Page 61 of What the Cowboy Wants
Chapter Eighteen
The two weeksleading up to their wedding, was busy.It was the second week in October, temperatures had dropped, freezing the ground, creating hard uneven terrain that could lead to foot injuries for cattle.They’d already started preparations for the cold months lying ahead and had brought the cattle from the pastures closer where they were all in one place so that they could keep an eye on them in the harsh elements.
As Cooper stepped into his house on Friday night, he was ready to drop.After they’d finished with the day’s work, he had to go and check on Scarlett and the other horses before he could relax.
He was getting married tomorrow.Over the past two weeks, he’d rarely seen Rose.The women were busy with the preparations and after that first night her had parents arrived and he’d slipped into her room, he’d stayed put on the ranch.Rose needed time with her people, he knew, but damn it, he couldn’t wait to bring her to his house, his bed.
The dogs were all over him.“I know, I know, you’ve been alone, but I’m here now.You must be hungry…”
But barking, Prince, Charlie, and Lady ran down the corridor toward his bedroom.
What now?Quickly he put out food for them.When they’d showed him what they wanted, they’d be hungry.
As he followed them to his room where they were still barking, he began to unbutton his shirt.He desperately needed a shower.They’d been among the cattle all day.Just before he walked through the door, his heart kicked against his ribs and he knew: His Rose was here.
He entered the room with his eyes on the bed, but she wasn’t there.“Where is she?”he asked the dogs and laughed.Of course she would’ve known he would need a shower.Kicking off his boots and jeans, he followed them to the bathroom.Behind the closed door he could hear water falling.“Okay, I’ve found her,” he said to the three looking expectantly up at him.“Go on, enjoy your dinner, and don’t interrupt us, okay?”
Tongues hanging out and tails wagging, they waited for him to open the bathroom door before they turned around.Grinning he closed the door behind them.Through the glass of the shower, he could see her, face upturned to the water, her long hair hanging down her back.
He was already ready for her as he opened the shower door.
Turning to him, she opened her arms.“I’m staying with Willow tonight, but I need a shower, so I thought why not share it with you and save water?”
The need to be with her had settled in his throat, making talking difficult.With a groan, he pulled her close, inhaling her scent, her being.His mouth found hers in a searing kiss.As her long legs wrapped around him, he lifted her against the tiles.With his blood racing through his veins and her scent seeping into every pore of his body, he drove himself into her blindly and, swallowing her groan, began to move.
He needed her as he’d never needed anyone before.He loved her gorgeous body, every curve, every line but much more than that, he loved how brave she was, how easily she’d fit into his life, how warm and loving she was, how she loved what he loved.
*
It was muchlater than Rose had thought before she was dressed again.
“I don’t understand why you can’t stay with me for the rest of the night,” Cooper grumbled, trying to get her out of track suit again.
Laughing, she pushed him away.“The girls will be at Willow’s quite early tomorrow morning.You still haven’t told me where you’re taking me afterward.”
“Told you to pack your bikini.Come to think of it, I don’t think you’ll even need that,” he said slipping his hands inside her pants.Within seconds he’d found her heat.
“Cooper…” was all she managed as he quickly got rid of the pants.
“I’ll make sure you’re in time for your friends,” he grinned as he picked her up.“But I haven’t had my fill of you yet.”
*
Even on theday you were getting married, there was work to be done.By the time Cooper got back to his house, there was just enough time to shower and get dressed.Becket was waiting in his truck for the gift Cooper had for Rose.
He hadn’t really thought about what he was going to wear, there should be something in his closet.Rose would be quite happy if he came in his jeans and a shirt, she’d smiled.He couldn’t wait for tonight and all the nights to follow.Because Rose would be there.Why he’d ever even contemplated a future without her, he wouldn’t know, he was just grateful for every interfering family member who had helped him see how much he needed Rose.
Opening his front door, he expected the dogs to be waiting for him, but they were nowhere to be seen.Even Ebony was missing.Maybe Willow had them.He quickly grabbed the wrapped gift and jogged back to where Becket was waiting in his truck and handed it to him.“Thanks, bro.”
“Just a minute,” Becket stopped him.“We have something for you too.Mom picked it out so it should fit.”Grinning, he handed him a garment bag.
Frowning, Cooper took the bag.“I have clothes.”
Becket chuckled.“I know.Butthatis something you don’t have.”
Before he could respond, Becket was driving away.
With the bag in his hands, he walked back to his house.Well, at least he knew what to wear.Minutes later as he opened the bag, he had to laugh.
