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“Please, promise me you’ll stay safe, and when you’re ready, call me. We’ll find a way to help you,” she said.
“I’ll try, Riley. Thanks for not giving up on me.”
They ended the call. A sudden knock on the door startled her. Riley jumped to her feet, heart pounding with fear. She hesitated before opening the door. Riley looked through her peephole and relief washed over her, seeing Breaker’s familiar figure.
She opened her door and let Breaker in. Riley almost forgot how huge and imposing Breaker was, as he stood there in her living room in his leather cut. Breaker studied Riley’s expression, concern etched on his face. “Hey, what’s going on? Did Rat come after you again?” he asked, his eyes darkening with worry.
Riley took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. “No, it’s not Rat. It’s my brother. I was up all night trying to contact him. Rob just called me. He said he’s out of town with some friends,” she said, her voice trembling as she fought back tears.
“The coward ran?” Breaker asked, his voice laced with distaste.
Seeing Riley begin to shake, he gently placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. “I’m sorry, Riley. I know how much you’re hurting right now.”
Her facade finally crumbled, and tears streamed down her cheeks. Without hesitation, Breaker pulled her into a comforting hug, and Riley sobbed quietly, finding solace in his embrace.
“He wasn’t always like this,” she whispered, her voice soft and vulnerable.
Breaker’s warm breath brushed against her ear as he whispered, “You’ve done all you can. You can’t control your brother’s choices, but you can take care of yourself.”
She clung to him, feeling his strength and comfort. Despite the circumstances, she couldn’t help but notice how incredible he smelled—like a real man should, a mix of leather, smoke, and a hint of pine.
“We should probably get going,” Breaker suggested after a moment, pulling back slightly.
Feeling a sudden surge of emotion, Riley rose on her tiptoes and dared to do something bold. She kissed him on the mouth, a spontaneous and passionate gesture. Breaker was momentarily taken aback, but he quickly responded, his hand gently cupping her cheek.
The kiss was electric, and Riley felt herself melting against him, the comfort and desire intertwining. A soft moan escaped her lips as Breaker deepened the kiss, exploring her mouth with his tongue. The intensity of the moment sent shivers down her spine, and she couldn’t help but feel her body respond to his touch.
Breaking the kiss, Riley remembered their original purpose.
“We’ll continue this at my place,” Breaker said, his voice husky with desire.
A flush of excitement rushed through her veins, and despite the turmoil in her heart, she felt a spark of hope.
She was relieved Breaker pulled away first, because it was starting to occur to her that when it came to this man, she had very little self-control. Her visceral reaction to him scared her a little, but after her nightmarish experience the night before, she just wanted to cave. To let loose. Riley was so wound up, she could use a break, a distraction—and Breaker seemed like distraction of the best sort.
“These are all your belongings?” Breaker asked, nodding to her duffel bag near the couch.
Riley nodded and he easily hefted it up. He then smirked at her, and her heart thudded in anticipation. This weekend was going to be interesting.
Sure, the stakes were never higher, but that didn’t mean Riley couldn’t enjoy Breaker’s company. This was also an opportunity to get to know her biker savior a little better.
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Breaker was distracted with Riley behind his back, her slender arms wrapped around his waist. Damn it, but she smelled good.
When they kissed in her living room, he could smell the lavender of her shampoo, the clean smell of soap on her skin. She tasted so addictive and he couldn’t wait to put his hands and mouth all over her gorgeous body.
Honestly, he couldn’t care less about her good-for-nothing brother. Addicts were the worst in his opinion but he could tell she cared deeply about him. Cared deeply enough that she was willing to pay off his debts by working for someone like Snake. He had to factor in her brother when it came to winning Riley’s heart.
When she called him last night, practically in tears, he’d come to a decision. Breaker intended to claim this woman as his. Screw everyone who got in his way.
Finally, they arrived at his house. He’d never taken anyone but his wife here before. When Rage asked him where he was going that morning, he told him about letting Riley stay at his place.
Rage’s mouth fell open and for once, he had no words. His VP put two and two together. Rage understood that Riley wasn’t just some random woman Breaker would be momentarily distracted with, then discard. She was something different. Something special.
Breaker carried her duffel and led her into the house. He watched her eyes widen in awe as she took in everything before her. He knew what she saw—the large windows that allowed natural light to flood in the living room, the tasteful furnishings to complement the rustic stone fireplace.
After Cassie moved out to strike out on her own in the city, the place had felt hollow and barren. Barely lived in. Breaker spent half the time at the clubhouse, preferring to sleep there instead of living in the empty shell of a home that held painful memories of his late wife.
