Page 27 of The Trail Boss

Roxie tilted her head, concern flickering in her eyes. "You're sure?"

"Yeah," he said, placing a reassuring hand on her back. The warmth of her body against his palm sent an unexpected jolt through him, but he pushed the feeling aside. "Let's get you back to the ranch."

As they stepped outside, Gavin's gaze swept the surrounding area, ever vigilant. Roxie noticed. "You're on high alert tonight," she commented softly.

"Just being careful," he replied.

She hesitated, then touched his arm lightly. "Thank you, Gavin. For looking out for me."

He met her gaze, the sincerity in her eyes stirring something deep within him. "Always," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.

The rest of the world seemed to fade away, and it was just the two of them beneath the soft glow of the streetlights. Gavin felt an almost overwhelming urge to pull her close, to promise her that he'd keep her safe no matter the cost.

But the memory of the shadowy figure lingered, a stark reminder of the danger that seemed to surround her.

"Come on," he said gently, guiding her toward the truck. "Let's get you home."

As they drove away from the club, Gavin couldn't shake the uneasy feeling settling in his chest. The threat was real, and it was closing in. His protective instincts surged, and he silently vowed to stay one step ahead of whoever was hunting Roxie.

Because losing her wasn't an option he was willing to consider.

10

ROXIE

The drive back had been quiet, but companionable. Roxie couldn’t help remembering the feeling of his mouth on hers, his tongue tangling with hers and the solid feel of him when she’d melted into him. When they reached the ranch, Gavin helped her out of the truck which was totally unnecessary, but felt incredibly right, and then Gavin showed her up to her room.

She caught him by surprise when she grabbed the front of his shirt and pulled him inside her room. He gave her a confused look and she wondered if anyone had ever made him confused. Roxie gave him a sympathetic look, then pulled him in for a kiss and not just any kiss. His sexy, luscious lips covered hers. Instinctively, her tongue met his, and from that moment any idea that she was in control was gone. His passionate kisses became more hungry and demanding as he caressed her back. He kneaded and massaged. His touch relaxed all of the tension out of her back, neck and shoulders.

He lifted her off the ground, his hands cupping her ass. He placed her on the dresser, nudging her back as he leaned his rock-hard bulge against the juncture of her thighs.

“What are you doing to me, Roxie?” he asked with a low guttural groan.

She knew exactly what he meant. She could feel it. She could hear it. The way he looked at her and her body confirmed it. This gorgeous man wanted her and she wanted him—in that moment more than she’d ever wanted anything in her life.

He covered her neck with hot kisses, while his hands toured the contours of her body. She might not be model thin, but Gavin seemed to enjoy the curves of her body that she was proud of. She arched her back with every caress and aided him in exploring all of her.

He slid his lips down her throat and then pulled the baggy sweatshirt over her head grinning appreciatively when he realized she didn’t have on a bra. He kissed her naked breasts. Her nipples hardened as he sucked one into his mouth. The space between her legs warmed. Roxie worried that when he removed her leggings, he’d discover she had on no panties and that she was wet and ripe for him. In the employee locker room, it had just seemed to be too much effort to do anything more than pull on her leggings and the sweatshirt… now it seemed as if her body had known what her mind refused to acknowledge. She needed him, and not in a bodyguard sort of way.

With knowing hands, he cupped her breasts and teased her nipples between his fingertips. Arousal surged through her body. His lips licked and kissed as he found his way from one erect nipple to another and lashed it with his warm tongue.

Roxie bit her lower lip to prevent a scream from escaping her lips. Gavin teased the other nipple by tugging, pulling and rotating his fingers around the sensitive nipple.

Her hips swayed underneath him. She could feel his enormous cock pulsating through his pants.

His lips moved from her breasts and followed a trail of wanton desire to her navel. The anticipation of having his softlips tease her in ways she’d only ever fantasized about made her quiver with excitement. She was more than ready when he rolled down her leggings, lifted her ever so slightly so he could remove them and her shoes, rendering her completely naked as he pulled her to the edge of the dresser.

“Nice,” he crooned in that lovely Dom tone she’d heard him use. Had she always been hoping at some time he’d use it on her? He rubbed his engorged cock against her sex. “I can’t wait to have you.”

“Yes, please,” she begged. Roxie had never begged for anything in her life, but she was willing to do whatever it took to feel Gavin inside her. This was right.

A sly smile crossed his face as he stood and pulled his shirt up over his body, exposing a tight, muscular torso and perfect muscle-laden arms. He toed off his boots and removed his pants.

For a fraction of a second, she couldn’t breathe. She forced herself up to a semi-seated position and Gavin scooped her up in his arms and off the dresser. The next thing she knew, she was up against the wall. He nestled his body up to hers. Goosebumps covered her arms and legs.

He spun her around by her hips, pulled them back and then bent her forward. He kissed her back while wrapping his arms around her, pushing himself up against her.

Her body tingled as she felt his cock between her legs, seeking her entrance.

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