Ride a Rancher: Rancher Only Series

by Christensen, Elle

  And not a moment too fucking soon because I’d been on the cusp of dropping to my knees and begging to worship her body.

  “Stone.”

  Yeah, baby?” I asked as I nipped her ear.

  “How about we call it a draw and you fuck me with that big cock you’ve been showing off all night?”

  I was torn between laughter and a groan. There were few things in life that got me hotter than when Helena talked dirty.

  “Deal,” I growled as I scooped her into my arms and stalked toward our bed.

  With only my jeans on, it took about ten seconds for me to get naked and climb over my wife. For a moment, I reveled in the fact that this incredibly beautiful, sexy, intelligent woman was all mine.

  “I love when you look at me like I’m the center of your world and you have no idea what you did to deserve me,” she said softly. “But I’d prefer for you to do it when I’m not about to burst into flames.”

  I chuckled and bent my head low to kiss her adorable mouth. “Patience, city girl.”

  Helena let out a cute little growl and pinched my side, making me laugh harder.

  “You know I love you, baby.”

  Her expression turned soft, and she gazed up at me with adoration that I knew mirrored my own. “I love you too.”

  Our mouths met in a fierce, drugging kiss that swept away everything except our need for each other. My hands roamed her body, savoring every inch of her smooth skin and lingering for a bit on the swell of her stomach. “It is hot as fuck to watch you growing with our baby, Helena.”

  Her back arched and she moaned while her legs wrapped around my waist. The position lined us up perfectly, and after the day of sexual frustration and teasing, we were both past the point of foreplay. So, I took her clear initiation and sunk balls deep into her hot, drenched pussy.

  “Stone. Oh, yes!” she cried out as her walls tightened like a vice around me.

  “Fuck!” I shouted. I dug my toes into the bed and planted my fists into the mattress by her head. Any finesse I might have had was gone within two thrusts. I pumped my hips fast and hard, grateful that my wife was quickly spiraling to her peak because I wasn’t going to last long. “Let go, baby,” I instructed through clenched teeth.

  Helena’s body stiffened, and she held on to me so tight I was worried she might crack some bones. Not that I really cared when she dropped her head back and screamed my name as her orgasm washed over her. The pulsing of her pussy around my cock milked my own release from me seconds later.

  “Fuck, yes! Fuck!” I roared as I poured everything I had into her. I kept up my steady thrusts, working to squeeze every last bit of pleasure from both of us. Until there was nothing left and I collapsed beside her, leaving an arm and a leg thrown across her body.

  “Who exactly won this one?” she panted.

  I chuckled and pulled her even closer. “Everybody, baby. That’s what happens in a happily ever after.”

  Epilogue

  Kyle

  I shut the truck off and stared at the barn that had been converted into an office and apartment for the manager at Locke Creek Ranch. I wondered if I should be nervous about seeing Maddie again, but all I felt was determination. Things were going to be a little uncomfortable for a while, but I was sure it would smooth over eventually. Since she’d hired me, I assumed she was on the same page.

  A knock on my window startled me, and I jerked my head around to see my brother standing next to my door. I gave him a chin lift, and he stepped back, allowing me to exit the vehicle.

  “Hey, brother,” I greeted him with a warm smile. He grinned and pulled me in for a back-slapping man-hug.

  “Welcome to Locke Creek Ranch.”

  “Thanks. What are you doing away from Rebel K?”

  Stone shrugged and grinned. “I’d like to tell you that I just came to wish you luck on your first day, but the truth is that my wife is nosy, and I can’t say no to her.”

  I laughed. “Nosy about what?”

  “You and Maddie,” he responded simply.

  My jaw dropped slightly, and I shook my head. How did he know about Maddie and me? It hadn’t been me... “She told you about us?”

  “Not really. Just that you knew each other and didn’t part on the best terms.”

  I searched his face for an indication he was unhappy that I hadn’t shared our meeting and subsequent story with him. Ever since Stone showed up in my life, he’d always been there for me. He’d never let me down, and I did my best to make him proud. He was my best friend and, usually, I had no secrets from him. But my situation with Maddie was the first time I held back. It wasn’t Stone specifically though; I hadn’t talked to anyone about it.

  Stone placed a hand on my shoulder and met my gaze. “You can tell me anything, Kyle. But I respect that there will be times when you don’t want to share.”

  Relieved, I nodded and exhaled slowly.

  “That being said”—Stone smirked—“Helena has accused me of being the worst gossip ever. So, now that I know about you and Maddie, you’re going to have to give me something to prove my wife wrong.”

  I barked a laugh and eyed my brother with fake sympathy. “You really are whipped, aren’t you?”

  Stone shrugged and smiled, seemingly unaffected by my teasing accusation. “Perhaps I am. But she is so fucking worth it.”

  A small pang of envy seared my heart. There’d been a time when I’d hoped to have what my brother had with his wife. After everything blew up with Maddie, I decided it just wasn’t in the cards for me.

  When I’d seen Maddie’s name on the listing for the full-time veterinarian position at Locke Creek Ranch, I’d almost passed on it. However, I ultimately decided that I wasn’t going to let her take this opportunity away from me. The reputation of this ranch was impeccable, the pay was excellent, and the fact that it was so close to my brother was a huge perk.

  A thought suddenly hit me, and I frowned. “Wait…why did Maddie come to you about me?”

  Stone shuffled on his feet, looking uncomfortable. “It doesn’t matter. I’m sure—”

  “Why, Stone,” I pressed.

  He sighed and folded his arms over his chest, his expression resigned. “She wanted to make sure that it wouldn’t hurt the relationship between our ranches if things don’t work out.”

