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.

my shoulders and his touch sent a shiver down

my brother, then you need to end it with him instantly!” He explained

“Why?”

my brother to date. If he had any decency left, he’d never have wooed you!” He bit out, sounding enraged and I sighed, unable to

involving me.

weird, Marco, I promise.” I finally breathed out but

Addison. 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

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

speak, the door Marco and I were standing in front of was being shoved open and Zane was leisurely stepping into the room, his brows

Marco and I.

once, cause even though this was a fake relationship, we have to keep the

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

instead.

Zane asked slowly just as Marco pulled me right into his chest as I was

and I was trapped against his very strong chest. I greedily breathed in lungfuls of his cologne before I felt strong hands pried me from that grip, then I

Zane’s side.

is the meaning of this, brother?” Zane asked a very

anger right now.

rare for Marco to get this annoyed, so it was shocking to see him this pissed over

of me being

And you had to do it right here in the same room my girl and I fucked for hours in? Really now?” As Zane spoke, I instantly stiffened, my

bastard!”

words out.

was facing me the next moment. “Did he pressure you to do it, Addi?” He asked and I

bottom lip.

give him outside. Which was why I was ready to forgive me, till he dumped me. However, I was still waiting till marriage to lose my V–card, and he was aware because right after we became friends again, it came

could smack him, cause why did he have to bring that up?

discussed that!

it.” I finally forced those words out, with Marco regarding

just stabbed

we were together. You said till

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

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

before storming out of the room, then I was letting out a long breath as I shrugged