Letting My Brother's Best Friend Take My V-Card

CHAPTER 84 LUKE

The tires screeched as I took the corner way too fast, the car almost fishtailing before I brought it back under control. My knuckles were white on the steering wheel, and my heart pounded in my chest. If I can't find her... I don't even want to think about it.

Josh was in the passenger seat, his phone pressed to his ear, but all I could focus on was the road ahead, the need to get to Jess and Laura overriding every other thought.

Josh dropped the phone onto his lap, his face pale but determined. "The police are at the house with Sam. She shared the location with them, and a squad car is going to meet us there." "Good," I muttered, my voice strained a little. I just wanted to get there already.

I punched the gas pedal harder, the engine roaring in response.

"Luke, slow down, man," Josh snapped, gripping the door handle as I swerved to avoid a slower car in front of us. "It won't help anyone if we end up dead in a wreck before we even get there."

I clenched my teeth, anger and fear churning inside me, but I knew he was right. I eased off the gas, just a little, enough to keep the car under control but still pushing us toward the CHAPTER 4

pinned location as fast as I could

There was an awkward silence between us. My mind was

racing, running through every possible scenario, each one worse. than the last. What if we were too late? What if-

be okay," Josh sald

at

She's strong, Luke. She's going to

steering wheel, not sure what to say. The thought of Jess being hurt, scared, or worse...

stopped because it would be better if Josh didn't

breath, his gaze fixed on the road ahead. "I've been a fucking shit mate," he said, his voice low. "I didn't notice... I didn't see it. I get it. I made you make that fucking useless promise that made no sense. I get why you didn't

to face me. "You know exactly what I'm talking about. You love Jess. And I was too much of an asshole to

me like a punch to the gut. I opened my

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come. Because he

started, but he shook his head, cutting

man. Too caught up in my own shit to see what was happening right in front of me. But now... now I see it. And I need

pressing down on

her. Because she deserves someone who's willing to fight for her, and if you don't, I might fucking kick your ass myself. Hell, I'm the only one who stands a chance of

go there right now, man. Let's just get them back..." I could not even go there

here," Josh said suddenly, and I

doors shut as