Page 139 of Take My Love
“I fuckin’ knew it.” He shakes his head, stepping back. “So much for nothin’ goin’ on between you two.”
“Ian, I’m sorry. We couldn’t tell anyone. Not until he finds a new job.”
“So your father doesn’t know?” he snarls.
“No, and I’d appreciate it if you didn’t tell him.”
“Why shouldn’t I? I was willin’ to quit a job I love to be with you and all along you’re fuckin’ him behind everyone’s backs and breakin’ the rules?”
This time when he raises his voice, I step toward him. “You better watch your goddamn mouth talkin’ to her like that in her own house. Or any woman. But especially mine. I won’t think twice about throwin’ you out.”
He huffs with a laugh. “You’re toast, man. You’ll be unemployed by tomorrow mornin’.”
“Ian, get out. You’re fired,” Posey says, pointing toward the door. “Do not come back on my property ever again.”
“You don’t mean that. You need me to run that farm for you. Who else is gonna do it?”
“You’re not the only person who can boss people ’round and do paperwork. I’ll manage.”
Obviously his job entails much more than that, but he’s acting like he’s irreplaceable when he’s not.
“You’ll regret this, Posey.” He marches through the living room and then the front door slams shut.
“I’m startin’ to wonder if Marjorie is attractin’ weirdos to this place ’cause what the fuck was that?” I shake my head,scrubbing a hand through my hair. “Did you have any idea he liked you?”
“Only recently. Amaya said somethin’ but I didn’t believe her. He’s never hinted he did. Ever.”
Not wanting to talk about him anymore, I step closer and palm her cheeks. “Did you mean what you said in there? About being in love with me?”
“You weren’t supposed to hear that,” she says, pouting. “I was waitin’ for you to say it first.”
“Why’s that?” I grin.
“’Cause I didn’t wanna say it too soon and scare you after what you went through with your ex. I figured I’d wait until you were ready to hear it.”
“Baby…” I lick my lips before softly brushing mine with hers. “I’m ready. I’ve been ready.”
“So why didn’t you say it first?”
“Same reason. I didn’t wanna go too fast and freak you out.”
“It does a little,” she admits. “I’ve never said it to a guy before.”
“Never?” I beam. “Another first you saved for me?”
She wraps her arms around my waist, tilting her head up against my chest. “Guess I did, cowboy.”
“Fuck…” I groan. “You have no idea how hot that makes me feel.”
“I bet it does.” She pushes into my thickening cock and giggles.
Brushing my fingers over her face, I dip down and softly press my mouth to hers. “I’m so in love with you, mama. My feelings for you are as strong and wild as you make me feel. Andfor the first time in a long-ass time, I feel accepted and loved for being exactly who I am—a city boy who can’t ride horses.”
My heart races when she smiles wide.
“I love everythin’ about you, Silas. Your heart, the way you care for me, and most importantly, how I feel when I’m with you. I wouldn’t change a single thing. Even your crazed, obsessed fan groupies ’cause we agree on one thing—you are fine as hell with a cowboy hat on.”
I bark out a laugh.
