My Best Friend’s Ex: Make Her Mine-Book 4 Read online

  She clings to me the whole way to the garage. Once the doors open, she releases me, but her hand falls, grasping mine. I lead us out of the elevator and over to our parked cars. I walk her to the driver's door and pull her in for a hug.

  “You’re okay,” I whisper into her hair.

  She slowly nods as her bloodshot eyes lock on mine.

  She looks so broken with her puffy eyes, wet cheeks, and red, pouty lips. I can’t stop myself from leaning in and kissing her. Her soft lips touch mine, and it feels like I’ve just taken a sip of fire. They burn and tingle, but that only makes me want to take things further. My tongue slides into her mouth and dances with hers. She lets out a soft whimper as her hands come up and lock together behind my neck. She kisses me deeply and fiercely, and for a moment, I forget where we are. I don’t think about what would happen if Nick happened to chase us down here and catch us. I’m completely lost in her.

  I press her back against the side of the car while my hands explore her body. They find the soft skin of her hip where her shirt is lifted up just a tiny bit. They move up, sliding up her shirt and back. When they move back down, they land on her firm ass with a squeeze.

  She kisses me strong, not pulling away or asking me to stop. She just kisses me back like she needs me, wants me. When my body starts to come alive, wanting more, I force myself to break off the kiss. Her lips are swollen, glistening, and she looks at me with lustful eyes.

  “We should get out of here,” I whisper, using all my strength to keep from moving back in. I know if she kisses me like that again, with lust, passion, and intensity, there’ll be no way I can stop. I’ll fuck her right here in Nick’s parking garage, not giving a shit if we’re caught or not.

  She swallows down her needs and nods her head.

  I step away from her, and she slides behind the wheel, her chest quickly rising and falling from our kiss. When she twists the key, I move to get in my car to follow her back to the apartment.

  By the time we’re pulling back into the parking lot, the connection between us is broken. I no longer feel the need to ravage her body the moment I see her. Now, it’s time to get down to business. I pop my trunk and climb out as she does the same.

  “Remind me to get you a parking pass on Monday,” I say, reaching into my trunk and pulling out bags of her belongings.

  She doesn’t acknowledge me, but I know she heard me. I can tell she’s overthinking everything right now based on the way she’s worrying her bottom lip and the way she’s moving slowly and carefully. Her attention is clearly on whatever she’s thinking about rather than what her body is doing.

  It takes us several trips, but we finally have all of her things moved into the guest bedroom. She sits on the bed and looks around while I lean against the doorframe. “Sorry, it’s not really decorated or anything.” I shrug.

  She gives me her breathtaking smile. “It’s perfect, Levi. Thank you for letting me stay with you. I don’t know what else I’d do.” She stands and moves toward the window, looking out. “I guess I could get a hotel or something, but God knows I can’t afford that for long.”

  “That’s completely unnecessary, Dani. I have this empty room; I might as well put it to good use. Plus, while you stay here, you can save up some money to get your place in the future.”

  She spins around, sad smile in place. “I don’t know how we got here, but I’m glad we did. I never thought we’d be this close.”

  “Me too,” I agree. “Why don’t you start unpacking, and I’ll go find us something for lunch.”

  I turn and leave her room, needing to gain some space between us. Being in a bedroom while talking about how happy we are to find one another will surely lead to a kiss that will only lead to more.

  I open the fridge and look inside, not seeing the contents but picturing what it’d be like to be with her, having her sweet smell surrounding me, watching as she explodes beneath me. My dick twitches, bringing me back to the present. I let out a long breath as I shake my head and close the fridge. My hands come up, rubbing my eyes as I turn around and lean my back against the fridge. When my hands fall away and my eyes open, she’s standing right in front of me.

  “I know my head is all fucked up at the moment, but I can’t stop thinking about our kiss.” Her dark brown eyes are focused on mine. They’re wide and crystal clear.

  “Dani,” I breathe out her name, unsure of what to do at this point. I want her. God knows I want her, but I don’t want to take advantage of her. I don’t want her looking back and thinking, I wish I did not do that.

