STORY EXCERPT

Charly snapped, “Seen enough, cowboy?”

She’d been in the sexy man’s truck cab for only six miles of driving, yet he’d brazenly scanned her body at least twelve times, turning her into a total bundle of nerves.

Drake laughed wickedly. “Hell, no. I’d like to get a peek at even more of you.” His arm came around her back, even though there were at least two feet between their seats in the truck. “The single women in Wilde are going to be green with envy the minute you show up, Charly.”

She spotted a sign that informed Wilde was only eighteen miles up the road. Good thing. He had a confident, possessive intensity that unnerved her. His wicked stares worked to heat her up, and even though a part of her was ready for him to look elsewhere, another part, deeper and more instinctual, enjoyed every lusty leer.

I wonder if he’d back off if I told him that I’m still a virgin? She pushed the thought aside. With all that happened her freshman year of college and the following universal cold shoulder by the male students, she’d forgotten what it felt like to have a man come on to her so strong.

“You’ve got quite the lines, Drake.”

“Every word is the truth, sweetheart. You got a boyfriend back East?”

She shook her head.

“Want one?”

“What? You?” Tingles spread through her body like electricity. “You’re too much.”

“I thought big-city girls all liked cowboys. You don’t?” he asked in a faux-innocent tone.

Her lips curled up. “Never been around one before.”

“Then you’re in for a treat.” He pulled the truck over to the side of the road and stared at her with his big brown eyes. “Get over here.” He patted the middle seat next to him.

“Why?” she asked meekly.

“I want my reward for saving you tonight.”

“What reward?”

“A kiss from those luscious lips of yours.”

She felt her cheeks warm as blood flooded into her face. “How about an IOU?”

His eyebrows shot up, causing her to get dizzy. “Not a chance. Either move over here, or I’ll come over there. Your choice, sweetheart.”

He was only asking for a kiss, and she knew she wanted one, too. The last time she’d been kissed had been in high school. “You did save me.”

“Now you’re talking.”

“And what harm’s a little kiss?”

He smiled and patted the bench seat once again.

Charly unbuckled her seat belt and scooted over slowly.

“Too slow.” In an instant, Drake pulled her next to him and cupped her chin. “God, your eyes are so blue. Gorgeous.”

His words and touch ignited her passion. “Thank you. I mean it. I appreciate you for—”

His kiss left her silent. Everything inside her went kablooey. His lips pressed firmly against hers, then softened. As his tongue demanded entrance, she parted her lips. He tasted warm and sensual. Her toes curled as the kiss went on and on. New sensations fired inside her one after another. Every cell vibrated and heated. Overwhelmed by it all, her mind suddenly grabbed the old standby thought—don’t trust men, any of them.

She put her hands against his chest and pushed.

Drake frowned but didn’t budge. “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing,” she lied. Why am I like this? He wants me. My body is responding. And what do I do? Push. Push. Push.

“Liar. Someone hurt you really bad, didn’t they?” He tilted his head down.

Instinctively, she snapped, “Are you playing psychologist or mind reader?” Breathe, Charly. Use your head.

“Neither, but I can tell you have some pain and invisible scars that some prick inflicted on you.”

His words unhinged her. “Some, but I’m fine. What woman hasn’t been hurt by a guy?” How could a man she just met see so easily into her?

His large hands stroked her hair, easing her nerves and quieting her mind. “Whatever it is, you’ve carried it for a while.” His easy tone and gentle caresses were hypnotic.

“I guess.”

“Some motherfucker, no doubt.” He cupped her chin and fixed his stare on her, causing her to blink. “I’m not him, Charly.”

She closed her eyes, trying to calm herself. “I know that.”

“Tell me what happened.”

He pulled her even closer, and she melted into his body, leaning her head against his chest. It felt so normal, and she was able to quiet her mind’s resistance to a whisper. Why did she want to tell Drake everything? He was a stranger. Maybe that somehow made it okay. No judgment or preconceptions. A true unbiased ear.

“I don’t want to talk about it,” she lied.

“Okay.” His tone vibrated low and powerful in his chest. “Another time, sweetheart.”

Normally, Charly was in control. She wondered if her fatigue from the long drive had caused her to lose her mental steadiness, or was it just being with this cowboy, whose honesty and masculinity had tripped her up?

“You want to go to the hotel now?” he asked.

“Can we just sit here for a bit?” She hoped he would say yes.

“All night if you want, sweetheart.”

“Thank you.”

“No, Charly. Thank you. But you have to know, now that I’ve sampled your lips, I’ve got to taste them again.”

Thrilled by being next to Drake, tears rolled down her cheeks. She’d felt so untouchable for so long. Now, an incredibly sexy male desired her—and bad.

His eyebrows shot up. “You’re crying.”

“I’m okay. Just tired, I guess.”

He kissed her forehead, and sparks shot up her spine. “You want me to kiss you again?”

Though against all her rationale, she nodded.

The cowboy who’d rescued her from the side of the road didn’t say another word. Instead he cradled her chin, lifting gently. Then he captured her lips with his. She closed her eyes, losing herself to his mind-blowing kiss.

