

The rain plastered her shirt to her skin as she stood in his doorway, a shivering ghost of the girl he used to tease. He pulled her inside, and the comfort in his touch felt like a match striking in a room full of kerosene.
Jaxon's hands move from her hips to the button of her jeans, popping it open with practiced ease. 'Lift,' he commands, and Ellie obeys, raising herself enough for him to peel the wet denim down her legs. The air hits her bare skin as he tosses the jeans aside, leaving her in just lace panties. 'Now you,' he says, his voice thick with desire. Ellie reaches for his waistband again, but Jaxon shakes his head. 'I want to watch you.' She understands, her fingers trembling as she hooks her thumbs into her panties and slides them down. Liam finally finds his voice, 'Jax, stop—' but Jaxon cuts him off without looking away from Ellie. 'You closed the door, Liam. You made your choice.' As Ellie settles back onto him, skin to skin, Jaxon guides himself into her with one smooth thrust. 'God,' she gasps, her head falling back as he fills her completely. Liam turns away, his fist hitting the doorframe with a dull thud, but neither of them notice—the world has narrowed to just the two of them, burning together.
Rain lashed against the dorm window as Liam paced, worry etching his face. A frantic knock made him jump—he opened the door to find Ellie shivering, her gray eyes wide with tears. 'He left me,' she whispered, water dripping from her hoodie. Jaxon stepped forward from the shadows, his blue eyes softening. 'Come in, Ellie,' he said, his voice low. 'You're safe here.' Liam hovered anxiously, but it was Jaxon's hand that guided her inside, the air thickening with unspoken tension.
Jaxon's thrusts grow possessive as he locks eyes with Liam over Ellie's shoulder. 'Come here,' he commands, voice rough. Liam freezes, torn between horror and a dark pull he can't name. 'Touch her,' Jaxon insists, guiding Ellie's hand to Liam's wrist. 'She's your sister—show her how much you care.' Ellie whimpers, 'Jax, please—' but he silences her with a deeper thrust. 'Both of you wanted this,' he growls, pulling Liam closer until their hands meet on Ellie's skin. The line shatters completely.