Claiming the Cowboy (Circle B Ranch 7)

She narrows her eyes as she studies my face. “Sweetie, you look flushed. Do you feel okay?”

“I feel fine, but thanks for asking,” I stand and hug her. We make small talk for a few more minutes, and then everyone gets together for the annual Christmas family photo.

Afterward, we make the rounds to say our goodbyes, then get in Knox’s truck.

“That was an experience,” I state once I’m buckled in. “My body’s ready to collapse.”

“Just wait until I get you in my bed.” He flashes me a wink as he starts the engine.

“I hope I can handle it.” I slump against the seat.

“Don’t tap out on me just yet. I’ve just gotten started with you.”

“I don’t think we’re ever gonna get sick of each other,” I taunt as I bite down on my lower lip in anticipation. Although that was an intense evening of clit stimulation, I always want more when it comes to him.

“Just practicing that breeding kink until you’re knocked up.”

I snort, shaking my head. Though I figured he was adventurous in the bedroom, it surpassed all my expectations of getting to experience it firsthand.

On the way home, I flip through the notebook that Kane got me for Christmas.

“He did a really good job,” Knox says as I run my hand over the front cover.

“Yeah, he did,” I say, then open it to the first page and see a handwritten note.

I’m so damn happy you’re happy.

Don’t break my brother’s heart. He couldn’t handle losing you.

A smile touches my lips as Knox interlocks his fingers with mine.

“What?” he asks, noticing my reaction, and I shake my head.

“Nothing, Cowboy. Nothing at all.”

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

KNOX

SIX WEEKS LATER

I wake up in the morning to Hadleigh’s mouth around my cock. At first, I thought it was just one of my wet dreams, but then I quickly realized it was my reality.

“Goddamn,” I groan as her cheeks hollow, and she sucks me from the base to my tip.

“Happy Birthday,” she whispers, licking every inch of me before devouring me again. When my tip hits the back of her throat, she chokes a little but doesn’t stop.

“I love the sound of you gagging on my cock. But get your ass up here on my face, baby. I wanna taste you.”

Hadleigh wastes no time straddling my head, giving me full access to her perfect pussy and clit. Flicking and licking my tongue through her wetness, I ravage her.

I grab her ass and spread her cheeks, then tease her tight hole. When I press a finger inside, she grinds harder against my face while she sucks me off. Each time she’s close, I slow my pace. She groans in protest, but I love teasing her. Before I can edge her again, her body unravels, and I lap up her juices.

“Ride me, baby. I wanna fill you with my come,” I say, and Hadleigh obeys. She slides down on my dick that’s as hard as a statue, and fucks me until I see white. When I’m close, she leans down and smashes her lips to mine as she pants through her release. As I come down from my high, I wrap my arms around her body and hold her close.

“Wish you didn’t have to go to work on your special day,” she pouts.

“I know, but it’s just a half-day, so it’ll fly by.”

“Don’t forget, I gotta run home and pack a bag for this weekend.”

“I remembered.”

“Perfect,” she says, sliding out of my embrace and walking out the door. “I’ll make coffee!”

Chuckling, I scoot off the bed to find my work clothes. Though Hadleigh and I have only been official for six weeks, I can’t imagine not being with her. Waking up next to her has quickly become my favorite thing in the world, but I hate when she has to leave and stay home for three or four days in a row to be closer to work.

After I’m dressed, I make my way to the kitchen and see Hadleigh wearing one of my T-shirts with the bottom of her bare ass out.

“Just the way you like it.” She turns around and hands me a full mug of coffee.

“Thank you, baby.”

“Want me to make breakfast?”

“Nah, I’ll grab somethin’ at the B&B during my morning break. Gives you more time to run to San Angelo and be back just in time for our midafternoon fuck.”

She snorts. “Love the sound of that.”

I place a soft kiss on her lips before I have to leave.

“Hope you have a good day, birthday boy. Love you.” She leans into me, and I press my mouth against hers again.

“Love you too.”

Since Riley let me choose what I wanted to do today as his gift to me, I chose to feed the horses and cows, then I’ll organize the main trainer barn tack room. But first, I stop at the B&B and eat a plate of pancakes before making my rounds.