Free Pass (Free Will Book 1) (17 page)

The ride ended too soon when he rolled the bike to a stop in front of her house. She stumbled getting off the bike, but he caught her before she face-planted on the sidewalk. He even walked her up to the door and waited behind her on the porch while she tried to unlock it. Her trembling hand dropped the keys and he bent to grab them before she could react.

"My name's Sean, by the way." He unlocked the door for her and handed her keys back.

"Sean. That's a very nice name. It fits you. I'm Talia." Did he expect to come in? They had just met...

He leaned one broad shoulder against the wall next to the door and stared down at her. Shadows hid part of his face from her, but his eyes glittered in the dim light.

Sean's chest rumbled with a deep chuckle. "Would you've said the same thing if I'd told you that my name was Bruno?"

A giggle snuck out.
Bruno?
Not a chance Bruno would fit him.

"I've gotta get back to work. Will you be okay here if he follows you home?"

"He won't come here and try anything. It looks like my dad's home."

He reached over and placed a gentle hand on her shoulder. Her muscles tightened and she flinched away from his touch. He retracted his outstretched hand and whispered, "You don't have to be afraid of me. Unlike some guys, I don't hit girls."

Talia nodded, but she couldn't control the physical reaction. The hurt flashing across his face sent a flutter of regret through her very being. Sean himself didn't scare her, but men were unpredictable. He didn't start back toward his bike until she stepped inside and the deadbolt clicked. Talia watched from the front window as he rode away.

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