Connected By Stars by Sophia Belle

It’s too late to protect my heart, she’s had it all along.

Bella
I’ve been in love with my older brother’s best friend my whole life. I’ve hidden my emotions from everyone I love, waiting for him to look at me the way he does in my dreams. His dimpled grin is given out like candy to every girl who’s lucky enough to get one night with him because that’s all that he gives. Until one night, I let my guard down, and he sees how I truly feel. I see something briefly flash in his eyes that I’ve longed to see. Would one night be enough, or deep down, has he been waiting for me, too?

Maverick
I’ve been fiercely protective of her for as long as I can remember, keeping guys away that I knew didn’t deserve her. I told myself it was my job to protect my younger sister and her best friend. I’ve shoved down any thoughts of her and buried myself in other women where it was safer because none of them could shatter my heart like she could. My walls start to crack when I catch a glimpse of the desire in her eyes. She holds all the power now, and I’m helpless as I realize it’s too late to protect my heart, she’s had it all along.