Kyle's Return by L.P. Dover Page A

Sliding back, he put his notepad across his
lap. “It looks like I’ll be sitting here for a while.”
    “Actually, I think you should walk to the back and
get us some bottles of water,” I teased.
    He smiled slyly. “I don’t think the guys in here want
to see me pitching a tent while they’re working out. They might get
the wrong impression.”
    “But it’d be funny as hell.” My phone buzzed in the
desk so I pulled it out and smiled when I saw who it was.
    “I thought I was the only one who got that kind of
smile.”
    I rolled my eyes and read the text. “It’s Gabby,
jackass. She and Paxton are coming into town tomorrow for the big
party. Actually, everyone will be coming in. I’m sure Ryley will be
calling next.”
    “I see. So where’s the party tomorrow night? You
never told me.”
    “It’s at the Labyrinth. Since Tyler used to work
there, he thought it’d be a good place to have it. He also wanted
it to be somewhere where he knew Kacey’s friends couldn’t get her
any strippers.”
    He chuckled. “Smart man. I’d probably do the same
thing.”
    I put my phone back in the drawer and faced him. “If
I could, you know I’d bring you. I kept waiting on Tyler to say
it’d be okay but he hasn’t yet.” Grabbing his hands, I continued,
“Don’t worry. I’m still going to help you for the wedding. I think
I might even have a plan.”
    “Care to tell me,” he suggested.
    “Not yet, but when the time comes you’ll know.”
    “Well, whatever it is, I hope it works.”
    My legs were a little shaky when I stood, but it was
probably because I just got a knee-weakening orgasm. “I’ll be right
back. I was serious about wanting some water.”
    “Then let me get it.” He looked down at his waist and
my gaze followed. “I think I’m fine now.”
    Snickering, I sat back down. “I see that.” The phone
rang and he waltzed away while I answered it. “Rushing’s Gym and
Fitness.”
    “Bring it on? That’s all you text me back with? Girl,
what’s wrong with you? You’re supposed to tell me how much you
can’t wait to see me and blah, blah, blah.”
    I snorted. “Well, if it isn’t Gabriella Reynolds soon
to be Emerson. You know I can’t wait to see you. But what I want to
know is what is it with all of you getting married in the same
year? We have Ryley and Ash, you and Pax, and now Tyler and
Kacey.”
    “Don’t worry, you won’t be an old maid forever. I’m
just considering my wedding an extra Christmas present. You are
still coming to it aren’t you?”
    “A week in Hawaii, how could I refuse? Of course,
I’ll be there, silly.”
    “Good, but that’s not the reason I called. So listen
to this, I heard the funniest thing the other day . . .”
    I stiffened, knowing very well what she was about to
say. Clutching the phone to my ear, I bit the side of my cheek as I
waited in anticipation.
    “That you, my friend, are dating Kyle Andrews.” She
burst out in laughter and when I didn’t join in, she stopped
immediately. “Oh my God, you can’t be serious. Megan, what the hell
is wrong with you?”
    “Who told you?”
    “Paxton heard it through the grapevine. But
seriously, what are you thinking? I know the guy helped me out but
he has a past, a very bad one as a matter of fact.”
    “Gabby, I know all of that. Trust me, I do. But have
you forgotten that Paxton has one too? They used to be best
friends.”
    She groaned. “Yeah, but there’s a difference. Just
don’t expect me to be buddy-buddy with him.”
    “I don’t think he expects that. Just at least try to
be civil with him. Remember, if it wasn’t for him, you might still
be in Rage’s clutches, or worse.”
    Sighing, her voice saddened. “And I thanked him for
helping me. He had called Paxton one day and I answered the phone.
It was weird, but I do owe him my life.”
    “Good, because you and Paxton are going to hang out
with us tomorrow night. I want it to be a surprise for him. It’d be
good for him to see