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  “Maybe you oughta explain that confusin’ comment to this dumb ol’

  country boy.”

  She rolled her eyes. “Dumb, yeah right. You don’t fool me, Colby McKay.”

  “And you don’t fool me, Channing Kinkaid.”

  His meaning settled on her thick, sweet and sticky as wild honey.

  “My story is not that interesting, actually. I’ve followed the rules—my parent’s rules—my whole life. Just like my older sister, I graduated from an Ivy League school of their choice. Got my Masters degree because that’s what offspring of the people in their social circle do. My dad lined up a teaching job for me at a prestigious private prep school starting in the fall.”

  “And?”

  She gripped the wooden pencil so tightly it cracked. “And when Mom and Dad introduced me to a wimpy accountant who reeked of Old Spice and old money, and they encouraged me to accept his marriage proposal after one lousy date, I snapped. I realized I wasn’t living my life; I was living theirs. I needed a break and ran away with the rodeo.”

  Colby smiled and gently removed the gnawed-on, broken pencil from her death grip. “Regrets about that?”

  “Besides my poor choice of a traveling partner? Strangely enough, no.”

  His thumb swept across the vein on the inside of her wrist, sending tingles up her forearm. “What are your plans now that Jared is gone?”

  “That’s what I’m sitting here trying to figure out.”

  “Do you want to go home?”

  “God, no.”

  “Good.” Colby angled across the narrow table and repeatedly brushed the back of his knuckles over her cheek. “Run away with me, Channing.

  At least until we get to Cheyenne next week.”

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  He’d spoken the words she’d wanted to hear. Yet, her sole focus was how the continual rasp of his rough skin on hers caused her insides to quake. Her blood to burn. Her sex to moisten.

  Her breathing grew ragged when he trailed those callused fingertips down the gentle curve of her neck. He traced her collarbone with a touch as fleeting as the flutter of butterfly wings. Then he drew circles progressively lower on her chest. All while watching her reaction with his electric blue eyes.

  “Naturally, there’d be conditions if I take you on.”

  Oh yeah. She’d agree to any conditions as long as they included hot, wet, raunchy, shaking-the-rafters sex with him every single night. “You can be damn sure I’ll know exactly what I’m getting into this time before I go anywhere with you or anyone else like Jared.”

  “I ain’t like Jared at all,” he scoffed.

  “I know. That’s why I didn’t smack you with my purse when you showed up.”

  “I still scare you, though, don’t I?”

  “A little.”

  “I shouldn’t. We’re more alike than you know.”

  “Hmm. You think that’s why I kinda like you, cowboy?”

  “Yeah. And the feeling’s mutual, shug.”

  She smiled. “First things first. I can pay my own way to Cheyenne.”

  Annoyance flitted across his face. “We’ll see.”

  “Is there a sweetie—wife or girlfriend—baking apple pies and waiting for you on the front porch back at home?”

  He shook his head. “After this summer rodeo season ends, hopefully I’ll have enough points accumulated to qualify me for the NFR in Vegas come December. If not, I oughta have enough to compete in the Dodge Circuit Finals in Pocatello in March. I’ll keep up in the points standings by goin’ to events closer to home. In the meantime I’ll be back in Wyoming to help my dad and brothers run the ranch.”

  “And more likely than not I’ll be teaching on the East Coast.”

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  Something dark shifted in his eyes.

  “Then we understand each other?” she prompted.

  “For now.”

  She frowned, not understanding his cryptic answer. “So, about these conditions.”

  Colby studied her carefully from beneath the brim of his hat. “You’ll be in my bed.”

  Her pulse fluttered. “I figured that much.”

  “As well as Trevor and Edgard’s.”

  Channing’s jaw dropped. “I’d be sleeping with all three of you?”

  “No. You’d be fucking all three of us, ain’t gonna be much sleepin’

  involved.” Colby scooted forward, his handsome face serious, his blue eyes intent. “Forget about what other people might think, and consider what you want, Channing. What you’ve always wanted but have been denied because it’s been against those blasted rules you’ve followed.”

  She swallowed hard. “I’m still listening.”

  “I’m used to havin’ a different woman every night if I choose.”

  “And these women you pick up have no problem being passed between the three of you?”

  He grinned. “Shockin’, ain’t it? What America’s youth has come to?”

  Despite the surreal conversation, she smiled at his cheeky grin.

  “What do you do with these willing women?”

  “Fuck them. Sometimes one on one. More often than not, two on one.

  The really darin’ gals will take on all three of us at the same time.”

  How did that work? Which body parts went where? Don’t ask. Act urbane. She murmured, “Really?”

  Colby reached over and twined a curly brown lock around his fingers.

  He tugged her closer by that hank of hair until his warm breath flowed over her cheek.

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  Trevor’s cock in her cunt? And if Edgard’s playin’ with us, a cock in her mouth, too. Or does that make you wet with want?”

  Her vaginal walls throbbed and her clit spasmed, making her slit weep. Images of being pressed between all that hot, hard male flesh.

