Page 85 of Kiss Me, Sweetheart (Something Borrowed 2)

He knew that Rylie didn’t feel the same way and it completely stumped him. Every woman he’d ever met had wanted more from him, yet the only woman he’d ever thought twice about was perfectly content to just stay friends.

It was maddening.

Their food arrived, and Rylie took a bite of her gnocchi alla vodka and made that little moan he loved. “God, if I could eat anything forever, it would be this.”

“What is that?” Tonya asked.

Rylie waved her fork. “Try it.”

Dustin chuckled as Tonya hesitated. He’d been the same way when Rylie had offered to share food with him.

After a few seconds, Tonya stabbed one of the potato nuggets and popped it into her mouth. Her eyes went wide, and she pointed her fork at Rylie’s plate. “I should have gotten that.”

“Want a bite?” Rylie asked Blake.

“Nah, I’m good.”

Rylie got a generous bite on her fork and turned toward Dustin. “Have you tried it?”

He shook his head and when Rylie held the fork out to him, he closed his lips around the utensil, staring into her eyes as he chewed. The spicy sauce set his mouth on fire and he reached for his wineglass before taking a healthy swallow.

Rylie giggled. “You’re not a fan of spicy?”

“Not in my food.”

Rylie’s cheeks turned red and his lips curved into a smile as he chewed. Did she wonder what kind of spicy he did enjoy?

He sure hoped so.

He caught the look Blake and Tonya shared, and froze. Crap.

The last thing Rylie needed was their clients mentioning to Kelly that they thought there was something going on with Rylie and Dustin. Dating within the company was frowned upon.

“So, Rylie, are you seeing anyone?” Tonya asked.

“Not at the moment.”

“That is crazy. You are so gorgeous.” Tonya focused on Dustin. “Don’t you think?”

“Without a doubt.”

Rylie slyly poked him in the side and he grabbed her wrist, running the pad of his thumb over the inside. She pulled away, but not before he’d felt her tremble.

Tonya took a sip of her water, seemingly oblivious to what had just transpired. “So, why are you single, Rylie?”

“Babe,” Blake said warningly.

“What?” she asked.

Rylie waved her fork at Blake. “No, it’s okay. I broke up with someone a little over a month ago.”

Tonya looked contrite. “Oh, I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay. It was a good thing. I do have a new man in my life though.”

“Oh?”

“Yep. His name is Raider and he loves belly rubs,” she joked.