Conceited Concierge: A Hero Club Novel by Renea Porter (little readers txt) 📕

on his chest, allowing him to hug me. I’ll admit, it felt nice being held with no expectations. Levi was gonna make me fall for him. I knew it.

“Thank you.” I separated myself from him.

“For what?” His hands rested on my arms even though I stepped back.

“Being you. Being persistent. Continuing to prove what you want even though I’m hard-headed.”

“Well, I’m not going to thank you for being stubborn.” He smirked. “But thank you for allowing me to. Tell me one thing.”

I looked up, meeting his eyes.

“Tell me you feel it, too. That’s all the confirmation I need right now.”

“I feel it, Levi. More and more as each day passes. But that’s all I’m going to admit.”

“Okay. You ready to get this show on the road?”

“I’m ready.”

When I looked up, I saw Aubrey looking out her window. She saw our whole exchange.

Chapter Nine

 

 

RYLEE

 

It had been a week since we were at Aubrey and Chance’s place for dinner. Work was keeping me busy. Levi handed me a coffee every morning without fail. I appreciated him so much. He gave me enough space so I could mend my heart but at the same time, he was letting me know he was here, waiting for me.

He made me happy, he made me laugh, and it was easy with him. We’d share a bottle of wine and talk out on the long porch of the hotel for hours when we were done with our shifts. He’d show me all the dippers in the starry night sky and I would happily look up in amazement. Sometimes we’d sit in silence and enjoy the calm and quiet of the country life. And I have to say, this kind of life, I could get used to. This kind of life seemed perfect to me.

One thing was for certain. Levi was breaking down my walls. Slowly but surely. I felt myself slowly starting to give in to him.

This evening, after work, I was in my room texting with Aubrey to see how she was doing.

Hey chick, how’s it going?  – Rylee

Good. How are you? How’s work? – Aubrey

It’s good. I’m still ahead of schedule. – Rylee

Do you ever get a day off from working? – Aubrey

I’m going to start taking weekends off because I’m ahead of schedule. – Rylee

Good. You need a break. You work too damn much, Ry. – Aubrey

It’s how I was raised. - Rylee

Look, Chance and I going away for the weekend, and the kids will be spending the weekend with Adele. Pixy will be at daycare. So, if you wanted to use our house for the weekend, you could. – Aubrey. And if you wanted to bring Levi, I wouldn’t be mad about it. Clean up whatever you use. ??

I appreciate your offer. Let me think about it. – Rylee

Okay. Let me know what you decide. – Aubrey

***

“How was work?” Levi asked as we sat at the bar for a drink and dinner.

“Good. I decided to take weekends off since I’m still ahead of schedule.”

“Great. I can get you all to myself then.” Levi was a little too happy about that.

“I have a proposition.”

“A proposition? This ought to be good.”

I had his full attention. “Aubrey offered her house up for the weekend. Apparently, she and Chance are going away for the weekend, and the kids will be with Adele. I was thinking, maybe we can get away.”

“Yeah. I’m so down.”

“Then it’s a deal.”

“It’s a date,” Levi countered.

I didn’t argue because I was willing to test the waters.

“I’m not promising anything.”

“It’s fine. We get to spend some time alone. And I can woo you.”

I couldn’t help but laugh.

“Should I tell Aubrey?”

“Yeah. What are you waiting for?”

I pulled out my phone to text Aubrey. Talked to Levi and we would love to use your house for the weekend.

Perfect. You don’t have to worry about anything. Except clean what you dirty and you might need to bring food.

Thanks, girl. We could use a getaway. I might give Levi a chance.

OMG! That would be amazing. Maybe one day we’ll be family.

One day at a time, girl.

I’m so excited for you guys. I love Levi and I love you. You guys would make a great couple. I don’t even see the age difference. Besides, I think Levi balances you out in certain ways and you do the same for him. I’m crossing my fingers for you guys. - Aubrey

You don’t have any hidden cameras in your house, do you?

No. We do not. But if anything happens, you should fill me in on all the deets. - Aubrey

Fine. Maybe we will stay until Monday and I can volunteer at the shelter you work at. - Rylee

That would be amazing. -Aubrey

Alright, I’m going to let you go. I’m sitting at the bar with Levi.

Of course you are. Talk to you later. - Aubrey

I couldn’t deny the attraction and the connection Levi and I shared. If age didn’t matter to him, why should it matter to me?

I looked at Levi as I took a sip of my beer. “I said we would volunteer at the shelter Aubrey works at on Monday. You down to join me?”

“Don’t you have to work Monday?”

“I’m sure I can move things around. Do you have to work?”

“I start my new position on Wednesday. So, I’m down. I love animals and I know you do, too.”

“Perfect. We’ll have to shop for food.”

“Yeah, we’ll need food to keep our energy up.”

“Oh my god.”

“Relax, Cupcake. I’m teasing.”

“I know.”

“Well, your cheeks turned red.”

“Stop trying to embarrass me.”

“I’m looking forward to relaxing on the beach and drinking beer.”

“Sounds like heaven