  “I know what you’re going to say, Levi. I do.” She nods. “But I can’t help it. Something inside of me wants you, craves you. And, even though I know I shouldn’t be thinking about us, it won’t leave my mind. Every time I close my eyes, all I see is you moving on top of me. My skin tingles when you touch me. My entire body feels like it’s been lit on fire. I know us being together would be wrong, but something that feels so good can’t be wrong, can it?” She’s taking a step toward me with each word that slips past her lips. It’s finally to the point where there are only a few inches between us. I could reach out and pull her to me if I wanted, but I don’t have to because she bites her bottom lip and closes the distance between us herself.

  Her lips smash against mine, and her tongue slides into my mouth. Her hands wrap around my neck, pulling me closer. She kisses me fiercely, nipping my lip. Finally, I can’t hold back. I don’t want to. I want to give her everything she needs, and right now, she needs me. My hands find her hips, and I pull her flush against me. I pick her up, and she wraps her long legs around my hips as I carry us through my apartment and into my bedroom.

  We fall onto my bed, our hands racing to touch every spot on each other. We’re both already breathless but show no sign of stopping. She tugs my shirt over my head and tosses it onto the floor. I lean back on my knees and work her jeans down her hips while she pulls her shirt over her head and throws it next to mine. Her body is perfect. Her large tits bounce before my eyes, and her stomach is flat and toned. Her hips are wider, giving her the perfect hourglass shape. Before I can take in her body fully, she’s reaching for me and pulling my lips back to hers.

  I want to take my time with her in case this is a slip-up and she realizes she doesn’t want this to happen again, but the way her nails are digging into my back, the way her tongue is dancing quickly with mine, she doesn’t want to go slow. She wants it now and will take it even if I don’t give it to her.

  My hand slides down the front of her panties and glides between her slick folds with ease. She lets out a sigh that has me painfully hard. I want nothing more than to slide deep inside her and feel how warm and tight she is around me.

  “Levi, please,” she pleads against my lips while her hands start pushing my jeans and boxers down my hips. When I spring free, her hand wraps around my length, working me up and down. My eyes shut with the overwhelming sensation. I’m not even inside her yet, but it already feels so good having her hands on me.

  “I need you now, Levi,” she whispers, and my eyes open, meeting hers. She almost looks to be in pain, and it sends a jolt straight to my stomach.

  I remove my hand from her inside her and yank her panties down her thighs. Without warning, I place myself at her entrance, and I’m sliding into her a second later. We both let out a moan the moment we connect, and it takes me a second to get my bearings. She’s absolutely perfect for me. She fits me like a glove. She’s hot, tight, and oh so wet. When I enter her, it feels like my head swims away from my body.

  Our mouths never stop as I pound into her, rolling my hips and teasing against her sensitive spot that I know will have her quivering for me. Her back arches up off the bed, and her every muscle tightens, only making me work harder to push her over the edge. Her nails dig into my back, and it feels like it brings blood to the surface, but it only makes me want her more. Her plump lips part and a moan escapes just as she begins twitching around my dick.

 
Her breathing becomes quick and rushed, and her moans grow louder. The moment she lets her release go, her body goes limp beneath me, and she gets even wetter.

  “Oh my god, Levi,” she mumbles against my lips.

  I can’t hold back my grin. “What?” I ask, slowing my hips but not stopping.

  “I’ve never come that hard,” she pants out, pulling a handful of my hair as she directs my lips to hers.

  I kiss her for the moment, but her words only turn me on more, making me want to push her even further. I break away as I pull out of her. She gasps from the feeling of me pulling all the way out until I flip her over onto her stomach and pull her hips upward, sliding into her from behind. With the first thrust of my hips, I feel her tighten again as she lets out a loud moan into my pillow. In this position, she feels even tighter around me.

  I can feel my release rising to the surface, but I want her to come once more for me. I let my hand move around her hip and down between her folds. I massage her clit as I pound into her, and her moans grow louder and louder until she’s milking me of every last drop.

  When we both released, we collapse onto the bed. She flips over onto her back while we both try catching our breath. She runs her hand through her blonde hair and lets out a deep breath.

