• megan in town•
The morning sun broke through the heavy curtains of the Voss estate, glinting off the polished marble floors and high glass windows.
Adrian's world was waking slowly, but not him.
He had already been up for hours, reviewing shipments, monitoring communications, and—of course—thinking of lots of things.
He leaned against the balcony railing, coffee in hand, eyes scanning the city below.
Calm.
Controlled.
Calculating.
His phone buzzed.
A message from his mother.
MOTHER VOSS: Breakfast. Now son. Your father wants to talk.
Adrian's jaw tightened.
Family talks meant politics.
Politics meant chaos.
He puts his phone in his pocket and heads downstairs.
He entered the grand dining hall, where the Voss family had already gathered.
Seated at the head was Adrian's father luke voss, a tall, imposing man with a steel gaze that seemed to measure every secret in the room.
Beside him, Adrian's mother Naomi voss was elegant, almost untouchable, her sharp mind masked by a calm demeanor.
To the side were Adrian's younger brother Josh voss and his two sisters nina and nana voss the twins of the voss , all strong in their own right, trained, capable, and… dangerous.
The family business wasn't a secret to anyone—they were a force to be reckoned with, each member playing a role in the empire Adrian had built and maintained.
"Adrian," his father said, voice heavy with authority. "We need to discuss last night's shipments. The east-side drop wasn't handled properly."
Adrian's dark eyes flicked to him, expression neutral. "Handled it this morning already father."
His father leaned forward, voice low but cutting. "I want no mistakes, Adrian. Understand?"
"I understand," Adrian replied, his tone smooth, almost rehearsed. But his mind wasn't on shipments.
It was on Lila.
His mother's eyes narrowed slightly. "what's got you so busy this days son ?"
Adrian sniked for a fraction of a second.
Then a faint smirk touched his lips."alot mother alot"
The family exchanged subtle glances.
Only his mother knew the depths of obsession ran in the Voss bloodline.
Control, possession, and calculation—they were taught from birth.
If you can't get you must get it by any means possible.
At that moment, Marcus entered the room, bringing in news from the club last night.
He was grinning, clearly amused.
"alot indeed ," Marcus said. "Poor soul doesn't know it yet".
He glanced at Adrian. "You've never looked so… obsessed."
Adrian didn't react.
His gaze shifted slightly toward the window, where the memory of Lila's "he sure can't wait for that day".
Meanwhile, Lila woke slowly in her small apartment, her mind foggy from the night's events.
She had felt something… different.
Something she hadn't done in a long time thanks to Becky
She had no idea that he watched her sleep from a distance.
But Adrian didn't just watch.
He protected what belongs to him.
He calculated.
Lila stretched slowly, blinking against the morning sunlight pouring through her small bedroom window.
Her phone buzzed loudly on the bedside table.
She groaned and grabbed it.
BECKY:
Get dressed. I'm outside in 10 minutes.
Don't make me come in there.
Lila sighed.
"Bossy," she muttered.
She dragged herself out of bed and headed to the bathroom.
Turned on the shower.
Cold water splashed against her face, waking her up a little more.
Last night replayed faintly in her mind.
The club.
The music.
Adrian.
His blues dark eyes.
The way he stared.
She shook her head quickly.
"Mysterious alley guy," she murmured again liking the new nickname.
Lila pulled on a simple outfit — black jeans, a fitted hoodie, and sneakers.
Nothing fancy.
She grabbed her bag and ran downstairs just as a car horn honked outside.
"Okay okay I'm coming!" she shouted.
Outside, Becky leaned against her car dramatically while maya was seated at the back chewing gum.
"Gurl you left us at the club did you know how worried I was and why are you looking like someone who regrets their life choices," BECKY said as Lila got in.
"Yeah Lila where were you gurl" snapped Maya
"I slept for three hours only and the hot guy from the club dropped me at home that's why gurl am sooo sorry."lila said to the both of them.
"Ok you forgiven O M G wtf fr girlll Worth it," Becky replied instantly giggling
" Ok now tell us more about the hottie "replied maya
Lila buckled her seatbelt.
