f. "Hey," She said, slipping her hand into his. Ethan's inst

t. Are you feeling better now?'' She

Alex laughing with a group of ladies and a plan began to take shape. Ethan's eyes locked onto Alex, a c

amily businesses, and Ethan doesn't truly love her, but she loves him so much and is willing to wait for him to fully accept

hey instantly changed the music to a slow and lovely one. Most of the guests even gave the c

music. While they danced, Ethan would occasionally glance at Alex, he didn't know if it was his mind playing tricks on him, but he thought

regarding her brother, and Lily who saw it as

eave the city

l over there, and Alex miraculously brought it back to life." She laughed, her eyes shining with pride; yes, she was super proud of her older brother and everything he's accomplis

was most curious about. "I hope you wouldn't mind me asking,

ate, and if he does have someone, I should know about it, but I doubt he has so

Ethan unknowing

row in confusion. "

al with the situation. "I mean, he's really good looking, I'm pretty sure it

en he wasn't taking any of the women he's been with seriously, I asked if he liked men instead, and you should have seen the look of d

s sister's fiance, and him doing what he did must have truly been because he was drunk. But that didn

uld only fake a smile and pretend to be happy. He sensed Alex's piercing gaze and met it across the room, their eyes locked in a charged moment. The air seemed to vibrate w

led features. For a moment, he was caught off guard by Alex's piercing gaze and chiseled jawline. Ethan's mind momentarily stuttered, his breath cat

ty again?" Alex asked, a se

and I'd appreciate it if you can give me some

who you really are, why are you agreeing to this marriage? Why would someone who isn't interested in women want to marry one? Why not tell everyone the truth, and I'

and try to make me the bad guy. I didn't ask for this. I never wanted any of this, and if you also don't want me to get marrie

tell your parents the truth - that you're gay and can't marry my sister? Don't rui

t, and your dearest sister who seems to adore you so much." He shook his head, feigning sadness. "Imagine how she would feel when she finds out that her brother has actually slept with the man she's supposed to get married to in a few months. I'm sure

ger. "I told you I didn't know you were my sis

east I'll be getting out of this marriage I don't even want in the first place, and I won't be the only one who's

anywhere!" He stat

happened to the over protective brother?" He taunted. "You also claim to be disgusted by who I am, but that

x said through

, his feet tangled, and he stumbled. Ethan spun around just in time to see Alex's face contort in a mixture of rage and surprise. Then Alex crashed into him, sending them both tumb

's jawline, his nose, his lips.... Alex's gaze drifted to Ethan's mouth, and he felt a jolt, he could also feel his manhood throbbing in his pants the longer he stared. Those lips were slig

, his body seemed to move of its own accord. Without thinking, Ethan's eyes locked on Alex's , and he felt an inexplicable pull. In a mo

the air, calling out his name. Panic surged through Ethan, and he shoved Alex off

hearts racing. They managed to slip behind it just as Ethan's mother reached the spot they'd been lying. "Ethan?" She called out, but there was no response. After a moment, she

x's face softened, and a small smile played on his lips. Ethan'

nspoken but undeniable. Alex's expression shifted, his features tightened a

something we can keep letting happen. I'm not like you, and I never will be. I won't feel the same way, so please... we need t

, his voice low but firm. "I can't call it off myself, but you can-somehow. It wouldn't be fair to my sister, spending her life with someo

is a mistake." He exhaled sharply, his frustration raw. "So do something about it. End things with my sister. Don't use her as your excuse, your shield. I

arriage, then fix yourself. See a therapist. Get a cure. Do whatever you need to. Because

ing look, Alex stood up and walked away, leaving Ethan

ixed. The sheer audacity made his stomach twist. He blamed himself for what happened. How could he have let his guard down, even for a moment? What was wrong with him? He was supp

something darker. Alex's words had cut deep, but inste

Ethan clenched his fists, jaw tightening.