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

PART 4-CHAPTER 175 JESS

I pulled on my oversized sweatshirt, the fabric hanging off my shoulders like a protective cocoon. It felt heavy and comforting, but underneath, my heart raced like a trapped animal. I barely had both my boots on when the door creaked open, and I froze.

Eric stood in the doorway, his silhouette framed by the dim light of the hallway. He was still without a shirt, and I could see his erection straining against his sweat. His eyes scanned the room, and for a moment, I thought I saw something like curiosity flicker across his face. "Hey, Jess," he said, his voice smooth like honey, but there was an edge to it. "What are you doing up here? Now that I think. about it, up here might be better anyway," Eric winked and stepped into the room. I had to think fast before he reached me.

"Uh, I'm just packing. This is such bad timing, but I need to get home," I mumbled, forcing a frown. I had to put on the best show now, but inside, my nerves were fraying. "My mom fell and hurt herself."

His brow furrowed slightly, but the grin returned. "That sounds serious. You okay?"

"Yeah, I just... I need to get there to find out what happened." My heart pounded as I walked toward him, stepping lightly on the carpet as if any noise would alert him to my anxiety. "Could you 0.00%

284 Wouchers drive me?"

"Of course," he said, moving over to the dresser while I threw things in a bag. "Mind if I leave a few things here? We will probably come back... I hope," I smiled at him, and Eric pulled me to him and kissed me. "Of course we will," Eric purred, letting me go. I brushed past h I wanted to scream, to run, but my feet felt glued to the floor. I forced myself to stay calm and to breathe, but my thoughts swirled like a storm.

"I'm happy you got a signal up here. Otherwise, you wouldn't have known about your mother," Eric said, watching me finish packing.

then the signal cut out." I prayed it sounded convincing, but as I-spoke,

reached the door, my phone buzzed violently on the dresser. The sound shattered the fragile silence. I froze, and so did Eric, his eyes darting to my phone as if it

stepped

over, and I felt my breath hitch

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down at the screen, curiosity etched across

the words a smooth drawl that sent chills racing through me. I fought the urge to reach for it, to snatch it away, but I felt frozen in place. My stomach churned, and panic clawed at my insides.

asked, forcing my voice to stay steady

up at me, amusement dancing in his eyes, but it felt menacing. "Didn't she tell you to get the

crashing over me. Laura knew something was wrong. She was trying to

replied, trying to sound casual, but

but it sent ice coursing through my veins.

suffocating, and all I could think was how close

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