Chapter 19 Peyton –––––––– RIDING ON THE back of Dom’s bike was like nothing I’d ever experienced. Not only was it nice to snuggle up against him, but being on a two-wheeled machine, surrounded by air and not metal, was both scary and thrilling. I definitely understood the allure of being on a motorcycle, and by the time we pulled up to my house, I almost didn’t want to get off. “That was wonderful,” I told him when he shut off the engine. “I had no idea how enjoyable it could be.” Dom grinned. “Yeah. There’s nothing quite like it.” I handed him the helmet. “So, how long have you ridden?” “Since I was seventeen.” “How many bikes have you owned?” “This is my fourth,” he replied. “Impressive.” “Thank you. You should get one,” he said, smiling. I laughed. “Me? Right.” “Sure. We c

