Page 2 of Seduced By My Brother’s Best Friend (SEALs of Aster Falls #2)

(Fallon)

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He was interesting, but my parents didn’t see it that way, especially my mother, who caught me watching him with interest.

‘Stay away from boys like that, Fallon. They’re toxic.’

She said it with so much scorn that I felt bad for Alex, but I still listened to her. From that day on, I watched Alex from the sidelines. It wasn’t hard to avoid him. I was in high school, and he and my brother had signed up to join the Navy. I only ever saw them during leave and holidays.

My mom wasn’t wrong about him. He was toxic and dangerous.

When Alex wasn’t working as a SEAL, he was out partying and drinking.

I can’t count the number of times he has had my brother bail him from jail for one idiotic thing or the other.

He got into fights and seemingly wasn’t afraid of anything or anyone.

He probably always saw me as a shy, silent girl, but I saw the real him. He was someone in pain. He needed his family; all he ever wanted was to be held.

But I couldn’t be that person for him. Especially not when my feelings for him threatened to jeopardize the little cocoon I had built around myself and my life.

Just for tonight, things could be different.

I’m leaving home with a plan. I will live for myself instead of my parents and my family. And what better way to enjoy my one night of freedom in my hometown than kissing the boy I’ve wanted since I was thirteen.

“Tell me to stop,” Alex groans against my lips.

Somewhere deep in my addled mind, I hear his voice, but I don’t understand what he’s saying. Why would I ever ask him to stop? I’ve never been kissed like this before in my life.

“Don’t stop,” I whisper as his lips close over mine again. He pulls me into his lap, and my hands grip his short dark hair. It’s so silky and soft.

The kiss is hot and demanding. When his tongue slips in, I moan into his mouth, clutching his hair tighter as I kiss him with all I’ve got. I’m not sure when he carries me out of the car, but I soon find myself inside his house. He sits on the couch, pulling me with him.

His hands are on my back, unzipping my dress.

He tugs it over my head. I’m sitting on top of him, clad in black lacy underwear and a black bra.

One of his hands squeezes my ass as he jerks me towards his cock.

I look down at the exposed appendage between us.

He’s still wearing his jeans even though they’re shoved down.

It’s at that point that a splash of reality hits me.

Am I really going to have sex with Alexander King?

My parents would kill me if they found out.

As soon as I think that, though, I want to slap myself.

I’m a twenty-five-year-old woman, and I’m done letting my parents’ ideals dictate who I can sleep with.

They’ve always exerted control over my life, but not anymore.

I want to be free, even if it’s just for one night.

I want to get lost in Alexander King. Like I’ve wanted to for so long.

He stands, the motion draws me to his hard, erect cock, and I lick my lips. I’m dying to have him inside me. He completely removes his jeans, then walks towards me. He takes off my bra quickly, and then my panties, maintaining eye contact.

“You’re so fucking beautiful, Fallon,” Alex says.

His hazel green eyes shine, and he seems more sincere than I’ve ever seen him. I should stop this. There’s no way Alex won’t break my heart. And yet, I let him lead me to his bedroom. I’m silent as he pulls me onto the bed.

“Grip the headboard, Fallon,” he whispers. I nod as he slams into me. I cry out, and he immediately covers my mouth with his.

I’m deliciously full, stretching to accommodate him as he thrusts into me with increasing speed. Wrapping his hands around my thighs, he jerks me onto him, hard. The feeling is so intense that I buck against him and silently cry out his name as I come.

He doesn’t let up. He continues pounding into me. Sweat beads on his forehead as he fucks me with reckless abandon.

“You’re so wet, Fallon. I didn’t think you would feel so good,” Alex groans.

I moan in response. He suddenly pushes my knees to my chest. He begins to thrust in slower, dragging his cock in and out and driving me out of my mind.

I lose it again when his hand teases my breast, and he’s not far behind.

