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She got evicted. He’s her last resort The elevator doors open to my stepbrother’s apartment, and my nose is immediately assaulted with the smell of se x, whiskey, and Ryan’s old gym socks. One elegant high-heeled sandal lies on the floor. Unfortunately, I doubt it belongs to my stepbrother. A red lace bra dangles from a nearby light fixture. “Home sweet home,” I mutter. “Well, look what the cat dragged in,” Ryan drawls. I turn to see him sauntering down the hall toward me. He’s obviously coming from the bedroom, judging by navy plaid pajama pants slung low on his hips. Naturally, he’s shirtless. I guess if I squint, I can see what the horde of women he hooks up with sees in him. Ryan’s lean and lanky, built like a rock god with a blow habit. He’s leaned into the look, with messy dark hair that’s just a little too long, but somehow still looks good. If only being handsome made him less of a toad. “Oh, good,” I spit. “It’s you. I was afraid a bunch of drunk monkeys came in and ransacked the place. But of course, you did that yourself.” He raises his brows. “So you admit you’d rather hang out with me than a bunch of drunk monkeys?” “Believe me. It’s a close contest.” “Charming. Well, let’s see that cat,” Ryan drawls. He points to the carrier. “I have to see the magical creature that was worth losing your apartment and invading my home.” “Don’t listen to him,” I murmur to Waffle, unlatching the door on her carrier. “I love you so much, you’re worth every terrible thing he says.” Through my peripheral vision, I see Ryan squatting and extending his hand. “Come here, kitty. Do you want pets?” Waffle hisses and swipes at him with her tiny paw. Ryan stumbles back, even though she didn’t even come close to hitting him. Wimp. “That thing is a demon,” Ryan says with a lifted brow. “It tried to attack me.” “No, she didn’t! She was just warning you not to touch her. I’m sure you get that a lot from women.” He scowls at me. “You know, I could make your time staying here very unpleasant.” “Oh, you’ll make it unpleasant even if you’re not trying.” ——— DIRTY SAVAGE PLAYER by Lena Hunt Enemies-to-lovers • Stepbrother romance • Forced proximity • He falls first Available now. Read free with Kindle Unlimited.