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cleared his throat. “I bet.”
    “Yeah. I couldn’t believe it. She looks pretty much the same. It was weird as hell to run into her after all of these years.”
    “Did she say why she was there?”
    “She was here looking for you. Claimed the two of you had business to discuss?”
    “Hmm. Maybe she was looking for a job.”
    “Don’t think so, Dad. Cassie said she was moving.”
    “ Moving? ”
    Ryder frowned, surprised by his dad’s brusque tone. “Yes, to Arizona. Why do you sound pissed?”
    “Ryder, I’ve got to take this call. We’ll talk later, all right?”
    “Fine.” Ryder ended the call deep in thought. He wondered who’d called his father and if that was the reason for his sudden sour mood.
    Ryder set his empty coffee cup in the sink. He walked out of the kitchen and his gaze fell on the baby grand in the center of the living room. Blood pumped faster through his veins as he pictured riding Ari up against the piano. She’d been so wet, so responsive, even though he knew she’d been astounded by how he’d taken her.
    Ryder shook his head as he glanced at his watch. It was time to wake up Ari. She had no idea what she’d signed herself up for with him.
    Ryder’s cock twitched with anticipation. Her wild proposition last night had come as a shock. His first reaction had been one of frustration and disappointment. Once again, Ari had tried to find a way to manipulate him in order to get what she wanted. Ari was in for a rude awakening if she thought her little deal would be easier than their previous arrangement. She was his for approximately the next one hundred and eighty-two days, and she would know it.
    Starting right now.
    Ryder walked out of the kitchen to Ari’s room and stopped in front of her door. He listened for movement then opened the door when he heard none. His gaze fell on Ari, still asleep, nestled beneath the covers. He moved over to the bed, pushing memories of how tight and warm she’d felt around his cock yesterday to the back of his mind. Sex with Ari was amazing. That fact had been one of the reasons he’d agreed to her crazy offer. He enjoyed her company and he wanted her like hell. He’d been looking forward to exploring more than just the fantastic physical connection between them, but apparently, Ari didn’t share the same desire.
    Ryder tightened his jaw as Ari stirred. She looked so angelic and peaceful he almost hated to wake her. “Rise and shine, songbird.” Ryder crossed his arms when Ari groaned but didn’t wake up. “Ari.”
    Ari opened her eyes with a sleepy grimace. “What the hell, Ryder? What time is it?”
    “Time for yoga.”
    Ari gave him a you-must-be-crazy look before turning away from him. “Have fun.”
    Ryder pulled back her covers, ignoring Ari’s groan of protest. His gaze drifted up her legs to the tempting glimpse of her barely covered derrière beneath her oversized T-shirt before she shifted her body. “You have ten minutes to have your ass on the terrace.”
    “Ryder, I’m tired. I am not getting out of this bed.” Ari glared at him as she snatched the covers from him and yanked them over her.
    “Taking care of your body is taking care of your voice. For the next six months, you will take care of your instrument as I see fit. Get. Dressed.” Ryder pivoted and left Ari’s room. He went into the closet in the hall and took out two exercise mats. The delicious scent of the hazelnut java he’d brewed permeated the air as he walked through the ranch, making Ryder wish he’d poured a second cup.
    Ryder pushed opened the front door. He went outside on the terrace and positioned the mats to face one another close to the stairs. Ryder stretched his arms over his head, enjoying the breeze washing over him and warm sun on his bare chest. The humidity in the air was low compared to what it would be in a few hours. Mornings were always his favorite. The beginning of the day held the most promise. Ryder liked to get up, exercise, have