Adrian's POV

The moment Nicole left the house, I didn't move immediately. I stayed where I was, leaning against the edge of the table, letting the faint imprint of her presence sink into the room.

I knew I shouldn't be feeling that way towards my younger brother's girlfriend but I couldn't help it, she kept entering my thoughts, I couldn't erase the scene that happened earlier in my room. The way she walked into my room like she belonged there, but then froze the moment she saw me... I can't explain it. Something about the shock, the embarrassment, the redness of her cheek...it dug under my skin.

Liam appeared in the doorway, stretching lazily, loosening his tie. "Did you check the deliveries?" he asked, gesturing toward the pile of unopened envelopes.

"Mm," I replied, scanning the stack without touching it. His question barely registered. My mind was elsewhere.

He shrugged and started arranging the deliveries and some documents.

"You'll need to sign the contracts for the new accounts by tomorrow," he said, glancing at me. "Do you want me to draft the summary for you?"

I nodded absentmindedly. My gaze drifted toward the hallway where Nicole had hurried out minutes ago. I could still imagine her face.

And yes, clearly it seems like I'm obsessed with her. But Liam didn't notice.

"Also," Liam continued, flipping a folder open and tapping it with his pen, "Mom called today, she won't be coming until next month. She wants us to attend to some investors that will be arriving tomorrow morning."

I made a neutral sound, eyes still following the empty hallway.

He glanced at me, frowning slightly. "Are you even listening?"

I gave the faintest shrug. Yes. No. Somewhere in between.

Liam sighed and put down the pen. He leaned against the counter, hands in his pockets.

Then, casually, he asked, "Do you think it'd be okay... if Nicole stayed here for a while? Until she sorts things out?"

That got my attention, I froze for a fraction of seconds, letting the words settle. Nicole, stay here. She just spent some hours here and I'm unable to control myself, talk more for a while.

I thought about my reply. My face remained calm and neutral. "If it's only temporary... yes." Something in me refused to say no.

Liam's shoulders relaxed. Relief softened his features in a way that made my chest tighten unexpectedly. He didn't know what had happened.

I watched him walk away to make a call, which I was sure that it was Nicole he was calling.

"What are you doing to me Nicole?" I groaned silently as I dialed a contact on my phone.

"I'm on my way, book a room with a girl arranged on the bed."

"Alright." The person on the other end replied.

"I need to get you out of my head," I told myself as I left the house.

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Nicole's POV

Zara, my best friend, was already seated when I walked in, stirring sugar into her iced coffee like she wasn't about to read my soul through my face in the next three seconds.

"Nicole," she smiled. *So, how is prince charming?"

"Liam is doing great." I said dryly.

"How was the meeting with your boyfriend's family?" she continued as she drank her coffee.

I forced a laugh and dropped into the chair opposite her. "It was embarrassing and his mom didn't come today."

She leaned forward a little, studying me. "What happened?"

My fingers tightened around my bag. "Nothing serious."

Zara smirked. "That didn't sound convincing."

I avoided her eyes and took a sip of water I didn't need.

"What's wrong?" she asked.

"He brought me to his family home. And to my surprise his brother was back."

Her eyes widened slightly. "You meet the hot, devastating handsome and bad boy Adrian?"

I nodded unconsciously.

"Wow," she laughed softly. "Did you meet him properly this time?"

I hesitated. "A little," I said.

Zara didn't notice the storm in my head. She just rested her chin on her palm.

"So Adrian is around. I can bet he's already fucking the girls in town."

I let out a forced smile. "Yeah, I guess."

She leaned closer. "Then tell me what really happened? Or did you kiss him."

I almost choked. "No," I said too quickly.

She laughed. "You're blushing."

"I unknowingly entered his room the moment he came out of the bathroom and he was fucking naked." I poured it out to her.

"OH MY GOD." Zara screamed.

"Can you please bring your voice down?" I scolded her lightly, feeling ashamed by the unfamiliar gaze the people in the restaurant gave us.

"I'm sorry but Nicole, the hell, you outdid yourself."

"It wasn't intentional." I covered my face with my hands. "I feel disgusting."

"You're not."

"I feel like I betrayed Liam without even touching him."

"It was simply a mistake."

"Then is it normal to be having nasty thoughts about Adrian, replaying the scene in my head. I just can't seem to erase it."

"Woah, you need a therapist babe, because all I can say is that you are fucking obsessed with your boyfriend's brother. For now stay away from him." Zara muttered surprised.

"I can't. Liam wants me to move in and he's staying with his brother, so it will be impossible to avoid Adrian."

Zara sighed tiredly.

"I thought I buried that," I whispered.

"You did," she said. "Until he showed up again."

"Does Liam know?"

I shook my head instantly. "No. No. I would never hurt him like that." I dropped my gaze. "What if I'm not as over him as I thought I was?"

Her voice softened. "Then you remind yourself why you chose Liam."

I closed my eyes. Because he's safe, he's kind and he loves me. He was there for me when I lost my parents, when I lost everything.

