Carnal Alpha (Alpha's Obsession 1)

He seems to understand because he’s nodding as he steals a quick glance at me. “I can see why. She’s the one?”

Cameron smiles as he puts his hands on his hips and looks at me. “Yeah. That’s her. Isn’t she spectacular?”

“If I agree,” Logan says with a chuckle, “is your grizzly going to rip my arm off?”

“Probably,” Cameron says with a grin.

I’m so confused right now. I’m the what?

“Let me take over,” Logan says as he grabs a bag from the truck and dumps it in with the hay. “You two go and enjoy each other.”

The truck is already half empty and there’s a lot of cows coming to the fence to investigate what’s for lunch.

“It’s all the store had in stock,” Cameron says with a worried edge to his voice.

“It’ll be okay,” Logan says, although he doesn’t seem so sure. “It’s got to rain soon.”

I look at the bright blue sky and see some clouds in the distance. Hopefully, they’re headed this way.

“I’m really happy for you,” Logan says as Cameron is about to walk away. “You’re a lucky fuck for finding her. Don’t screw it up.”

I pretend that I’m not listening, but my mind is racing as it tries to figure out what they’re talking about.

“You’ll find your mate too,” Cameron says in a low voice.

“Fucking when?” Logan asks with a sigh. I can hear the anguish in his voice.

“She’ll come. Just hang in there.”

Cameron comes over after their heart-to-heart and my own heart starts doing little flips.

Don’t get your hopes up.

Even though I can feel something between us and he keeps giving me all these signs, I just can’t let myself believe that this man is into me. I don’t want my heart to shatter when I inevitably see a gorgeous girl walk out of one of these houses and kiss him on the lips.

“It’s too hot today,” he says as he puts his arm around my shoulders and guides me to the stables. “Let’s go to the lake and cool off.”

“But, I don’t have my bathing suit.”

His lips curl up into a grin as his brown eyes darken. “Perfect.”

My pussy clenches at the thought of being naked in front of him. I’ve never been naked in front of anyone before.

I swallow hard, wondering what he has planned when he guides me into the stables. I gasp as I look around at all of the horses. They’re gorgeous. I walk up to each one and they come over, nuzzling their noses against me or checking my hands to see if I have any food for them. I wish I had some apples or something to give them.

“You can ride Artemis,” Cameron says as he shows me to the most beautiful white horse. My breath catches in my throat as I stroke her soft hair. “She’s a nice horse, but a bit feisty. Like you. You two will be best friends.”

We’re already best friends. I’m stroking her face as Cameron gets some riding pants for me.

“You can’t wear that skirt riding,” he says as he hands me the pants. “These are Jane’s. She’s our gardener. I’m sure she won’t mind lending them to you.”

The pants are a little tight, but I manage to quickly slide into them as Cameron takes Artemis out. I’m still in awe as I hurry out and watch him strap the saddle on her.

“Have you ever ridden before?” he asks as he helps me onto her back. His hands are not shy to touch my ass as he lifts me up.

“A few times when I was a kid,” I say as I settle into the leather saddle and grip the reins. “I’m sure I’ll be fine.”

“Do you remember how to go?”

“Yeah,” I say with a nod. I’m acting way more confident than I’m feeling. I don’t remember horses being this high. Or being this unsteady. “I just have to squeeze her with my thighs, right?”

I squeeze the horse hard and she just takes off in a full sprint.

“No!” I scream in panic as she bolts so fast across the plains that I’m sure there will be a trail of fire behind us. “Slow the fuck down please!”

Artemis is not listening to anything I say. She’s just going faster and faster as I hold on with everything I have, trying not to fall off.

I quickly turn around and see Cameron sprinting back to the stables.

My crazy horse keeps flying through the field, sending my hair flying back in the wind and nearly giving me a heart attack.

Did I say we were best friends? Because I hate this psycho bitch.

“Slow down!” I shout but it just makes her go faster. “Do you speak English?! Slow the fuck down! Please!”

She’s heading straight for the thick forest at the edge of the property. I quickly look over my shoulder and am thrilled to see Cameron on top of a huge brown stallion. He’s standing in the saddle and slapping the reins as he comes bolting after us.