  My eyes narrowed at his answer, and my brow furrowed low. “That seems a little premature. I haven’t even started yet.”

  Stone grimaced and cocked his head to the side. “Yeah…I got the impression that she never intended to hire you in the first place.”

  My head reared back in surprise. “How did I end up with the job?”

  “James chose you, and I’m guessing Maddie couldn’t come up with a legitimate reason to change his mind.”

  “Shit,” I muttered. This meant she was being forced to work with me. Which made things a hell of a lot more complicated. I scrubbed my face with my hands before staring up at the sky. Then I dug out my determination again and shored myself up for the coming confrontation.

  “I’m sorry to disappoint your wife, Stone,” I drawled. “But there is nothing between me and Maddie anymore. Trust me. She moved on a long time ago, and I’m not going to let our past interfere with my job. I’m sure she is professional enough to do the same.”

  Stone grinned and slapped me on the back. “Atta boy.”

  I grunted and started walking toward the manager’s office but stopped when I noticed Stone keeping pace with me. “Where the hell do you think you’re going?”

  Stone didn’t pause his steps when he answered, leaving me staring at his back. “I promised my wife some gossip, and honestly, I could use a little entertainment.”

  “Forget it,” I growled as I hurried to catch up to him. I grabbed his arm and yanked him to a stop right outside the door.

  He rolled his eyes but nodded and gestured for me to continue on inside. “Fine. I’ll let you tell Helena all about it when you come to dinner tomorrow.”

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nbsp; “Sure,” I lied. I had no intention whatsoever of talking about Maddie and me to anyone.

  “Great. You can deal with her tears instead of me,” he stated bluntly, looking mighty relieved. Then he spun on his heel and began to saunter off.

  “Pardon? Wait…tears?” I called out to his retreating form. I hated it when my sister-in-law cried, and since getting pregnant, she seemed to do it at the drop of a hat.

  Stone’s only response was to laugh heartily as he climbed into his truck, which I somehow hadn’t noticed was parked a few feet from mine.

  “Just fucking great,” I mumbled, my mood darkening even further. It was time to get this the fuck over with.

  I jerked open the door and stepped inside, my eyes instantly sweeping the room. It didn’t take long for them to find the tall, lean, redhead seated at a desk, with her head bent over it as she wrote something on a piece of paper.

  Damn. She was even more gorgeous than the last time I saw her. I swallowed hard as the attraction I thought I’d buried deep came rising to the surface with a vengeance. After a second, I tried to shake it off, disgusted with myself for wanting someone I had no business seeing in any way other than a colleague. It wasn’t fair to the other person involved.

  The door swung shut behind me with an ominous click, and Maddie’s head jerked up. When she met my gaze, she looked calm and collected, which pissed me off for some reason. Until I noticed the tiniest widening of her beautiful, hazel-green eyes. At least she wasn’t completely immune to me. It was all kind of wrong to feel a little victory at that, and yet, I did.

  She stood, and I just barely suppressed a groan of frustration when I noted how her body had changed, filling out and becoming womanlier.

  Fuck! I mentally punched myself in the balls. I shouldn’t be thinking about her like that. She would never be mine, and it wasn’t right. I was not—and would never be—the other man.

  In order to get my head on straight, I opened my mouth and said the only thing I could think of to remind myself of the reality I was facing.

  “Hello, Maddie. How’s the husband?”

  A subtle tightening around the corners of her mouth was the only indication that she was affected by my question. Until she spoke.

  “Gone,” she snapped. “It seems I have a weakness for men with one foot out the door.”

  Ranchers Only (Book 1)

  Curious about James and Ophelia’s story?

  It’s available on Amazon now!

  A ranchers only dating site?

  Go ahead, read it again, I’ll wait.

  No, this is not a joke.

  Just ask Ophelia Cooper.

  When her best friend sets her up with an account, Lia scoffs at the idea. But unwanted dirty dreams about the obnoxious and really-freaking-hot cowboy next door, convince her to give it a try. Maybe she’ll find love and forget about the man she’s always wanted.

  Or you could talk to James Locke.

  His little sister insists that he needs to date or he’ll wind up a lonely, grumpy old man. She takes matters into her own hands and sets him up on the site. When a misunderstanding causes James to ruin any chance with the one he really wants—Ophelia—he decides to give it a try, hoping he still has a chance at love.

  Now, I know what you’re thinking. People who use an online dating site are desperate. You may be right. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t work.

  Hopefully, James and Lia will have the last laugh as they ride off into the sunset, happy and in love.

  The Ranchers Rose (Book 2)

  Curious about Rose and Garrison’s Story?

  It is available now on Amazon!

  When forbidden sparks ignite, they’ll have to choose whether to burn or snuff out the fire.

  Rose Locke has loved Garrison Keeler since she was fourteen-years-old. He drove her crazy, treating her like his annoying baby sister, but she was convinced that one day when she was all grown up, everything would change.

  Garrison has always felt protective of his best friend’s little sister, but when she turned eighteen and he suddenly realized she was a woman, it turned into possession. However, their twelve-year age difference put them on different paths and Garrison pushed her away to make sure she followed her dreams.

  Six years later, Rose returns home, and the passion flares once again. Garrison knows that this time, he won’t be able to let her go. He’s determined to convince Rose to give him another chance and he won’t take no for an answer.

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  About the Author

  About Elle Christensen

  I’m a lover of all things books and have always had a passion for writing. Since I am a sappy romantic, I fell easily into writing romance. I love a good HEA! I’m a huge baseball fan, a blogger, and obsessive reader.

  My husband is my biggest supporter and he’s incredibly patient and understanding about the people is my head who are fighting with him for my attention.

  I hope you enjoy reading my books as much as I enjoyed writing them!

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