Page 51 of Rough Ride with the Grumpy Cowboy
“God! You’re so frustrating, I could just—“ He growls, and before I know what’s happening, he pushes me against the wall, cups my face, and kisses me.
I accept him immediately because this is so much better than us arguing and fighting over my problems with my mother.
I hold onto his toned arms for support as my mouth falls open to accommodate his. This kiss is demanding, heated, bruising, and oh so perfect. I feel my nipples poking against the thin material of the t-shirt I’m wearing, which reminds me that I don’t have any underwear on.
He kisses me fervently, his tongue tasting like the orange juice we just had. He grabs my ass and pulls me closer.
I can feel his hard-on pressing against my stomach, awakening a primal need for him. He picks me up, and I’m forced to hoist my legs up around his waist.
“This is not how I saw this night going,” he rasps out.
I silence him with a kiss as I reach between us to push his pants and boxers down his legs. He springs free, leaking precum onto my hand.
“I don’t have it in me to be gentle, so last chance to bail out,” he warns, looking into my eyes.
“Gentle is the last thing I want,” I reply as I lift my hips up and align him with my pussy.
We both sigh in contentment as he pushes forward, his impressive length disappearing inside me, inch by inch.
Things have escalated quickly between us, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. The alternative is to talk, and that is the last thing I want.
“Don’t think that we’re done with our conversation just yet,” he warns as he starts fucking me against the wall.
I pull the t-shirt over my head, revealing my boobs. I know Zane is crazy about them, so anything to keep him preoccupied and away from asking too many questions.
“Aren’t we?” I challenge as I cup my breasts, twisting my nipples with my fingers.
He groans and drops his head, his mouth latching onto one of my breasts. I have him exactly where I want him—complacent and quiet. But I have no idea how long I can keep this up before he’s back to asking questions.
I guess I’ll just have to wait and find out, but for now, I better keep him distracted.
20
ZANE
Waking up with Ava in my arms feels like a dream come true. I’ve been wishing for this moment ever since she stopped sleepwalking into my bed, and the heavens have finally smiled upon me. I don’t like how she ended up here in the first place, but I’m glad that of all places, she feels safe with me.
She looks so peaceful sleeping—one of her arms thrown over my torso, the other one tucked to her side, her face squished against my chest, her breath caressing my bare skin.
Last night, I intended for us to talk, I really did. I wanted to get to the bottom of everything, but things escalated and we ended up having sex. I was hurt when she refused to open up to me, but there’s not much I can do about that. I don’t regret whathappened; it just proves how much power Ava has over me, but it was the wrong time to fall for her charms.
She mumbles something inaudible, and I realize that she does this a lot—talk in her sleep. I hope it’s not another symptom of whatever is going on in her life.
I want to stay in bed with her all day, but unfortunately, duty calls. I missed a whole day of work yesterday, which means I need to work twice as much today.
Five more minutes though—I’ll leave her after five minutes.
My arms tighten around her, she snuggles deeper into my side, and those five minutes turn into an hour. By the time I manage to drag myself out of the cabin and to the stables, the morning is halfway gone. Ava is still sleeping peacefully in my bed, and I didn’t want to wake her, so I’ve left her a note.
Everything in me is telling me to go back and get back into bed with her, but I know better than to give in to my urges. I bury myself in my work, letting it distract me from the temptation that is Ava Noa.
My father and I cross paths while I’m making my rounds in the Sunset stables.
“Since when do you hum?” he mocks, mirth all over his face.
I didn’t even realize that I was.
“Since when are you so nosy?” I retort, recalling that he sent Jace after me yesterday.
