Her long auburn hair hung wild and loose down her back, and if he wasnat mistaken she was wearing his black T-shirt. It came to mid-thigh on her, and her legs and feet were bare.

A lump formed in Jakeas throat at the homey image Dee made as she cooked breakfast. What would it be like to wake up with her every morning? Having her beside him for conversation over pancakes and coffee. Being with her after work and sharing what had happened in each of their days. And to have her to hold in his arms every night.

Dee glanced over her shoulder and greeted him with a grin that warmed his blood and made his c.o.c.k rise. aaBout time you got up, cowboy.a Smiling, Jake walked across the floor. When he reached her, he slid his arms around her waist and hugged her from behind, nuzzling her ear. aMornina.a She sighed and leaned back against him. aHungry?a aStarving.a He nipped at her ear and moved to the curve of her neck. aEverything smells wonderful. Including you.a With a soft laugh, she replied, aThis pancake is going to be burnt to a crisp if you donat stop messing with the cook.a aSmall price to pay,a he murmured. But he stepped back, releasing his hold on her. For now.

He shoved his hands in his front pockets and leaned over the plates of pancakes, sausages and scrambled eggs, sniffing with the appreciation of a starving male.

aDone.a Dee flipped the last pancake onto the stack and turned the burneras heat off. aNow if youall help me carry these to the breakfast nook, you can dig in.a Jake took his hands from his pockets and picked up the plates of pancakes and sausages. aYour every desire is my command,a he said as he headed to the round oak table near the bay window.

aThatas what Iam counting on.a Her tone was sultry and teasing, and d.a.m.ned if it didnat make his c.o.c.k even harder.

He set the food in the middle of the table, which was already set with plates, flatware and napkins. He went back to the counter and picked up the dish of scrambled eggs and the pot of coffee.

Dee grabbed a gla.s.s carafe of orange juice from the fridge. She stopped to retrieve the saucepan of maple syrup that had been heating on the range top, and then joined him at the table.

aOh, the cream.a She jumped back up and went to the fridge. Jake watched her as she bent over to search the lower shelves, his T-shirt hiking up over her hips and exposing her bottom.

She wasnat wearing any underwear.

Jakeas mouth fell open as he stared at the exposed pink folds of her p.u.s.s.y, and he wondered what refrigerator s.e.x would be like.

Ice-cold air blowing over their naked bodies as he bent her over in the open door of the fridge. Dee clutching the shelves that held milk and eggs, her nipples hard from the chill. Her screams of pleasure as she yelled at him to f.u.c.k her harder while he thrust his c.o.c.k deep inside her.

aFound it.a She stood and turned, holding the small crystal pitcher of cream, then shut the fridge door with a b.u.mp of her hip.

aArenat you hungry?a She frowned as she came back to the table and sat. aYou havenat touched a thing.a He cleared his throat. aAh, just waiting for you.a She rewarded him with a smile and poured two cups of coffee. aSo, my cowboy prince is a gentleman, too.a aI wouldnat say that,a he muttered as he added a touch of cream to his coffee. He piled pancakes on his plate and slathered them with b.u.t.ter and warm maple syrup. aWhat are your plans for the day?a he asked as he speared a couple of sausages.

Dee was just about to take a bite of pancake. Pausing, she held her fork in midair and shrugged. aI havenat made any.a He shoveled scrambled eggs on the last remaining spot on his plate. aWhy donat we spend the day together?a With a smile that reached her beautiful green eyes, she replied, aIad like that.a Relief flooded through him, and his muscles relaxed. A part of him had been afraid she wouldnat want to spend the rest of the weekend with him.

Dee chewed her mouthful of pancake then chased it down with a drink of orange juice. aWhy donat we go horseback riding in the canyon?a Jake swallowed the bite of sausage he was eating and gave her a slow grin. aUp to our place?a aYes.a The way she was looking at him when she said it made him wonder how he managed to control himself from taking her on the kitchen table. Right here and now.

