Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love

Author:Marlyn Love [Love, Marlyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-10-01T18:30:00+00:00

18

BRIAN

I glance at my watch, again, for the millionth time tonight. Nothing on my phone either.

My heart is pounding, and I’m overwhelmed with a thousand thoughts. Should I call her? Text her?

The florist said my gifts would be delivered in the afternoon. It’s already 10:00 p.m. My brows furrow and my chest tighten as I try to process what could have gone wrong. I’ve never sent a woman flowers. Maybe she doesn’t like them. Fuck that. I know she loves roses. So why hasn’t she contacted me yet? What if after having time to think about it, she’s put off by my heart condition and doesn’t want to get involved long term? I sigh in exasperation and glance at the clock again.

The days feel like an eternity since I last saw her. Though we texted and called a few times, it’s not enough for me. I want to see her face, hear her voice, touch her soft skin again; feeling it all summer under my fingertips. I’ve never been so obsessed over a woman. But then again, this is Amanda, who captured my attention from the moment we met. And now that I know what she tastes like and the sounds she makes when I pleasure her, I want more. So much more.

“Hey,” a familiar voice says, and when I look sideways, I find Nick coming my way. His usually kind eyes are narrowed, and his jaw is set in a tight line. It’s obvious something is bothering him, and I have a sinking feeling that it’s about Amanda.

“Nick,” I choke out, my body tense with both surprise and apprehension. “What’s going on?”

He stops in front of me, his hands clenched into tight fists at his sides. His mouth twists into a thin line as he looks me deep in the eyes. “Why haven’t you been honest with me about Amanda?”

I take an instinctive step back, my heart pounding hard against my chest. This is it—the confrontation I knew was inevitable.

“Look, Nick...” I start, struggling to steady my voice. “It’s complicated.”

He snorts, his eyes narrowing even further. “Complicated? There’s nothing complicated about lying to me about your feelings for my sister, Brian. I won’t let you treat her as just another one of your flings.”

I raise my hands in defense. “I swear she’s not.”

Nick studies me intently. “Then why didn’t you tell me? Why keep your true feelings for her a secret?”

I swallow hard, the weight of my guilt crushing down on me like a ton of bricks. “I never wanted to admit these feelings for her, Nick. With my health condition and our friendship. I breathe out heavily and shrug. “I tried, man, I tried so hard to only think of her as a friend, but I can’t anymore. She means too much to me.”

Nick’s expression softens slightly and he takes a step closer, searching my face for sincerity. “I want to believe you,” he says, doubt still lacing his voice, “but—”

“Yeah,” I cut him off with a bitter laugh.

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