Lahat ng Kabanata ng Falling Into His Brother’s Bed: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

[ SYDNEY] “Long time no see, Sydney.” Hunter, my ex-boyfriend flashes that perfect pearly-white smile at me as his arm wraps possessively around his fiancée, Cassie’s waist. Who would’ve thought that the moment I arrive at my parents’ house in Charleston for my brother’s wedding, he’ll be one of the first people I bump into? “Good to see you, Hunter.” I force a smile so tight my cheeks hurt. My eyes betray me, drinking in his tall, masculine frame, the sharp jawline, and warm hazel eyes that still have the power to gut me even after seven whole years. Cassie leans into him, her bright blue eyes scanning me up and down with a small, amused smirk. “You look… great, Sydney. Honestly, I’m impressed by your new style.” Her chuckle is light and venomous. “Never thought I’d see the day the biggest nerd in college cleaned up this well.” A few of her friends snicker behind their drinks. Cassie has been like this since college. Never outright violent, but always armed with sweet-so

[RAVEN] “Oh my, Raven! It’s been forever! Look how much you’ve grown into such a fine young man.” Nina, one of my mother’s friends, gushes over me as I’m forced to tag along with my mother at the engagement party the next evening. “Thank you, Nina. You look lovely yourself.” I force a polite smile. My gaze drifts over her shoulder to where Sydney stands a short distance away. Her mother is dragging her around to greet guests while her best friend Maddie, stays glued to her side like a shield. Sydney doesn’t look like she’s enjoying any of it. And she looks breathtaking tonight. She’s wearing a sleek black off-shoulder dress that hugs her body perfectly, the neckline dipping low enough to reveal her elegant collarbones. My eyes linger there. I want to trail my lips along them, taste her skin, and mark every inch. “Isn’t that true, Raven dear?” I blink and pull my attention back to Nina and my mother, who are both staring at me expectantly. “Sure,” I reply with another fake

[ SYDNEY ] “Fuck! Fuck! Fuckkkk!” I scream into the empty room, ripping the blanket off my body and glaring at the ceiling. My chest heaves, my face burns hot, and my eyes sting from zero sleep. What the hell was I thinking last night? ‘I accept your proposal. Let’s get married.’ Had I lost my fucking mind? Or am I cursed to keep getting tangled with the Hart brothers no matter how hard I fight it? “Ughhhh!” I shove the blanket over my face and scream into it until my throat burns. “No,” I growl, yanking it off again, my heart pounding like a war drum. “I’m telling him it was a mistake.” Yeah. I’ll blame the alcohol. I’ll say I was drunk and emotional and spewing bullshit I didn’t mean. That has to work. A shaky smile of relief touches my lips. He’ll understand. He has to. I’ll find him today and put a stop to this madness before it even begins. The single decision manages to steady me. My anxiety drops, and I drag myself out of bed. My stomach grumble with hunger. I barel

[ SYDNEY ]The whole ride, I keep my face turned toward the window, watching Charleston’s narrow pastel-colored homes and shops blur past. I’m not lost in nostalgia. Actually, far from it. In truth, my mind is spinning, rehearsing exactly how I would tell Raven I want out of this insane marriage deal.Would the drunk excuse even work on him?He’s a sharp, successful tech CEO. A lame story about too much alcohol and emotions probably wouldn’t fool him for a second. Still, I have to try. Whether he believes me or not, he can’t force me into marriage. Right?I clear my throat, steeling myself, and finally turn toward him. But before I can force the words out, Raven speaks first, eyes fixed on the road.“We’re here.”I glance ahead. Sure enough, we have pulled up in front of the bridal fashion house.“So…” Raven turns fully toward me, one perfect brow arched. “Ready to play fake couple?”I swallow hard and nod, shoving my prepared speech to the back of my mind. I’ll bring it up after w

[ SYDNEY ]A single room with only one mid-sized bed?I’ve had bad days before, but this one takes the fucking crown. There’s no way in hell I’m agreeing to this.Before I can protest, a man stumbles in through the front doors, shivering hard under his wet coat. He stops at the counter. “I need a room, please.”The receptionist gives me that same bored, inquiring look.“So, are you taking it or not?”My brain spins. Sharing a bed with Raven… that’s just…“We’ll take it,” Raven cuts in, sliding a strong arm around my waist. He towers over me, his amber eyes gleaming with subtle amusement. Look at that; his cold mask finally cracking. “Right, wifey?”I press my lips together, feeling like I might burst into tears. What other choice do I have?I finally nod weakly. In just a few minutes, we finish at the counter. The receptionist shows us to the room and hands over the key, along with a bathrobe and towel.“You can change into these. If you need dry cleaning, we offer that too.” She s