Page 1 of His Curvy Secret

CHAPTER ONE

Mila

Snow fell hardfrom the thick clouds in the sky as I steered my tiny car onto my brother’s street. His log cabin was at the end of the road and tucked far back, with lots of trees surrounding it.

I’d only seen pictures of Julian’s place from what he’s sent me, but wow, the images didn’t do the place any sort of justice. In person, his cabin looked a lot bigger and his driveway felt a mile long.

As I somehow managed to plow my car through the snowy driveway, I pulled up to find two large trucks parked. I knew Julian owned at least one, but I doubted both were his. Guess I’d find out in a few minutes.

Looks like I’ll be drowning in testosterone.

I parked my car and killed the engine before grabbing my tote bag. Snow blasted inside when I opened my door and I laughed as I brushed myself off. As cold as it was, who could hate the snow when it was so pretty? Besides I needed laughter. Laughter was good. Laughter kept me surviving.

When my jerk of a boyfriend decided to cheat on me, I had no choice but to ask my brother for help. I couldn’t afford a place on my own in the city even with my job as a waitress.

I left it all behind and here I was. In a small town I didn’t know, with no clue what I’d do for work. But my brother Julian always came through. A loyal, protective older brother since I was little, he never failed to be there for me, especially since we were raised by our single mom.

“Mila? Is that you?” I heard Julian’s voice and squinted as snow blew in every direction.

“Did you have to choose the most remote cabin in this small town?” I teased as he came up next to me and pulled me in for a hug.

“Yep. It’s private and peaceful. I missed you, Mi! I’ll grab your things. Head on up, I’ll be right behind you.”

“Okay.” I opened the rear door of my car, showing him the few suitcases and belongings I brought with me. Then I hurried up the path to his cabin, thankful it was well lit and well shoveled.

The front door was cracked open and I figured Julian left it for me, so without thinking I pushed it open and barreled through only to crash hard into something, orsomeone.

A very muscular someone.

“Whoa! I’m sorry!” A deep voice said as my purse went flying, my lip glosses, tampons, and hair brush scattering across the floor.

I froze in place as I pushed my hair out of my face and straightened my back, feeling as if the wind was knocked right out of me. I didn’t even look at my belongings strewn all over the place.

Instead, I couldn’t stop staring athim.

The very someone I just collided with, all muscle and brawn, andholy shit!

Whoever this beast of a man was, he was sexy as fuck.

Before either one of us could say a word, my brother trotted through the door at high speed, his arms full. “Shit, what happened here? Mila, Rowan, I see you two met each other?” Julian looked between the two of us and my stuff on the floor but again, silence.

“Hi,” I waved with a sheepish grin and darted around his large frame while only glancing at my brother before picking up my things and tossing them back in bag.

Of course the tampons came rolling out…

“I’ll take your things upstairs to your room. Rowan, care to show my sis around?” Julian asked. He didn’t wait for an answer before he disappeared up the staircase.

I quickly finished gathering my crap and when I stood up, Rowan had moved closer and was now all up in my space.

“Mila, is it?” Rowan ran one hand through his beard while his eyes locked on mine. The intense heat I found in them set my blood on fire.

No. NO! You will not be tempted by men and their tricks.

“Yep, that’s me.” I smiled but inside I felt like an idiot. I couldn’t think of anything more clever to say?

“Julian didn’t mention his sister is gorgeous.”

A loud laugh erupted from my throat and I clamped a hand over my mouth. “Uh, are we surprised? He gets mad when a guy dares to even look at me.”

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