Hard Ride: A Rough Romance

by Piper Stone

  I was wet and hot from the sound of him alone, longing to have his face buried in between my legs.

  But that was only for good girls.

  I bit back a cry when he gave me four more then laid the cane beside me. Panting, I was half expecting to be led toward the wall and told to stand in the corner for a full thirty minutes.

  Then I realized the visitor’s chair was being dragged closer. Shit. He was going to put me over his knee for a hand spanking. Hadn’t I received enough?

  Please. Please. Please.

  The moment I heard him plopping down onto the seat, I was ready to beg.

  “Yep. I think my wicked cowgirl has learned her lesson.” Montana pressed his lips against my bruised and heated ass, planting a series of kisses. “Take off that sexy nightie. I need to see all of you.”

  I didn’t hesitate, yanking the violet lace over my shoulders. As he turned me around, his fingers never leaving my skin, I was locked in moment of raw lust, unbridled. Wild.

  Savage.

  “I’m very thirsty and you’re going to quench me.” He blew across my tummy before easing me onto the edge of the desk, pushing back my legs.

  “Why, yes, sir.” This was the easiest command I’d ever been given.

  The moment he slipped his tongue past my swollen folds, I moaned. The second he thrust his fingers in deep, I fell into pure ecstasy.

  * * *

  “Ladies and gentlemen. Give a nice round of applause for Montana ‘Cobra’ Cobalt. What an amazing performance he’s had. Let’s wait for his final score.” The announcer’s deep voice was barely heard over the roar of the crowd.

  “You’re certain you’re ready for this?” Dan asked.

  “I’m ready for anything.”

  “All you have to do is stay on the bull and you’ll be a contender.”

  I sighed, adjusting my gloves as I glared up at the scoreboard. “I know what I need to do.”

  “That’s it! Although the score isn’t what we expected, Cobra is officially now in the lead, but we have one more contender.” The announcer seemed as miffed as the entire crowd, who booed after seeing the scores.

  I had to block it out of my mind. Even coming in second or third would provide some money for the clinic. I could do this. I’d trained hard with Montana’s help.

  “Ladies and gentlemen. Hol-land... Kennedy!”

  I didn’t hear the crowd as I nodded, prepared for anything that was going to happen. As the bull roared out of the bucking chute, I fell into a zone, my body relaxed.

  Six.

  Five.

  Four.

  Three.

  Two.

  One...

  I dismounted, immediately heading for the fence and jumping over. Only then did I hear the roar of the crowd.

  Montana raced over, a huge grin on his face. “You did it, honey. What a great performance! Your technique is much improved.” He pulled me into his arms, whipping me around in circle after circle.

  “Thanks to a sexy cowboy.” I was elated, more excited than I’d been in my life, but not about the rodeo.

  About the life I’d found.

  “Ladies and gentlemen, the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The winner of the bull riding contest is... Holland Kennedy!”

  “What?” I jerked back, half stumbling as I moved to the fence, staring at the marquis.

  “You won fair and square. Doesn’t mean I’m not going to spank that ass of yours,” Montana said under his breath.

  “The king and queen of the rodeo. Now I know that I’m going to get an exclusive interview. Right?” Julia leaned against the fence, her smile the very one that made her sparkle on television.

  “Maybe.” I was still in shock but as soon as I saw the sheriff approach, a cold shiver slithered down my spine. “Please don’t tell me there’s more.”

  Montana intercepted him before he could get to me. “Sheriff. Is there an issue?”

  “You two are tough to get ahold of. Thought I’d wait until after the rodeo. Congratulations. Looks like we have a new top dog in town.” Garland laughed then took a purposeful step away from Montana.

  “One day, buddy. You and me in a dark alley,” Montana teased.

  They both laughed until the sheriff nodded away from the crowd. “Can I have just a minute of your time before you celebrate or get married or whatever you’re going to do?”

  “Very funny but I guess.” Montana gave me an odd look.

