Okay, I know I've bragged about being awesome and how everyone wants me, but I was still shocked at Charles's confession. "Err...I don't understand," I interjected. "You can't have Corey. He is mine," Ethan barked. "Actually, I'm an independent human being," I raised my hand to share my input, but they seem to be too busy glaring at each other to hear me. Jerks. Charles looked at me. The anger in his eyes disappeared momentarily, and his gaze turned gentle. "This is not the first time I've seen you, Corey. I didn't develop my attraction overnight. I've been secretly watching Ethan and my so called father since we were teenagers so I could find a way to destroy them." Charles sighed. "But then I saw you, Corey. You were so pure back then, doing everything to make Ethan happy even thoug