Zara squeezed my hand gently. "And for the record... next time you feel like wandering into strange men's bedrooms, call me instead."

A weak laugh escaped me. "You'd probably dare me to flirt."

She smirked. "Only a little."

I gave her a slight smile. Liam will be coming over to move my stuff, but still I couldn't fathom the idea of being in the same house with Adrian.

Adrian's POV

The smell hit me the moment I stepped inside the High End Escort house, I could perceive different body sprays, candle wax, and something faintly metallic that always seemed to follow these places.

I nodded to the owner, a friend from a decade ago. She gave me a knowing smile, and led me to the room I had requested.

"Everything is ready the way you like it." She informed me as she proceeded to leave.

I closed the door behind me with a soft click.

The girl stood up the moment I came in, heels clicking lightly against the floor. She stopped a few steps away, hands behind her back.

She was tall, with long, sleek legs, her curves were accentuated by the black lace lingerie hugging her frame. She moved, tilting her hips slightly, letting the delicate straps of her lingerie brush against her skin.

"Strip," I growled as I took a seat on the couch, watching her keenly.

Her fingers trembled slightly as she undid the first button of her blouse.

"Come closer," I ordered.

She moved, hips swaying, trying to catch my eyes.

I didn't know why I wasn't aroused. "Stop." My voice came out in a commanding way. I leaned back, spreading my legs open.

"Pleasure me."

She didn't hesitate a bit. She walked towards me seductively, dropping down to her knees as she slowly unzipped my pants.

A faint sigh escaped my mouth the moment she brought my cock out.

"It's so big." She commented, grinning sheepishly.

I ignored her, trying to focus myself on what was happening.

She wrapped her both hands around my cock, slowly moving her hands.

"Go faster." I spat out.

She moved her hands faster, exactly like a pro, but still something felt missing.

Soon, she replaced her hands with her mouth, licking off the precum at the top of my cock.

I let out a groan, as she sucked my cock, swirling her tongue around the sensitive head, taking me whole. She continued it, going faster and deeper, up until the point she gagged but that didn't stop her.

She gave attention to my balls, before focusing back on my cock.

Despite what was happening my thoughts kept on going back to Nicole. I tightened my hand around her hair and choked her against my cock till I was sure she was gasping for air, her eyes were watery, drools slipping out from her mouth.

"Hmmm" She moaned.

I knew she was already aroused but I wasn't ready yet, I wanted to torture her more.

I shoved her head down, making her sucked my cock again. I soon reached my climax and let out a growl, as I cummed inside her mouth.

She licked every bit of cum before facing me. I lifted her up aggressively, throwing her on the bed.

While I took off my clothes, she watched me, seductively playing with her clit, letting out loud moans.

After taking the last piece of clothing off, I wore a condom then joined her on the bed. I tore off her lingerie, not having the patience to watch her take it off.

I separated her legs, roughly rubbing her clit, then with one attempt I entered her fully, causing a moan from her lips.

I increased my pace, hitting her wall hard, not slowing down for a moment. With every thrust I made, she moaned loudly catching up with my pace. Of course, she's a slut what do I expect?

"Fuck..." I growled as I reached my climax, I pulled out of her, laying my back on the bed.

"Shit..." I cursed silently. I needed a drink. Before I could clear my head I felt a hand on my cock.

"Another round." She asked, already climbing me.

I pulled away, quickly putting on my clothes, I wasn't in the mood for any of this.

"Here..." I threw a bundle of money on the bed as I took my leave not listening to anything she wanted to say.

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Nicole's POV

The car pulled up to the Ryder estate, and my stomach twisted. Liam had sent his driver to pick me up.

Liam came out immediately when I arrived, he was very cheerful and oblivious as he walked towards me.

"Don't worry," he said with that easy grin, "I'll help you with your things." he quickly carried my bag.

I nodded, forcing a smile, but my chest was tight.

Once inside, Liam set the first bag down and started unpacking it like it was nothing. I lingered near the hallway, keeping my distance.

"Nicole, what is the matter?" he asked.

I hesitated, then took a breath. "Liam... I... I appreciate you letting me stay, really. But... I need my privacy too."

He blinked. "Privacy?"

"I mean... I don't want to be in the same room with you all the time. I need space. Time to think. To... be on my own."

He frowned slightly. "Why?"

"I feel like we are rushing things, you introducing me to your family, asking me to move in, then sharing a room, I don't know."

"I'm sorry if I'm a bit pushy. I just want you to know that I love you and I'm here to support you. If you want a room to yourself, then it is done,"

Before I could celebrate, he added,

"Only if you agree to spend three nights a week with me. You can't possibly starve me."

"Pervert..." I retorted lightly. "Two nights." I bargained.

"No, three nights. Do we have a deal?" He protested.

"Where is my room then?" I purposely did not give him an answer.

He called one of the house help to prepare a guest room for me, then led me to his room to wait till they were done.

"Thanks," I whispered.

"You are welcome." He said as he closed the distance between us, gently kissing my neck.

