Series Starter Firsts in Series Collection - Kaylee Ryan Page 0,339

don’t fucking know that? Don’t you think I would give her the world if I could?” I sneer at him.

Aiden stares at me as if he is trying to decipher what I just said. “She’s really gotten to you, hasn’t she?”

“Yes…no…hell, I don’t even know anymore.” I place my elbows on my knees and lean over with my hands covering my face. “What I do know is since I met her I can’t stop thinking about her. When I’m near her, I feel this intense attraction that I’ve never felt. I want to protect her. Hell, this morning I wanted to rip your fucking head off for kissing her on the cheek.”

“I really want to see where this goes, man. I need to work out these feelings.” I stand up and pace the floor. “I know she’s like a sister to you, and you’ve told me multiple times there’s nothing going on, but speak now, man, if there’s more. I plan on seeing where this attraction goes. And before you go ape shit, if you want her, I’ll back off, but that’s the only damn thing that will keep me from trying to work out these feelings I have for her.” The words are out of my mouth before I know what I’m saying. I realize I mean every word. Aiden’s words flash through my mind “She deserves better, she deserves respect and love.”

“Liam, you and Allison both mean a lot to me. Do.Not.Hurt.Her. I’ll support you as long as you agree she’s not a fuck buddy. She’s special and needs to be treated that way. Think about Hailey and how you would feel about her being treated like a quick fuck.”

I nod my head, understanding what he’s telling me. Allison really is like a sister to him, and he wants to protect her. Problem is so do I, and I’m not sure just how to deal with all of these emotions running rampant through me. Can I deal with giving her more? Can I deal with the close relationship they share? If I’m going to give her more, she’s going to be mine.

Aiden senses I’m hanging by a thread and changes the subject as we make our way out to my Pathfinder. “So, what’s on the menu for today?”

I laugh. “Not sure, but you know Mom. Whatever it is, there’ll be an abundance of it and it’ll be delicious.” I hand him my phone. “Text Hales and let her know we’re coming to get them.” The plan was to surprise her and try to catch a glimpse of Allison. However, now that Allison is going, I need to make sure she doesn’t leave before I get there.

Taking my phone, he nods and proceeds to text Hales and let her know we’ll be taking them to Mom and Dad’s.

Aiden stays in the car while I go up to get the girls. I knock on the door and Hales answers. “Hey, you guys ready?” Before she can answer, Allison comes walking out of the bathroom. She’s wearing jean shorts and a tank top with flip-flops. I want her. She looks surprised to see me. Hailey must have seen the question in her eyes, so she starts explaining Aiden and I are also going to our parents’ for lunch and we’re all riding together.

Hailey’s already out the door, talking about who is riding shotgun. I can only hope it’ll be Allison. Although, I know, I’m not that lucky. Allison walks over to me, and, without even thinking, I lean down to tell her how beautiful she looks. I pull back as I catch her scent. Not able to control myself, I place my hand on the small of her back and lead her out to my SUV. I open the door for her and wait until she’s settled in before closing it.

I’m not lucky enough to have Allison beside me in the front seat, but she’s sitting directly behind me, and I keep glancing at her in my rearview mirror. She has her hair hanging loose over her shoulders. Yep, she’s beautiful. She doesn’t need makeup, she just needs to be Allison. I grip the steering wheel tighter and focus on the road. She wants more, I’ve never done more. Can I focus on her and football, not to mention, school? If there’s ever a reason to try, it would be for Allison, she’s intoxicating. This is the same question that has been running through my mind all day. I told Aiden