I wasn’t sure what to expect from Ryker—or myself—after that encounter. That kiss was everything and nothing at the same time. It was all I’d ever wanted, but it couldn’t happen again. I couldn’t stand to think it was just based on opportunity or, heaven forbid, some kind of “thank you” for helping him. It had to be the real thing or nothing at all.
When Ryker showed up at work on Tuesday, he wasn’t smiling, which was strange enough since the i***t was always grinning about something. He was civil in his greeting to Gavin, but he barely mumbled a “hello” to me as he walked by and didn’t meet my eyes. Great.
After he left the office to head out with a crew, Gavin said, “What the hell happened between the two of you?”
“Nothing,” I replied in a tone of finality that I hoped my boss would c