He downed his orange juice before asking, aWhen is your sister coming for a visit?a aNot until December.a aNeed any help with ch.o.r.es?a aNah.a Dee smiled. aI told you yesterday that Jess will make sure itas taken care of.a Jake just nodded. Something about Deeas foreman just didnat fit. Lawless moved and worked like a professional cow hand, but Jakeas law enforcement gut told him there was more to Lawless than outward appearances. Jakeas instinct wasnat clear on whether to trust the man or not.

And if he should consider Lawless as compet.i.tion for Deeas affection. Or was that just fouling Jakeas radar, and making him suspect an innocent man? He had no hard proof of anything, save Jess not giving Dee that one message.

Jake and Dee ate the rest of their breakfast in companionable silence. After eating, they both cleaned and loaded the dishwasher.

When they finished, he captured her around the waist and lifted her onto the polished granite surface of the kitchen island.

She laughed, her eyes sparkling, and moistened her lips with the tip of her tongue. aWhat do you think youare doing, Jake Reynolds?a aHaving brunch.a He brushed his lips over hers. aAnd this is just the right height.a Dee shivered. aI never knew granite could feel so cool and delicious against my skin.a Trailing his thumb over her bottom lip, Jake said, aEspecially when youare not wearing any underwear?a She cradled his jaw with one hand, stroking his stubble with her thumb. aHow did you know that?a aLucky guess?a aUh-huh.a Dee pulled him toward her and demanded entrance to his mouth. Her fingertips skated over his nipples, running through the hair on his chest, and working on down to the b.u.t.ton of his jeans.

He slid his hands onto her bare a.s.s, pushing the T-shirt up as he pressed his jean-clad c.o.c.k against her p.u.s.s.y.

aHey, Dean?a a masculine voice shouted from the direction of the front door.

Dee jerked her head up and yelped. She attempted to scramble down from the island, but Jake kept her b.u.t.t pinned to the granite countertop.

While Dee tried to tug the T-shirt lower to cover herself, Jake looked over his shoulder and called out, aIn the kitchen.a aI founda"a Jess Lawless started to say, but came to an abrupt stop when he saw Jake and Dee. aJeez. Sorry, Dean. Didnat mean to disturb you two.a The ranch foreman looked more amused than embarra.s.sed at having come across his boss half-clothed and in the arms of an almost naked man. aHowdy, Reynolds.a aMornina, Lawless,a Jake said, but made it clear by his territorial stance that Dee was his woman.

Dee cleared her throat, and when Jake glanced at her he noticed the pink in her cheeks. aCan this wait, Jess?a aSure thing.a The ranch hand nodded. aJust wanted to let you know I ran across another downed fence. This time along the Wildsa side of the ranch.a ad.a.m.n.a Dee pushed her loose hair over her shoulder. aYou and the boys have it taken care of?a aYou bet.a Lawless started to turn around, but stopped when Jake said, aSomeone was prowling around the barn last night. Did you see anything?a The ranch hand paused and frowned. aNo. You?a Jake related what had happened, watching Lawless as he spoke. But the man revealed nothing in his expression.

When Jake finished, Lawless said, aIall check it out and see if anythingas missing or disturbed.a He nodded to Jake and then to Dee. aCatch you later.a Jake narrowed his eyes as he watched the foreman leave. He was definitely going to have to do a little research on one Jess Lawless.

Deeas thoughts were wild with confusion. The night she had shared with Jake, the intruder on her property, Jessas announcement that the fence was downa"sheesh. All she wanted to think about was the fabulous s.e.x shead enjoyed with Jake, but the strange happenings kept tugging at her.

After they showered, dressed, packed a lunch and saddled a pair of horses, Jake and Dee headed to the mountain behind the Flying M ranch. The morning smelled crisp and clean, of rain-washed sky, wet earth and gra.s.s. Dee wore a light jacket, a T-shirt with no bra, and loose cotton slacks with no underwear. She was d.a.m.n good and prepared to enjoy Jake there and back again.

