Mated to My Ex's Brother
he said, rubbing the back of his neck, “but there’s running water, heat, and stocked shelves.”
“No, it’s… it’s perfect,” I said quietly. “It smells like pine and cinnamon. Like peace.”
He smiled at that. “You always did love cheesy metaphors.”
“You love them too,” I said, walking over to the fireplace. “Don’t lie.”
“I tolerate them. With great effort.”
I gave him a look. “I caught you reading a romance novel once, remember?”
He actually laughed—just a quick huff of air, but it was real. “That was one time. It was for a book club.”
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