Chapter 6

JACOB

“Gabriel, to what do I owe the honor of this connection, brother? Did you miss me?” I ask, smiling as I hear a snort through the speaker.

“I miss the time when I could sleep without waking up to a newborn crying...” he grumbles, and in the background, I can hear some noises that Benjamin is making.

“If I were you, I wouldn’t complain, Gabriel. You have a beautiful wife who loves you, two children, and a perfect family!”

“I know that, Jacob, but I called to talk about you. Your face is plastered all over those gossip sites, and I’ve read some lies they’re spreading about you—even insinuating that you’re ga—”

“Don’t you dare finish that sentence, Gabriel. I’m not gay!” I snap, eliciting a loud laugh from my brother.

“I have my doubts, brother. You haven’t appeared with a woman since your first relationship back in adolescence. I’m starting to suspect that you might still be a virgin, Jacob,” the bastard says, laughing at my less-than-favorable