When twenty-two-year-old Evelyn Lockhart moves in next to Connor Everest, bad boy billionaire and head of Everest Industries, she makes a promise to herself to have nothing to do with the spoilt . He's wild, untamed, and makes her annoyed. And his wild parties almost every night keeps her awake. They get off on the wrong foot when Evelyn, fed up with his shenanigans, call the cops on one of his wild parties. Things get heated when Evelyn starts off her new the following week and discovers that Connor is her new boss. With the press nosy for gossip, Connor fears his secret project which he's spent years working on would get leaked before it's ready, and propositions Evelyn to be his fake fiancée, at least until the project is launched. How long can they keep up the façade, while still trying not to catch feelings?
View MoreOn the ride back home, my thoughts are so jumbled. I overheard what Collins said to one of the guys at the cookout.I already knew how he felt about kids. One night after we got the backyard fixed up we were sitting out on the deck. We somehow got around to discussing children. Collins shuddered and said he wouldn't know what to do with a kid. He felt he was too immature to raise a child. He didn't think he'd be a good father. He was vehement.So, why did his remarks bother me today? It's not like we're really married. Well, we are, but it's temporary. This marriage will all be over in one year, and then we'll get a divorce.The sex has been so great. I've been sticking to our deal and just enjoying the pleasure we can give each other. In the back of my mind, though, I've allowed myself to believe that this could become a real marriage. How foolish. How naive.I sternly remind myself: this has an expiration date. In one year, it will be over.What guy wouldn't be fine with great sex a
Today, we're having a cookout at my mom's. We never found my dad's smoker, so we ended up buying a new one. Now, we're committed to having quarterly cookouts.Carson and I will man the smoker this afternoon. We started roasting the meat very early this morning. We cheated and hired somebody to watch the smoker for most of the day. The word went out, and all of my family and the Wild Riders were invited to the event.We've invited everyone we know. We had to get the tables out of storage and have them set up to hold all the food and covered dishes people would bring. We're expecting quite a crowd.I pick up Felicia from the duplex, and we head over to the cookout. When we pull up to the house, there are already numerous cars and motorcycles in the driveway and along the strip of land beside it. My parents' house is situated on a huge piece of private property near the river. There is ample parking.Felicia has a large container of potato salad. I explained that we provide the meat and
I don't know if Collins can feel my anger on the ride home. I have to lean into him, but it's not in the same way I pressed against him on the ride to the club.When he pulls into the duplex, I get off the bike as soon as it's stopped.Once we're in the house, I turn on him with my hands on my hips."I can't believe you acted like such a Neanderthal at the club. At first, I thought it was exciting that you couldn't wait, but to find out you did that just to remind me I belong to you! I can't believe you. Every feminine instinct in my body is outraged right now by what you said."Collins just stands there oddly silent while I continue to rant."I understand if you're a little possessive, even a little jealous. I can handle that. Instead, you acted like it was my fault that... that... gift from the gods kept flirting with me!"Finally, he speaks."I am fucking jealous. I didn't like him ogling you!""Not my problem!""He shouldn't have been the one teaching you how to play pool.""Again
Felicia has on her biker babe clothes again. Damn, she looks sexy. The new pants she bought look painted on.I watch her hips sway as she walks past me, then I pull her in for a kiss and caress that same ass."Fuck, I'm getting used to being hard when you're around.""I can see where that might be a problem," she quips."Have you thought about what type of motorcycle you want?""Some. I like the Can-Am Spyder, but nobody else at the club seems to have one."I shrug, "So, who cares? You'll be the first. If that's the bike you want, we should get it for you.""Thanks, but for now, I'll just hold on tight while you drive.""Works for me. I like feeling you behind me— or under me. I like it when you're on top too, or down on your knees—""Collins! Behave. What has you in such a feisty mood tonight?"I pull her into my arms, "Well, I've been working the last three nights, and I haven't had you in my bed.""I've been sleeping in the same bed as you.""You know I wasn't talking about sleepin
