Page 3 of Worth the Risk

Well, isn’t that something?“Regardless, they can have each other. I’m over it.”And I mean it.

“I believe you, but you have to admit, it will feel good showing up, looking hot, and letting him see what he lost with his inability to keep his junk in his pants.”

“Not going to lie, it will,” I admit with a devilish grin.

Ten minutes later, we pull up to Luke’s house. It’s in a private community that is notorious for big-money families with large houses and even bigger egos. It offers a lake with a beach that has seen many bonfire parties throughout the years.

After parking the car, we head for the door. Taking a deep breath, I open it and notice the party is already alive and full of people I recognize. Passing through the living room, we detour to the kitchen, stopping to talk with old friends along the way. Becca is at the island pouring shots, and Luke has his arm wrapped around her waist, facing people on the other side of them.

“Becca,” Sierra and I greet her.

When Becca sees us, she puts her bottle down and throws her arms around us. “I’m so glad you guys made it,” she says. When we pull away, her expression changes from excited to concerned. “Beth and James are here.”

“It’s fine, Becca,” I assure her. Sierra looks like she wants to throat-punch somebody, namely James and Beth, and I think Becca wants to hug me again to offer comfort.

“Sierra, Kylie, glad you made it,” Luke says as he slides up behind Becca. He gives Sierra a hug, then gives me one too.

I wrap my arms around his neck, and as I peer over his shoulder, it happens. My heart drops, and I’m stunned silent. Standing behind him is the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen, and his bright blue eyes are locked with mine.

We take each other in for a moment, and I’m instantly captivated. I can’t tear my eyes away from him.

His eyes narrow as if confused.

People are laughing, and music is playing, but none of it steals my attention from him until Luke says, “Um… Kylie, you can let go now.”

I let go with an embarrassed giggle at not realizing I was still hugging him. Sierra and Becca are glancing between me and the object of my distraction. He truly isthathandsome. He has black hair that is shorter on the sides and longer on the top as if he just ran his hand through it.Sexy.He has a straight, masculine nose and perfectly-shaped kissable lips.

Where in the hell did this guy come from?He’s not from around here. I would have remembered him.

Beside him is another man. Handsome, yes, but other than that, I’m not feeling the instant attraction I am with Mr. Handsome Adonis. Both men are tall. I’d guess they’re around six-three, much taller than my five-foot-five height. His friend is the light to his dark and has blond hair that hangs just below his shoulders. The Adonis has a bit of scruff on his face while the blond is clean-shaven.

I’m mesmerized by Mr. Handsome Adonis. James is good-looking, but he has nothing on this guy. I’ve never experienced the instant attraction I feel to him before.

Does he feel it too?

His gaze lingers on me, but his friend nudges him with his elbow and breaks our stare. When his friend says something to him, he shakes his head and shifts on his feet to face him.

Oh my God, now I have a view of that ass.Let me just say that is one hell of a firm backside. He’s wearing jeans, and I wonder if they were designed with his butt in mind. His short-sleeved shirt is tight, putting his muscular arms on full display.I’ve never seen such a well-sculpted man.

A hand waves in front of my face, and a set of fingers snap.

“Earth to Ky,” Sierra says, laughing. “They’re gorgeous, but I think you should play a little hard to get and not make your interest so noticeable.”

Her words bring me to reality once again, and I give her my full attention. I’m still reeling and am a little taken aback by my intense reaction to this guy.Why is it suddenly so hot in here?I use my hand to fan myself.

“If it makes you feel any better, he was staring at you just as intently,” Becca says, nudging my arm.

“Who is he?”

She shrugs. “He showed up about ten minutes before you girls did. From what I caught from his conversation with Luke, they met at the lake today while the guys were playing a pickup game of football. Luke hit it off with them and invited them over.” Becca furrows her brows. “I think the dark-haired guy is Leo, and the blond’s name is Nash.”

“They aren’t from around here because we sure as hell would remember two guys that fucking hot,” Sierra says.

I nod. “Isn’t that the truth.”

“Go talk to him, Ky,” Sierra says to encourage me.

“I can’t just go up and talk to him.”

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