Becky pulled the car onto the road, music playing softly as they headed to campus.
"So," Becky said, giving her a side-eye, "mysterious hot guy."
Maya giggles hmmm
Lila groaned.
"Don't start now guys ."
"Oh I will start," Becky said excitedly. "You disappeared with him!"
"He gave me a ride home like I said and that was all I swear."
"That's it??"Becky said
"Beckyyyy "said Maya
"Yes."lila replied
Becky squinted at her.
"Gurl You lying."
" Gurl I'm not." said lila
"Did he at least try to kiss you or somethn?" Becky asked with a face full of curiosity
Lila thought for a moment.
"He… stared."
Becky and maya burst out laughing.
"Girl I was expecting more from a hottie like him."
"Me too lila "said back
y.
Lila stared out the window.
For some reason… deep down lila actually did expect more from him.
Soon they arrived at there destination and there it was at the gates of the school written boldly WESTBROOK UNIVERSITY.
Students filled the campus courtyard as Becky parked the car.
Lila stepped out, slinging her bag over her shoulder.
"Alright," Becky said. "If mysterious club guy kidnaps you today call me." She said getting off the car too
"Haha Very funny." Replied lila
They walked toward the main building together.
"Well guys I have to go Sam's waiting for me " said Maya smiling naughtyly
And before you knew it she was gone
That's when a voice cut through the crowd.
"Well look who finally decided to show up."
Lila stopped walking.
Jenna.
Of course shes the only b***h who can't stand lila and her minions.
Standing with two of her friends, arms crossed and wearing that same fake smile.
"Here we go again" Lila sighed quietly.
"What now Jenna."
Jenna tilted her head.
"I heard you were at the club last night "
Lila shrugged.
"And?"
"And girls like you don't usually get into places like that." Jenna said
Becky rolled her eyes.
But Lila stepped forward calmly.
"Girls like me?" Meaning what Jenna she replied calmly.
Jenna smiled coldly.
"You know… scholarship girls."
A few nearby students turned to watch.
Becky whispered, "girl we need to do something about the m****f***r right here she annoying as hell."
But Lila didn't move.
Instead she looked Jenna up and down slowly.
Then she smiled.
"Oh I get it."
Jenna frowned.
"Get what?"
Lila tilted her head.
"You're jealous and a dumbass."
Jenna scoffed.
"Of you?"
Lila nodded casually.
"Yeah. Because despite all your daddy's money and designer bags…"
She stepped closer.
"…you still spend your mornings worrying about me."
A few students laughed quietly.
Jenna's face tightened.
"You think you're funny?"
Lila shrugged.
"I think I'm busy. Unlike you." Lila replied
Another laugh rippled through the crowd.
Jenna opened her mouth—
Then closed it again.
Speechless.
Becky whispered excitedly, "That was brutal I love it you rock girl."
Lila simply smiled.
"Come on," she said. "Class we don't wanna be late now do we."
As they walked away, Jenna stood frozen in place, humiliation burning in her chest.
Her eyes followed Lila.
Dark.
Jealous.
Angry.
"She's going to regret that," Jenna muttered.
Across the city…
Inside the Voss estate.
Adrian stood near a large window, adjusting the cuffs of his black shirt.
Marcus walked in.
"Well," Marcus said. "Our girl is at school."
Adrian didn't ask how Marcus knew.
He already expected it.
"Our girl since when was she our"Adrian replied coldly.
"Oops right right your girl is at school "Marcus said like someone eyes isn't poking holes through his body.
Marcus continued casually.
"Also… small problem."
Adrian glanced at him.
"megan Carter."
Adrian's expression hardened slightly.
"That b***h he cursed under his breath".
"She's back in town and wants to know why the f**k you're ignoring her " Marcus said while he smirked.
Adrian's eyes darkened.
"Let her ask," Adrian said calmly.
Because he wants to know why Megan Carlisle is desperate for his attention.
But she had no idea…
His attention already belonged to someone else.🖤