Junior Justice: Connerton Academy, #3

By Cassie Hargrove

Trust.

Love.

Family.

 

I've never much cared that my circle was small, but when it becomes clear that there are only a handful of people I can fully trust, my world shifts yet again. The only people I have are my guys, my family, and my best friend. Anyone else is a liability.

 

I went from viewing others as background noise, to wondering if they're going to become an enemy.

 

Rogue Angels have spent centuries unjustly tipping the scales between good and evil without being caught. And now that they have, chaos and war may be the only way to right the balance.

 

Do you know what happens to Angels who betray the balance? Me neither, but we're about to find out.

 

 

 

** Connerton Academy is a college aged reverse harem romance where the FMC end up with 3 or more men.

It contains dark elements and mature subject matter. Readers should be 18+. **

*** Previously published as a high school aged romance, and has since been reworked and edited, but the storyline remains largely the same. ***

• Language: English
• Publisher: Cassie Hargrove
• Release date: Apr 2, 2022
• ISBN: 9798215832936

Book preview

TW/CW

Book 3 has a lot more BDSM with dom/sub elements to it, and may not be suitable for everyone.

Contains:

- Spanking

- Light degradation

- Use of a flogger and crop

- DP

- Unaliving, torture, and death are also among the triggers in this series.

1

Harleigh

What the hell have I gotten myself into?

I’ve lost track of how long I’ve been sitting on this floor, chained to the goddamn wall.

It can’t have been that long, though, because I know Lucifer and Dad will have a plan, but fuck me if I’m not just slightly worried about what’s to come.

Paul is unhinged, and after admitting he wants everything from me, I have zero doubt in my mind he will be coming back to collect on his desires before long.

As if summoned, the door to the room opens, and the room floods with light, temporarily blinding me.

When my eyes adjust, Paul is standing in front of me with a smile that clearly shows the insanity lying within him. I don’t know how no one saw it sooner, but here the fuck we are.

How are you feeling, love? That floor must be cold. Stand up. I’m going to bring a chair in for you to sit on, he says, moving to the door.

I watch as he pulls in a folding chair, and reluctantly stand up. As much as I want to tell him go fuck himself, I also don’t want to sit on the floor anymore.

Thank you, I whisper, and he cups my cheek.

It takes everything inside of me not to throw up at his touch, but I have to bide my time by playing his game.

I would do anything for you, dear. I think these past several months are a testament to that, he states, caressing my cheek.

I nod and try to meet his eyes. Why am I here? I ask him once again, and he sighs.

We have been over this. I loved your mother, but she was a slut, and I couldn’t have her. You look just like her, you know. He leans into me, running his nose along my neck, making me shiver in silent disgust. You smell so much sweeter, though.

Y—you wanted my mother… but why me? I’m nothing like her, I whisper softly as I fight back the urge to head butt him. As much as I’d get enjoyment out of it, that would just piss him off and lead him into one of two reactions.

One, he walks away in a ball of anger, or two, he hits me. I’m not really willing to take the chance on the second one at the moment.

You may not be an evil bitch like she was, but you whore yourself around just the same. He pulls back, scowling at me. You’re mine now, Harleigh. No more slutting it around for every dick you come across. Mine is the only one you will have from now on.

I whimper, and it seems to turn him on.

Please don’t. I speak softly, and he lets out a dark chuckle.

That’s it, love. I want all of your begging. He grips my hair in his hand, and pulls it tight, jerking my head up. I’m going to take my time with you. There is no rush at all, and you need your rest, he says, before slamming his cold, hard lips onto mine.

When I refuse to open up, he pulls my hair tighter, making me gasp, and his tongue slides its way into my mouth as he kisses me with disgusting cruelty.

I feel my hands warm, but will the powers down. They’re useless to me right now. Until I can find a way out of these shackles, hell fire won’t help me.

Please untie me, Paul, I beg against his mouth, and pull on the chains as he moans.

Say my name again, love. When I don’t immediately respond, he pulls my hair again.

Please, Paul. Let my hands go. I muster up the courage to kiss him back with some form of energy, in hopes that he will release me, and he groans before stepping away.

Sweet fuck, you are delicious. I bet that cunt of yours is just as sweet. I’m a lucky man. He makes no attempt to hide as he adjusts his pitiful erection, and I want to cut it off. I can’t trust that you won’t burn me like you did my son. Get comfy, love. You will be in those shackles until I can trust you.

I glare at him, making him laugh before he leaves me alone again. The sound of the locks echoing behind him is a stark reminder that I’m royally fucked until Dad and Gramps get here.

I don’t have an ounce of pity for anyone getting in Lucifer’s way, and these idiots asked for it.

I don’t know if you can hear me, but we’re coming, baby. Hold the fuck on and fight.

I hear Colten’s voice in my head, and release the tears I was holding back.

They’re on their way, and I can still hear them.

Me: I miss you, and I love you guys so fucking much.

O: Are you okay? If he’s touched you, I will make him bleed so slowly he will suffer for weeks before he takes his last fucking breath.

A shiver of anticipation runs down my spine when I hear Orion’s vow of love and protection.

B: We’re coming, beautiful. Hang on, and be strong.

C: We love you so fucking much, Harleigh.

Me: I’m s—scared.

C & O: FUCK!

B: Stay strong. We love you, and we will get you back soon. Are you alone?

Me: Yeah. I am now.

O: Did he touch you?

I whimper into the quiet room as my mind flashes back to the feeling of his mouth on mine, and bile rises to my throat again, threatening to leave my body. I hate this bastard for everything he’s done to Addy, and I really hate him for daring to think he could touch me against my fucking will.