ADULT EXCERPT

Drake began unbuttoning her blouse. He kissed the top of her breasts. Then he licked her neck. He slowly undressed her.

“I have a surprise for you, princess,” she heard him say as he continued undressing her.

“What is it?” Charly asked when he cupped her chin.

He smiled. “Impatient little vixen, aren’t you?” He captured her lips again with his.

Overwhelming sensations raced through her body. Every cell inside her seemed to burn as he kissed her into a frenzy of wantonness. He pulled her close, and the feel of his chest pressing hard on her nipples caused her pussy to moisten.

A knock on the door jolted her from the dreaminess he was giving her.

“Who could that be at this hour?” But she had a pretty good idea.

“That’s the surprise, sweetheart.” Drake released her, leaving her bare-chested in the middle of the hotel room. He walked to the door, and she wrapped her arms around her breasts. He opened the door. “Come in."

In walked his twin, Dax, and his other brother, Seth.

Her heart jumped up to her throat. She’d never had that fantasy before, but her body was immediately on board as a little hum rolled through her.

“It’s obvious what you guys have in mind, but I’m not sure about this.”

“Sweetheart, don’t you worry about a thing. You’re going to enjoy what we have in store for you. Did you bring everything, Seth?”

Seth patted the backpack he was carrying. “All here. Hello, Charly.” His tone was throaty and so very sexy.

“Hello.” Dax stood in front of her. “Since seeing you at the chapel tonight, I’ve been looking forward to getting to know you better, honey.”

He looked so much like Drake that she had the urge to wrap her arms around his neck. But she didn’t. Instead, she hugged herself, hoping to hide some of her chest from Dax and Seth.

Drake was behind Charly. He held her by the elbows, forcing her to lower her arms. “Take a look at her tits. They’re the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.”

She should’ve been a wreck and screaming for help since she barely knew Dax and Seth. But she wasn’t. Was it because Seth had escorted her to the chapel when she’d been so nervous to walk in the quiet, tiny town? Likely. And Dax? Well, perhaps his looking like a replica of Drake was making it easier to warm up to him so quickly. Probably. The most likely reason she remained excited and compliant, though, was that Drake had told her to stay in the present with the promise of a new pleasurable experience.

Let tomorrow come when it comes. Tonight, I’m going for it.

“You’re right about that, bro.” Dax cupped her breasts.

Charly couldn’t use her hands to push him away, not that she even wanted to, since Drake was holding her arms. Dax’s touch made her nipples ache and throb. Tingles spread up and down her spine.

Obviously these guys had shared women before. With these three growing up in Wilde, it was inevitable.

Dax looked at her. His hand came around the back of her neck. “I’ve just got to taste her lips.” Without another word, he captured her mouth with his.

The torment of his kiss left her weak in the knees. He pressed with a fervor and hunger that thrilled her. The whole time Dax kissed her, Drake was rubbing her back so gently. She peeked at Seth, who was undressing. His fixed stare on her never faltered. Her pussy ached and moistened.

When Dax ended their kiss, she felt wonderfully dizzy.

Seth stood to the side, completely nude. The man had the sexiest chiseled body she’d ever seen anywhere. In person. Magazines. Internet. Film. She bit her lip, unable to look away from his rock-solid muscles.

The twin cowboys finished undressing her, leaving her without a single thread to cover her.

“Fucking A, she’s incredible.” Dax stared at her like she was a large rare steak and he’d been fed only vegetarian meals for months.

Seth’s sexy mouth curled up. “I like what I see, missy.”

“I told you. Charly is more than you can imagine.”

“You guys are too much.” She breathed deeply, hoping to get her bearings.

Without a word, Dax stepped back and disrobed.

“No, princess.” Drake moved in front of her. “We’re not trying to play you.” Then he knelt down like a devotee of some mythological goddess. “You truly are more than I could’ve imagined.” With his fingers, Drake feathered both her legs up and down, just to the edge of tickling her. His touch made her marvelously woozy and warm.

She peered over at Seth. His thick, long cock stood erect. Its size made her tremble some, but what made her tremble even more was his steamy gaze. To her, he seemed about ready to pounce. Seth was a man who took what he wanted, when he wanted it. And right now, she was what he wanted.

Seth moved behind her and pulled on her hair. “You’re quite the morsel, missy.” Then he reached around her and pinched her nipples. Between his thumbs and forefingers, her bits of flesh throbbed and fiery desire detonated through her.

Drake began licking her pussy, causing her to get even wetter. His tongue swept over her sensitive flesh like a possessive soldier. As his hands cupped her ass to pull her in closer to his greedy mouth, her womb clenched.

“Dax, bring me some lube.” Seth licked the center of her back between her shoulder blades then down to the base of her spine. She felt his hands latch on to her thighs, and heat exploded in her face as he spread her ass cheeks apart. The sexual exploration Seth seemed to be pushing her to made her extremely nervous. But being surrounded by such male beauty and experience tamped down some of her fears.

Drake fingered her pussy and stared up at her with his big, dark eyes.

Charly felt floaty and humid. “Guys, did Drake tell you that I’m really new to this?”

Seth bit her left ass cheek, sending pulses through her insides. “New to what, missy?”

“Actually, everything. He was my first.”