Page 39 of Lasso Lovebirds

Sky pressed their forehead against mine, and then gave me a gentle pat on the chest.

“We better get going,” I mumbled.

“Yeah,” they whispered. “We have stars to look at, huh?”

I chuckled and shut the door, going around to the driver side. I got in and cranked on the engine, the truck roaring to life. I glanced back at the house as I drove down the road that stretched across the entire ranch.

An easy silence settled between the two of us, and I knew we were both lost in our thoughts.

I wondered what they were thinking about, though.

Headlights beamed, casting light over the gravel road and fields.

“How did you end up running a ranch?” Sky asked softly.

I cleared my throat, thinking about where to start. “Well, the four of us have lived here our entire lives. I always knew I was going to end up running it, and always wanted to. It always felt right for me, you know?” I breathed out slowly, my hands tightening on the steering wheel. “Our parents passed away in a wreck about seven years ago, leaving the four of us. It was hard. We were broken. But we still had each other, and I know they’d be proud of what we’ve done with the place since then.”

“I know they would be, too,” Sky said. “It’s something special, Beau. It really is.”

I glanced over at them and smiled, then veered off the road into the grass toward the middle of the field. There was a spot that was slightly elevated and would give us the best views, along with the privacy we wanted.

Sky rolled down the window and leaned their head out as I slowed looking up at the stars. They let out a breathless sigh. “It’s gorgeous.”

“Just you wait,” I said.

I stopped the truck in a spot where the grass was already smoothed down. It wasthespot to stargaze and over the years, the earth had trained itself to the dent of our tires. My boots hit the ground as I hopped out and opened the back door.

A couple quilts, a couple pillows, and a packed bag full of other necessities in case we ended up having sex. And while I wasn’t a fool—I knew we’d probably end up exploring each other’s bodies—that wasn’t the entire goal here.

I wanted to treasure every sweet moment with them I could.

Although sex would be good, too . . . Between Sky and Priscilla, something had awakened deep inside me, and my thirst was unquenchable. I had a feeling the only thing that would satiate me was being with them together, at the same time.

Because how could I not want either one of them? Sky and Priscilla were both perfect. My thoughts have been filled with them every waking moment over the last week.

I had a feeling that after tonight, I’d never go another moment without them on my mind.

Sky jumped out of the truck. “Need help with anything?”

“Nope,” I said. “I’ll get it set up.”

I tossed everything into the bed of the truck and climbed up with practiced ease, kicking my boots off and setting them on the ledge. The truck bobbed as I spread out the blankets, moving back and forth as I made us a little bed. Sky watched with a sweet smile, resting their forearms on the ledge next to my boots.

“You’re cute when you’re flustered,” they said dreamily.

I laughed, shooting them a hungry look. “Who’s submissive here?”

They grinned. “Oh, definitely me. Doesn’t mean I can’t tease you, though.”

“True.” I finally had the blankets and everything set up the way I wanted. I reached down and grabbed the latch to the tailgate, patting the metal. “Come on up.”

Sky went around to the gate and I held out my hand, helping them up. They kicked off their shoes and crawled in, settling down on the blankets and sitting cross legged.

Their head tipped back as they looked up at the stars, their expression bringing me pure joy.

“Wow,” they whispered. “This is amazing, Beau.”

My heart thundered in my chest. There was just something about them. Their kindness. Their strength. Their bravery. I wanted to spend all my time getting to know them.

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