Page 97 of Secret Billionaire

“Sure.”

Tyler grabbed Addison’s hand and drug her outside behind the bar. She stood with her arms folded glaring.

“Listen Adds, I’m real sorry for speaking to you like I did. I wanted you as far away from that tool as I could get ya.”

“A simple ‘not now’ would have sufficed.”

“One hundred, but my head wasn’t on straight. When he made a suggestive comment about you, I lost it.” Tyler leaned his forehead against hers and pulled her snug against his hips. “Forgive me?”

She sighed, “Yes, I can’t stay mad at you.”

Ty tipped her chin back and softly kissed her.

“Your lips are so sweet,” he said. He cupped her cheek. “Addison, besides Faye, you’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me.” He tried pushing away the niggling voice of self-doubt. Ty wasn’t sure he deserved the good things that were coming his way. Ever since Faye had come into his life it felt like his luck had turned. I might not deserve it but I sure as hell will take it. That settled, he got out of his own way and deepened the kiss.

* * *

“Idon’t know about you guys but I’m exhausted. I say let’s leave the cleanup for me to tackle tomorrow.”

“I can come in,” Ty offered.

“I’m in,” Jesse said. “We can come in after a leisurely breakfast. I’m hoping to sleep in…with you tucked up against me.”

“Let’s say noon then. Does that work for everybody?”

“I’d like to help. You don’t have to pay me. I may be a little late because I’ll be coming from church,” Addison offered.

“I’ll pick you up,” Ty said.

“We need all the help we can get, and of course I’ll pay you,” Faye said.

Faye suppressed a smile as she saw Tyler’s eyes practically smoldering as he and Addison looked at each other.

“I’ll take you home now. I know you have to get up early,” Ty said to her.

“Thanks, let me grab my purse.” She came back out moments later and they left hand in hand.

Jesse pulled Faye into his arms. “Finally! I thought we’d never be alone.”

“Let’s get out of here. I’m not lifting another finger.”

“Good idea. Save your energy for more important things.” He wiggled his eyebrows playfully.

Faye set the security alarm then locked the door behind them. “Somehow I don’t think that’s going to be an issue.”

“Let’s get the hell out of here. I want to kiss every inch of you.”

He let her settle in behind him before he kickstarted the bike. She held him tight, craving the feel of his warm body close to hers. Suddenly she wasn’t the least bit tired anymore.

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