Virgin Cowboy (8 page)

Tonight was a sure thing. He could finally feel like a man
and discover what it was like to be with a woman. But something was holding him
back.

He glanced up at the beautiful woman, hating what he was
about to say. “Damn it, Courtney. I want to be with you so bad, but our first
time can’t be when your daughter is down the hall sound asleep. It just doesn’t
feel right.”

She cupped his face. “I kinda agree. I want to fully let go
with you.”

He rolled beside her and caressed her cheek.

“How about this?” She scooted down the bed and pulled his
cock through the opening in his boxers. “I give you payback now.”

Before her words registered, her mouth was wrapped around
his length, taking him in as deep as she could. He moaned, closing his eyes.
There was no way he could stop this, her lips stroking him was too pleasurable.

She cupped his balls and swirled her tongue around the tip
before bringing him deep again. Her pace quickened, but something in him needed
it faster and harder. He gripped the bedspread, trying to steady himself from
the need to thrust.

Courtney must’ve sensed it. She took one of his hands and
placed it on the back of her head. He stilled her movement and ground into her
mouth. She wrapped a hand around his length and stroked.

“Fuck.” He grunted as his release hit before he could warn
her.

She took it all, swallowing each spurt of liquid. He pulled
himself from her mouth and pushed her onto her back. He yanked her panties to
the side and slid his fingers through her slit. She was dripping.

“Braden.” She panted as he pressed two fingers into her
opening.

It didn’t take her long before she held his shoulders and
cried out. She hadn’t been lying when she said she was that ready.

Next time they did this, it would be his cock she’d release
around.

Forgot I have to be at my parents’ tonight. Nathan and
Angie leave early tomorrow morning.
Braden sent the text to Courtney.

No problem.

How about I help you close tonight?

Pack a bag. Anna is going to my dad’s this weekend.

He grinned.
Will do, sweetheart.

Spending the night with Courtney sounded like the best plan.
He hated stepping away from her the night before, but he’d done the right
thing. When he slept with her, he wanted them to be able to concentrate just on
each other. There was no way he could’ve fully enjoyed himself not knowing if
Anna would wake. Hell, for his first time, he deserved no interruptions.

He needed to get ready to head over to his parents’. He
hadn’t spoken with his mother since he’d asked her to leave his house. What
tonight held in store at the family dinner, he had no idea.

An hour later, he entered his parents’ home. His brothers
and father were lounging in the living room.

“What’s up?” Tucker raised the beer in his hand.

“Not much. Sounds like a party going on in here.”

“Mom and Lauren are showering Angie with baby gifts,” Nathan
said.

“Ah, guess I should’ve gotten something.”

“Nah.” Nathan waved a hand. “Don’t worry about it.”

“How’s it going, son?” his dad asked from his recliner.

“It’s going.”

His dad cleared his throat. “Boys, would you give me a
moment with Braden?”

His brothers shrugged and headed toward the back of the
house where all the noise was coming from.

“Have a seat.” His dad pointed at the couch.

Braden sat, not being able to help feeling like a teenager
again. Often times, he’d get too emotional and burst out with how he felt. His
mom would get upset and his dad would sit him down for a talk. Things didn’t
change, even as an adult.

“I had a talk with your mother. She’s very sorry for how she
acted.”

“She should be.”

“She loves you very much.”

Braden looked up toward the ceiling so he could get his
emotions in check.

“I know you two have never seen eye to eye, but she wants
what is best for you.”

“What if Courtney is best for me?”

“She likes Courtney, please understand that. It’s just,
you’re not like your brothers, or even Melissa. She worries you’re going to be
heartbroken and close up like Nathan did.”

“I got a handle on my heart. I think Courtney is serious
about me. She hasn’t dated a lot either. This is a big step for her too.”

“For what it’s worth, I think she’s right for you.”

“Mack.” His mom entered the living room and stopped when she
saw Braden. “Hey, honey. I’m so glad you’re here.”

He nodded, not sure he had the courage to speak to her at
this moment.