  Being overfilled and stretched and used purely for pleasure? Hadn’t she secretly fantasized about that very scenario? Giving up all control.

  Being… taken.

  A small helpless noise erupted from her mouth.

  “What?” Colby asked and sat back. “Tell me what you’re thinkin’.”

  “It doesn’t shock me.”

  His nostrils flared. “It excites you, don’t it?”

  “Yes. But, I’ve never been with two guys at once or…”

  “Or what?”

  Channing paused for him to fill in the blanks.

  He didn’t. Instead he swiped her beer and took a sip. “Say it in plain English, darlin’. You’d better be able to say it if you want us to do it to you.”

  She knocked back a fortifying drink and muttered, “I’ve never tried anal sex.” There. That hadn’t been so hard.

  A secret sexy smile bloomed on his face. “And you want that?”

  She nodded, glancing away from the gleam in his eyes to study the sawdust and peanut shells strewn across the floor.

  “Then say it,” he demanded.

  Channing remained mute.

  Gently, Colby tilted her face up, placing his lips to her ear. “Say it, sweetheart. I ain’t being a jerk. I need to be perfectly clear on what you want.” He licked the shell of her ear and blew softly. “Besides. It’s sexy as hell to hear those naughty words comin’ out of such an angelic mouth.”

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  man to take my ass, Colby McKay. I want to know what it’s like to be with more than
one man. Doing whatever you want to me.”

  He sucked in a harsh breath. “Whenever we want it?”

  The outer door opened and a beam of light slanted across the bar, bouncing off the mirror and blinding her. She scooted away and nestled her spine against the Naugahyde booth. “Within reason,” she said. “I’m not into exhibitionism. I’ll do whatever you want as long as it’s not in front of an audience.”

  “What constitutes as an audience? Because Edgard and Trevor and I share most everything.”

  “An audience is any other cowboys on the circuit.” She frowned, remembering Jared’s description of Trevor and Colby’s saddle-breaking exploits.

  “I know that look. What have you heard?”

  Channing told him.

  Colby swore. “That’s a damn lie. Jared and some fella from Canada did that, not me and Trev. We’ve done some crazy things, but never nothin’ like that. We’d never disrespect a woman that way.”

  Right then she realized Jared leaving her was a good thing.

  He shifted uncomfortably on the creaky bench seat. She could see the outline of his cock through his tight jeans. She squirmed in her already wet panties, imagining all the delicious things he planned to do with it.

  “You object to bringin’ in another woman into our playtime?”

  “Yes. Not something I’m interested in trying.”

  He lifted a dark brow. “Can I ask why?”

  She raised an eyebrow right back. “Besides the fact three cocks will be more than enough to keep me occupied?”

  Colby grinned. “Homophobic?”

  “Not at all. Girl on girl is just not for me.” She chomped a pretzel and pointed the jagged end at him. “And I don’t want to watch you fucking another woman either. Is that a problem?”

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  “Nope.” He brushed salt from her chin; his blunt fingertips leisurely traced the outline of her lips. “You’ve got the prettiest mouth.”

  Everything inside her went hot and tight. “Then kiss me.”

  “In a minute. Couple last things I need to know. You’ll suck me off, jerk me off, anytime I demand it?”

  “Within reason. I’m not going to get on my knees right here.”

  “Too bad. But sex toys and domination games are okay? I’m wicked good with ropes.”

  An image arose. Her arms tied helplessly above her head, her legs spread-eagled. A blindfold covering her eyes. A bandana plugging her mouth to stifle the screams of raw pleasure. Powerless and begging under Colby’s towering body and punishing hands. She never would’ve dreamed that scenario would make her absolutely dripping wet. “Yes.”

  “Would you let me spank you?”

  Holy shit. That suggestion caught her off guard. People really did that? And liked it? “Umm. Would you hit me anywhere else?”

  Colby frowned. “No. I ain’t that kind of man. But there is something about seein’ a rosy red ass that appeals to me. And don’t discount how sweet I can make punishments when you’ve been bad, shug.”

  “This is starting to scare me,” Channing muttered.

  “Nuh-uh. This is startin’ to excite you. So do we have a deal?”

  She blurted, “Yes,” before she second-guessed herself and said no.

  “Good. One more thing.”

  She held her breath. She had a feeling this last question would be the most important one of all.

  “Darlin’, pleased as I am that everything is up front with us, tell me why you’ve agreed to all my conditions.”

  How did she explain without coming across as a desperate ho-bag?

  But Colby wouldn’t judge her. And hiding the truth because she should feel embarrassed wouldn’t get her what she craved—this man, in whatever capacity he wanted her—if only for a week.

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  “Because I’m sick of worrying if I tell a man what I really want out of a sexual relationship that he’ll think I’m some kind of deviant. I’m tired of dating guys who see me as their mother, or the mother of their children. Or as a nice girl who’s happy with plain-old vanilla sex once a week and doesn’t want more. I want more. I want it all. I want to do things that I’ve only read about. And I want you to teach me.”

