Burned Rebel (Comanche Sons Motorcycle Club Book 3) by Sophia Hampton Read Free Book Online

over again without getting bored. For me the whole point is the originality of the story, and if that is not there, I don’t see the point.”
     
    He shrugged. “Since I don’t recall the story, I can watch it again.”
     
    She rolled her eyes. It was just one of those cute quirks that made him so endearing. Despite the hardships that he suffered and the tough life that he endured, Chance had an innocence. He was a good man, a decent one. She could rely on him. He was dependable. She never had a man in her life whom she could count on for support. Her father was a loser and an abuser, and her brother was a killer. Chance was the only man who didn’t ask for much but gave a lot. She was lucky to have him in her life.  
     
    Leaning against him, she watched the movie. It was such a simple, domestic scene and yet she felt a tug in her heart. It felt amazing. After the movie finished, they went to sleep. As she lay down next to Chance, Riley felt as if her life was complete. There wasn’t anything else she wanted. As far as she was concerned, she was in heaven.
     
    The next morning, they left to see a new location for the bar. Currently, they wavered between two sites, but Riley wanted to make sure that they explored all options before a final decision was reached.
     
    “I like this place,” she announced after they saw the warehouse. “It can be easily converted into a bar.”
     
    “But we would need to make a lot of capital outlay.”
     
    “But the location is superb,” she argued. Riley did some fast mental calculation. “You’re right though. It will wipe us out, and we would have to take a loan just to get through. I think in terms of expenditure, the first building was better. The building was complete, and they had a working kitchen.”
     
    “But this location would draw a lot more traffic, and we would be able to pay off the loan quicker.”
     
    She shook her head. Riley put her hand on his arm as they inspected the place. Even though she was tempted to insist that they get this place, it didn’t make sense. They had to be practical. Together, they had enough money to get the place going if they were sensible, and she intended to be. This was their first business venture, and she wanted to make a success of it. “We should rethink the other two locations. They are far more promising.”
     
    After they got out of the place, Chance thanked the agent, and they strolled away. “One day we’re going to take a place and start from scratch.”
     
    “You’re awfully ambitious for a guy who didn’t want anything more in life than to relax for half a day.”
     
    “I suppose you’ve given me the motivation to do better.”
     
    “Glad to help then.” They walked on the pavement. A light breeze blew and ruffled her hair. She felt free, alive, and filled with purpose. More than anything, she wanted to make a success of their new plan. It meant the world to her to build a life with him. It would take away all the pain that she experienced ever since she was a little girl.
     
    “Should we have lunch?”
     
    “Aren’t we supposed to meet the art dealer?” she asked.
     
    Chance checked his watch. He glanced at her as if he totally understood her impatience. “We’ve got a couple of hours. Come. Let’s just grab a quick bite to eat.”
     
    They walked into a café and settled in their seats. The waiter brought over the menu. “I will have salmon,” she said.
     
    “A burger for me, please.”
     
    Once the waiter left, he grabbed her hand and brought it to his lips. “It feels surreal to start this new venture with you. I bet we’re going to be really great at it.”
     
    The touch of his lips on her skin was soft, and yet it made her heart skip a beat. “Let’s not be overconfident. I don’t want to screw things up by thinking that we can do no wrong.”
     
    “We can’t do any wrong,” he said. “Ok, ok. Relax. Let’s talk about something else.”
     
    She leaned back to look