“Yes, dear,” his dad said.

“The steaks are ready to go on the grill.”

He rubbed his legs and stood. “That’s my cue.” He patted
Braden’s shoulder and left the room.

His mom stared at him. He waited for her to speak, but
instead she turned and went back to the kitchen. He groaned. The sooner he
could get through this dinner, the better. Hopefully, tonight he’d find the
love and understanding he desired from Courtney.

* * * *

Braden pulled into Courtney’s driveway behind her and parked
his car next to hers. He grabbed his bag from the backseat and met her on the
front porch as she fidgeted with the key ring.

“Are you nervous?” he asked as she unlocked the door.

“A little. I’ve never had a man spend the night.”

“I’ve never spent the night with a woman.”

She closed the door once they were inside. “Maybe we should
open a bottle of wine to relax a little first.”

“I think that’s a great idea.”

In the kitchen, she pulled down a bottle of red wine from
the top of her fridge. She spun around and shot him a flirty smile. “You know,
you don’t have to do this.”

He took the bottle from her hand and set it on the counter.
“Are you having second thoughts about taking away my innocence?”

She threw her head back and laughed. “You’re not innocent.”

He kissed her neck. “We’ll see if you still feel that way in
a bit.”

“I have a feeling you’re going to be a true natural at
this.” She pushed him away. “Cups are in the cabinet above the dishwasher.”

He took two out and brought them to her as she twisted the
cork out.

“I hope red is fine. I didn’t even ask.”

“Anything’s fine right now.”

She handed him a glass. “Let’s sit on the couch and talk a
little.”

“How about we talk in bed?” He winked.

“Works for me. Less walking.” She grabbed the bottle and
followed him toward the back of the house.

He set his glass on the nightstand and then fluffed the
pillows up. Kicking his shoes off, he sat down, and she joined him a moment
later.

“What did you want to talk about?” he asked.

She sipped her wine then set it aside. “How have you
envisioned your first time?” She ran a finger along his chest. “I want to make
sure this is special for you.”

He chugged the rest of his drink then set the cup down.
Fuck, that stuff burned a bit. “You want to know how I envisioned this?”

She nodded. “Yes.”

After a deep breath, he said, “Would you believe it’s had
you in it for a while?”

She snuggled closer and let her hand glide under his shirt.
“I would. What were we doing in those fantasies?”

“There was a lot of kissing.”

Her lips touched his. “Like this.”

“Yes. And you’d be naked, your hair curly.”

She sat back and pulled her shirt off. “Sorry, it’s straight
today. Hope I haven’t ruined this.”

“Anything, but.”

She straddled him. “What else?”

“I’d make you come, several times.”

She kissed his neck before trailing her lips lower, making
it hard for him to concentrate.

“I would last a while, because it would be all about your
pleasure, not mine.”

She whispered into his ear. “Screw my pleasure this time, Braden.
I want to give you the best first time anyone has had. Trust me, when you enter
me, I’m gonna come and call your name out. I don’t expect you to last a long
time. I want you to engross yourself in me. We have plenty of time for marathon
sex sessions, because this won’t be the last time we make love.”

This was really happening. The moment he’d imagined all too
many times. Tonight, there was nothing to stop them. “When you put it that way,
should we skip the foreplay?”

She got up on her knees, unbuttoned her jeans, and slid them
down a little. “I want this as badly as you. You have no idea how much I want
to have you buried deep inside me. There is nothing like being connected with
someone you desire as strongly as I do you.”

He groaned. “You really know how to stroke a man’s ego.”

She sat back and kicked her pants off. “Only yours.”

He grabbed her by the shoulders and forcefully pushed her
back, kissing her as hard as he could. She held him tightly, and the only thing
keeping him from sinking inside her was that she was half dressed and he was
fully dressed, but he had to taste her, devour her, make her feel the things
she did to him.

If he was worried about falling too hard for her before, it
was too late now. Tonight would seal the deal; he was falling in love with this
woman. He intended to do whatever it took to make her his future wife. Courtney
was his, and he didn’t care if anyone objected.

