Page 8 of The Mountain Man's Muffin

When our eyes met, my heart kicked into high gear. “I wasn’t sure where his leash was, or I would’ve taken him out.”

Austin strode toward me, purpose in his step, and desire, so much desire, in his gaze. I gripped the counter so I wouldn’t melt into the floor.

Swoon and swoon and more swoon.

All I thought about was how sexy I knew that body of his was under all those clothes. Stupid clothes. Covering up all the good parts.

Austin stopped in front of me and dipped his head down. His lips touched mine, and all of the same explosions from the night before went off again.

How is every kiss so damn intoxicating?

“Morning. Did you sleep well?” Austin asked while tucking a strand of my hair behind my ear. Something I’ve noticed he liked to do often. I didn’t mind.

“Mmm, I did. When we weren’t…you know.”

He nuzzled my neck, and goose bumps scattered along my arms. “Oh, I know. But I’d love to be reminded.” He grabbed me by the hips and pressed me against him. I felt his bulge, and heat flooded between my legs.

“Me too,” I whispered. I’d love for him to lift me onto this counter and fuck the shit out of me. But I have muffins to bake and a business to run. So I placed my hands on his chest and broke free from his grasp. “But we’ll have to be patient. I need to bake first.”

Austin groaned, but a grin spread across his face, and he winked at me. My heart went on a spree. “Let me take Kane out for a walk, and I’ll help. Looks like it’ll be a while before the mud dries up some. Save me a cup of coffee, please.” He kissed me once more and disappeared out the back door, Kane already ahead of him.

I chuckled at the dog and shook my head. How had so much happened in less than twenty-four hours? It was insane. But I couldn’t focus on that. I had people to call and things to do.

I called Gran to check in, but she didn’t answer. Afterward, I sent Lena a text.

Ruby: GURRRLLLL. Tell me everything you know about Austin Delaney.

Lena: Austin Delaney?? The older guy who runs a tow truck company, right? He seems nice, kind of quiet, keeps to himself. Total hunk, though. Why?

Ruby: Well, you’re never going to believe this, but he showed up here last night. We ended up stranded from the storm, and we kind of hooked up.

Lena: Kind of?? What does kind of mean??

Ruby: LOL. We had wild sex all night.

Lena: OMG! Yahhhhssss girl! Get it! Please tell me the sex was hot as fuck. It must’ve been.

Ruby: Unbelievable. I lost count of how many times I orgasmed. And you know your girl has never orgasmed during sex before.

Lena: AHHHH! I want all the deets! I’ll stop by later! I also have some tea to spill- not my own but even better- my brother Graham’s, haha

Ruby: Oh God, what’s he gotten into now? Can’t wait to hear. Ttyl, love u xoxo

Lena: love u more, xoxo

I put down my phone and turned on some music. I felt giddy, like a little kid at their birthday party. I danced as I grabbed what I needed for the muffins and sang like no one was watching.

Or I thought no one was watching…

“Please. Don’t stop because of me,” Austin said from where he stood in the doorway.

“My show isn’t free,” I teased.

Kane trotted over to me, and I nuzzled his snout and gave him a cookie.

Austin laughed as he rolled up his sleeves and washed his hands at the sink. He dried them on a towel and helped himself to a cup of coffee. “Tell me what to do, and I’m on it.”

“You got it.”

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