Kissing the Cowboy (Circle B Ranch 5)

“Yeah, someone’s gettin’ laid tonight!” Grayson shouts, grabbing our attention, and I immediately shriek when he starts spraying something. Once I realize it’s Silly String, I burst out laughing.

“You idiot!” Kenzie marches over, fighting him for the can.

“Remind me to tell you the conversation I overheard,” I whisper to Ethan before he opens his truck door.

We continue thanking everyone until Ethan helps me up and I’m seated. Once I’m buckled, I roll down the window and wave. My parents come over and kiss me.

“Have fun, you two,” my mom says.

John comes over next and hands over a key. “Room’s all set up for you.”

“Thanks, Uncle John.”

A few minutes later, we’re driving off. I watch in the side mirror as our guests go back inside the huge white tent, and I know the party is far from over.

On the way to the B&B, I tell Ethan about Kenzie and Grayson’s conversation from earlier.

“You’re sure it was them?”

“Oh yeah. Definitely.”

“It’s only a matter of time before she announces she’s pregnant with his kid.” He snickers.

“John would flip,” I say.

“Yep.” He laughs.

When we arrive at our suite, my eyes light up in amazement. “Oh my God, it’s beautiful.” There are flowers and snacks laid out. Though I wish I could drink with him, I’m good with sparkling apple cider.

“First step, get you out of that dress so I don’t rip it.” Ethan brushes his fingers over my bare shoulder, and I shiver.

I’m just as eager to get out of it. Though I loved how it looked on me, it’s not the most comfortable thing to wear.

“Holy hell, woman…” Ethan gasps when he notices what I’m wearing underneath.

“Oh, guess I did get you a little somethin’…” I taunt. He licks his lips as he focuses on my white thong and garter belt. The bra is strapless but just as sexy and lacy. “You like?”

“Fuckin’ love.” Our mouths crash together as he gently holds me to his body. “I can’t wait to devour you all night long…”

I slide my hands over his jacket and help him out of his tux. It’s a rental, so it needs to be returned in decent shape. Though I’ve seen Ethan naked every day since we became a thing, I’ll never get tired of seeing his chiseled muscles and abs. His biceps flex, and the teenage girl inside me drools over how sexy they are.

“This is one hot view I’ll never get tired of,” I murmur, scratching my nails down his chest.

“I could say the same about you…” He winks, lowering his eyes over my belly. “Think I’ll keep you knocked up. Makin’ me pretty damn hard.”

“I agreed to two, so don’t get any ideas,” I tease.

“Total? I thought you meant two a year.”

I playfully smack him. “That’s not even possible unless it’s twins. So nice try.”

“We’ll see.” He brings our lips together as we make our way to the bed. “We need to try out the deep tub later.”

“That sounds like heaven,” I say as he sucks on my neck.

Soon, we’re naked, and our legs are tangled in the sheets. Being able to say we’re husband and wife gives me butterflies. I still can’t believe it. Once we’re breathless and orgasmed out, we make our way to the bath.

“Are you happy?” he whispers in my ear as I sit between his legs in the water.

“Very much,” I hum, my head falling back against his chest. “I think my heart might burst.”

He smiles, kissing the tip of my nose. “You and me, love. Forever.”

I beam at the words he said to me our first official night together as a couple. I’ll never forget what he said and get so damn giddy any time he repeats it.

When I fall asleep in my husband’s arms that night, I feel a contentment I’ve never had before.

It’s blissful.

“Harper? Baby?” I hear Ethan’s soft voice as he gently shakes me.

“Hmm? What time is it?” I ask without opening my eyes.

“It’s a little past six. Gotta go help Grayson, but I’ll be right back.”

I blink, finally focusing on his face in front of me. “Huh? Why?”

The corner of his lips tilts up as he shakes his head. “Apparently, he’s tied to the bed and can’t break free.”

My brows furrow as I wonder if I heard him correctly. “Did you just say what I think you said?”

“Yeah, I’m gonna give him so much shit about this.” He moves to get dressed. We brought our suitcases with extra clothes here the night before the wedding.

“Who tied him up?”

“Take a guess…”

“No way.” My eyes widen. “Kenzie?”

“Yep, they went back to his place last night, and when he woke up, she had secured his arms and legs to the bedposts with rope.”

“Oh my God.” I burst out laughing. “Guess she got her revenge…”

Ethan shakes his head. “He said no one else picked up his call, but since I’m still on ranch hours, I just so happened to wake up and saw my phone screen light up. Bastard’s lucky.”