He tore her panties down her legs. After tossing them, he
cupped her warm sex. She was wet and tensed when he ran his finger through her
juices. He’d be replacing his finger with his cock, just as soon as he got his
own fucking clothes off.

“Can I undress you?” she asked.

“As long as you do it quick.”

“How about I just make it worth it? Stand up.”

He did what she asked. As she crawled toward him on all
fours, she took her bra off. She was naked. Creamy white skin, rosy perky
nipples, and a bare pussy, ready for his taking.

She worked the buttons on his plaid shirt until she could
slide it off, caressing his chest. She licked her way down his abdomen, while
distracting him from removing his pants. He stepped out of them, along with his
boxers. Gazing down, Courtney stared up at him as she knelt before him.

“I’d like to take a little taste.”

Before he could let her words register, his cock was in her
mouth.

“Whoa, sweetheart.”

She glided her lips along his shaft several times before
kissing her way back up his body. “Just a little taste this time. I’d like to
spend more time there soon.”

“Damn it, if you keep talking like that, I’m gonna be done
before this starts.”

She sat on the bed and pulled him with her. She opened the
nightstand and removed a condom. His breath caught...this was it. His nerves
had melted away. It felt right.

“Now, cowboy, in those fantasies, what position was I in?”

He chuckled. “Many, but I think for my first time, I’d like
to be on top.”

She tore the wrapper open, but didn’t remove the condom.
“First, tell me about the positions.”

“I liked to imagine you on all fours with your ass in the
air.”

“Oh, Braden.” She lay out with her legs open.

He took the condom from her and rolled it on. He positioned
himself at her opening.

“Wait,” she whispered.

“As long as I need to.”

“I want you to know that I noticed you long before you asked
me out. I’ve had a secret crush on you too.”

“You don’t have to say that.”

“I do, because I wanted you to know. Now kiss me.”

His mouth met hers as he glided into her wet opening. He
paused to collect himself as her body hugged him tight. He thrust lightly,
feeling all the ridges that were made just for his pleasure.

He wasn’t sure he could move or if he was paralyzed. It was
taking everything in him not to spill his seed. This was much better than he
imagined.

“Braden,” she said softly. “Take me, please. I’m on the edge.
I’m right there with you, baby.”

He stared into her green eyes, love stared back at him.
Understanding, and a woman who would be there through thick and thin.

He pumped, finding a rhythm that was pleasurable but wasn’t
going to send him over the edge just yet. Courtney was amazing, and he wanted
to make sure she received just as much pleasure.

She dug her nails into his ass, squeezing and urging him.
“Hard. I like it hard.”

He had a feeling he would too. He’d give her just what she
wanted. He thrust faster. Oh fuck, this was it. He couldn’t last.

“Braden!” she called out. Her back arched, and her walls
squeezed around his cock.

“Courtney!” His release hit him with a force. He pumped
several times, not believing how good it felt to be inside a woman. Fuck, this
could become addicting. No wonder men thought about it all the time. He’d never
experienced anything like this.

He stilled his movement and gazed down at the gorgeous woman
who had given him an amazing gift.

“Well…” she said.

“I want to do it again.”

“Me too.” A small smile spread across her beautiful face.

He rolled off her and pulled her close. “Was I okay?”

She kissed his cheek. “Fantastic. You’re a passionate lover,
I can tell. You tried your best to put my needs first.”

“Can you pinch me?”

“Why?”

“I’m worried this was just another fantasy.”

She pinched his arm and he jerked.

“Wow, sweetheart. This really did happen.”

“It did. How about we have some more wine and do it again?”

“You don’t have to ask me twice.”

Courtney rolled over and wrapped her arm around Braden’s
waist. Last night had been something. A good something. Braden had kept her
busy much of the night and she worried if she’d be able to walk today. He was a
natural lover. Kind and compassionate. Making sure her needs were always met
before he took his own. She’d been crazy to be freaked out about being Braden’s
first lover. He had blessed her with the best sex she’d ever had.