On their way, they stopped and checked out the fence line that had been cut over night. Her efficient cowhands had already repaired the fence, boot prints, horse hooves and cow tracks all mixed up in the muddy ground so that there was no easy way to identify any one print.

When they continued on to the hideout and guided their horses deeper into the canyon, Dee vibrated with desire for Jake. Every nerve in her body was aware and alive with need, screaming for his touch, his mouth, his body. Crying out for his c.o.c.k to be deep inside her. When they were out of sight of the ranch, she reined in Shadow.

Jake pulled up Whisper. aWhat? Weare not going to our place?a She slid off her jacket while she studied him from beneath her lashes. aRemember how we fulfilled your fantasy yesterday?a aYeah.a His gray eyes positively smoldered, and she knew he was thinking of that moment when he asked her to make herself come. And then how shead done it.

As she tied her jacket to the pummel of her saddle, she licked her lips. aIave always fantasized about riding double.a He gazed at her for a long moment, taking her in from the nipples jutting against her blouse, down to where the cotton slacks hid her p.u.s.s.y. Without another word, he swung down from Whisper and tied the lead reins to the back of Deeas saddle. He mounted Shadow, sliding into the saddle behind Dee, his hips glued to hers.

His erection was positively enormous. Dee sank back against him and wiggled her a.s.s against his c.o.c.k. aI wish we were naked,a she murmured.

Jake slid his arms around her waist and nibbled at her neck. aThat can be arranged.a With a soft laugh, Dee guided her gelding through the trees, Jakeas mare following behind. Rainwater slid from the leaves as they pa.s.sed through the trees, lightly showering Dee and Jake with moisture. Their bodies moved together with the gentle walk of the horse, Jakeas c.o.c.k growing harder against Deeas backside, increasing the ache in her p.u.s.s.y.

He kissed the back of her neck, using his tongue and lips to drive her wild. aTell me about this fantasy.a Dee was so hot and so wet for him. aIn my fantasy, youare a desperado and youave kidnapped me off my horse. Youare taking me to your hideout to ravish me.a Jakeas soft laugh tickled her skin. aAnd youare the seorita in distress with no one to rescue you.a She whimpered. aTouch me, baby.a aWhere do you want my hands?a His voice was a deep growl against her nape. aTell me. Exactly what you want.a Dee was so turned on that she was barely able to keep her eyes open to guide Shadow along the trail. aI want you to unb.u.t.ton my shirt and let the breeze caress my b.r.e.a.s.t.s.a He eased his hands across her, stroking her sensitive nipples through the material. Slowly he unb.u.t.toned her blouse until it gaped open.

The intense sensation of cool air on her naked b.r.e.a.s.t.s caused Dee to gasp. Her nipples beaded, begging for Jakeas touch. His calloused fingers trailed lazy circles around her heart pendant and across her bare skin, but avoided where she ached to be touched the most.

aJake,a she moaned.

He lightly bit her neck and tickled the flesh with his tongue. aWhat do you want me to do next?a Dee swallowed and licked her lips. aI want your hands to play with my nipples.a A few more circles around her b.r.e.a.s.t.s and then his fingers found her tight peaks. At first he just brushed them, teasing her with the light caress.

She pressed back against him and moaned as he cupped her b.r.e.a.s.t.s in his large palms. Then he took her nipples between his thumbs and forefingers, pulling and kneading them. Dee moved her hips against his c.o.c.k, in time with Shadowas gait, wanting the release that only Jake could give her.

aIs that all?a His mouth continued to kiss her neck and her ear, and she shivered from the exquisite sensations coursing through her.

aNo.a She knew he was going to make her tell him, and then head give her what she wanted. aMake me come.a He sucked in his breath and she could tell he was as aroused as she was. If it was physically possible, she would have turned around to go down on his c.o.c.k while they were on horseback, taking him to the back of her throat.

