Page 46 of The Cowboy's Wild Side

“Yes, Sir…ooh…yes…”

“I know you’re gettin’ close, but you’d better wait or I’ll fetch my leather paddle.”

“But my ass is already so sore.”

“Then do as I say. This is a lesson, darlin’, a lesson in obedience. You’re real good at doin’ what the hell you want, and that has to change.”

“Ooh, yes, Sir.”

But suddenly feeling his own orgasm building, and exhausted from the drama-filled day, he decided to save the tantalizing teasing for another time.

“Get ready! I’m countin’ to ten, then you can climax.”

As she let out a cry, he began calling out the numbers, reaching down to tweak her nipples again, then quickening his pace. As he called out nine and ten, she let out a shrill scream, threw back her head and exploded beneath him, catapulting him into his release. Groaning loudly, he surrendered to the glorious convulsions rippling through his body, until they finally waned and he collapsed next to her.

“Cade,” she whimpered breathlessly, “my ass is really sore.”

“Good.”

“But I have another confession to make.”

“Go on.”

“You’re…you’re…”

“I’m what?”

“You’re a wild man sometimes, but I love it, and, uh, I love you. Totally and completely. Sorry, maybe I shouldn’t have said that, but I had to.”

“Thank the Lord. I’m crazy in love with you too, darlin’, and in your own way you’re every bit as wild as me. We’ll make quite a pair.”

EPILOGUE

Upon their return Doug and Jenny Harper were shocked and horrified to learn Gino Stallone had been running an illegal gambling organization for years, and found murdered in a small, rural town. He’d been chasing their daughter when he’d discovered she’d overheard a damning conversation. The couple were told the gory details before the news was made public by Detective George Hawthorne and Karen herself.

She also told them she owed her life to a western horse trainer named Cade McLean, and as the dramatic events had unfolded they’d fallen in love. Eager to meet him, they made arrangements to drive to his ranch in Smoky Hill.

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Though Karen had been gone only a few days Cade couldn’t wait to see her again and meet her parents. But when a gleaming Bentley turned into his driveway he experienced a rare moment of nerves. He wasn’t expecting them for another hour, and was still riding Moon in the arena. Wishing he’d had time to get cleaned up, he cantered across to greet them.

“Mom, dad, this is Cade,” Karen exclaimed as they climbed from the car and stepped up to the rail. “And here come Jack and Diane,” she added, seeing the dogs bounding across from the barn.

“Great to meet you, Cade,” Doug said warmly. “Thankyou for taking care of our little girl.”

“Dad! I’m not a little girl.”

“As I have told you many times, you willalwaysbe our little girl.”

“Great to meet you as well,” Cade replied with a grin, sliding off the big grey and shaking Doug’s hand.

“What a beautiful horse,” Jenny exclaimed. “How do you ride with no saddle or bridle? Isn’t it dangerous?”

“Not at all. We understand each other. Would you like to come into the house for coffee.”

“Yes, very much,” Doug replied. “I have a million questions.”

“I’ll do my best to answer them all, and if you’d like I can take you up Smoky Hill in the ATV, or even on horseback if you want.”

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