As she stared at him sleeping soundly, a realization hit
her. She loved him. Her heart desired him, and even the thought of seeing him
with anyone else made her want to puke. Braden was the prince she’d always been
looking for. He’d opened her heart and made her feel again. Her daughter adored
the man. He’d make a great father.

He stirred and rolled onto his back. She caressed his bare
chest, letting her hand dip lower before coming back up.

“That’s the kinda alarm clock I could get used to,
sweetheart.” He grinned and turned on his side toward her. “Good morning.”

“Good morning to you too.” She kissed his cheek. “I was just
about to get up and make coffee. Need me to turn the shower on for you? I’m
sure you have duties at the ranch.”

He wrapped his strong arm around her waist. “It can wait. My
brothers showed up late for years. It’s my turn.”

She giggled. “I don’t want your family to dislike me any more.”

“Fuck them. Go turn the water on and join me. We both need
to get cleaned up from last night.”

She rolled away from him and grabbed a condom from the
nightstand. “I have a feeling we’ll need this.”

“You might want to grab two.”

“You’ll be pleased to know I couldn’t handle you twice this
morning. Hell, I can hardly walk.” And it was true. As she went toward the
bathroom, her thighs ached; not to mention her vagina. A hot bath sounded a bit
better than a shower.

She turned the water on and set the condom on the ledge. As
the water heated up, she pulled out two towels from under the sink and laid
them on the counter. She sensed Braden the moment he entered the bathroom. He
wasn’t shy at all as she glanced at his naked body, his morning wood still
prominent—for her.

“I think the water is warmed up.” She led him into the stall.
The hot water cascaded down her body first before she stepped back, letting him
in. Her gaze stayed locked on his. Unable to contain herself, she wrapped
herself around him and kissed him hard, wasting no time to deepen the kiss. He
lifted her, pressing her against the cool tiled wall, his hard cock right at
her opening. She stroked it as she teased herself with the tip.

He groaned. “You’re torturing me.”

“Don’t worry, I’m being tortured too.”

Braden lowered her to the ground and fisted the foil wrapper
before tearing it open. She expected him to lift her again, but instead he spun
her around. He spread her legs open with his knee then pulled her waist toward
him.

He rubbed her ass before going low and letting a finger
tease her entrance. Thankfully, he only toyed a moment. His erect cock pressed
against her and with a hard thrust, he was buried deep inside. He was made for
her. This man filled her in a way she’d never been before. It was like he was a
missing puzzle piece.

“Braden,” slipped out in a whisper.

He held her tight against him, pumping in a rhythm that was
going to bring her to the edge quickly. This man could make her come. She
didn’t worry about ever faking it.

She bit her bottom lip and squeezed her eyes closed as she
moaned. He drove harder, and that was it. She cried out, bracing herself
against the wall as her release tore through her. Braden groaned and followed
her in the pleasure spiral.

He slipped out then pulled her up so her back rested against
his chest. “Fuck, I’m addicted to you.”

She nodded. She was satisfied in more than one way. She
wasn’t sure how long they stood under the hot water, but there was nowhere else
she wanted to be but in his arms.

* * * *

Braden set his empty coffee cup down. “I hate that I have to
leave.”

Courtney took the last bite of her pancake. “It’s fine. I
need to get a few things done around here before I go to work.”

She crossed the kitchen to set her dirty dish in the sink
and turned back toward him. He laced his arms around her. “Is it too much to
ask to come back tonight?”

She poked his chest. “Nope. In fact, I insist. I might have
an addiction to you too.”

“Right back at ya. We might need a support group.”

“I hope we’re the only two in it.” She kissed his cheek.
“Now get the hell out of here. I can’t have sex with you again, even if I
wanted to.”

“I might need an afternoon nap to recharge my batteries.”

“Take two. I won’t get one. After I get stuff done around
here, I’m going to see Anna and my dad.”

“If she’s staying with your dad, does that mean no horse
lessons tomorrow?”