The clip clop sound of Whisperas and Shadowas hooves kept time with the beating of Deeas heart. Smells of horse, leather, and pion filled the air, and Jakeas musky scent surrounded her. A breeze rushed through the trees, a sensual murmur and a whisper in her soul.

The horse moved between her thighs, the rocking motion increasing the ache in her p.u.s.s.y as Jakeas hands stroked her skin from her b.r.e.a.s.t.s to her waist. He eased one hand down to her crotch, and Dee gasped as he cupped her mound, then rubbed at her through the thin cotton material. She would have given anything to be wearing absolutely nothing at that moment.

aTouch me.a She was begging, needing him so bad she couldnat stand it any longer.

Jake eased his hand under the elastic waistband of her baggy slacks, pausing to tease the curls of her p.u.s.s.y with his fingers. His breathing became as ragged as hers. aG.o.d, but it turns me on when youare naked beneath your clothes.a Dee barely had the presence of mind to guide Shadow to the right and onto the trail that would take them to their secluded spot. Her body was on fire, and she wished she could take Jakeas c.o.c.k deep within her right then. aNow, Jake.a He chuckled close to her ear, sending shivers through her and making her ache even more. He slid his fingers deeper into her slacks, delving into her wetness. She gasped as he stroked her, caressed her, circling her sensitive c.l.i.t.

Dee clenched the reins as he drove her on until she reached the summit and climaxed, her o.r.g.a.s.m splintering throughout her body. She cried out with her release, causing Shadow to shy and toss his head.

Her body jerked against Jakeas hand, but he still didnat let up. Aftershocks rippled throughout her body, one after another, until finally she begged him to stop.

The intensity of her o.r.g.a.s.m made her completely boneless, and she melted against Jake. He trailed kisses from her hair to her ear while the horse headed through the trees. Dee sighed, absolute contentment warming her body as he wrapped his arms around her.

He nipped at her earlobe. aWeare almost there.a aWhen we get to our spot, Iam going to give you the best o.r.g.a.s.m of your life, Jake Reynolds.a aIam ready.a His fingers played with her nipples, and his c.o.c.k was oh-so-hard against her a.s.s.

Oh, yes. That man was ready.

aGood,a she murmured. aAnd when weare finished, Iam going to make you come again.a

Chapter Twelve.

He felt like head come home.

aItas just as beautiful here as Iad remembered,a Jake murmured when they arrived in the small canyon, their hidden spot.

Oak and pion trees filled the secluded area. Starting from high in the canyon, a rain-swollen stream gurgled and bubbled through a series of boulders down a small incline. Dee reined in the gelding beside the stream, and Jakeas mare came to a stop behind them.

Wave after wave of memories flowed over him as he held Dee, touching the soft skin head bared. This was where theyad made love the first time, and many more after that. Theyad shared hopes and dreams for the futurea"a future shead once thought included him. Whether she knew it or not, he intended to be a part of her dreams again.

aBetter get me down before I let you ravish me on horseback,a Dee murmured.

aMmmm. I like the sound of that.a Jake slid Deeas blouse off her shoulders and pulled it away, leaving her naked from the waist up.

Dee gasped and shivered. He slid his hands down her arms, feeling the goose b.u.mps that had broken out from the contact of cool air against her skin.

Shadow swished his tail and stomped a hoof, but stood patiently as Jake caressed Deeas bare flesh.

aTake off your shirt,a she demanded.

Jake put his hat on Dee, pulled off his own T-shirt, and then tossed it and her blouse onto a boulder near the stream. He put his hat back on his head as she sighed and leaned against him, her hair like silk against his naked chest. His own nipples hardened, and he throbbed with the need to f.u.c.k her with everything he had.

He moved his mouth close to her ear. aPut one leg over so that youare sitting sidesaddle.a With Jakeas help, Dee brought her leg over, and then she was sideways in his lap, her arms around his neck. She looked up at him, her eyes wide and that beautiful green that he knew he could get lost in.

aNow, Iam going to ravish you.a He leaned down to caress her mouth with his, slowly tasting her. G.o.d, he would never get enough of this woman.