Me: Just get here. Please.

O: Son of a bitch! Baby, hold on. We’re coming.

I tune them out after that, so I can focus on the power bubbling up inside of me.

Closing my eyes, I focus on the heat of the power building until I feel a slight tremor beneath the chair, and let out a breath of relief.

Me: I have an idea. How long will you guys be?

B: Not long, beautiful.

O: What’s the idea?

Me: I think I can use enough of my energy to create a power surge. The place will be dark, and they won’t see it coming.

C: It could work.

B: Wait until we get there and talk to your Dad and Lucifer. We shouldn’t make any sort of plans without them.

I take a deep breath and release it slowly, knowing he’s right. Dad and Gramps need to both be in on the plan.

Me: Let me know when you guys have a plan together, and if I can help.

C: We will, baby. Almost there.

O: I promise you, baby. Him and Darren will pay for this. It won’t be a quick death for either of them.

Me: Do what you have to in order to get me the fuck out of here, but don’t hurt Darren if you can help it. I have a feeling things aren’t as they seem.

O: You have too big of a heart, baby. He growls at me, and I wince.

C: Don’t worry. We will keep your kitty under control.

B: Be there soon, Harleigh. I love you. We love you.

Everything once again goes silent as they stop talking to me, and I close my eyes to try and remain calm as I was for them.

Orion

Her kitty. Really? I look over at Colt with annoyance.

I’m fine with her calling me kitty if she wants to, but these guys? Hell no. And the fact he thinks he can control me is laughable.

What? It’s not like you shift into anything else. Besides, I figured it would make her smile. She’s scared right now, so get over yourself. He smirks at me. Be a good kitty.

I pinch the bridge of my nose in frustration, and he bursts out laughing before quickly sobering up.

I know she said to spare Darren, but I will kill him if he gets in our way. Nothing stops us from getting our girl back. Agreed? I ask them, deciding Colten is right.

She needed something to make her smile, and I hope it worked. Even if it was at the expense of the sliver of sanity I have left.

My patience for these two only goes so far when Harleigh isn’t around. Although, it has grown in the past year.

Agreed, they both chime as we pull over.

Mark and Lucifer have been having their own conversation up front, so they haven’t heard anything we’ve said yet.

Harleigh is sort of, freaking out. Not in a crying mess way, but more of a murderous rage, Brian informs them when we all get out of the car.

You can still communicate? Lucifer asks, and we all nod. Good. That means they don’t feel threatened, and there won’t be a lot of wards to get past.

That’s one positive to all this.

Have they done anything to her? Mark asks us with concern, and Brian and Colten both wince.

She won’t tell us, but when I asked her if my father had touched her, that’s when she begged us to get here. My guess is yes, I growl, and the thunderous looks on Mark and Lucifer’s faces make even me take a step back.

I may be a sociopath with zero feelings, but I have a brain, and that brain screams, ‘Don’t fuck with a pissed off Satan.’

She did say she was scared, Brian adds, and I want to throttle him. Like we need to piss them off any more than they already are.

I’m going to burn that motherfucker alive, Mark screams, and I wince. It’s really not the time to be yelling. We are trying to go for stealth here.

He’s mine. Him and Lucifer look at me like I’ve wronged them, and I shrug. Look, you know I am all about protecting Harleigh, and only her. She is the one and only thing that I care about. I don’t care if you’re pissed at me, but we all need answers, and I’m guessing the angel that helped him tonight isn’t going to give them up easily.

Lucifer lets out an animalistic growl that is definitely not of this world, and gives me a dirty look. What is your plan then?

I nod. She wants Darren alive. I also want my father alive, but for different reasons. I need to torture the truth out of him. We won’t know how many angels are working with Raphael if we don’t. Him and Mark assess me while the other guys stand on each side of me in quiet support. You guys torturing him would tip the scales. I can do it without consequence. Mostly, anyway.

It makes the most sense, but I don’t like it, Mark snaps. She’s my daughter. You three better make sure he never gets near her again.

We all nod in agreement.

No one will hurt her again, Brian says passionately.

We love her fiercely. She is the one thing the three of us have in common. With us at her back, she is safer than anyone, Colten growls out.

Good. Tonight is on all of us. Lucifer runs his hands through his long hair. We knew something would happen. It’s why I gave her the necklace. But knowing Raph is in on this? I fear this goes deeper than just Harleigh. And if I’m right, the chances of a war are great.

No one speaks for a few moments as we take his words in.

How possible is it that he’s working alone? I ask, trying to calculate the probability of everything.

It’s not very likely. Lucifer’s eyes are still glowing red with anger.

I’m positive she isn’t the first. Mark draws all of our attention to him. They didn’t want me choosing good. Tried their dammdest to get me to change my mind, but I’m Lucifer’s son. Forcing me, or making me disappear, wouldn’t have been an option. They would have had to accept it.

So, you think he’s done this before? Brian questions, and Mark and Lucifer nod.

It’s plausible. We won’t know until I get my hands on Raph and find out the truth. His eyes shoot flames from them before Mark grips his shoulders.

Dad. You can’t do anything more than deliver him back to the council, and tell them your findings. Maybe seek a meeting with The Father.

He shakes his head. I haven’t spoken to The Father since He banished me, Mark. That’s not going to be an easy feat.

Mark nods. Maybe not, but she’s worth it. You know He won’t stand for this kind of imbalance once He knows even one person involved.

Lucifer’s eyes dim back to their normal darkness before he speaks again.

You’re right. She is more than worth it. Brian, he turns toward the angel at my side. Your Dad and the other angels are still with Adeline?

Yes, sir.

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