I should have known better than to believe any of the things she'd promised. There was no new kitten nor any homemade lasagna waiting for me. However, I was given a new stepfather, and two very attractive stepbrothers instead.
Mr. Donovan, the world renowned psychiatrist from the retreat was handsome albeit ruggedly so. When I talked to him he seemed nice, which made me almost feel sorry for him at that moment.
My mother has caught another man in her web, and it probably won't end well for him. I can say that this marriage did mark a first for her. She'd never married someone with children before, and by children, I mean two full grown ass men.
Kai and Gunner Donovan are so smoking hot that it's not even a turn-off that they know how hot they are. I'm surprised my panties didn't combust the moment our gazes met.
Desire pooled low in my belly, as I shook their hands. The brothers aren't twins but only thirteen months separate them in age. Kai's built like a Rugby player, while Gunner's body has more of a swimmer's build.
Gunner Donovan, the oldest of my new stepbrothers, has raven black hair that is tied back in a man bun at the nape of his neck. His dark blue eyes promise pleasure for those he deems worthy enough to receive it. Which sadly will never include me.
His brother Kai's black hair glistens in the soft dining room light. His bright blue eyes darkened when we were introduced. I stuttered my way through the introductions with them both. Which was a first for me, because my face and reserve are usually made of steel. Nothing has ever rattled me until the brothers came into my life.
I was floored by my reaction to them. Hot guys are a dime a dozen, even in my small town of Douglas, Georgia.
As a rule, I don't date, because my biggest fear is that one day, I'll turn into my mother. The fact that karma is playing a cruel trick on me is not cool.
Apparently, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree and I'm as fucked up as she is. How can I be normal when the first two guys to make me wet in a long time are my new stepbrothers?
My mother informed me that Doug has taken a new job at Wonderland Asylum. Which is located on the same island as Pixie Hollow University. The Asylum has a record-breaking success rate for their patients eventually being able to integrate back into society.
My dad and I watched a whole documentary on it just lastweek. He's going to be elated with the fact that he now has an in when it comes to getting the Asylum's support.
He won't like it when he finds out that I kept her new marriage a secret but my lips are sealed. When he finds out about stepdad number seven, it won't have been by me.
I was told that Gunner has followed in his father's footsteps by getting his Psychology degree. Both of my new stepbrothers will be attending PHU with me. Gunner, being somewhat of a prodigy, graduated high school and now college early. He will be working on his masters though, and Kai will be a sophomore.
Both fiercely promise to protect me while we are there. Which is a little weird, but okay hot stepbrothers, don't tempt me with a good time. Little did I know that their plans for me exceeded far more than that.
They’ll be my darkness, like I'll be their rising sun.
ONE
It's Always Tea Time At Wonderland
Although my stepbrother's try to shield me from the evils of the real world, I've learned a few things since I started working at Wonderland. Some of which are that murder, violence, and insanity are frequently found in Pixie Hollow.
-Presley
Two years later...
Coming to Pixie Hollow was the best and worst decision of my life. It's the best for multiple reasons. The most obvious is the top-notch education I'm receiving. This place also forced me to live outside of my comfort zone. It forced me to trust people. It feels good to have friends now.
This island is amongst the prettiest in the world. The scenery alone should be enough to keep me happy.
The pros far outweigh the cons. There's really only tworeasons why it's the absolute worst. Kai and Gunner Donovan, those beautiful blue eyed devils. My beloved stepbrother's.
When I got here, two years ago, the first thing the Donovan brothers did was threaten the life of any guy who so much as looked at me. Case in point, my inbox is drier than a piece of toast that's been left out for a week.
It would be nice to find a real man here, but all these chicken shits at PHU are unfortunately scared of them.
Everybody knows you better not piss off a Donovan brother, well unless your name is Presley Kate James that is. If I had a dollar for every time I made them mad then I would be a thousandaire by now.
Although Gunner has already graduated with his doctorate, his legendary presence still remains. He's not only one of the lead psychiatrists at Wonderland Asylum now, he's also my professor. He strong-armed me into taking his class, which is Behavioral Psychology 1101.
Sometimes, I swear that sexy beast thinks he's my daddy. I wonder what he would do, if I called him Daddy? Throwing me over his knee for a spanking would be nice.
He's controlling, and I love it, which makes me part of the problem. He convinced my mom that instead of working at the grocery store for my part-time job, I could do some of my clinicals for nursing at the Asylum. Which makes him my boss now, too.
