Easton prided himself for being level-headed. He always made sure to think things through. So how he allowed this thing with Alicia to blow up in his face was unacceptable. It had slipped his mind just how deep Riley’s hate for her ran. Maybe because Alicia had been gone for years. He hadn’t realized until it was too late that Riley carried grudges, especially for the people he cared about the most. He was protective and loyal to a fault. That was one of the reasons why Easton had fallen hard for him. Riley would throw himself in front of a bus for someone if it was the only way of saving that person.
He wasn’t surprised by Riley’s reaction tonight. He’d been telling the truth when he said he’d broken up with someone for less. What he didn’t expect was Riley blaming himself when he’d don
