Page 35 of His Virgin Romance Series

“I don’t.”

“That’s because you’re a fucking boy scout who always does the right thing,” Brent said. “I’m sure Saint Jared would never objectify a woman.”

“Oh, trust me, I used to,” I said.

“What changed?”

“I suppose I just grew up.”

“Sad.”

I shook my head at him. “At some point, you might have to grow up, too, whether you like it or not.”

“Wanna watch some porn?” Brent asked.

“No,” I said decidedly.

“Want a beer?”

“Now that I won’t say no to.” I nodded, hoping it would take the edge off and make me feel a little better.

Brent got me a beer, and while he was at it, he got himself another, too. He sat down beside me and took a long swig. “So, how’d she look?”

“Who?” I asked distractedly.

“Anna, of course,” Brent said.

I looked at him in shock. “Dude.”

“What?”

“I wasn’t really paying attention to Anna.”

“Are you just saying that because you’re dating my sister?” Brent asked.

“No,” I said firmly.

“Geez…” Thankfully he didn’t persist.

I had drunk half my beer when I realized that Rachel wasn’t coming home anytime soon. She had obviously gone somewhere else to try and let off some steam. The only problem was that I hadn’t the faintest notion where that might be.

“Does Rachel like to hang out anyplace?” I asked.

“Uh…no clue,” Brent replied, with a shrug.

I put down my beer bottle in annoyance. “She’s your sister,” I reminded him. “Maybe you should take an interest.”

“What the fuck is your problem?” he asked, completely unconcerned.

“My problem is that she’s been working her ass off trying to pay rent, keep this place clean, and keep you fed, and you don’t seem to appreciate her.”

Brent narrowed his eyes at me. “Hey, dude, I’m not the one she ran from tonight.”

I felt my anger deflate just like that. Brent must have seen it because he took another swig of beer and threw me a bone. “Try the park two blocks down from here,” he said. “She might be there.”

“Really?”

Brent shrugged. “She mentioned walking by the park on her way to work each day…and something about going there when she has a minute to spare to think or something.”

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