Page 809 of The Tempted

The driver opens the door and Riggs slides out of the limo first, holding out his hand for me and together we walk to the front door. He raps his knuckles against the large oak door and rings the bell like an annoying child, laughing to himself as his mother calls from somewhere in the house that she’s coming.

I glance over at him, studying his strong profile and while it’s still a mystery as to why he is not wearing a suit and tie, walking in his father’s shoes instead of the leather boots of a Satan’s Knight, I wouldn’t change a thing about the colorful man who I’m in love with. He’s eccentric as the day is long but he’s got tons of heart.

The door opens and I watch Riggs’ eyes widen in shock before the laugh escapes his mouth and I let my eyes travel the path of his and my mouth drops open.

Lenore is standing at the door with a naked Eric on her hip, spaghetti in her hair and tomato sauce splattered across her white silk shirt. My baby grins widely, displaying his top tooth as he snuggles against his grandma. I extend my hands, expecting Lenore to throw Eric into them like he’s a fireball but instead she wraps her arms tightly around him and laughs.

It’s a laugh that resonates through her eyes. She winks at me before settling her eyes on her son and I can’t help following her gaze. Riggs’ laughter subsides, but the smile stays planted on his lips as he crosses his arms and nods in appreciation.

“Well played, Eric. Well played,” he whispers and then surprises both me and his mother when he leans forward to kiss Eric’s cheek but plants a pec on his mother’s first.

Robert ‘Riggs’ Montgomery is the complete package.

Colorful.

Eccentric.

Full of heart.

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