Claiming the Cowboy (Circle B Ranch 7)

I shove her jeans down to her calves, and she widens her legs like a good girl. She bends at the waist, showing off her perfect pink pussy.

“So goddamn wet and needy. Fuck, your clit is throbbing.” I pinch it, and she yelps. “Quiet, Hadleigh.”

I play with her pussy, fingering and licking every inch between her thighs. I build her up as much as I can before pulling away, making her whimper as she begs me to keep going. As I kneel and spread her ass cheeks, I continue my torturous game. Each time she gets close, I slow my rhythm.

“I’m going to fuckin’ kill you, Knox. I swear.”

I laugh as I suck her clit between my lips. The taste of her on my tongue isn’t enough. I want more.

For the first time in my life, I want more than a random hookup or someone to scratch an itch. Hadleigh’s had a hold on me longer than I even realized.

Fuck it.

“Come home with me, Hads,” I roughly say, twisting two fingers deep inside. Getting to my feet, I mold my chest to her back and pull her earlobe between my teeth. “Let’s finish this in my bed.”

“Knox…” She pants. “Let me come, please.”

“I wanna hear your answer first. Say you’ll stay with me tonight.”

Her shallow breathing stalls as she struggles to look at me. “I...don’t think that’s a good idea.” There’s no teasing in her tone.

My lips form into a firm line. I’ve never had to talk a woman into coming home with me. Ever.

I decide to remove myself from a situation that has the possibility of making me throw my fist at the wall. “Alright, good night then.”

I’m out the door before she can mutter a word. She only comes to me when she wants something or when it’s convenient for her. Kane was so worried I’d be the one using her, but maybe she’s the one using me.

“Knox!” Hadleigh shouts behind me.

I don’t slow down as I make my way out of the barn.

“Knox, wait…” She’s nearly out of breath by the time she reaches me.

As I try to open the door to my truck, she pushes it closed. She’s angrier than I’ve seen her in a long time.

“Dammit, you idiot. You didn’t let me explain.”

“It’s fine, Hads.” I shrug, shoving my hands in my pockets. “There are plenty of other women who’d love to warm my bed. You’re not the only one with a sweet pussy.”

She scowls, narrowing her beautiful green eyes at me, and it gets my dick hard.

“I was right. You are scared of rejection. Any woman who dares to stand up to the god must not be worthy, amiright? Had you waited more than five seconds, I would’ve told you I didn’t think it was a good idea because people would see my Jeep parked in front of your house. I’m already the reason you and Kane aren’t talking. I don’t need more rumors to spread around.”

“Oh, but being seen with Kane at the B&B is fine? Okay, got it,” I say dryly.

“That’s different, and you know it!”

I close the gap between us, caging her against the cool metal until our lips nearly touch. “Like I said, plenty of girls will eagerly take care of my needs. I don’t chase pussy, and yours is no different.” I give her space to get out of my way. “Now excuse me, so I can leave.”

She clenches her jaw, then slowly moves.

“You’re unbelievable,” she grinds out between her teeth.

I jump in the driver’s seat and lean out the window that’s already rolled down. Pushing her away is my only option. “You know who I am. Nothing’s changed just because I ate your cunt.”

“Since I won’t sleep with you on your terms, you’re gonna act like this? Real fuckin’ mature, Knox.”

“Nah, I’m no longer interested. Go see if Kane’s still awake. Maybe he can actually finish you off this time. I got you halfway there, shouldn’t be too much of a hardship.” I flash her a wink, and her entire face burns red. She’s fuming.

If she thinks I’ll be a pawn in her little who do I want game, she’s dead wrong. I don’t get close to women for a reason—they’re full of drama and suffering—and I won’t start now.

“I’ve asked for nothing, and in return, you treat me like the dirt on the bottom of your boot. If that’s how you treat your friends, I can’t even imagine how you treat your enemies.”

“You’re gettin’ pretty close to findin’ out, especially if you keep runnin’ your mouth.”

She crosses her arms and shakes her head. “Classic Knox. Runnin’ away from his feelings because he can’t handle something real. I feel bad for you, honestly. You’ll never know what actual love is like because you’re too busy jumping from one woman to the next.”