Chains by Wilder Chiah

Author:Wilder, Chiah
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, MC, Romance
Publisher: Chiah Wilder
Published: 2020-01-03T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Autumn balanced a cup of caffè mocha and a slice of chocolate chip pumpkin bread in her hands and weaved through the stream of customers until she reached the table in the corner. Just as she plopped down onto the paisley blue-and-green cushion of the wooden chair, she heard Sadie call out her name. Looking up, she waved her friend over, then pushed aside her purse and the basket of creamers to make room at the small table for two.

“It’s freezing outside,” Sadie said, setting her oversized handbag on a chair. “Sorry, I’m late—work has been crazy all week.” Then, she checked out Autumn’s coffee and sweet bread. “What did you get?”

“The usual. I’m so predictable.” Autumn rolled her eyes.

“How’s the pumpkin bread?” Sadie shrugged off her down coat.

“Delicious and decadent as always.” Autumn broke off a piece and popped it in her mouth.

“Looks good, but I’ll probably go with my usual—a double chocolate brownie. I’ll be right back.”

As Autumn waited for her friend to return, she glanced out the window and saw a motorcycle parked across the street. Her pulse raced as it had a tendency to do whenever she heard or saw a bike. Before she’d met Chains, Autumn hardly noticed motorcycles unless they were loud or cut in front of her in traffic.

Of course her thoughts were filled with Chains—that, too, had become a habit. What the hell was she going to do about him? As much as she rationalized the disaster her life would become if she pursued anything with him, her body and gut told her to throw caution to the wind. And what type of relationship would they have? Friends with benefits? I could never do that. And I’d probably be one of many he’d share his bed with. Damn, why can’t I find a normal guy? I thought I did. Bret seemed normal at first. But her gut twisted with that thought. Remembering the multitude of times that Bret had canceled their dates due to work or to hang out with his buddies came back with a startling clarity. And what about that time when he took me out for a romantic dinner for my birthday and all he did was look at his fucking phone. No, the truth was that Autumn had ignored the signs until she didn’t, and she’d dealt with the troubling aspects of their relationship, sometimes gracefully, often haltingly. Soon afterward, Bret had broken it off, and relief had been the lingering feeling from the fallout.

And there was Chains: rugged, sweet, brooding, and sexier than any man had the right to be. I’m just on the rebound. That’s it. But he’s so damn nice. Why does he have to be so nice and dangerous at the same time?

The roar of an engine followed by the slight rattle of the windows cut through her musings, and Autumn watched the man on the black Harley. He was decked out in black leather and denim, and by the way he pushed into traffic, she figured he was a Night Rebel—an outlaw … just like Chains.

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