“Just giving you a heads up,” He said, “You might not like what you see.” I narrowed my eyes and watched him leave. I shook my head before going into the kitchen.
What. The. Actual. Fuck.
There, sitting in the same spot that I was last night, was Riley and beside her was my father. They seemed to be having the time of their life as they drank coffee in my kitchen. Why is my father
even here at this hour?
I watched them for a few minutes, trying to contain my anger. I cleared my throat and they shifted
their attention to me.
Riley stood, giving me a sickly sweet smile. I couldn’t tell if it was genuine or fake. “Good
morning,” she said, offering a handshake. I stared at her outstretched palm for a few seconds
before I grabbed her hand and was surprised that it didn’t feel as soft as it looked.
She quickly pulled away from me, taking a few steps back to stand next to my father. Where’s
Wilder?
“What are you doing here?” I asked as nicely as I can, seeing that my traitor father is threatening
to slit my throat if I spoke to her badly. I can guess from the look he’s giving me that it was still
not what he wanted me to say.
I shrugged and eyed her. She was looking less homeless today than she did the last time I saw her.
I wouldn’t admit it but she is gorgeous, no matter what she wore.
She bit her lip and I clenched my fist, shaking my head slightly. “I did say that I wanted to speak to
you and you agreed,” she answered, gesturing to herself, “So, here I am.”
“Right,” I said, “But I thought we were going to meet after dinner tonight?” I could see my father facepalm out of the corner of my eye. I didn’t think it was wrong of me to ask. She did come unexpectedly, I thought she would arrive later.
“I have to go out of town this afternoon. This was the only time I could have spoken to
you
in
person.
.“I noticed that she hesitated when she said ‘town‘ but I refrained from commenting.
I nodded. “Fine. We can speak now.” I gestured for her to follow.
“Wait,” He said as we were almost out of the kitchen. Damn it, I thought we would leave before he
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said anything that would make her stay longer than necessary. “Wilder asked that you wait until
he gets back.”
Oh right. I forgot I told him to personally oversee a shipment. He should be back soon, seeing that
he left around 4 am.
“There are more important things that I have to do today.” I don’t really but I want the
conversation to be over and done. “Dad,” I said firmly when I saw he was about to argue.
“Fine,” He rolled his eyes at me but gave Riley a smile. “Good luck getting through with this
asshole,” He said pointing my way. Thanks, dad.
She giggled. “Don’t worry. He’ll bend.” I narrowed my eyes.
After my father left, I gently grabbed her arm, bringing her closer to me and lowered my head.
“Trust me, Riley, “I gruffly whispered in her ear, “By the end of this conversation, you’re the one
who would bend for me.”
I released her. I winked, seeing her mouth slightly open and left. I chuckled when I heard her curse
before she ran after me.
I didn’t have an office in the clubhouse because I already have one in the bar which is a less than
five minutes walk from here.
I opened the door to my office for her like the gentleman I am. “Sit,” I said closing the door behind me. “Speak.”
She raised an eyebrow, leaning back on the chair. “Last time I checked, I wasn’t a fucking dog.”
And there is the attitude I was waiting to hear.
“Well, well. You have quite a mouth on you, don’t you little girl?” I teased. Awe, she doesn’t like
me calling her little girl, too fucking bad.
“You a-,” I cut her off, “Let’s speak like adults, shall we?” The way she’s glaring should make me
stop talking but it’s too fun. I bet this is how she felt the last time we saw each other. I should
apologize for being such an ass, though. She had caught me in a bad time but that is no excuse.
She took a deep breath before exhaling slowly. “Fine.” I commend her ability to calm down.
I tried to contain a smile because that may only add fuel to the fire.
Part 1: The Hidden Truth
