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

CHAPTER 95

JESS

A dull warmth surrounded me, and the feeling of something heavy draped across my abdomen made me stir. I blinked a few times, my mind sluggish, trying to make sense of the sensations.

My body felt oddly comfortable like I was cocooned in a safe embrace. Slowly, I lifted the covers, and my breath caught in my throat.

What the...

There was an arm-muscular, strong-wrapped around me. A warm body pressed close behind, the rise and fall of their chest syncing with mine.

Panic surged through me like a jolt of electricity, shocking me awake. I bolted upright, the sudden movement making my head spin.

"Shit,"

My legs tangled in the sheets, and I stumbled, crashing to the floor with a thud. My breath came in short, shallow gasps, my heart pounding like it was trying to break free from my chest.

I wanted to scream, but the sound stuck in my throat. My vision blurred, and I pressed my hands to the floor, trying to ground myself, trying to breathe. This was a nightmare. I'm dreaming, and I need to wake up. CURTER OS

"Wake up, Jess. Wake up." I said to myself.

Focus, Jess. Breathe.

walls were closing in, the room spinning, and I was losing control. The edges of my vision darkened, and I

dropped to the floor beside me. A soothing voice broke through

steady voice said. I tried to focus, blinking rapidly to clear my vision. The hand on my cheek gently lifted my chin, and I stared

breath. Luke was here, with me. He pulled

murmured, his voice full of regret. "I fell asleep. I didn't mean to... I'm

to reality. It was Luke holding me, not Bryan, not anyone else, just Luke.

finding its rhythm. The panic ebbed away, replaced by an

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I didn't want to. In his arms,

let go and helped me to my feet. He didn't step back, though. Instead, he dropped down a little, his gaze locking onto mine, searching my face with an intensity that

shiver.

full of concern. "I'm

still trying to process what was happening. Luke was here... I was sitting in his lap, in nothing but

cheeks burn with embarrassment. I should move, cover myself, do something-anything-but I couldn't. I just

finally found my voice. "What are

stopped and turned back to me, taking my hand in his. The warmth of his touch sent a shiver

slept. But when I tried to leave, you started screaming again, so...I stayed," Luke explained, his voice low, and it vibrated through me. Why

How pathetic was I? Luke felt sorry