That evening, Darius mindlinked Kit and cancelled his evening meetings and decided to take Laurel out. Laurel felt extremely guilty for saying all that earlier as it didn't do anything to eliminate his provider mentality but instead fanned the flames even more.
"We'll take the bike today."
Laurel took a deep breath when Darius brought the bike out of the garage. He revived it a few times, letting the engine roar freely into the night.
It was the same bike she rode on with Scarlett but the feel was as different as day and night. It was also Laurel's first time seeing Darius in a leather jacket and helmet. His hands were covered in leather gloves and he wore a pair of jeans that hugged his strong thighs.
Laurel's heart was beating erratically at the sight of him. He looked nothing li
