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He slowed when he recognized the woman he’d met at the B&B yesterday. Her head was bowed, as if to avoid being seen. A reunion function? Who was she avoiding? Rafe stopped and scanned the group. Nearby, a man watched her with more than a casual interest, something the woman next to him was aware of, judging by her scowl and the way she leaned into him to get his attention.
Rafe walked his bike past the man in time to overhear the woman suggest a private meet-up at her hotel after the ride.
“Sorry,” the guy said, still staring at the woman from the B&B. “I was hoping to catch up with Kayleigh.”
The woman shot a glare at Audrey’s guest, who Rafe assumed was Kayleigh.
“You had time for both of us when we were in high school,” the woman said.
The man turned toward her, his brow stern. “We aren’t in high school anymore.”
“No, we’re not, but do you think she’d like knowing you were cheating on her?”
What a prince.
Rafe pushed off toward the bike path to get ahead of the group. As he neared Kayleigh, he caught sight of her face, which was flushed. The guy who’d been staring at her rode up beside her and she dropped a leg on the opposite side of her bike, leaning away from him. Something told Rafe Kayleigh knew about the high school shenanigans.
“Do you want to get an ice cream cone after our ride? Or a drink? Where are you staying?” the guy asked Kayleigh.
Kayleigh pushed her hair out of her eyes and looked away. Not eager for a reunion with this guy?
She deserved better than a guy who’d cheated on her, and if she needed an out, Rafe could give her one.
“There you are,” Rafe said. “I was worried you’d already be gone.” He smiled at the cheater and extended a hand. “I’m Rafe. You must be one of Kayleigh’s classmates.”
She snickered, then composed herself. “Rafe, this is Brandon.”
“That Brandon?” Would Kayleigh play along?
“You ready to go?” she asked Rafe.
“I thought we were all going in a group,” Brandon said.
Rafe looked around. “Seems as if the group is all here. You need a starter’s whistle?”
Kayleigh settled on her seat, pushed off and they were on their way. They rode a few minutes in silence before she finally asked, “How do you know my name?”
“Heard him talking about you on my way to the bike path.”
She heaved a sigh. “So you thought you’d ride to my rescue?”
“Is that what I did?”
Congrats on the release. I've read the book and would definitely recommend it.
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