And before I could open my mouth and utter another word, Ryker opened the door and climbed behind the wheel. His entirebeing took over the cabin of the truck and I could no longer function.
How would I ever survive the ride to the auto shop?
CHAPTER TWO
Ryker
Shit.Shit, shit, shit.
I was in trouble.
Lily, with her long brown hair cascading down her back
Lily with her friendly smile and warm brown eyes.
Lily with her soft features and tantalizing scent.
Lily with her long floral dress, blowing in the gentle breeze.
Who the hell was she?
And how did I take one look at her and instantly know she was my forever?
I was thirty-eight and wasn’t getting any younger. I figured love wasn’t in the cards for me and I didn’t care. I had my dog, my cabin, and my business. It was all I needed.
Until now.
Now I suddenly needed her.
The space in the cabin of the truck hummed with energy, a low, electrifying spark ready to explode at any second. I couldn’t think of anything but her. Not the road in front of me or the car on my tow or even her nice friend in the passenger seat.
In my head, it was only her and I.
As I steered my truck along the mountain road, my bare arm brushed against hers and the air in my throat restricted. I couldn’t even make conversation if I wanted to.
When the auto shop appeared ahead, a ping of disappointment rolled through me. I didn’t want to drop her off and never see her again. I had to get her number. Figure out who she was.
Make hermine.
I parked the truck in front of the garage and cut the engine. “Okay, ladies, here we are. If you need a ride home, don’t hesitate to ask.” I offered before hopping out of the truck. I rounded the big vehicle and opened the passenger door, helping both ladies to climb out.
While I removed the car from my tow, the two of them stood side by side talking quietly before the friend, Whitney, walked over. “I’m going to stay here with my car. Do you mind giving my friend a lift home?”
“Not a problem.” I said with a bit too much excitement.
Rein it in there, killer. You don’t want to scare her away.
“Thank you. Take good care of her.” Whitney said with a wink, and my insides twisted. She was on the same page. She knew I wanted her friend and was giving me the go ahead.Score.
I finished unloading the car before walking over to the ladies. I handed Whitney her key. “Good luck with everything.”
“Thanks again, Ryker. Take good care of my friend.”
“Oh, I will.” I said with a near growl. Damn it, I needed to control myself. It was so hard around her.
I winked at Lily and watched as her cheeks reddened. I fucking loved it.
My dick twitched in my pants, awakening after a long slumber.Well, hello there guy, it’s about time.