I have another meeting scheduled with Ellen."Have you heard anything, Ellen, about our project?""No, Felicia. It's been eerily quiet around here. Dave has been in his office every day, and the rest of the team continues to work on the camera imaging software. They are making great progress, by the way. We're actually ahead of schedule for a change.""That's good. I came in because there's a board meeting scheduled. I appreciate the team's assistance with the data they put together. I know the board will back me if they are shown all the facts and statistics around this new software.""Well, you know I'm behind you. We were all excited about the stats. Does the data we gathered offer enough information?""Yes, that plus the information I gathered. I also hired an impartial outside third party to pull statistical information. So, wish me luck."At three o'clock, I make my way to the boardroom. I look down at my outfit and smile. This is my version of a power suit. I'm wearing form-fit
It's the middle of the week, and my mom has invited Felicia and me over for dinner.My mom gives us a hug before we follow her into the kitchen."Can I help with anything, Bonnie?""No, Felicia, but thank you. I hope you like lasagna.""I know it's Collins's favorite, and I like it, too.""Great. Let's all have a seat. Collins, do you mind bringing in the serving dish? It's hot.""Not at all."When I set down the huge tray of lasagna, I ask, "Where's the garlic bread?""Right, here, Son.""Is it just Felicia and I tonight, no Carson?""I invited Carson, but you know him. He said he was busy. I worry about him. He works so hard. I wish he'd take more time for himself."My mom dishes me up a huge plate of her lasagna. Then, she gives Felicia and herself a smaller portion. I grab three pieces of garlic bread, and I'm set."I made salad, but I knew Collins wouldn't eat any. He never was much of a salad man. None of my boys are. I think they get that from my late husband, Carlton.""Collin
As I leave for work the next day, I get to my car and realize I forgot the notes I wanted to look over at home. I want to work from home tomorrow, so I need to get my notepad.I take the elevator back to my office, and most of the team has already gone home. When I finally locate my notes and stuff what I need into my bag, I stand up. I turn to walk into the main room of our department. I'm surprised to see my cousin Cristina talking to Dave. There's something about the way she's leaning in and looking into his eyes that is almost like she's interested in him.Cristina casually places her hand on Dave's arm while she talks. I see him look down at her hand with an almost stupid look on his face. Cristina then smiles at him, slowly turns, and leaves the department.Could Dave be unwittingly giving Cristina information about our progress? I lean back against the wall as the truth hits me. Of course, he is!Dammit! How could Dave let Cristina manipulate him like that? First, Tony, and now
I'm glad I'm back working normal business hours. Felicia is meeting me today for lunch. I promised to show her around and tell her more about my work here.Clara, our front receptionist, an older woman who worked with my dad and watched me and my brothers grow up, buzzes my office phone."Collins, your wife is here to meet you for lunch.""Thanks, Clara. I'll be right down."As I walk into the reception area, I find Felicia chatting easily with Clara."Hey, Felicia. I see you've already met Clara," I give her a quick kiss."Oh, yes. She's been telling me all kinds of childhood stories about you and your brothers.""And you believed her? Everybody knows Clara likes to embellish.""Collins Donovan, you take that back. You and I both know you're the one who put colored dye in the fountain out front when you were ten. It took weeks for the green color to fade.""Oh, well, some of her stories may be accurate."Felicia laughs while Clara just shakes her head as I show Felicia around."This
I look around at the circle of motorcycles and people. We're all here to take our Basic Rider Course (BRC). We have to take and pass the BRC before we can legally ride a motorcycle. Once we pass the course, we can then have the motorcycle endorsement added to our driver's license.We're in a huge parking lot with orange cones placed strategically. I look at the others who have signed up for this class. You can pick out the newbies like me, and then there are some younger people who look like they are already familiar with motorcycles.How in the world did I allow Collins to talk me into this? I would much rather be on the back of his bike, holding on tightly to him.Then I remembered he didn't play fair. He caught me at a vulnerable moment. I told him I didn't want a motorcycle and preferred riding behind him. He said taking this course would teach me how to ride safely behind him. It sounded logical at the time. He also had a point that if something happened, he'd feel better knowing
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