He nods but looks back at his girl.
Ridge grunts and hits the button to open the gate. “Drive safe.”
“Always,” she murmurs before driving through.
I look over at Ridge and smile.
Yeah, the guy might be in denial that there’s something between the two of them, but it’s obvious to the rest of us. I can’t wait to see how this plays out.
CHAPTER
ELEVEN
ASPEN
It’s been a week since I apologized to Asher. I feel like I’ve been walking on cloud nine.
I was so worried about what I did to him that I did not consider that he might harbor his own guilt for everything that happened.
Now that everything is out in the open, I feel lighter. I’m still not 100 percent better, but I feel like I took a step in the right direction.
Walking over to Maggie’s house, I look up at the sky. It’s a nice, clear day, even if it’s a bit chilly. It feels good, though. It makes me feel free.
I hear the roar of a motorcycle as I walk out of the woods. I smile when I see Asher and Calloway getting ready to leave. They both cut their engines as I walk up to them.
“You both be safe out there,” I tell them.
Calloway laughs. “Always am. I’ll meet you at the gate,” he tells Asher.
Calloway starts up his bike once more before taking off down the drive.
Turning to Asher, I lean in closer to him, wrapping my arms around his neck.
“I’ll see you later?” I ask him.
He nods. “I’ll come see you as soon as I’m back.”
Leaning into him, I press my lips to his.
“One day, I want a ride on this beast.” I tap my hand on the motorcycle.
He smirks at me. “Say the word and it’s done.”
“Word.”
He chuckles. “Trouble. I’d give up everything for you.”
“I know. Go hang out with my brother. I’ll see you later.”
I press one last kiss to his lips before stepping away. He starts up his bike, putting his helmet on before he takes off.
I stand and watch him like a giddy teenage girl.
It. Feels. Good.
When he can no longer be seen, I turn and skip up the porch steps before knocking on the door. I hear Maggie yell out, so I open the door.
The living room is humming with energy as I enter. Kim and Lisa are moving things around while Rain and Maggie are poring over some papers.
