It sounds like heaven.
“There’s still the problem of my brother.” I say, emotion making my voice thready.
Diesel’s eyes go serious. “I’ll deal with him. Any kind of problems I deal with from now on. Whatever worries you is mine to fix.”
I nuzzle into his arms, the threat of crying very real. I didn’t realize what that would mean, to know someone was there in my corner, until this very moment.
“I’ve never had that before.”
He tucks me into his arms, cradles my head against his chest. “I know. But you’re mine now, and I protect and shield what’s mine from the world.”
I fall asleep listening to Diesel’s steady breathing, safe, warm, happy in a way I didn’t know was possible.
CHAPTER 26
Four Months Later, The R&D Ranch
It’s the first time the guys have been alone since Caleb got back. They needed the time.
I throw the ball for Gunnar, but I’m nervous. For them.
For myself.
It’s been such a whirlwind. Winning my competitions at the Valentine’s rodeo and getting my sponsors felt good, but this… life with Diesel is beyond my dreams.
So much has happened. Selling and buying our ranch, spending every moment we can together. Riding, updating the house, mending fences, breaking the bed…
Myheavens. Heat blooms all over me from just thinking about this morning. It’s a good thing the closest neighbor is ahundred acres away because getting bent over the tractor would have been quite a show.
I lick my lower lip, grinning, trying NOT to think about my boyfriend’s rough thrusts.
Tingling builds in my lower stomach, a reminder of how deep he was as he was whispering hotly in my ear.The way this pussy grips me? Fucking criminal. Like it’s trying to drag the cum out of me, over and over. You were made to take this cock, weren’t you? Say it.
Boy, did I say it. In languages I don’t even know.
Gunnar barks at me.
“Sorry, boy. I was thinking about your papa.”
He runs after the ball, but stops, his ears perking up, eyes scanning the hillside.
Finally Diesel and Caleb crest the ridge, riding slow. Side by side. The afternoon sun glints off metal and throws shadows over their faces below their cowboy hats.
Gunnar circles and drops his ball, wagging like mad. I throw it again as they draw closer.
“Welcome back. Nice ride?”
Two nods. No words.
Uh oh.
Caleb dismounts and loops Shasta’s reins on the rail and Diesel ties his horse next to mine.
“Okay, you two, what’s going on?”
They don’t answer, but we all turn when a truck rolls into the driveway, gravel loud below its tires.
Rae Lynn pops out, wearing a big smile, cut off shorts with her boots, and holds up a small cooler. “I brought cold beer!”
