All Chapters of Kissed My Ex's Brother : Chapter 1 - Chapter 6

Elena ~I still remember how stupidly happy I was that evening the kind of happiness that makes your chest ache because it feels too good to be real. I stood in front of the mirror, smiling at my reflection like an idiot in love, the maroon dress hugging me in all the right places while my curls brushed softly against my shoulders just the way he liked. I couldn't stop thinking about him, about tonight, about how after weeks of canceled plans and distant texts, he finally wanted to see me he'd messaged that morning, "Tonight's special. Be ready at 8," just six words that kept me floating the whole day."Where are you going, Elena?"My mother's voice snapped me back to reality. I blinked, forcing a calm smile. "Out with Lila. She's had a rough week."A lie one I'd gotten too good at telling, because if my parents ever found out I was dating someone, they'd lose their minds. In their world, love was something that came after marriage, only if it was approved, arranged, and practical not

Elena ~Our lips met, and for one impossible heartbeat the world stopped I didn't breathe, didn't think, just felt the heat, the shock, the wrongness of it crashing through me until reality hit like ice water.What the hell was I doing?I just kissed my ex's brother yes, ex, because after what Alex did I couldn't call him my boyfriend anymore, I was ending it right here in my head.I pulled back fast, my chest heaving."I… I'm sorry, I didn't mean to—"But Adrian's gaze held mine, dark and unreadable, searching deepuntil some man ran up shouting, "Boss! He ran away!"Adrian's whole expression shifted cold in an instant."You're in danger," he said flatly. "Go home. Now."I wanted to ask why but his tone shut down everything. He ordered one of his men to follow me, make sure I got home safe, then gave me one last look that burned with warning and something else I couldn't name.The drive home blurred into lights and noise and silence, all churning into a storm inside me, my heart tang

Elena ~“Talking about me, love?”Adrian’s voice rolled smooth and teasing through the hallway as he stepped right up behind me his arm slid protectively around my waist, that simple touch sending warmth rushing down my spine while my heart slammed hard against my ribs, freezing me in place even as everything inside me wanted to bolt.He turned that effortless smile on the group staring at us, eyes locking with mine first before he murmured low, “You’re looking breathtaking tonight, my love.”That word love echoed heavy in the air, punching straight through me my eyes went wide because he’d just called me his love right there in front of everyone, my mind spinning wild wondering how the hell he’d even shown up here, saying things that made my knees weak when I was still trying to piece myself together after Alex.Still half in shock, I tried stepping back for some space to breathe through the chaos exploding in my head, but Adrian just tightened his grip slightly his breath brushed ho