He comes while I spasm around his cock. Once he regains control, he falls down to the tiny space beside me on the bed.

We both say nothing for several seconds. It’s an awkward silence.

I just slept with Alexander King.

The realization causes me to sit up abruptly, causing Alex to jolt. “I need to go,” I say with wide eyes.

He looks at me, confused. “What?”

“I said I need to go,” I repeat, getting off the bed. I start gathering my clothes in a frenzied motion. I can’t even look at him right now.

“You’re freaking out,” Alex accuses, watching me through his intense eyes.

“Of course, I’m freaking out. I can’t believe we slept together.”

He rubs his hand through his hair, making me remember that it was my hand pulling at it just a few minutes ago. My cheeks heat.

“Calm down. It doesn’t have to mean anything,” he finally says.

“What?” I ask, feeling my heart break a little.

“I mean, you’re my best friend’s little sister. He’ll kill me if he finds out I slept with you. This happened because we were drunk. I won’t tell anyone, so you don’t have to worry.”

He says the words emotionlessly, and I can’t help but wonder where the man I was with only just a few minutes ago went.

“Are you being serious right now?” I question.

He stares at me, unblinking. It’s so frustrating that I can’t read him. I’m probably an open book to him, but he’s an absolute mystery to me.

“What do you want from me, Fallon?” he asks.

I finally finish putting all my clothes back on. Then I look at him.

“Nothing. Absolutely fucking nothing,” I say icily.

He’s the only person that ever gets me to swear. I would never use those words with anyone else.

“Do you want me to drive you over to Damien’s?”

“No, I’ll drive myself. You can pick your car up from his place.”

After one last look at him, I walk out of the room and out of his house. I don’t know why a part of me was expecting him to be different. I should have seen this coming a mile away. Alexander was always only going to break my heart.

I’m grateful for one thing, however. Our encounter is the only reason I’m able to leave Aster Falls with a light heart.

I have no regrets as I step onto the airplane that’s supposed to take me to a new life.

If we hadn’t slept together, I would have always wondered, what if?

But now I have the answer. Now I can move on.

*****

Settling in is hard, but I eventually found my rhythm in Jersey. It’s lonely and busy, and everything I had expected. Then my entire life comes crashing down when I realize I haven’t seen my period in two months. I buy a pregnancy test, and it gives me earth-shattering news.

I’m going to be a mother.

Shockingly, the first thing I do as soon as the news settles is grab my phone. I dial the number with shaky hands and wait with bated breath for him to pick up.

“Fallon?” he asks, his crisp, smooth voice soothing me marginally.

“Alex-” I pause. I don’t know how I’m supposed to say this.

“What’s wrong? Did something happen? Do you need me to fly over?” he asks, sounding worried.

My heart clenches, and I briefly consider not telling him. I have no idea how he will take the news, but he deserves to know. And I know without a doubt I’m going to need his help.

I take a deep breath before speaking. “I’m pregnant. Alex, I’m having your baby.”

He grows quiet. My heart pounds as I wait for him to say something, anything. Two whole minutes pass before I hear him say the word fuck under his breath.

“Fallon, come home.”

I still for a moment. “What?”

“You heard me, Fallon. You need to come home.”

I’m already shaking my head. “I can’t, Alex. I can’t do that. I have my job here. I worked so hard to get to where I am. I can’t just throw it away because of one mistake.”

Alex is quiet on the other line for a few seconds. “That mistake happens to be our baby, Fallon. A child. You can’t do this on your own. And you certainly can’t do this so far from home.”

He’s right. I know he’s right.

“I’m a big girl, Alex. I can take care of myself,” I assure him. “I’ve got to try at least.”

In the end, I’m only able to survive two weeks because my morning sickness begins in earnest. And it’s awful. Really terribly awful. I’m worried about my baby’s health, and I realize I have no choice but to head back home to Aster Falls.

I tell myself I’m not giving up on my career. I know there will be other opportunities after I give birth to this baby.