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Skylar
Miss you too, but I think we need to do some planning for the future first.
Kian
But we can do that naked!
Skylar burst out laughing and elbowed me.
Chapter 16
Ryker
I stood by the door of the firehouse that had been my home for over four years, wondering, not for the first time, if I was crazy to leave it, to let it all go.
“So when are you leaving us?” A deep voice came from behind me, and I turned to find my friend Troy standing there. He clapped me on my back. “I’ll miss you, man.”
My chest felt a little tight. “Am I being an idiot?”
My phone buzzed, lighting up with Kiaan’s name, and I flipped it over, but not before both of us saw the text.
Kiaan
Miss your perfect cock.
Duchess says hi too, but she keeps saying we need to be serious. When’s our next FaceTime? Naked edition.
Why did Skylar keep asking to talk about the future? My chest felt tight with the possibility that it was bad news.
“I thought your girlfriend’s name was Skylar.”
“Girlfriend’s name is Skylar. Boyfriend’s name is Kiaan.”
“Oh shit, man. That’s like the bi guy fantasy,” Troy said, laughing. “You love ‘em?”
“Yeah. So much. I’ve known them longer than I’ve been here. They’re my best friends.”
“What are you hesitating for, then? Chase that. Every town has fire stations, but true love? That shit is rare. And I’ll keep an eye on your sister. Don’t have to worry about pretty little Aimee.”
I narrowed my eyes at him. “To be absolutely clear, I’m asking you and Rhett to watch over my sister, not fuck my sister. There’s a difference.”
“What? We’d never even think of doing something like that. Rhett and I? We’re gentlemen, through and through.”
“Is that why you have a tattoo of a dick on your ass?”
“That was a small matter of a dare. Nothing at all lascivious happened!”
I rubbed my forehead. “Fuck. Maybe I should stay in Denver, just to protect my sister from the idiots who are her.”
Troy burst out laughing. “Nah. We’ve got your back. Chase that joy.” He clapped me on the back one last time and walked off.
I smiled despite the ache in my chest, then pulled out my phone.
Ryker
Tonight? My shift just ended, and I’m headed home. Miss you both too.
And I have a surprise for you.
