The Best Kind of Forever (Riverside Reapers #1)

by Celeste Briars

“That sounds very…romance-y. Let me guess, he’s also a Mafia boss who’ll kill anyone who touches you?” Aeris gasps dramatically. “You read romance books?” “My sister does,” I correct. “Though I’m not going to lie and say I haven’t read one while taking a bubble bath before.” “Knowing you read has made you ten times more attractive.” “Ten times? That seems like a lot,” I mutter. She penetrates me with a fully loaded stare, one that would be frightening if she didn’t look so adorable. “Yeah, I subtracted four points for being annoying. And cocky. And freakishly persistent.” I feign hurt. “But those are all of my best qualities.” “Best might be stretching it,” she says. I click on the turn signal and take a right. “If you have a different opinion, I’d love to hear it.” “Nice try. I’ve already inflated your ego enough today.” “Fine, but I’m only letting you off the hook because we’re here.”