Claiming the Cowboy (Circle B Ranch 7)

I set down my beer, then step forward. “You sure you wanna drink more? You’re gonna end up with one helluva hangover.”

She smirks. “It’s my weekend off.”

I grin. “Alright.”

The axe lands right in the middle, and she groans. “Looks like it’s a tie.”

“Guess we need a tiebreaker then,” I state with a popped brow.

She looks at me, intrigued. “What’d ya have in mind?”

“Ever play Kiss a Stranger?”

“That sounds made up.” Hadleigh crosses her arms.

“All games are made up.”

She rolls her eyes. “Okay, so what is it?”

“Whoever gets kissed first by a stranger wins. Loser buys the next round.”

“That’s absolutely ridiculous.”

“Why? Afraid you’ll lose?” I flash her a cocky smirk.

“No, but I don’t wanna catch herpes.”

“Alright, then I’ll take a single malt scotch.”

“Of course you’re gonna order the expensive shit.” She grunts. “Fine, I’ll play your stupid game. What’re the rules?”

I lean in closer so our eyes are level and flash her a smirk. “There are no rules. The first one to get a kiss wins.”

“Okay, you’re on, Bishop! Prepare to lose at your own stupid game!”

Her confidence has me chuckling, but she has no idea what she’s agreed to. We walk to the bar area, and I quickly scan the room, noticing a group of four ladies. I order five Jolly Rancher shots, then make my way toward them.

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more beautiful group.” I show off my straight, white teeth and infamous side grin as I set the glasses down on the bartop. “Care to do a shot with me?”

Their eyes light up in surprise and excitement. “Sure!” They quickly scramble for one, but I stop them.

“Oh wait. I forgot to tell you. Whoever finishes first gets a special surprise from me.” I flash them a wink, and they giggle.

We make a toast, then I say go. The brunette to my right slams hers down first.

“I win!” She does a little dance while the other three groan. “Now for my special surprise?”

“I’m it, sweetheart.” A sly smile slides across my lips as I turn to her, moving closer.

“Sadie.” She grins wide, her brown eyes meeting mine. Just by the cleavage she’s showing and the tight jeans she’s wearing, it’s obvious she’s the wild one of the group.

“That’s a beautiful name,” I say as she stares at my lips. This game will be even easier than I thought. “You like body shots?”

Her brow pops up, and she laughs. “Love them, but I’m more of a giver than a taker.”

“She’s a pro,” the blonde says as the others watch.

“I kinda like the sound of that.” I order another round of drinks for the table.

“So whatcha got under that shirt?” she asks, nearly eye fucking me into oblivion. This reaction from women is one I’m used to, so I’m not surprised. Instead of teasing her, I make a show out of carefully sliding the material over my head and off my body. No one in the place gives two shits, except for maybe Hadleigh, who randomly rolls her eyes at me from the bar. She’s talking to some guy, but her attention always lands back on me.

I focus on Sadie and flash her a wink while her friends drool over my tats and abs. Right now, they’re all putty in my hands, and if I weren’t on a date, I’d have my pick of which one to take home with me tonight.

“Now I’m pissed I didn’t swallow faster,” one of them says, making Sadie chuckle.

I smirk, then grab one of the shots that a server delivered. “Open wide, sweetheart. I want you to feed me mine with that gorgeous mouth of yours.”

Carefully, I tilt her head back, then set the glass full of liquid between her lips. She lets out a moan as she holds it tight.

“Good girl,” I praise, then kneel between her legs. “I’m all yours. Show me what you’ve got.”

As she stands above me, I open my mouth. Sadie looks like she’s trying to concentrate as some of the liquid spills on my chin. Quickly, I adjust my position so another drop isn’t wasted. I grip the back of her thighs as she finishes, and I swallow. When she frees her mouth, I slowly stand and meet her eyes.

“Gotta admit, I’m usually the one on my knees,” she states, running her finger up my abs. “How’d I do?”

I grab a napkin from the table and wipe my face. “Makes me wonder what else that mouth can do.”

She comes close, giving me all the permission I need, and I dive in, bringing my lips to hers. When I pull away, Hadleigh catches my eye again. This time, she’s trying to push away a guy being way too fucking handsy.

“Sorry, ladies. Gonna have to ’scuse me,” I say, putting on my shirt and moving toward Hadleigh at the bar.