Jesus. That was a scary thought.
He could just imagine what his mother would say if he were to bring Ria home. She’d have a heart attack at her attitude. She’d end up in church, praying for both their souls.
Where had those thoughts come from? He had no intention of taking Ria home to meet his mother.
His forever girl was going to be sweet, soft-spoken. Honest. And she would follow the rules he gave her. Okay, so lots of people would probably brand him as an old-fashioned asshole for those views, but he knew that nobody would be as loved or cherished as his woman.
He’d already experienced one fucked-up relationship. Never again.
“He’s right, Ria,” Ajax told her. “Let him take you both home.”
She shot a look over her shoulder.
“I can’t get away or I’d take you myself,” Ajax explained. “I can get Shane or Joe to take you if you’d rather.”
“I will take them,” Connor said firmly. “And there will be no more arguments.”
“Just because you say something doesn’t mean it’s gonna happen,” she grumbled.
He smiled. “That hasn’t been my experience.”
“You might want to check the ego.”
“And you might want to check the attitude before you end up over my knee for being disrespectful.”
“Not going to happen.”
“Ria, please.” Sophie placed her hand on her shoulder. “I’m tired. I just want to go home.”
Ria continued to glare up at him. Then she turned away. “Fine. Whatever. You can drive us home. You got nothing better to do than be our chauffeur then who am I to complain?”
He stepped aside and opened the door, letting them both go first. “I’ll be back soon,” he told Ajax.
“I’ll be here.”
2
What was she doing? Why had she let him bring them both home? Stupid move, Ria, she berated herself as she hugged Sophie.
“Sure, you’re okay, Soph?” she asked as they stood outside her apartment.
Sophie nodded tiredly. “I just want to take a shower and go to bed. I’ll be fine.”
“Call me if you’re not.”
“Make sure you lock that door as soon as you get inside,” Connor bossed. “We’ll wait out here until I hear it engage.”
“Thank you, Connor. I appreciate you bringing me home.” Sophie gave him a soft smile.
“You’re welcome, sweetheart,” he told her gently.
Why was he so kind to Sophie and a pushy ass with her? Shit. She wasn’t jealous, was she?
Course not.
The door shut and when they heard the lock click, Connor turned to her. That softness had disappeared. The look he gave Ria was hard to describe. It was like he was trying to figure her out.
Good luck with that.