Grind (Powertools The Original Crew Returns #3)- Jayne Rylon Page 0,32

arrived, there was really only one person she felt like talking to: Gavyn.

Since her last visit, and her discussion with Amber and Sevan, he’d been texting her periodically. Reaching out even if she hadn’t reciprocated as much as she should have, caught up in everything going on. It felt nice to know he cared and that he was checking up on her, though she was afraid she hadn’t shown him how much it meant while she was trapped in the slog of trying to make something impossible happen.

Kayla walked from Morgan and Joe’s rental to Hot Rides. It was a bit of a hike, but the trek through the late summer woods, with dappled light spilling through the leaves and the chirping of birds reminding her so much of the place she’d loved more than any other, had done a lot to settle her nerves.

Because she’d been kicking around a few different options for where to go next, and she wondered what Gavyn might think. What if he didn’t believe any of them was a good idea?

She stumbled over a stick in the path, barely catching herself before she face-planted.

Sometimes disasters weren’t so easy to avert, though.

If she committed to a vision for the future, she wasn’t the kind of person to let anything stand in her way. Laws of nature aside. Fuck erosion. So if he wasn’t onboard with a change of direction, one that meant she’d be spending a lot more time in his backyard, it could make things awkward between her and her brother. As much as she hated to admit it, she wasn’t ready to jeopardize her last strong tie to her family.

Kayla turned into the Hot Rides driveway, feeling the burn in her muscles. She kept her pace while climbing the fairly steep slope. Instead of going to the shop, she peeled off early, and headed for Gavyn and Amber’s house.

They weren’t so different, after all, her and her brother. They both had businesses and lived on site. They gave everything they had to the enterprises, making them part of their daily existence. Was that fair to the people they loved most? Their spouses?

Neither Dave nor Amber had ever seemed to mind, supporting their visions in any way possible. Hell, Amber was an amazing project manager, and she for sure had been the one to rein Gavyn in and make his wild imaginings into something that wasn’t only reality, but something profitable too.

The garage was always full. Even now the sound of power tools and laughter spilled from the open garage bays where Trevon, Quinn, Wren, Ollie, Walker, Dane, and Sevan were busy with any number of special projects.

Kayla probably should have gone there first, talked to Gavyn in his office without pulling him away from his work, but she was reaching out for advice as his sister and not as a fellow business owner. She also hoped to signal her desire to have his full attention for once, whether it was selfish to admit that or not.

The question was, would he have time for her at all? She was about to put Amber’s theory to the test.

Kayla raised her hand to knock on the door, but before she could, Amber was there, opening it wide and welcoming her inside. At least she’d gotten lucky there. Amber was an incredible sister-in-law and never once had made her feel like a burden. She hoped Amber and Gavyn felt the same about Dave, who would give his good leg for anyone he knew, never mind family.

“Hey, I heard you were back in town.” Amber hugged Kayla, making her blink for a moment. “I’m sorry you didn’t get the news you wanted about the site.”

Kayla should have figured news traveled fast among their tight-knit community.

“I appreciate that.” She sighed, lacking the energy to pretend like it hadn’t been a devastating blow. “I guess it’s time to start thinking out of the box and face the fact that I can’t go back. Things will never be like they were.”

“It’s hard to let go.” Amber nodded. “Good things are waiting for you. And if there’s anything we can do to help, Gavyn and I are here for you.”

“About that…I’m hoping I can talk to him today.” Kayla tried to keep her tone even and casual, but it sounded squeaky and tense, even to her.

“Let me go over to the shop and let him know you’re here.” Amber smiled softly. “He’ll be with you in just a second, I promise. Crash