to tempt me.”

  Daisy let out a sharp gasp then, eyes wide with shock.

  “Mr. Marks, it’s not like that,” she breathed. “I swear.”

  “Not like what?” I drawled, big body relaxed although energy jolted in waves through my frame.

  “It’s just that,” she said slowly. “My body’s changed and I didn’t have underwear that fit anymore,” she said. “My hips are a little wider now and my old panties, I bought them when I was built like a rail,” she said shyly, almost embarrassed. “I used to be a size zero but now I’m a twelve and the last time I tried to get my old stuff on, they …”

  Her voice trailed off.

  “They what?” I pressed gently.

  The brunette looked down, embarrassed, completely still.

  “They ripped,” she almost whispered. “My panties didn’t fit anymore, they tore right in two.”

  My cock jumped out at full mast then. Oh fuck, oh fuck. The little girl was a curvy one, hips wide and sassy, with a rack to make a man cry. The thought of that sweet, soft cotton squeezing her waist, the fabric straining and finally snapping made my cock jerk to attention, and suddenly I couldn’t resist anymore.

  “Show me,” I commanded harshly, eyes glued to her figure. The air between us was electric and tense with sexual energy. Clearly, the steak was forgotten.

  “Show you?” she repeated in a small voice, shaking her head, confused. “I can’t Mr. Marks, I threw those panties away. I threw all my panties away,” she confessed. “None of them fit anymore.”

  The thought made me spurt a bit into my pants. Holy shit, this was dangerous territory, but I had to keep going. I had to.

  “Not that baby, I’ll get you new panties,” I rasped, eyes hot, dick on fire. “Show me that beautiful pussy. It’s bare and wet isn’t it?”

  And with wide eyes, Daisy nodded, squirming slightly in her seat again.

  “It is,” she murmured. “When I’m around you it is, Mr. Marks.”

  And I fucking couldn’t take it anymore.

  “Up,” I commanded. “Bend over, skirt up.”

  Trembling, the brunette stood, sliding her chair back.

  “Right here? In the dining room?” she whispered, chin trembling.

  “Right here,” I gr
owled, eyes glued to her voluptuous curves.

  And slowly, the girl turned and bent over, the hem of her skirt rising inch by inch, meaty thighs coming into view, pale, creamy and oh-so-tasty, like ham hocks you could bite into, get a huge mouthful and enjoy.

  “Like this Mr. Marks?” she asked breathlessly, small voice coming from between her knees.

  “Just a little more,” I ground out, and the girl obliged. Slowly, she tipped over even further until the bottom of her pink pussy slipped into view, nubile, pulsing, and wet.

  I practically came right then, cockpole throbbing, veins pulsing, the tip leaking with lust.

  “Fuck little girl,” I stared at her bottom, my eyes ravenous. “Fuck,” I ground out harshly. And the girlie got into it then.

  “How about this?” she asked, shaking her hips, shimmying a bit. I watched mesmerized as little flecks of pussy juice dribbled from her folds, one even hitting my dick. Ravenously, I massaged the spatter of cream into my pole, using it as lube.

  “Fuck, you’re beautiful,” I ground out. “But I want more,” and with a quick movement of my wrist, I flicked her skirt over her hips so that her entire snatch was bared, that juicy twat fleshy, steaming, beating with a visible pulse as I stared at those plush lips, the little clit poking out.

  “Oh Tristan,” Daisy squealed from down below. “You’re so bad!”

  But I didn’t answer because I was mesmerized, already beating my stick like a madman. Fuck, I raged, she’s your ward, stop stop stop, this is so wrong. But it felt right. Everything about this fucked-up situation felt right, from the way that pink pussy leaked to the way Daisy was breathing hard, shivering with delight.

  And never a man to hold back, I let go. With a grunt, I began pulling on my dick, pumping like there was no tomorrow, my hand a vise around the huge shaft. Oh shit, it felt so good and Daisy was so fucking gorgeous. Her pussy was bare right in front of me, quivering and trembling with need.

  “Ohhhh Tristan,” she moaned, and that was all it took. With a groan, a shake, and a massive roar, I spurted, cock shooting like a hose, rope after rope of creamy jizz hitting the teen’s thighs before dripping down her long, luscious legs and spattering all over the ground.