By Chance (Poison & Wine, book 2) by Sigal Ehrlich

Author:Sigal Ehrlich [Ehlich, Sigal]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sigal Ehrlich
Published: 2021-09-21T00:00:00+00:00

After a short ride, Ricky cuts the engine, dismounts the bike, and offers me his hand. “Ready to meet my roomie?” He sends me a side-smile.

I eye his extended hand, glance at him sassily, and get down by myself. Ricky shakes his head like he finds me impossible, but the smile he tries to hide doesn’t escape me. We stopped by his place for his guitar and a fresh set of clothes. Not that he’ll need any clothes if it’s up to me.

We find his grandad and a friend in the dining room playing cards. I recognize Ricky in his grandfather at first glance. He’s got his grandfather’s eyes, the same chocolate hue with depths of charm.

Ricky introduces me as his friend. Both his grandad and the friend stand to shake my hand in true gentlemen’s fashion. As both older men take back their seats, Ricky’s grandad says, “You got yourself a stunner there, kid.”

Ricky drinks me in for a silent beat. He nods. “Sure did.”

“Just friends? What a shame. How about a silver fox?” The friend winks at me.

I chuckle. “I’ll think about it and let you know.”

Ricky smiles, stepping closer to his grandad, and curls his tattooed hand over the old man’s shoulder as he stands behind him. “Do you need me to get you anything? I’ll be out for the night, but if you need anything, just give me a call.”

His grandad doesn’t answer; he just nods at the cards in his hand. Ricky’s other hand slides to pat his grandfather on the chest. The old man brings his creased hand to cover it and squeezes.

Watching their connection from the side tugs at my stomach. Ricky looks a bit tough, sinfully rugged, but right now, the gesture, the care he shows his grandparent, the contradiction with his appearance . . . I want to capture it in a picture. This guy makes me feel things I don’t want to feel, and it scares me. With him, it’s like I’m navigating this thing between us without a compass, and my eyes blindfolded—something I’ve never allowed myself to do before.

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