  “Don’t forget about my interview,” Julia called.

  “Only if you’re a good girl.” I blew her a kiss, trying to remain positive. Something must have happened to my father. I wasn’t entirely certain how I felt about it.

  Garland waited as a few people congratulated us then pulled a similar envelope to the one I’d given him days before out of his back pocket. “I have something for you. First, I wanted to let you know that all the ranchers that were scammed have been made whole. Walter Gammon’s offshore accounts made certain of that. About what you gave me. I have some buddies in Chicago who helped me find your father’s old clients. The information and the jump drive he provided helped my buddy locate the majority of the people your father extorted money from. The funds that your father had hidden were all accounted for.”

  “That’s amazing.” I was relieved.

  “Yeah, you did the right thing. However, as you might imagine, there was a tidy amount that was stolen from well... criminals. No one seemed interested in getting that money back to them and there was no way of knowing where the funds came from. Granted, Uncle Sam took a significant portion, but inside is a name of a group that will help you distribute those funds to whatever charity or organization you would like.” He had a grin on his face. “There’s something else, money that belonged to your father, honest money that he made before he took a dark path. He established a trust for you a long time ago with your mother’s help.”

  “What?” Montana was taken aback.

  Garland reached for my hand, placing the envelope in it. “While I realize you want nothing to do with blood money, a forensic accountant went over everything with his staff. The remaining funds truly belong to you.”

  “I... I don’t know what to say,” I whispered, staring at the envelope.

  “Oh, and the Michenzo family was notified that their funds were taken by the Feds and IRS. Your father is cooperating and will be released into the witness protection program. That means you should be safe. There is no connection to you. We made certain of that. You deserve that happy life you were talking about.” Garland tipped his hat. “Now I’m off to grab a beer. You kids have fun.”

  I stared after him, still in shock.

  “Oh,” Garland said as he turned around. “The little girl Franco mentioned. Don’t worry. She’ll have a happy life. There are a lot of people prepared to make certain that happens.”

  “Jesus,” Montana hissed.

  I heard Garland whistle as he walked away.

  “That means you’re safe,” I whispered.

  “That means we’re both safe.”

  “I can’t believe this. Open it,” I asked, my hands shaking.

  “Are you certain?”

  “Maybe it’s not very much. Even then we can still fund the clinic and I can help people with low incomes.”

  Montana sighed and carefully peeled away the flap, his eyes opening wide. “Wow. That’s all I’m going to say. I think we need to talk about an allowance.”

  “Oh, you do, huh?”

  He cupped my face. “Absolutely. Now, it’s your money, baby, but I know how you are.” His grin was infectious. “All I want for you is happiness.” As he reached into his pocket, he sighed. “I’ve been holding onto this. I think you should read the note from your father.”

  I had to find the courage or there would be no closure, no moving on with my life. I nodded, taking the note from his hand.

  My darling daughter,

  If you’re reading this then either I’m dead or you’ve determine
d that you never want to see me again. You were always the light of my life and that of your mother. When you were born, your mother insisted that we establish a trust fund. The money is clean and meant for my beautiful daughter. May you forgive me one day.

  As tears slipped down my face, I dared look inside. Over five million dollars. While some might consider it blood money still, and in a sense it was, I knew that I could provide quality veterinarian care at low prices.

  “My guess is that this will pale in comparison.” Montana’s voice, his tone raspy, broke me out of the moment.

  As he lowered onto one knee, opening the beautiful black velvet box, I heard the applause.

  “Holland Kennedy, rodeo star and amazing veterinarian, my own personal amazing brat, would you do the honor of marrying me?”

  As the entire crowd looked on, cameras rolling, I was only able to whisper the word, “Yes.”

  Safety. Love. Honor. Respect.

  I’d wanted to find these more than anything in my life. No matter what happened, I knew I’d be safe in his arms.

  The man I loved.

  The man of every girl’s fantasy.

  My bull rider.

  The End

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