  “Fuck, Levi,” she breathes out.

  Again, I smile at her approval. “Has it been a while?”

  “A while for sex, no. But it’s been a while since I actually got off.”

  I roll to my side, looking over at her. “Nick couldn’t…” I let my sentence drop off.

  She laughs. “He didn’t try. He’d take what he wanted, and that was that.” She rolls to her side, facing me. “But you, it almost seemed like making me come was pleasurable for you.”

  “It is,” I tell her, placing my hand on her hip. “This isn’t going to be something you’re going to regret, is it? ‘Cuz I’d hate myself for hurting you in any way.”

  Her hand comes up, cupping my jaw. “I could never regret being with you, Levi.” She kisses me gently, then pulls away. “Even if things don’t end up the way we want them to. I just want to enjoy the time we do have and live in every single moment.”

  8

  Danielle

  Everything feels perfect, and for some reason, that worries me. I feel like I’m waiting for something to happen, something to rip us apart. Levi is the first person other than Nick that I’ve slept with in years. I feel like I should be freaking out about that, and the fact that I’m not, makes me freak out a little.

  Things are fucked up in my life right now, and I don’t know if sleeping with Levi will make them better or worse, but either way, I enjoyed the way he owned my body. I enjoy laying in his arms right now.

  “Nick never did this,” I say, not meaning to. I only meant to think about it.

  “Did what?” Levi asks, holding me close.

  “Held me. We never spent all day wrapped up in one another. He never held me after we had sex. He didn’t do a lot of things.”

  “Why the fuck were you with him for so long?” His voice sounds angry.

  I run the tips of my fingers up and down his chest. “I don’t even know anymore. Habit? I just got stuck in a rut and couldn’t get out.”

  He rolls us over, and he’s on top of me, looking down on me. “I better never see you with another guy like that. I’ll kick his ass myself. Understand?”

  I want to tell him that I only want him, but I feel like that’s moving too quickly. I mean, Levi and I aren’t together. We just had sex because neither of us could deny our feelings toward the other. Plus, since he’s friends with Nick, it’s something we’re going to have to keep quiet.

  I giggle and nod, agreeing with him. There’s no way I would ever be with a guy like Nick again. I cup his jaw and pull his lips to mine, needing to taste him again, wanting to burn this day into my memory forever. My body is still buzzing from him and the things we did. I’m only now starting to get feeling back in my toes.

  The way he looks into my eyes takes my breath away. There’s so much burning beneath them: passion, friendship, loyalty, desire. It all makes my stomach tighten, trying to hold off the flood of emotions those eyes bring on.

  “How about a shower?” he asks with a grin.

  “Sounds good,” I reply, stretching.

  He stands and holds out his hand. I take it, and he pulls me up to my feet, catching me against his chest, where our eyes meet again. Would it be too soon for another round, I wonder. I laugh at myself and shake my head.

  “Thanks for catching me.”

  “I’ll always catch you, Dani.” He playfully smacks me on the ass before leading the way to the bathroom.

  We take our time in the shower, washing, kissing, touching. When we step out, I wrap myself in a large towel and head toward the guest room to get dressed. I walk into my room and close the door behind me. I sit on the edge of the bed, and a deep breath leaves my lips as I look around at all my belongings packed into trash bags. My heart starts to pound as reality smacks me in the face. It’s so weird…even though Nick and I are done, I still feel as if I’m cheating on him. Guilt begins eating at me and makes me wonder how he could cheat on me. Did he feel this way?

  Tears sting my eyes, and I hang my head, resting it on the palm of my hand with my elbow resting on my knee. I feel so confused by the whole situation…crazy, angry, but also relieved. I guess, if nothing else, I don’t have to feel anxious about waiting for him to let me down.

  My door opens, and Levi walks in. “Hey, want to—” His words drop off when he sees the tears in my eyes. He lets out a long, loud breath, and his shoulders slump. “I fucked up, didn’t I? I pushed you too far, too soon. I didn’t think you were ready for that step,” he rants on and on. His hands move up to his hair, causing it to stand in all directions, and he paces back and forth across the floor in front of me.