"Can we not do this now? I'm very exhausted." I pouted my lips at him.

"Fine, as you wish. There are other days ahead." He smirked.

I gave him an awkward smile, shifting my focus to the window.

Liam POV

I carried another box down the hallway. Nicole's things were scattered across the guest room floor, half-unpacked, half-still in their bags.

She sat on the edge of the bed, hugging her knees, looking a bit distracted. "Need help?" I asked.

She shook her head. "I'm fine."

Her voice was soft, but there was steel behind it. I smiled, she always had that stubborn streak. But something about her felt different recently.

I leaned against the doorframe. "Alright. Just... don't hesitate to tell me anything, okay?"

She nodded. Eyes flicking toward the corner, toward the window, toward nothing.

I noticed the way she flinched when I shifted. Her gaze went sharp, alert, like she expected someone else to be there.

I frowned a bit. "Nicole," I said, voice quieter this time, more careful. "Are you thinking about your family? I know it's hard and I won't act like I understand but please know that I will always be here."

She didn't answer immediately. She looked down at her hands, clenched so tight I thought her fingers might crack. Finally, she murmured, "Thank you for everything, for being patient with me."

I nodded. Of course. She has been through a lot lately. I wanted to push, but I didn't. I just made a note to check in later.

"Why don't you sleep in my room tonight? I can't allow you to stay here alone."

"I'm really fine." she dragged

"Do you want me to kneel for you?". I insisted, blinking my eyes like a puppy.

"Fine, I will stay, " she agreed.

Before I could respond, I suddenly got a call from my phone. "Excuse me..." I told her as I stepped outside.

"Why the fuck are you calling me?" I said immediately the call connected

"I miss you Liam," the person voiced out from the other end. "I'm back in the country babe, I miss you, especially when you are inside of me."

Her name was Anna, she was my ex, she broke up with me because she wanted to explore other men but now she was back. Do I still have feelings for her? That I could not answer.

"I have a girlfriend, I have moved on." I spat out harshly, still offended by how she left me.

"That's a fucking lie and you know it. Right now, I know deep down that you want to explore every inch of my body." She chuckled.

"You need help mentally." I scoffed.

"I will text you my address tomorrow, I will be expecting you. Bye my love." She hung up just like that leaving me dazzled.

I joined Nicole back in the room.

"Who called?" She asked me casually.

"It's business." I lied to her.

"So you are staying in my room tonight. Let's go down for dinner, I don't think we can wait for my brother."

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Nicole POV

I woke up thirsty.

I tried ignoring it but I couldn't sleep properly, I could feel my throat burning. So I forced myself up still feeling sleepy, I looked to my right but Liam was still fast asleep, I ended up sleeping in Liam's room after listening to his nagging.

The hallway was quiet when I stepped out. My nightgown brushed my knees as I walked. I didn't bother turning on the lights because I remembered where the kitchen was.

The fridge light spilled out when I opened it, cool and white. I poured water with sleepy eyes.

That was when I felt it, another presence. I turned slowly, only to see Adrian. He was leaning against the doorframe.

I felt like my heart stopped pumping. "How long were you standing there...?" I whispered.

He didn't answer immediately. He just looked at me. Slowly scanning me. His shirt was slightly undone, his hair wasn't neat the way it usually was. Something about him felt... different.

The fridge light shone on me from behind, it then hit me, I realized too late what that meant. The fabric of my nightgown was thin, so right now it felt transparent. I quickly closed the fridge when I followed his line of sight which was on my boobs.

"You're awake late," he said.

My pulse became painfully loud. "I just wanted water."

I should have ran to my room but I stayed asking him questions. "Are you drunk?"

"Do you love him?" His question landed wrong, ignoring mine.

I tightened my fingers around the glass. "What?"

"My brother," he said. "Is he... what you wanted?"

I swallowed. "Yes, he's kind, lovely and softhearted."

He tilted his head, barely. "Really? If what you say is true then my brother has really changed a lot."

The space between us shrank. He stepped closer. I stayed frozen on the spot.

"You think he saved you," he murmured. "Pulled you out of whatever hole you were in."

"You are wrong, I forced out."

My back brushed the fridge, I hadn't noticed I'd stepped back. He was close enough that I could smell his intoxicating scent, he reeked of alcohol.

"You need someone who would break you open," he said quietly. "Not wrap you in softness."

My heart slammed against my ribs. "What are you saying?"

His hand touched the door beside my shoulder. "If you were with me..." he said, voice lower and rougher. "I would fuck you till you forget your name, till you can't even speak properly, I will make you wet just with words."

Before I could even process everything, he leaned in. His breath brushed my skin.

For one terrifying second... I didn't move.

Then his lips brushed my cheek, then covered my lips while his hands worked its way up my thigh.

Something in me snapped back into place. I pushed against his chest. "Stop."

He blinked. Like waking from something he shouldn't have stepped into.

I shoved past him.

My bare feet hit the cold floor as I rushed down the hallway, I didn't look back. I closed Liam's bedroom door quietly but just for me to turn I found him awake.