All Chapters of Lyon: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

I wasn't expecting her, so I guess that's why she blindsided me. This was totally unexpected and at a time when I had all but thrown in my hat and said fuck it.I'd been playing the field for a while now, and was tired of it. I was looking for something more; something was missing. I'd come close once, but thank God I escaped that nightmare. Turns out she was more interested in status, and all that other superficial bullshit.So I'd taken a step back, and taken myself out of the game. There just wasn't anyone in my circle that came close to what I was looking for, so I'd decided unofficially to hang it up. I was thirty two, and I guess my biological clock was ticking, if such a thing even existed for a man.That's when she sidled into my life with no big splash and no fanfare. That wasn't her style, and maybe that's how she did it. Maybe that's how she wrapped herself around my heart so effortlessly.She was a complete enigma, and she was totally opposite from every woman, or girl, I'd

I'm extremely nervous. It's my first day on the job and already I'm dreading it. The work shouldn't be a problem. I'm kinda smart, so taking orders and putting them into a computer spread sheet should be easy enough, but Jared hadn't told me his boss was so...male. Then again Jared doesn't know my little secret, no one does. "Kat, you sure you want to do this so soon. Why don't you give yourself some time?" "It's okay, dad, I need to stay busy. Don't worry about me, Jared will be there, so I'll be fine." "If you're sure, I just don't want you to think you have to work. I can give you an allowance until you decide what you want to do." "Thanks, dad, that's sweet, but I'm cool. Now eat your breakfast and get to work." "Yes ma'am, you know you don't have to do this everyday. I can always grab a bite at the diner on the way." "It's no trouble, dad, stop worrying." "So, how's this new boss of yours, he seem like a nice guy?" I took my time answering. I knew because of what

That night I called my mom for our nightly chat. My mom is my sounding board whenever my mind becomes overcrowded. "So how's the new job sweetie, you like it?" "It's fine, mom, pretty easy, but guess what. So this guy calls today and he's as rude as you want to be, he just rubbed me the wrong way you know, so I kinda let him have itª" "Wait a minute, you did what?" "I put him in his place, next thing I know he's showing up there." "He didn't hurt you, did he baby?" I hated the panic in her voice. "No, mom, let me tell you. So anyway, turns out he's this Uber rich old coot with the manners of a wildebeest, but guess what, he gave the boss a contract to supply him with bikes for all his ventures and apparently there are a ton of them.""Like, he works with Hollywood and racing circuits here, and in Europe, among other things. He said he liked my style, and that's why he finally decided to give Colton the contract." "Colton, ooh....... first name basis already, is this Colt

Well, I couldn't find a good enough excuse to get out of coming to the BBQ, so by Sunday evening, yes the last minute, I found myself in the nearest town shopping, something I used to love, but haven't had any interest in for a while. Everything seemed foreign as I perused the shops, like I'd forgotten how it was done. The last sales girl wasn't much older than I in this one place, and she was super helpful. She was all about body structure and what looked best on which frame, but I just needed a pair of jeans and some chucks, that's all. Instead, I left the place with some dressy cargo pants in dark blue, a white sleeveless silk tee, and three inch spike heeled wrap around sandals. When I tried to argue that the shoes weren't suitable for a BBQ, Susan, the helpful shopper, told me the outfit wouldn't work with anything else. So that's how I ended up at a BBQ packed with strangers, dressed like an idiot. Or at least that's how I felt before everyone started complimenting me on

"Char, what the hell did you see?" "Hurt, she's hurt and hurt bad, El. I didn't see the whole of whatever happened. You know how I pick up emotions sometimes. Well, our new little sister had some shit thrown at her." Char shook her head as we headed for the liquor cabinet. I had a couple hundred people in my backyard where I should be playing hostess, but like doc said 'they'll keep'. "Colton will take care of it, and her, I know my son he's his father incarnate. Though I think Daniel got a little more of the sweet, and a little less of the gruff." "Colton's a good boy, I'm sure he'll do right by our girl...now...GORGEOUS." We started jumping up and down like two toddlers at Disney On Ice, big grins on our faces. "What are you two hens cackling about now?" Daniel sauntered into the room in his chinos and a nice silk tee. His hair was still wet from his shower, and he'd splashed on his special after shave. Dirty dog, he knows what that particular scent does to me, so I c