Saving a Legend: A Kavanagh Legends Novel Read Free

this?” Fiona slid open the large refrigerator door and touched some pink flowers he didn’t recognize. “This has always been one of my favorites, ever since my mother first taught me about flowers.”
    “If you like it, I’ll take it.” He agreed without hesitation, unable to keep his eyes from roaming the length of her perfectly curved yet long body.
    Fiona nodded and removed the vase from the shelf of the refrigerated case, slid the door closed, then carried the vase over to the counter. She pulled some clear cellophane from under the counter and began wrapping the arrangement, taking care not to crush any of the blooms. Next, she brought out some ribbon and tied it around the vase, finishing it with a small bow.
    “Beautiful,” Kieran said, complimenting more than just her work as he pulled out his wallet. “How much do I owe you?”
    “Forty-nine, ninety-nine.”
    “Fifty bucks? Do these flowers also come with dinner and a movie?” he asked.
    She blushed and dropped her eyes to the counter, not saying anything. Shit. Not two days out of the joint, and he was already offending people. “I’m kidding, Fiona.” He handed her a few bills. “Unless you’d be interested in that?”

    “In what?” She took the money from him and opened the cash register to put it away.
    “In dinner and a movie. With me.”
    She looked up at him suddenly, wide-eyed, her lips parting slightly. Her cheeks blushed crimson, and that only made him like her more. She screamed innocence and purity, when he was the opposite. “I, um, sorry. I don’t date.”
    “I don’t buy that—you’re too beautiful.” He leaned against the counter, trying to get closer to her, but she handed him his purchase instead.
    “What did you get Ma?” Kane came up behind him, interrupting his flirtation.
    “Your mother should love these pink Gerber daisies.” Fiona smiled at Kane, which Kieran guessed was her way of avoiding looking at him.
    Avoiding looking at him by looking at his twin instead…Yeah, he really didn’t understand women.
    “Thanks, miss,” Kane said to the florist before turning to him. “Come on, bro, we’re going to be late.”
    Kane took the vase of flowers from him and was already walking toward the door. Kieran started to follow but paused to look back at Fiona.
    “Don’t give me your answer now, flower girl. Think about it, and I’ll be back for your answer,” he added with a wink.
    Fiona’s mouth fell open before he turned and followed his brother out the door. A couple years in prison hadn’t changed anything; he knew he still had game. He just hoped it was enough to charm the beautiful brunette.

Chapter 2
    “Ma! We’re here,” Kane called as he and Kieran walked into the front foyer of their childhood home.
    “I’m in the kitchen. Come say hi to everyone,” she yelled in return. The Kavanaghs were known to be a rather loud family. The two men headed into the kitchen and found her taking a heavy dish out of the oven.
    “Hey, Ma.” Kieran was going to kiss her cheek, but she was carrying hot lasagna in her mitted hands. After she placed the glass pan on the stove, she turned to hug him. When they parted, he offered her the bouquet. “I got these for you.”
    “Oh! My boys are so kind, as always.” She took the flowers from him, then bustled about, removing the wrapping and making minor adjustments to the arrangement. She inhaled their fragrance and smiled warmly. “They’re perfect, Kieran. I’ve always loved pink daisies—it’s so sweet of you to remember after all this time.”
    “Uh”—he paused sheepishly, rubbing his hand on the back of his neck—“it’s no big deal.” Thank you, Fiona.
    “Ha! He didn’t remember anything. It was the pretty flower shop girl he was flirting with who suggested them.” Kane obviously had no qualms about selling his twin out to their mother.
    “What the hell, man?” Kieran shot him an angry look accompanied by a not-so-gentle punch to his upper