Torn Between The Carter Brothers

Chapter 7

Addison

I woke up to an empty bed, with Zane nowhere in sight. I hated to admit it but that made me relieved, cause at least I’d be able to think clearly this morning without feeling like my skin was on fire from just having his eyes on me.

After brushing my teeth and showering, I stepped out of the room, heading for the kitchen to grab al cup of coffee, and that’s when I ran into Marco who was coming in my direction as well. My heart. hammered heavily in my chest when I collided into his hard chest, and his hands had to settle on waist, which he used to steady me. His hands on my body, even for tiny minutes, made heart

my

flutter in my chest.

my

“Addi, I’ve been looking for you! I have wanted to have a conversation with you since last night.” He said as he stared down at me, and I forced myself to stop subtly checking him out and to instead focus on what he was saying.

I didn’t end up hearing the rest of the things he said, and in the next moment, he was grabbing my wrist and tugging me into the room I shared with Zane last night, closing the door after us and then we stood right behind the door, staring at each other. My heart raced and my blood heated up as I briefly wondered if he brought me in here to kiss me stupid, just thinking about that had my stomach growing hot with desire.

Lord, do I want this man so…

Even back in uni, I used to like his kisses. They didn’t use to last that long, but they used to make me feel desired and cherished, especially when he’s also touching me tenderly at the same time as well.

“Now, cut the shit and tell me the truth, Addi. Are you really dating my brother?”

I blinked a few times, forcing my brain to quickly process what he just said..

“What-”

“I want the truth, Addison. Please tell me you did this just to fuck with me or something.” He demanded, his brown hair falling into his eyes as he spoke.

What he was talking about fully dawned on my stupid self, and I ended up shaking my head.

“Zane and I are really dating.” breathed out slowly and Marco’s eyes moved over every inch of my face for long minutes, then anger spread out across his face.

“How is that possible?? Why him of all people?” He demanded and I shrugged.

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“It’s just a coincidence. Why didn’t you ever tell me you had a brother?” I shot back and Marco sighed.

“Cause he was never important, Addi.” He muttered and I frowned in confusion.

“Isn’t he your brother though?”

“He is—but it’s pretty complicated.” He sighed out before shaking his head, appearing pretty annoyed. “Back to you and Zane. How the fuck do you want me to believe you’re both dating? If that’s true, I’m certain I’d have heard about it since we became friends once again.” He pointed out and I shrugged, hating that he was right.

“That’s because I was unsure if he was serious about the relationship, and I wanted to be very certain before I start telling anyone I’m dating him.” I explained, feeling relieved that the lie easily rolled over

my tongue.

and his

end it with him instantly!” He explained urgently, shaking me a little for

“Why?”

have wooed you!” He bit out, sounding enraged and I sighed, unable to figure out why

involving me.

not weird, Marco, I promise.” I finally

Haven’t you wondered why I never introduced you to him back when we were together?” He demanded. “He’s dangerous. He’ll hurt and harm him. You should end this whatever this is, as fast as possible. I

wide and filled with urgency as he spoke, and he looked worried right now, like he was genuinely worried about me. That made my heart flutter even more in my chest, and it was already on the tip of my tongue to tell him

I were standing in front of was being shoved open and

Marco and I.

this was a fake relationship, we have to keep the facade up, and it’s only natural

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supposed boyfriend has arrived–even though I’d rather step into Marco’s

instead.

slowly just as Marco pulled me right into his chest as

in lungfuls of his cologne before I felt

Zane’s side.

brother?” Zane asked a very seething Marco who was

anger right now.

of this!” He barked and I flinched. It was rare for Marco to

really hate the thought of

here in the same room my girl and I fucked for hours

“You bastard!”

words out.

“Did he pressure you to do it, Addi?” He asked and I bit

bottom lip.

till marriage before having sex. That made me blame myself after he cheated, and I was convinced it was because he went to get what I couldn’t give him outside. Which was why I was ready to forgive me, till he dumped me. However, I was still

him, cause why did

discussed that!

me, I wanted it.” I finally forced those words

stabbed him.

wanted it when we were together.

my throat while shaking my head. “I ended up changing my

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right now, especially after Zane tugged me even closer and leaned down to nuzzle my cheek. “You don’t need to

before storming out of the room, then I was letting