His woman.

Dee made soft little moans as he thrust into her mouth. He ran his tongue inside of her lips and along the serrated edge of her teeth. His chest brushed her b.r.e.a.s.t.s as he pressed her close and his ache for her increased.

Trailing kisses from her mouth, over her chin, to the hollow of her throat and past her neck, Jake worked his way down to Deeas b.r.e.a.s.t.s. He licked around her heart pendant, her orange blossom scent filling his senses, as his tongue tasted the salty flavor of her skin.

They rocked as Shadow shifted beneath them and swatted his tail again.

aJake,a Dee cried out when his mouth found its treasure, her hard, rosy nipple. aI want you inside me so bad.a He groaned, wanting to slide between her thighs and f.u.c.k her fast and hard. But instead, he lowered his voice and said, aAs soon as I have my way with you.a aHave your way with me?a Dee sounded hesitant and exhilarated at the same time.

aYeah.a He sucked her other nipple and looked up at her. aRemember, Iam the desperado. I intend to ravish you completely. Many times, Seorita.a Her eyes widened. aOh, my.a aKick off your shoes,a he commanded. When she did, Jake tugged at her waistband. aLift your hips.a He yanked her slacks down and let them slide onto the ground.

Jake ground his teeth as he stared at the naked woman in his lap. It was almost more than he could handle. aNow spread your thighs.a Deeas lips parted as she obeyed, opening her p.u.s.s.y to him. aOkay.a aSay, S, Seor.a Jake tried to sound gruff, like the desperado he was pretending to be.

Excitement flickered in her green eyes. aS, Seor.a Jake caressed the insides of her thighs, lightly brushing over the auburn curls, but not dipping into her. aNow, if youare a good seorita, Iall make you come.a aS, Seor.a She nodded. aWhat do I have to do?a He shifted in the saddle and continued stroking her skin in light circles. aPlay with your nipples.a Moving her hand to her breast, Dee started to close her eyes.

aKeep your eyes open and look at me,a Jake demanded. aOr I wonat make you come.a aYesaSeor.a Holding back a grin, he traced the curls, and then along her p.u.s.s.y lips. aNow beg me.a aPlease.a Dee swallowed and squirmed against his world cla.s.s hard-on. aPlease make me come, Seor.a He slipped his fingers into her heat, and thrust them deep inside. Dee arched her back against his arm at the same time she squeezed her nipple.

Jake moved his fingers up and stroked her c.l.i.t, watching her face to see her expression when she reached her climax.

It was only a matter of seconds and Deeas body tensed and jerked as she came. The horse shifted beneath them, looked over his shoulder and snorted.

aOh, G.o.d,a Dee cried as she shuddered in his arms.

aYou mean, oh, Seor.a Jake laughed and kissed her lips. aYou know Iam not done having my way with you.a aPlease, no.a Deeas breathing was heavy as she stared up at him.

aSlide off the horse.a Jake helped her sit up in his lap, and then eased her to the ground, careful not to sc.r.a.pe her soft skin over the saddle. aDonat move. Wait for me.a aS, Seor.a She stood a couple of feet away from the horse, her auburn hair flowing over her bare shoulders. Her hands were at her sides and she was completely naked except for her heart pendant.

Jake couldnat believe how much it turned him on to be playing out Deeas fantasy. He dismounted and then took the reins and loosely tied them to a tree. The gelding and mare both stood patiently, like the well-trained horses they were.

When he finished, he approached Dee. aIf youare not a good seorita, Iall have to tie you up and f.u.c.k you against one of these trees.a aTie me up?a Her hand moved to her throat, but he didnat think she was nervous. No, by the look in her eyes, he knew she was as excited as he.

aYes.a Jake kicked off his boots, and then went to the saddlebags and pulled out the blanket Dee had stored in one of the pockets. He laid the blanket out on the leaf and pine needle covered ground then stood. aTake off my pants, Seorita.a Dee approached him, almost shyly, undid the top b.u.t.ton of his jeans and eased the zipper down. When she pulled down Jakeas briefs, his c.o.c.k sprung free. He sucked in his breath at the feel of the cool air against him.

