Roy’s POV
Hailey’s lips were still warm from our last kiss when I leaned in again. She let out a soft breath that made my chest tighten. I cupped her face and kissed her deeply, slow at first, then harder when she pulled at my shirt and pressed closer. She kissed me back like she had been waiting for this, holding on to me as if the whole world around us didn’t exist.
When we finally pulled apart, she rested her forehead against mine. Her lips were swollen, her breathing uneven, and I wanted to kiss her again.
“Come home with me,” I said.
She nodded.
I drove her to the Williams mansion. The moment we stepped inside, Ryan looked up. His eyes went straight to Hailey’s mouth, then to my hand around her waist. His jaw tightened, but he didn’t speak.
“You’re both here,” he said calmly. “G
