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"What are…?" Rob looked from AJ to his sister "I didn’t realize you two knew each other"

AJ would have given his left ars The friendly reception he’d received from Rob had all but disappeared, and thehim like he’d pickpocketed his wallet or soh school--replaced by a big brother in full-on protection mode

"Well, we do know each other" Brett’s tone was flippant, but AJ didn’there? I thought we talked about calling before you stop by"

Rob ignored her His scowl deepened as he turned to AJ "Why are you at ?"

AJ had to choke back a laugh Talk about thea pink towel, for fuck’s sake

On the sa to Brett’s brother that he’d picked her up at the club last night and brought her home for sex

To his relief, Brett didn’t see that juicy tidbit, either "What are you doing here?" she repeated

"Why is Walsh here?" her brother countered

Brett’s hands curled into s very hard not to lose her temper

He searched his own brain for a suitable response, one that didn’t feature the words one-night stand or hot, sweaty sex, but again, Brett beat him to the punch

"He’s here because he’s my boyfriend"

Chapter Five

Shit on a stick

Of all the ti brother had showed up unannounced, this had to be the worst She’d finally beenheadway in her quest to prove that she’d put her wild partying days behind her She’d even le a promise out of Rob that he’d speak to their dad on her behalf and vouch for her new, responsible ways

Now any endorsement from her brother was about to be shot to hell He’d just walked in on her and her one-night stand, for Pete’s sake--hoas that going to convince hih he looked, Rob happened to be the biggest daddy’s boy in her family, which meant he’d rat her out in a heartbeat

Panic scurried up her spine as she envisioned her infuriating brother telling their dad about the scene he’d just stumbled on