“You’re impossible,” she scolded.
“That’s one of the things that you like about me,” I said as I got up and held my hand out to her.
She took my hand and let me pull her to her feet. “Sometimes,” she said noncommittally. “And if you insist on staking your claim, I’m not sure I’m going to be able to ride this afternoon.”
I sobered immediately as I wrapped my arm around her. “Are you hurting, angel?”
She beamed up at me. “A little. But I’m not complaining.”
Hell, maybe I’d been a little too rough on her the night before. It had probably been way too much for a woman who had practically been a virgin, for fuck’s sake.
“A short ride and plenty of time in the hot tub later,” I said huskily. “Staking my claim isn’t going to happen anytime soon.”
The last thing I wanted was to see Lauren in pain because I couldn’t keep my dick in my pants.
I wasn’t quite sure how I was going to manage to keep my hands off her, but the thought of her being in pain would probably keep my dick in check. At least for a little while.
Lauren
The following day, I swore I’d never tell Cole that I was sore again.
The man had been treating me like I was extremely fragile glass, and it was driving me absolutely crazy.
We’d ridden as far as the river after we’d gotten back from town yesterday, and then, as promised, Cole had made sure I’d spent time in the hot tub.
He’d fed me dinner and then taken me to bed after we’d watched a movie.
He’d taken me to bed…to sleep.
Okay, we’d cuddled, but that was the extent of our intimacy.
It had probably been a good break because I’d woken up today feeling perfectly normal.
No soreness.
No aching muscles.
Nothing.
But the moment I’d touched Cole this morning, he’d shot out of the bed to get coffee.
We’d had an absolutely amazing day spending time with the Arabians and a fantastic night relaxing.
However, once we’d gotten to the master bedroom, Cole had decided that he needed a shower.
The man had been affectionate all day, but I knew he still wasn’t going to initiate sex.
He was still afraid that I was sore even though I’d told him that I was as good as new.
God, I loved his thoughtfulness and the way he cared about me, but I also wanted his body, and I knew he wanted the same thing.
If I wanted to burn up the sheets tonight, I was going to have to be the aggressor.
I didn’t mind that…except for the fact that I had absolutely no experience seducing a guy.
I started to shed my clothes as I moved toward the bathroom.
I didn’t want to lie to Cole.
