Secrets of Us A Forbidden Love Romance (Alina)

Chapter 99

Up To You

The scent of coffee and bacon drifts through the air as I step downstairs, my wet hair cool against my back. My heartbeat is uneven, my body still humming with the ghost of Jake's touch, the way his mouth had felt against mine.

I stop at the threshold of the kitchen, my stomach twisting. Jake, Aiden, and Zaid are gathered around the island, drinking coffee and making a late breakfast. Jake leans against the counter, his sleeves rolled up, his fingers wrapped around a black mug. Aiden is flipping eggs in a pan while Zaid sits on the barstool, scrolling through his phone.

They look so normal, so completely unaware of the way my heart beats for the three of

them.

My body heats as I think of the way Jake feasted on my pussy, on the way I woke up Aiden by riding his cock, and the way Zaid is teasing me and teaching me new things in the most delicious ways.

They're driving me crazy, making me someone I never thought I'd be.

Then Jake looks up.

His dark eyes meet mine, and for a single, stretched-out second, everything slows. His brow lifts slightly, but there's no smirk, no teasing. But he has to know how something so simple as his gaze affects me.

My skin burns with shame, with the weight of what just happened upstairs, and I force myself to keep walking as if nothing is wrong.

Jake pushes off the counter and sets his mug down. "I have to head into the office today."

Aiden frowns, flipping the stove off. "It's Christmas Eve. Besides, when's the last time you

even went to the office?"

Jake hesitates, rolling his shoulders before answering. "My CFO died of a heart attack last night. There's a lot to sign off on, and I need to be there to make sure things will still happen according to plan."

Aiden's frown deepens, but I can see the shock that crosses through his features. Zaid only looks up from his phone, focusing on his father's expression.

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I clear my throat, pushing past the tightness in my chest. "I'm really sorry, Jake."

mine. It's quick, barely there, but the heat of it is unmistakable. He leaves

takes a few seconds before I am completely aware

stretches. I take a breath, trying to gather myself, but before I can fully

eyes locked onto mine. The moment I am within reach, his lips claim mine in a slow, deep kiss. A soft gasp escapes me, and his

hits the counter, and I'm running out of

the time he pulls back, I'm breathless, my cheeks

he murmurs, his voice thick with amusement. He presses a soft kiss to my neck and

kisses me next, slow and deep, his lips softer but just as devastating. His fingers tilt my chin up,

away.

his grin widening as he leans down to press

tip of my

stare between them, my heart hammering, heat creeping up my

thought... I thought these would be two separate things.

treating me, it doesn't seem like that's the case at

out before I can stop them. "What

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an eyebrow in response as he takes a sip from his

whatever you

me off more. "What is that

an unreadable expression. The only indication that he is listening is the twitch in his jaw. "Maybe you can start this conversation

out a steady stream of air. "I thought

Zaid stiffens.

relationship

his shoulders remains. Aiden watches me with a much more relaxed posture, ignoring his eggs that are still in the

they would mesh," I

"Does

think about that. "I don't know. It's

like they're having a secret conversation in

close again? Their expressions shoot off an awareness

Have you guys- have you

shakes his head. "Girlfriend,

clarification makes me