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“Your house is stunning, Breaker,” she said.
“Not what you expected?” he teased.
“No” she admitted. “I expected … I don’t know, something wild I guess?”
“Wild?” he asked, amused.
Riley paused in the living room, her gaze drawn to the mantelpiece which contained framed photographs of Breaker with his MC brothers, and of Marie and Cassie. She looked hesitant. Breaker set her duffel down and waited for the questions to come.
Riley picked up a photograph of a smiling Marie, her arms wrapped around a young Cassie.
“Breaker, is this … your wife?” Riley asked.
His expression softened and he nodded. A wistful smile tugged at his lips. “Yes, that’s my Marie. She was my everything.”
He wondered what was going on in her mind right now.
“I’m so sorry for your loss, Breaker.”
He nodded. “Thank you, Riley. Marie was an incredible woman, and losing her was the hardest thing I’ve ever faced. The second was having to raise Cassie alone.”
“Cassie, that’s your daughter?” Riley asked.
“That’s right,” he said.
“I can’t imagine how difficult that must have been for you, raising her on your own,” she added.
“It was, but thankfully, my MC brothers helped raised her. Meeting you, Riley, has brought some much-needed light back into my life.”
Their eyes met and Riley blushed. Pink was a good color on her, Breaker decided.
“I’m here for you, Breaker. Whatever you need, whatever you want to share, I’ll listen,” she said.
This woman, Breaker realized, couldn’t be any sweeter. “Thank you, Riley. It means more than you know, but we’re not here to talk about my late wife.”
“That’s right.” Riley placed the photograph back on the mantlepiece.
“Follow me,” Breaker said with a smile.
He took her bag once more and led Riley upstairs, feeling her gaze lingering on the open door to the master bedroom. Sensing her embarrassment, he decided to forgo teasing and led her to the bedroom next to his.
He opened the door, revealing a beautifully decorated guest bedroom. Soft, inviting colors adorned the walls, and a large, comfortable bed with plush pillows and silky sheets stood against one wall. A vintage dresser and a cozy reading nook added to the room’s charm.
“This used to be Cassie’s old bedroom. I finally converted it to a guest bedroom after she married Rage, my VP,” Breaker explained. He set her duffel bag down before watching Riley explore the space.
“Thank you for doing all this for me,” she said, her voice genuine. “I’m not sure how I could ever repay you. No one’s ever shown me such kindness before.”
Breaker gently tipped her chin up with two fingers, studying her expression carefully. His heart skipped a beat as he looked into her eyes, drawn to the vulnerability and strength he saw in her.
“I know how you can repay me,” he said softly, his voice tinged with desire. “You can start by kissing me again.”
A seductive smile curved Riley’s lips, and without hesitation, she rested her hands on his shoulders and rose on tiptoes. Her lips met his with passion, and the world around them seemed to fade away.
Breaker’s arms instinctively wrapped around her waist, pulling her closer as they lost themselves in each other. The warmth of their bodies pressed together ignited a fire within them, and time seemed to stand still.
Riley’s heart pounded, her senses overwhelmed by the intoxicating closeness of Breaker. Her lips molded against his like they were meant to be together, and she savored every moment of the kiss.
“I can’t stop wanting to kiss you,” he said after they broke away.
