Chapter 2Seducing My Brother’s Cold Roommate

"Heather, take a piece of advice from your brother," Brandon said, lowering his voice to a harsh whisper. "Drop the fantasy. Wake up. Do not mess with Beckett Song."

"Who’s messing with him?" I muttered, feeling a little defensive.

With a face like that, he was clearly the one messing with my peace of mind first. Besides, Brandon was supposed to be in the shower—how much of our conversation had he actually heard?

Brandon reached over and aggressively ruffled my pigtails. "We’ve both been playing the field for years, Heather. Don't play innocent with me. You looked like you wanted to devour him whole."

"Fine," I grumbled. "But I really like him. Didn't you teach me that if you like someone, you go after them with everything you've got?"

Brandon pinched the bridge of his nose, exhaling a long sigh. "Kid, Beckett is different. He’s from an incredibly old-money, strict family. The guy’s never even had a girlfriend. He doesn't know how to deal with a little predator like you."

"But physical attraction is a perfectly valid starting point," I argued in a small voice.

Then, remembering why I was here, I squinted at him. "Wait. If you and Beckett are living here alone, where is my sister-in-law?"

"Which one?" Brandon asked dryly.

I stared at him.

"Look," Brandon shrugged, "I’ve been taking a break to grind the new Wukong game. I haven't had time to date anyone."

Mystery solved.

No wonder Brandon hadn't been leaving the house. He was just pulled into a massive gaming binge.