Page 39 of Ravish

Lara spun around and grinned. “Good morning, Colby.”

“I’m going to snag a table over in the corner.”

“No problem. It’s quiet right now. Your usual?”

“Surprise me.” Her eyes widened. “Just not too crazy, please.”

“Hmmm.” Mischief danced across her features, and she laughed. “I promise.” She leaned in closer. “Sir,” she whispered before twirling away.

His cock twitched, and he almost reached out to haul her into his arms but fought the urge. This was her place of business. Colby went over to the table of four and pulled out his sketchpad.

Within a few minutes, Lara came over with coffee and food. “Nothing too dangerous. Coffee with a hint of nutmeg and a breakfast sandwich.” She set everything down and walked away to help another couple.

Colby took a sip of his coffee. The nutmeg gave the drink a little bit of a kick. He picked up the breakfast sandwich and grinned. Ham, bacon, sausage, and cheese—lots of it.

While he ate, he opened his sketchbook and adjusted some of the drawings of floggers.

“Now that looks nice,” a male voice said.

Colby looked up. “Hi, guys, sit down, and I’ll show you what I’ve designed.” Bear and Flash, regulars at the shop, sat down. Lara came bustling over.

“You guys need anything?” she asked.

“You don’t have to serve us,” Bear said.

“True, but it’s quiet right now, and I don’t mind.”

Bear smiled. “Black coffee and two of whatever Colby is eating.”

“Hot tea, breakfast blend, and your egg white and spinach wrap.” Flash gave his order.

“Coming right up.”

The men watched her walk away. “Nice butt,” Flash commented.

“Back off.” Colby’s voice deepened. “She’s off limits.”

Bear’s eyebrows rose. “So that’s how it is.”

Colby stared at Bear. His name fit him. He was a big guy, built like a bear. And Flash, yeah, his name fit too due to the bright colors of his shirts. “Yes. So you want to see the designs?” Colby tried to get his temper under control. Bear didn’t mean anything by his words, but still, Colby bristled.

“Yeah, let’s see what you came up with,” Bear said.

Colby pushed the sketch book over to them. “There are four different designs.” He kept an eye on Lara as she prepared food and drinks for the guys. When she picked up a tray with everything, he started to push back his chair, but she glared at him.

Okay. Her job. And she knew what she was doing. Once at the table, she balanced the tray on the table and set out the food.

“Thank you,” Flash said with a smile.

“Smells delicious.” Bear picked up his first breakfast sandwich and took a big bite.

Lara’s eyes widened as almost half of the sandwich disappeared. Colby chuckled. “The name Bear fits,” he told Lara.

“So I see.” She turned and went back behind the counter.

“These are nice,” Bear said, pointing to the sketches.

“Yes, but I like the handle on this one.” Flash pointed to the first sketch. “And the tails on this one.” He turned to the fourth sketch.

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