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-

to be okay," Josh sald suddenly,

over at him, confused.

"Jess. She's strong, Luke. She's going to be okay. So will Laura they have to be." Josh stared out the

tightened my grip on the steering wheel, not sure what to say. The thought of Jess being hurt, scared, or worse... it was

it's Bryan..." I muttered but stopped because it would be

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

the crap, Luke," Josh snapped, turning to face me. "You know exactly what I'm talking about. You love Jess. And I was too much of an asshole to realize

to the gut. I opened my

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him he was wrong, but the words wouldn't come. Because he wasn't

shook his head, cutting

what was happening right in front of me. But now... now I see it. And I need you to promise me

pressing down on me like a physical

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

right now, man. Let's just get

said suddenly, and I

out of the car, slamming the doors shut as we