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All the doubts that drifted up thisaway from Rowan suddenly vanished “If I’m your redemption, then you’re my savior”

“Always” His eyes blazed when he leaned in, calling her forith a flick of his chin “Now get over here and kiss me”

Her lipsbut hi up to show their ugly faces It was just theside Rowan’s patience and understanding and her willingness to finally take a chance on soainst heroff a wildfire in her core

He threaded his fingers into her hair and deepened the kiss, right as a soft, sweet voice said, “You two really have to stop ross”

Rowan chuckled against Alex’sat his sister “We are anything but gross”

Mia’s eyes twinkled “Ryder told me you both were here”

“I tell Ryder I want quiet,” Alex said with a smile, “and he sends everyone my way” Probably because he knew she didn’t want the quiet at all She hopped off the stool and hugged Mia, who melted into her now It took a while for Mia to accept that hug without flinching first Didn’tto always try and show her warmth and love

When Alex leaned away, she noted Mia’s gentle smile Mia had stayed in San Francisco and rented an apartment in Central Market after her three-week stay at the trau a job soon Slow and steady, she took steps forward to rebuild what Lewis had broken “What brings you by?” Alex asked

Mia’s cheeks flushed right down to her chest “Well, about dinner tonight…”

Rowan exchanged a long look with Alex then frowned at his sister “What about dinner?” They’d ht after work

Mia sheepishly glanced up “Is it okay if Luke comes too?”

It took Alex an e about Luke, the guy on Ryder’s teaned to watch over Mia while she stayed in the trauuy who also killed Lewis Pieces of the puzzle suddenly caether Alex smiled “Of course, yes, he’s totally welcome”

“Really?” Mia beaed Alex quickly again and then gave Rowan a kiss on the cheek before hurrying out the door

“Wow,” Alex breathed, reaching for her beer again “Now that I didn’t see coot, but that definitely seems a little more than just friends” She took one look at Rowan and then burst out laughing “You look like you ate a le?”

“She’s not ready for anything like that,” he said with a clenched jaw