Page 97 of Save Me

“It went through several revisions, but this one is truly the best,” Ryleigh told her.

“I’d love to congratulate Ryker, but it looks like he’s busy and I’ve got a flight to catch. I really just wanted the chance to stop in and sneak a peek. Please tell him it’s gorgeous and I may have to get my very first tattoo soon!” she said with a laugh.

Eyes wide, Ryleigh laughed with her. “I’ll be sure to tell him all of that!” Then she hugged her. “Have a safe flight and be sure to keep us posted on where you’re going to be settling after graduation.”

“I will and thanks!” Turning, Fallon hugged them all again before simply stopping and smirking at Jamie. “Have a nice life.”

“Yeah, you too. Be sure to send a postcard from someplace far, far away.”

“With pleasure,” she replied and then placed a loud, smacking kiss on his cheek before walking away.

“Oh my God,” Arianna whispered in her ear again. “Look! He’s blushing! Oh my God! He’s blushing!”

“Would you shut up?” she said, smacking her away. “It’s loud in here, but not that loud. He’ll hear you.”

Looking directly at the two of them, Jamie made a face before walking away.

“Where did I go wrong with that one?” Kate sighed. “The rest of you are all polite, but that one? He makes me crazy.”

“Mom, come on. Jamie’s the friendliest guy in town. He just doesn’t like Fallon. It’s not a big deal.”

“He should still be respectful.”

Before Ryleigh could comment, Ryker came over and took a sip of her champagne and motioned for her to follow.

“What’s going on?” He led her through the crowd and to his office, where he shut the door. “Ryker, you can’t just…”

As was becoming his signature move, he silenced her with a kiss. It was hot and intense and over way too soon.

“I needed to get away for a minute because I’ve been answering the same questions for two hours and I thought the perfect way to relax was to get you alone and kiss you.”

Which he did again.

The next time they broke apart, he grinned at her. “Are you having a good time?”

Wrapping her arms around his waist, she nodded. “I am. I’ve been listening to all the comments. Everyone is raving about the décor—and you,” she added. “I think you’re a hit without using even a drop of ink.”

“That all changes tomorrow morning. I’ve got three clients scheduled. I probably should have waited to open until Monday. You know, have the big party today, take a day to breathe, and then get started.”

“Ryker, we talked about this. The clients tomorrow are two consultations and one that’s going to require multiple visits. You’re going to be fine.”

“I’m going to be away from you all day.”

“Yeah, but you’ll be with me all night,” she reminded him.

“When are you moving in with me?” he murmured, nuzzling her neck.

“The moving truck is coming next Saturday. Stop being such a baby.” But secretly, she loved how impatient he was about it.

“Just promise me one thing.”

“Anything.”

“That you’ll never stop loving me.”

Whenever he said things like that, she completely melted. “Never. You’re stuck with me.”

He shook his head. “Not stuck. Never stuck. I just want you to be happy, Ryleigh. Our lives have gotten so crazy in the last two months and…”

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