Falling For a Hybrid by Marisa Chenery Read Free Book Online Page A

him a quick kiss on the lips.
    “A couple hours.”
    “Why did you let me sleep for so long?”
    He smiled. “You obviously were tired and needed the rest. I didn’t mind. I actually climbed into bed and held you for a while before I got up. I was getting hungry, and I figured you’d be once you were awake, so I decided to cook us something.”
    “What are you making? It smells really good.”
    “Baked herbed chicken breasts, fettuccini alfredo and steamed broccoli.”
    “I don’t think when I went shopping this morning I bought the ingredients to make all that.”
    Torger chuckled. “You didn’t. I made a run to the grocery store while you were sleeping. I borrowed your keys so I could lock the door and not have to wake you up to let me back in. I hope you don’t mind.”
    “Of course not.”
    “Good. Dinner is almost ready. Why don’t you set the table while I finish up?”
    “I can do that.”
    Rikki went to the cupboard and took out two dinner plates. She placed those on the table before she went for the cutlery. By the time she was finished arranging the place settings, Torger had everything done. He dished up while she took a seat.
    She hadn’t realized how hungry she was until she had her first mouthful of food. It was delicious. The alfredo was made from scratch, and in no way compared to the noodle packages she usually bought.
    “How is it?” Torger asked.
    “Really, really good. How would you like the job of being my personal chef? There are times when I get so deep in to editing I forget to eat. And when I do cook, I’m nowhere near as good as you.”
    He smiled. “Well, thanks. I’ll have to keep that job offer in mind.”
    They continued eating, and Rikki seriously thought up ideas on how to work it so Torger would cook for her more often. She was more than willing to pay him with sex. She’d have a good meal, then get the best dessert ever—his hot bod. Maybe he’d let her put whipped cream on him and then lick it off. That way he’d truly be a dessert.
    The sound of a cell going off broke Rikki out of her thoughts. Torger put down his fork before he took his phone out of his front jeans pocket. He looked at the screen, then answered the call.
    “Hey, Cameron. What’s up?” His smile slipped away to be replaced by a stern expression. “Where are you?” Torger remained silent as Cameron answered on the other end. “You and Kaisa stay where you are. I’ll be there in a few minutes.” He disconnected the call.
    “Is everything okay?” Rikki asked.
    “Something has come up. I have to meet with Kaisa and Cameron. I don’t know if I’ll be able to come back later.”
    “Don’t worry about it. If your sister and friend need you, then go. We can always see each other tomorrow. It isn’t as if you don’t know where I live.”
    Torger leaned toward her and gave her a short, thorough kiss. “Thanks for being understanding. And sorry for sticking you with all the dirty dishes.”
    “Hey, you cooked. It’s only fair I should do the washing up. Go.”
    He stood, then went to the apartment door. Torger turned and blew her a kiss before he walked out. Rikki smiled. He was cute.
    She collected their dirty dishes, then put them into the dishwasher. She filled the sinks to wash the pots and pans that Torger had used to cook their meal. Her thoughts gravitated toward him. So far, he came across as being perfect. The man cooked. She only hoped he wouldn’t be too good to be true. She hated that the thought even crossed her mind, but the way she grew up, she found it hard to trust what a person actually was at face value. Rikki had learned that lesson the hard way with a few foster parents. At first, they’d come across as great people, who only wanted the best for her. After a few months, they’d made it perfectly clear they were in it just for the money.
    Rikki was halfway done washing the dishes when someone knocked on the apartment door. She dried her hands on the tea towel that