Page 94 of Finding Redemption

“Girl, Riley waited so long. It just about killed me but damn, if it wasn’t worth it!” We squeal at the same time the guys walk through the door.

“Hey, hey, hey. Don’t believe a thing she says, Reese.” Riley winks at me.

“Don’t fucking wink at her.” Walker punches Riley in the arm.

“From the asshole that proposes to my girl on the daily.” Riley glares at him.

“Oh, you do? First, Andi and now her momma? Wow, I’m not sure there’s enough room in this relationship for me and all of your women. Candy alone is enough for me.” I pretend to gag and roll my eyes.

“I don’t have women.” He uses air quotes, glaring at me.

“I’m sorry. You’re right.” I step around him, putting distance between us. “You have two, Candy and the rest of us.”

His eyes bore into me. “I do not have Candy or other women.”

“True. You do only leave with Candy.” I leer at him, my lip curling.

“Oh, hell, no. She didn’t.” Riley howls with laughter.

“Yeah, she did. Damn, she did.” Ava’s mouth hangs open.

“Maybe you should’ve brought the hammer of justice, so we could put this to bed.”

“We’re gonna put it to bed, all right.” Walker tugs my hand, drawing me into him. “And I think I may rename that damn hammer.”

“What the ever-loving fuck is ‘the hammer of justice’?” Riley holds back a chuckle.

“Not your business.” Walker narrows his eyes. “And you,” his low growl elicits a tug in the bottom of my belly, a delicious pull of desire, “we’ll talk later.”

I whisper, “Yes, sir.” The fire behind his eyes burns a path down my body, sending chills everywhere. My nostrils flare with need.

“Remember those words. You’ll need them later.” He releases me on unsteady legs. I reach for the counter to help right myself.

“Always throwing me off balance, Mr. Pennington.”

He presses into my back, reaching for his drink. “From the woman who tests all my boundaries.”

“They’re meant to be pushed.” I look up at him, and his piercing gaze knocks the breath out of me.

“This is good,” Ava says, drawing our attention.

“I was thinking the exact same thing.” Riley kisses her.

“Y’all have no clue. She can handle herself.” Walker narrows his eyes at me.

“You don’t scare me, Mr. Pennington.” I poke him in the side.

“Good.” He bumps me with his hip. “Now, let’s eat.”

We take our plates, settling in to enjoy the rest of the evening. By the time we’re ready to leave, my nerves are once again rattled. Somehow, Ava settles them. “It was so good having y’all.” She hugs me tightly. “Let’s make plans before Christmas.”

“I would love that.”

Riley wraps me in a bear hug. “Good because you’re all right, Reese Morgan.”

“Why thank you. Now, to convince your brother.”

“Brother’s positive he likes you.” Walker gives Riley a bear hug. I think I swoon at the simple gesture. “Love y’all.”