Break Me Down (Sons of Sin Book 4) by Nola Marie

Author:Nola Marie [Marie, Nola]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-01-13T16:00:00+00:00

Heaven

Somebody I Used to Know

I work quickly to find my clothes. I find my jeans in the corner. My boots under the bed. I am really hoping to get out of here before he comes out of the shower. It’s always best to leave as quietly as possible. Before things get awkward.

Things shouldn’t be awkward. Not with us. He knows how I feel. I’ve told him more than once that this is and never will be anything but friends with benefits. But it’s where we are. Or where I’m at anyway.

I’m sliding on my boot when the water shuts off. Dammit. I thought I was going to make it.

I debate for a second, walking out without putting it on. It’s not a good idea. It’s freezing out, and I can’t afford to lose any toes.

Literally, I can’t afford it. I can’t afford the medical bills. I can’t afford the missed work.

I hear the door to the bathroom open, making me grimace. “Where are you off to? I was hoping you’d stay the night.”

I shake my head. It’s like this every time. Every. Single. Time.

“That’s not the arrangement, Brett,” I remind him.

“It could be,” he says softly as he slides in behind me, planting kisses on my neck. “Besides, you used to stay over all the time.”

“Brett, no. We were kids then. You know what this is. We agreed,” I argue. I argue every time. It’s my fault. I know this should end. He’s caught feelings I’ll never have, even though I’ve discouraged him at every turn.

“We could be good together, Heaven. We already are. We’re friends. We like the same things. And you know how I feel about Tyler.”

My head drops. His argument is valid. He’s my best friend. It’s why this friends with benefits thing seemed like it could work. A way for us to blow off steam with no attachments or expectations.

Yes. I was an idiot. But I was also lonely. I can’t make things any clearer, but it doesn’t seem to deter him.

The same thoughts cross my mind like they do every time. I need to end this before he gets hurt. Even though it’s probably too late for that. Brett deserves better, and I am starting to think he isn’t even trying to find anyone anymore.

But I also know, when the urge strikes, I’ll be right back here. Because he’s always available and he’s safe for me. He can fulfill a physical need without breaking my heart. Not that he could if he tried. My heart has been unavailable for a decade. I barricaded it with a brick wall and reinforced it with steel.

I don’t have room or time for anyone other than Tyler and Matt. They are my only priority.

“Brett, I-” I start to tell him that we should stop whatever this is, but he stops my words with a kiss. A kiss I wish I could melt into, but all I can think about is that he feels things I don’t. When he releases my lips, I sigh sadly.

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