All Chapters of Forbidden Ties; stuck between two brothers : Chapter 41 - Chapter 42

I waited in anticipation, my entire body was tingling with expectation. I parted my lips, waiting for the brush of his lips against mine but then he drew back.He patted my hand like I was a child. "You're too good for being stood up, Tara. And too good for settling for casual sex."Before I could process what was happening, he'd already signaled the bartender, paid for my drinks, and walked away. When my brain finally caught up with what he had done, Jeremiah had already disappeared, like he wasn’t there to begin with. I sat there feeling aroused and utterly confused, my body still humming with unfulfilled want."Tara!" Lolita appeared out of nowhere, grabbing my hand with drunk enthusiasm. "Come dance with us!"I forced excitement onto my face and let her drag me toward the dance floor, looking over my shoulder one last time. But Jeremiah was gone, swallowed by the crowd or maybe already out the door.The music pounded through me as I danced with Lolita, then with Tracy, their joy