I burst out laughing, placing my palms on his shoulder blades, pulling him even closer.
“Points for figuring that out.”
“Thanks for helping out with my sisters. I love that you care about my family so much,” he murmured.
“You’re a great group.” And I planned to help out every chance I got. I knew how important it was to him, and it was to me too, because I just adored his family.
“I’m happy you think so.”
“Now that we have the apartment to ourselves, what shall we do?” I asked.
“How about a tour of the place?”
“Why?”
He dropped his gaze to my mouth before snapping it back up.
“Oooh... a sexy tour. I’m on board with that,” I said.
Ryker climbed off of the couch, holding his hand out for me, helping me to my feet as well. Then he whirled me around, hugging me from behind, walking in tandem with me. It was a bit ridiculous, but I loved it anyway.
Was it just a few weeks ago that we’d brought in things for Avery so she could have a room here? I’d still had some fears back then, but now, I looked forward to our life together. I mean, I couldn’t imagine not loving anything coming from Ryker.
On one hand, things happened so fast, but on the other, things could never be more right. Ryker and his family accepted Avery and me like we were already part of it.
“What are you thinking about?” he asked.
“Sorry, can’t tell you.”
“What do you mean, you can’t tell me?”
“Well, let’s put it this way, if I do, you’ll forever have too much power over me.” If he realized that I was more agreeable when he held me captive underneath him, I couldn’t even imagine what he’d do with this information.
“It’s a good thing we have the whole day to ourselves,” he said. “I’ll get it out of you eventually.”
“I have no doubt, but I love to see you try your best.”
As he led me upstairs, my phone vibrated in my pocket. Taking it out, I discovered a message from Tess.
Tess: Skye and I are going to the Guggenheim this evening. Want to join us?
Heather: Is this part of the get-Skye-out-of-her-funk operation?
Tess: Hell, yes.
Heather: I’m in.
I slipped the phone right back in my pocket, focusing on Ryker. I loved my new life, and was excited for everything it had in store, from sexy times with this gorgeous man right down to conspiring with his family.
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The end