  I stand and rush up to him. “No, Levi. It’s not you. You did nothing wrong. You…we were perfect.”

  His hands come up, cupping my cheeks. “Then what’s wrong? Why are you crying?” His voice is soft, worry leaking through.

  “I just came in here and sat down. When I saw my entire life packed away into trash bags, I just couldn’t hold it back. I mean, my life is a fucking mess right now. And even though Nick and I are done, I still feel like I’m betraying him. I know that sounds crazy after everything, but…”

  He takes my hand and sits on the edge of the bed, pulling me down with him. He levels his eyes on me. “I can’t begin to imagine how you’re feeling right now, Dani. I mean, getting cheated on, it can leave some deep scars. And having your whole life uprooted because of it, that doesn’t help. But I don’t want you overanalyzing us, okay? Don’t think that you’ve somehow entered another relationship or that you’re stuck with me. I just, I hate seeing you hurt, and I’d give you anything you asked for to avoid it. You wanted intimacy after being treated poorly, and I gave you that. It’s nothing more. No decision has been made for us. You’re free to stay here as long as you need; we can be roommates, best friends, or more. Let’s just see how everything unfolds, huh?”

  I laugh and nod before leaning my head against his shoulder. “I know I’ve said it before, but thank you.”

  “There’s nothing to thank me for, Dani.” He presses a quick kiss to the top of my head. “Now, get dressed. Let’s go do something.” He stands, making me lift my head.

  “What are we going to do?”

  “Let’s take a hike. It’s nice outside, and my muscles are itching to get out into nature.”

  When he leaves my room, I pull on a pair of yoga pants, a sports bra, and a loose-fitting tank top. I slide my feet into a pair of shoes and then pile my hair on top of my head. I walk out of my bedroom just as he’s walking out of his. I can’t stop myself from looking him up and down. He’s wearing a pair of basketball shorts with tennis shoes and a baggy shirt that he’s cut the sleeves off of. The shirt sleeves are cut low, meaning I can see his muscular r
ibs and arms, and when he moves just right, I can also see his dark-colored nipple. Just looking at him, and knowing I can touch him, gets my body going all over again.

  “Are you checking me out?” he asks around a smile when I’ve been staring for way too long.

  “Maybe. What are you going to do about it?” I shrug when my grin takes over.

  He takes my hand and pulls me down the hallway. “I’m going to wear your ass out. You hike often?” he asks, grabbing his phone, wallet, and keys off the table.

  “No. I mean, I work out at the gym and run on the treadmill, but I don’t usually go out alone and hike through the woods.”

  He grabs two bottles of water from the fridge. “There’s this place I like to go. It’s about a five-mile hike, but it’s not too bad. Come on.”

  We climb in his car, and he starts driving out of the city. I sit back in my seat, watching as we pass traffic. My mind drifts off in the quiet car, and I start to see a future that Levi and I could have. I could see myself being with him: getting married, having children, spending our lives happy and together. But then, I also see something else: Nick learning the truth about Levi and me, him trying to ruin what we’ve managed to achieve, none of us getting our happily ever after.

  “Levi, what would you do if Nick found out about us sleeping together?” I blurt out the question without thinking.

  He glances at me from the corner of his eye. “What do you mean?”

  I take a deep breath. “I mean, if things with us continue to grow and we find ourselves together, what would you do if Nick showed up to ruin it?”

  He shrugs. “I don’t know how I’d handle it, Dani. I mean, I don’t owe him anything, but I’d never let him hurt you. What we do, it’s none of his business.”

  “Do you feel guilty?” I look at him from beneath my lashes, afraid of looking him in the eye.

  “I’m not sure how I feel yet. On the one hand, I know I broke the bro code by sleeping with his ex, but on the other, I don’t consider him a friend anymore, and we’re both legal consenting adults. It shouldn’t be up to anyone but us.” The way he’s talking, it’s all so casual. Like maybe he’s already rationalized it all in his head. I wish I would’ve thought things through a little more—not that it would’ve changed my decision about sleeping with him, because it wouldn’t have. I just wish I thought it through more, so I was ready for the more emotional side of things.