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you need something?
Layla looked at the redheaded beauty that Ryan thought of as a sister. Something about her just didn t
sit well in the pit of her stomach. She had arrived during Mark s accident, consoling Ryan when he
needed it and be the doting best friend. Ryan had asked her to stay through his illness but something
about Aria gave her the chills. Regardless, she loved Ryan and when Layla couldn t be here, she
knew Aria would do everything to keep him safe.  We are OK for right now. She whispered.  But
I have a client to meet in a few hours and I am going to need some help with him. Will you be
around?
Aria smiled.  Whatever you need. She closed the door lightly just after looking over her shoulder
at Ryan.
 Relax, Ryan whispered feeling Layla s body tense.  I can t see past you, Lay. You are mine. He
kissed her temple as she turned to hold him. Nuzzling into his neck, they drifted to sleep.
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Hands ran up his sweat soaked, weak body. The fever had taken over about an hour ago and Ryan
shivered. He moaned, not sure if it was because the caress felt nice or the sickness was winning. He
felt his boxers being pulled down and he struggled to open his eyes. He hissed as warm lips
surrounded his thickening shaft. His back arched off the bed as the suction increased, drawing his
entire length into her throat. This time, he knew the moan was from pleasure. He gripped the sheets
in his fists and the speed increased.  Shit, Layla. Slow down baby.
She moaned. Something wasn t right. Ryan struggled to pull her up from under the covers but she
didn t budge. He was so weak and he cursed himself for not being stronger. Thoughts swarmed his
fevered brain. He grabbed at her hair. Red.  Stop! Holy shit, stop.
She sagged against him and moaned.  Please let me finish. I want you so much.
 What the hell are you doing, Aria? Get off me. Jesus Christ. Get off me. Rage filled Ryan s eyes.
This was the ultimate betrayal. The thought hit him like a brick wall. He was cheating on Layla.  Oh
my God what have we done?
 Ryan, relax. No one will know. Aria lifted her head from under the covers.
 I ll know. That is enough. I thought you were Layla. How could you do this to me? Ryan shoved
his body out of the bed and grabbed his sweat pants that were hanging on the back of his chair.
 It should be me sharing this bed with you. Not her. It has always been us. I have loved you my
whole life. I have waited and waited for you to give up on the one night stands. I have stood by and
watched you destroy the lives of so many women who wanted more from you. Every single one of
them fell hard and you never spared them a second glance. But you are different now. You are ready.
It s my turn to make you happy. Aria reached for him but he jumped out of her grasp.
His hands clenched into fists.  Aria, you cannot force love. One night stands were all I ever wanted.
Meeting Layla is what changed me. She made me ready. His body slumped onto the mattress. He
burned with fever, his body aching and his heart broken.  You need to go. We can talk about it
another time. But you need to leave my house.
 Don t ruin us Ryan. Please. Aria dropped to the floor in front of him, begging him.
 I didn t ruin us. You did. I don t know if we can come back from this. Oh my God. What if Layla
finds out? That is what will ruin me. Get out.
 Ryan, please don t do this. I m sorry.
The bedroom door slammed open and Layla stood rigid and red faced.  You heard him, you bitch,
get out.
Ryan jumped to his feet.  Layla. I know this looks bad. Let me explain.
 You don t need to. I witnessed the whole thing. Get up off the floor now, Aria. I swear I will yank
you up by your hair if you don t. Were you waiting until I got home to make your move? Waiting on
me to walk in on you? Did you think he would choose you?
 Give me a break. Aria laughed.  He needs me. You can t run me off. I match his bone marrow
and he won t let me walk out of his life. You don t get to waltz into his life during the eleventh hour
and get everything I worked so hard for. I gave him life once. I intend to do it again. Then what,
Layla? You honestly think he will choose you after I save him again?
 Aria, get your shit and get out of my house. I have loved you like a sister for as long as I can
remember. I have trusted you and confided in you. That is over. You broke us. Why would you do
that? Why?
 Because I love you. And you need me. Choose me, Ryan. I have always been here. Please.
 It will always be her. I will always choose her. What you just did was unforgivable. I am asking
you to walk away before more damage is done.
Aria straightened her back and lifted her head.  You will die without me, Ryan.
 Maybe. He pulled Layla into his side.  But I will have nothing to live for without her.
With that, Aria stormed out of the room. Ryan turned to Layla and tears began to fall.  Layla, I don t
know what to say. Please forgive me. I never wanted to hurt you.
She took his hand and led him to the bed.  You didn t do anything. I heard you say my name. You
thought it was me. He put his head in her lap.  It killed me to see it happening. I was frozen. My
heart is torn in two. But when you realized it wasn t me, God Ryan, I fell in love with you even
more.
 I don t know what I did to deserve you but I am going to spend the rest of my life proving that I do.
Ryan kissed her and the rest of the world fell away.
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Ryan braced himself against the door jam in the kitchen. His deep breath did nothing to calm his
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