The Four Beta Brothers – Chapter 39

AXEL

Candles flickered in their last moments of life when I got back to the apartment, and there was untouched food on the table. My heart sank as I went around, blowing out the dying flames. Juniper’s stuff was still sitting by the door, and I knew exactly how the evening had gone down.

I told myself that when Juniper chose Asher, I would back off. I would force myself to stop loving her. I wanted them to be happy so much that I was willing to sacrifice my own happiness in the process. I just didn’t expect it to hurt this much.

before, even as we hung out just as friends.

r in that dress…

ation as much as I was.

ow if that was enough anymore.

I’d ever get.

in their haste. I locked the door, and then I leaned against it. My body felt heavy, and my legs gave out, making me slide to the floor. I slammed my head back, clenching my teeth.

I was the best choice.

r earlier, she could be in my bed instead.

steal her from Asher.

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JUNIPER

other, and there was hardly any time spent apart outside of class. We were practically glued at the hips. I had

it was the easiest thing in the world.

longer for the past hour, and he had been successful multiple times by pulling me into a kiss or rubbing my inner thighs. He quickly learned my sensitive spots, and he used them against me, knowing I’d melt under his touch.

ight buttons and weakened my resolve.

thes when we could just stay in bed naked?” Asher rolled over, flashing his toned abs at me. With how much sugar he always ate, I was shocked he was still able to keep such an

f this now.”

his lips. “I know. It’s

cited me.

e rest of his body. He looked ready for another round, and it made my throat go dry. If I didn’t have to get ready for Homecoming

.” He bit his lip and looked up at me.

that had fallen on the floor and chucked it at his face. “You’re an animal.”

huckled. “Don’t tell me you’re not tempted. I can smell just how tempted you are.”

her person before.

m before he could say something to tempt me into coming back into the room.

so sorry.”

mall, Axel had been strangely absent. Part of me felt like he was avoiding me, but I tried not to overthink it. He was probably just busy with school.

th Asher twice. “I have to get ready for Homecoming.”

I had been up to, and that made guilt rush through my veins.

to feel guilty. “Will I see you there?”

’t even occurred to him. “I don’t do dances.”

t matter if Axel was going. In fact, it was probably better if he didn’t go.

n innocent suggestion.

rance.”

m already running late.” I stepped past Axel, and our arms brushed against each other, making my heart race in the process. It didn’t mean anything. It couldn’t. I was with Asher, and I thought about him almost non-stop—except in the few moments I was with Axel.

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ASHER

irty. Why would she ask him to dance like that? It was supposed to be our evening together.

agreed to go.

urge to burst into the hallway and interrupt whatever this flirting game was with them.

rd they decided to foster a friendship, especially after Axel had wanted nothing to do with her.

t imagine Axel doing

type to cheat.

usted her completely.

them.

go behind my back like

my system.

d me, right?