Cupping her cheek, I brush my thumb over her soft skin, and she releases a drawn-out breath, her eyes drifting closed. “You’re worrying too much. Let me look over it with you after the wedding.”
“Okay.”
“There is no way that ass crack is going to win.”
“So confident.” She beams as she wraps her arms around me, and I hold her tightly against me.
“Not confident, just right.” Giggling, she nuzzles into my chest, my heart soaring knowing I’ve lightened her load. “Are you ready to leave?”
“Yeah. We need to get over to the venue.”
“I’ve got your overnight bag in the car already.”
“Thank you.” Leaning up, she kisses the corner of my lips and lingers there, her warm breath tangling with mine, and I sink my fingers into her hair, holding her in place.
I capture her lips in mine and she moans against me, her lips parting to allow me to slide my tongue against hers. When I push her against her office window overlooking the bustling city below, she gasps when the cool glass hits her back. “I’ll never get enough of this mouth.” Her fists knot in my shirt as I grind my hips against her.
“What the hell is going on?” Hunter’s voice booms from behind me, causing my entire body to lock tight, and I stare wide-eyed at Ria who has gone rigid in my hold.
“Well?” Hunter tries again.
“Oh, hi, little bro. What’s up?” Ria slips out of my hold and gives her brother a manic smile as she fluffs out her hair. I, on the other hand, remain frozen to the spot.
“What’s up? What’s up, Ria?”
“Yes, Hunter, what’s up?” Ria throws back defiantly.
“You were just kissing Leo.” His voice cracks, and the mention of my name snaps me out of my daze.
“Look, man—”
“No, don't give me that, Leo. We talked about this. You promised.”
“You talked?” Ria frowns at me and I stride toward her.
“Not like that. We—”
“I told you not to take this little game too far,” Hunter cuts me off.
“This isn’t a game, Hunter.” Throwing my hands up, I turn to him. “I’m not playing a game. Your sister isn’t a game.”
“But this marriage is,” he grits out. “Or have you both forgotten that?”
“Of course I haven’t forgotten. It’s all I’ve been thinking about.” My voice rises as I stare at my oldest friend.
“Not by the looks of it. Looks like you’ve been thinking of a lot of other things.” He scoffs.
“Not fair, man,” I spit out.
“Jesus, Leo. She’s my sister and you promised.”
“Promised? What the hell do you mean promised? And why did you speak about not taking this too far? What is this?” Ria strides toward her brother. “What have you two been saying?” Her eyes dart between us both.
“I saw how he was looking at you at the gala, and I told him not to lead you along.”
“Lead me along? Am I not a grown woman, Hunter, who can make her own mind up?”
“Yes, of course you are. I just worry about you, especially after Ezra.”