“I forgot about that. It’s up to you. I can get her or you
can stay in bed with me.”

He traced small circles on her lower back. “I really enjoy
your daughter, but the latter option sounds the best to me.”

She kissed him once more. “Get out of here now. You have
animals waiting on you, and I have laundry to do.”

“I like this.”

“Me too.”

He hugged her tight before releasing her. “See you soon,
sweetheart.”

* * * *

Braden parked in front of the horse pasture. He was
surprised to see Tucker hadn’t been there yet. It was almost ten in the morning
and no one had been down there. Go figure, they just expected him to be here
first like usual.

He dug through his duffle bag to find the phone he’d tossed
in there last night. He was going to call Tucker and give him a piece of his
mind. He was tired of being taken advantage of by this family.

He had about fifteen missed calls and several texts. Shit.

Where are you?

Call me, it’s urgent! I don’t want to text it.

Damn it, quit ignoring us!

His heart raced. What the hell was going on? He dialed
Tucker right away.

“What the fuck, man? Where the hell have you been?” his
brother snapped.

“I didn’t have my phone.”

He groaned. “Thankfully, Mom is okay, but she’s in the
hospital.”

“What! Why?” Guilt took over and he couldn’t think straight.

“She thought she was having a heart attack last night. She
wasn’t, but she’s being kept for observation as they run some cardiology
tests.”

Oh, shit. Heart disease ran on her side of the family. “I’m
on my way.”

“I’m headed back to the ranch at the moment. I left Lauren
there. Are this morning’s duties done?”

“No. I just got here.”

Tucker chuckled. “Dude, where the fuck were you? It’s hard
to be mad at you when I think I have an idea.”

“We’ll talk about it later. I’ll get started with the horses
then head to see Mom.”

Thirty minutes later, he stepped off the elevator and
followed the signs to the room his mom was in. He pushed the door open. Nathan
and Angie stood by the bed with smiles.

“Braden.” His mom sat up. “Where have you been, honey?”

Spending the night with an incredible woman you dislike.
“I’m sorry, my phone was dead.” He kissed her cheek. “I hear you’re going to be
okay.”

“I am. They think it was a panic attack, but they’re running
tests just in case.”

“What were you panicking about?”

Nathan patted his back. “We’re going to go down to the
cafeteria.”

“Me too.” Lauren stood. “Come on, Mack.”

The four left, chatting amongst themselves. Braden sat in
the chair nearest the bed. “What’s going on?”

“I feel terrible. I can’t bear the thought of losing you.”

“I’m not going anywhere.” He held her hand. “Why are you
worried?”

“It’s just...I was wrong to treat your girlfriend that way.
This year has been crazy between two new daughter-in-laws I love and two
grandbabies coming. Now you’re settling down. I’m just not ready.”

“I’m not getting married tomorrow or anything.”

She placed a hand to her head. “We didn’t know Nathan was,
so how do I know?”

His mother had a point. “I don’t even know if Courtney is
the one.”

“She is.”

“How do you know?”

“A mom knows these things. All I have left is Melissa, and
she’s a wild one like your brothers. I hate to think about it.”

His sister did have a thing for the opposite sex. “Where is
Mel?”

“She was here earlier. She went to help Tucker.” She
squeezed his hand. “Were you with Courtney last night?”

This was awkward.

“If you were then I’m happy for you. I just got myself too
worked up. My life is flashing by me lately and it scares me.”

“Don’t worry, Mom. I’m not going anywhere. If I do marry
Courtney, I’m sure they’ll come live on the ranch. Anna is in love with the
horses and wants her own.”

His mom smiled. “I hope I can fix this with Courtney. I was
a real bitch.”

“The first step is talking to her…once you’re better.”

“I know. I’ll also need a bigger dining room table with the
way this family is expanding.”

He smirked, imagining the whole family together when the babies
arrived, plus Courtney and Anna. “Maybe I can build one.”

“I’d love nothing more. Come hug me, please.”

He embraced her and she whispered, “I love you.”

“I love you too, Mom.”