Dare to Love (Dare to Love 1)

Riley raised her hand, debating on whether or not to knock.

“He’s a womanizing ass,” Ian said.

“No, he’s just single, and you’re jealous. This is ridiculous. Go back to your office and let me do my job,” Olivia said.

Figuring it was as good a time as any and not wanting to hear any more about Ian’s possible jealousy, Riley knocked.

“Come in!” Olivia called out.

Riley pushed open the door, and the other woman smiled. “Thank God it’s you.”

“I got your message.” She looked from Olivia’s relieved expression to Ian’s furious one. “But I can come back if this is a bad time.”

“No, your timing is perfect. First, thank you for jumping into the void and helping Dylan. He’s been extremely pleased with your work.”

“Thank you.”

Olivia smiled.

Ian watched their exchange in silence.

“Dylan asked that you be made his assistant, and I agreed. You two would be a good fit.”

Ian let out low growl that startled Riley, and she turned, meeting his gaze. “Problem?” she asked.

He opened his mouth, but Olivia beat him to speaking. “Before you accept this job, you should know it involves travel.”

“Really?” Riley had never been anywhere in or out of the United States. Even college had been local.

“Yes. You’d accompany the team on road trips, and since Dylan wants to make changes to the hotels when we’re on the road, you’ll need to continue your research in person.”

Riley’s eyes opened wide. “I’d get to go to places like San Diego?” she asked, naming just one of the cities in which she’d spoken to hotel managers today.

“Yes. And you’d have to leave today for Phoenix. If that’s an issue, I understand but—”

“No! It’s not a problem,” she said, doing her best to remain professional and not jump up and down with glee over the opportunity.

Olivia’s amused grin told her the other woman had caught on. “So it appeals to you?” she asked, shooting Ian a look Riley couldn’t quite interpret.

“Oh my goodness, yes!”

“Great. So go home and pack. A car will pick you up around nine. You’ll take a late flight so you can get to work first thing in the morning.”

“Thank you for the opportunity.” Riley grinned, turned, and headed out the door.

* * *

Ian started after Riley, but his sister’s voice stopped him. “Don’t do it.”

He turned.

“Don’t stop her, and don’t take away her excitement by telling her you don’t want her to take the job.”

Ian curled his hands into a fist. “I’ve seen Rhodes hit on you at every event we run.”

Olivia dipped her head. “That’s between me and Dylan. It doesn’t make him a womanizing pig.”

“I don’t want her traveling alone with him.”