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."

before I can react, his fingers brush against mine. It's quick, barely there, but

I am completely aware that I am alone with Zaid

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

moment I am within reach, his lips claim mine in a slow, deep kiss. A soft gasp escapes

pushes against me until my back hits the counter, and I'm running

pulls back, I'm breathless,

a soft kiss to my neck and I blink

his lips before Aiden tugs me toward him, turning me in his arms. He kisses me next,

away.

echoes, his grin widening as he leans down to press

tip of

stare between them, my heart hammering, heat

these would be two

way they're looking at me, the way they're treating me, it doesn't seem like that's

slip out before I

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eyes flicking toward Zaid, who only lifts an eyebrow in response as he takes

be whatever

only pisses me off more. "What is that supposed

he is listening is the twitch in his jaw. "Maybe you can start this conversation by telling us exactly what it is that is making

stream of air. "I thought I was in a

Zaid stiffens.

relationship with

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

think they

"Does

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

each other like they're having

they get so close again?

you guys- have you guys shared a

shakes his head. "Girlfriend,

clarification makes me