RYKER (Rogue Billionaires, Book Two) by Olivia Chase

Author:Olivia Chase [Chase, Olivia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Favor Ford Publishing
Published: 2018-01-26T16:00:00+00:00

Epilogue

Ryker

“Dad, here are more burgers,” Andrea’s brother John says as he comes out back from the kitchen sliding door. He brings a plate of hand-molded burger meat to his dad, who’s manning the grill. His gaze skitters to me, then looks away. As he’s done about fifty times now since we got here.

Andrea leans in and whispers, “He’s nervous. He idolized you when you were pitching.” She sighs with a chuckle. “But didn’t we all?”

I brush my lips across her temple. “How’s it going today? You uncomfortable? We can leave at any time.”

She shoots me a look of gratitude, and my heart gives that same painful throb of love I experience whenever we’re together. “I…admit, I was very anxious coming here.”

“I know.” She kept fidgeting with her hands in her lap until I put on her favorite music playlist to help distract her. I rub her back and let my hand drift to caress the top curves of her ass. We’re facing the yard, near the fence. No one can see us.

Her breathing grows rapid, and she melts against me. “It’s not as bad as I thought it would be. They’ve been pretty quiet to me. I think they’re eating some humble pie.”

Her dad comes over with two plates bearing burgers. “Just the way you guys like them. For our family celebrities.” I study his face hard as he says this, making sure there’s no sarcasm in his voice. But I only detect shy admiration.

“Thank you,” I say with a quick nod. “Looks delicious.” As long as he’s trying to make an effort with her, I’ll make one with him.

They recognize they fucked up, had it backward. Andrea was the one all along in their family who had the toughness to cut it in the sports industry. And seeing her rebuild without them, standing on her own two feet and remaining steadfast in her goals, really drove that home for them.

Andrea digs into her burger and moans. “This is great. Thanks, Dad.”

He gives her a genuine smile and leaves to go back to the grill. I put my plate down on the table and follow him over.

“Need any help?” I ask smoothly.

His laugh is nervous. “No. Sorry. I…I still can’t believe you’re here. The boys want to ask you to sign everything in the house, but they’re afraid of bugging you. You’re an inspiration to them. To us.”

“I’m only here because your daughter is an inspiration to me,” I say bluntly. I look down at him, since I’m a few inches taller, and make sure he sees the intent in my eyes. “I hope that in the future, you’ll recognize that. She’s an amazing woman.”

His cheeks turn a dusky pink. He doesn’t say anything, just swallows. I can see the shame flitting in his eyes.

“We’re family now,” I continue. “And even though things were rough between you guys, I know she’s glad to have you.” My mom’s face pops in my mind, and I feel that same bittersweet tug that I always do when I think of her.

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