  Colby’s fingers stroked her chin, then his hand slid up her jawline to cradle her face. “Believe it or not, I understand wantin’ to break free of expectations. I can be the lover who fulfills those desires, Channing. I can push you to the limit. But I’ll warn you: I am demandin’ and I like to be in control.”

  “Okay.”

  “I’ve got to know you aren’t just sayin’ this. That you really mean it.

  That you can handle what I’ve got planned.”

  She angled her head and kissed the inside of his wrist. “How can I prove it?”

  “Come with me right now. Don’t ask questions and don’t argue.”

  “Only if you kiss me again.”

  “Why you so intent on me kissin’ you?”

  “Because, shug, when we were dancing you made me so wet and hot from that kiss I nearly came all over your leg.”

  Colby growled and enclosed his mouth over hers. His hot male taste filled her as he forced her lips open and thrust his slick tongue in and out. He gifted her with a grinding kiss that stole her breath and fogged her senses. He sucked her tongue, followed it up with erotic little bites of her lips. Then he retreated, making her chase his tongue back into his greedy mouth.

  The kiss softened, sweetened. He explored her reactions, licking her teeth, teasing the roof of her mouth with a fleeting flick of the tip of his tongue. He slid that rough, wet velvet along the inside curve of her cheek and nibbled on her bottom lip. Pulling back to let his breath drift over the dampened spots he’d created, as he brushed soft, yet insistent kisses on the corners of her trembling mouth.

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  Channing whimpered. Never in her life had she been kissed like that.

  Her pussy flooded with cream, her nipples were hard as granite, her head spun like a tornado and he hadn’t really touched her yet.

  What would happen when he did? When they all did?

  He stared in her dazed eyes with male heat and pride. “I cannot wait to fuck you.” His hungry gaze zeroed in on her cleavage. “And those. But first, I’ve got a little test for you to pass. Come on.” Colby dropped ten bucks on the table to pay for the beer.

  Holding his hand, she trailed behind him as they crossed the highway and into the arena parking lot. The rodeo grounds resembled an Old West ghost town. He led her to a dirty, white Dodge quad cab hooked to an enormous silver horse trailer.

  Edgard and Trevor sauntered over from the corrals.

  Her breath caught. Man, they were gorgeous. Edgard Mancuso, Trevor’s roping partner, was a darkly handsome Brazilian with the face of a god and the body of a gladiator. And Trevor, an all-American god in his own right, wavy blond hair, rugged looks born of his Nordic ancestry.

  Her nerves kicked in. What if they didn’t want her?

  “Channing. You’re lookin’ mighty fine today.”

  “Thanks, Trevor.”

  “What’s up, Colby?” Trevor asked.

  “We’ve got a bit of a situation. As you’ve heard, Jared abandoned this little lady. She wants to stay on. I’ve agreed she can travel with us until Cheyenne…on a few conditions.”

  “Which are?”

  “She becomes our personal buckle bunny.”

  Trevor grinned. “Sounds good so far.”

  Edgard scowled at him. “We can get any woman, any time we want.

  Why do we need just one?”

  “Because she’s agreed to do whatever we want. And I know you guys have shied away from askin’ some of the fillies warmin’ our beds to do…certain things.”

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  Edgard glanced away.

  “How do we know she ain’t just saying she’ll do it?”

  “Good question. I thought we could test her intentions. If she agrees, and if we’re all satisfied, she’ll be goin’ with us today.”

  “All three of us? Right now?” Edgard asked skeptically.

  “Yeah, we’ll start with something easy. She’s new at this sort of thing.”

  Channing’s blood began to race through her body with anticipation—

  pounding and throbbing in some places more than others.

  “Whatcha got in mind, Colby?” Trevor asked.

  “Let’s head into the horse trailer and I’ll tell you.”

  Edgard shook his head. “I’ll sit this one out.”

  The compartment in the horse trailer was bigger—and cleaner—than she’d imagined. A small living area comprised of a two-burner cook top stove, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a sink, and a table and bench seat which sat four. A metal ladder led to an area with a low hanging ceiling and a king-sized mattress. An angular tiny bathroom with a shower, sink and toilet was crammed in the far corner. The space smelled like horseflesh and leather and men.

  “Do you live here?” she asked.

  “We take turns stayin’ in here. Too small for all of us.”

  Colby flicked on an overhead light. He faced Channing, his blue eyes gleaming. “Take off your shirt, shug.”

  Did she have the guts to do this? Even when she so desperately wanted it?

  Inhaling a slow, quiet breath, her fingers trembled as she unbuttoned the white eyelet blouse.

  Colby stood close, Trevor leaned against the back wall, watching.

  Down to her white lace bra, she awaited further instructions.

  “Good girl. Peel it off. Slowly. Tease me. Make me salivate to get my mouth on those big titties.”

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  Channing reached behind her back and unhooked the clasps. The white satin contrasted against her tanned skin as the straps slithered down her arms. She held the cups in place until the last possible minute and then let the bra drop to the floor.