Dangerous Request

PIPER’S POV

The moment we stepped into the house, I slipped out of my heels with a dramatic groan.

“Oh, thank God,” I muttered, wiggling my toes.

Kellan laughed, the sound warm and affectionate, and before I could protest, he bent and scooped me up effortlessly.

“Hey…!” I squealed, gripping his shoulders.

“You survived my mother and a ballroom full of billionaires,” he said, carrying me straight t