She glanced up at him as he started to take off his Stetson, but she said, aNo, leave it on. Thatas part of my fantasy. Please, Seor.a He held back a groan while she pushed down his briefs and jeans. She licked her lips as she knelt on the blanket, so close he could swear he felt her warm breath on his c.o.c.k.

Jake kicked off his jeans and socks, and when Dee started to rise, he put his hand on her head. aNow pleasure me, Seorita.a A grin flashed across her face, but she quickly replaced it with a meek look. aS, Seor.a He caught his breath as she held his member in one hand and teased the head with her tongue. She licked and sucked him, lightly nibbling along his length as if he was a piece of corn on the cob. G.o.d, head never think of that vegetable the same way again.

aTake me deep in your throat,a he commanded.

Dee answered by going down on him and taking him into her warm mouth. Jake groaned and slid his hands into her hair urging her on. She moved up and down his c.o.c.k, twisting one hand around his c.o.c.k as she sucked. Her other hand grabbed his hips, holding him close to her.

He gritted his teeth, knowing he was close to going over the edge. Deeas gaze met his while he watched himself go in and out of her mouth, and it shoved him over the chasm.

Jake shouted her name and clenched his hands in her hair. She held him to the back of her throat, moving her hand up and down, milking his s.e.m.e.n and swallowing it.

Dee smiled and let him slide out of her mouth. She lifted her head and said, aHow was that, Seor?a aFine.a Incredible. I could die a happy man. Jake drew her up to him, letting his hands slide through her hair to her b.r.e.a.s.t.s. He pinched her nipple between his thumb and forefinger, and stared into her eyes. aBut Iam not finished having my way with you, Seorita.a She trembled beneath his touch. aWhat do you want me to do next, Seor?a aFeed me lunch. Naked.a Dee felt absolutely delicious, wearing nothing but her pendant as she took the saddlebag from her gelding and returned to the blanket Jake had laid out.

In real life she would never put up with a man ordering her around. But in acting out her fantasy, it was beyond fun. One of these days she would have to turn the tables on him and play dominatrix.

He looked so incredible, like a Playgirl centerfold with only his black cowboy hat and a seductive grin. And his c.o.c.k was big and hard again.

While he settled on a boulder beside the blanket, Dee knelt beside Jake. He swallowed and forced himself to look at the horses instead of her naked body. Shadow lowered his head and munched gra.s.s. Whisper bent one knee, resting on her other three legs, looking like she was dozing off.

Jake turned back to see Dee withdrawing four sandwiches, two squares of fudge cake, and a thermos of iced tea, setting it all onto the blanket.

She held up two sandwiches. aEgg salad or roast beef?a aBoth.a He eased onto the blanket and caught silken strands of her hair. Winding the strands around his finger, he played with them while she unwrapped their lunch. She started to hand him a sandwich, but he shook his head. aFeed it to me.a Smiling, she tore off a bite of the egg salad and held it to his lips. He opened his mouth and she fed it to him as his eyes held hers.

They fed each other one bite of sandwich at a time, a slow sensual meal like the one theyad had at the restaurant. Only this time they were alone. And naked.

With every movement Dee made, her b.r.e.a.s.t.s swayed. The smell of her s.e.x called to him, making him want to taste her p.u.s.s.y, to devour her. By the time they were finished eating lunch, he was more than ready to bury his c.o.c.k inside her.

She reached for the chocolate cake. aDessert?a aUh-huh.a Jake raked his gaze over her and heat pooled in his groin. aBut I donat want cake.a aSeor?a She couldnat believe how it turned her on to call him that. aWhat would you prefer?a aYou.a Jake grabbed his jeans and withdrew his leather belt. Holding his belt in one hand, he took Deeas hand in his other and brought her to her feet as he stood.