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  “No, you have all the help you need right here.”

  Lizzy raised a brow. “You want to work for me and do what I tell you too?”

  A sizzle of need flowed down to his toes and he shook his head. “No, we’ll work together.”

  She dropped her hands between their bodies and cupped his cock. “But I like the idea of giving you orders.”

  “And I like the idea of spanking you.” He released his grip on her waist and cupped her ass, driving her body closer to his.

  “But I own the ranch.”

  “Maybe, but I have something you want and to get it, you have to do what I say.” Heath stared into her eyes, knowing this was a pivotal moment. If she pushed, could he back down and try some other way to convince her that he knew what was best for both of them? He knew he could force her to comply if he had to, but he didn’t want to go that route.

  She pressed the flat of her hands against his chest.

  Allowing her a little breathing room, he stepped back, his legs hitting the bench next to the table. He sank onto the cool wood surface and captured her hands. “You know I’m a friend of Daniel’s. He was my best friend. I want what is best for you. Let’s give it a few days and see if we can work together. Then if we can’t, you can look into getting someone else to help you with the ranch.”

  “And in the meantime, you’re hoping to have a little fun on the side.” She drew back again.

  Unwilling to give on this point, Heath released her hands and captured her around the waist, drawing her between his legs. The scent of her filled him with a hunger he couldn’t contain. He had to have this woman and if he wanted things between them to work out like he had planned. He needed to take control and show her what he expected from her as his lover, partner, and wife. “Well, for a long time now, you’ve had little to no sex. I mean to rectify that situation.”

  He lowered his head and whispered against her breast, “Now, where were we?”

  Chapter Five

  Lizzy fought the excitement, knowing she could easily fall under this man’s sexual spell. Instead, she needed to show him she could play the game too, because if she didn’t she’d never survive when he left?

  She guided her hands into his hair and tugged back his head. “I believe we both can have what we want.”

  He stared. A challenging spark lit in his eyes and he dropped his hands to her ass. A shiver raced through her and goose bumps dotted her skin.

  What did she want him to say?

  No, and go all caveman on her, or yes, and let her be in charge.

  She wiggled her butt, and lean forward, teasing her nipples over his beard-stubble chin. The rough stroke on her sensitive skin made her eager to have his mouth on her again.

  He forced her to move back a few steps and stood. “What did you have in mind?”

  Smiling, Lizzy walked to the end of the table and placed her hands on top, leaning provocatively forward. “I’ve been so wicked with no man to fuck. I’ve had to find alternative ways to pleasure myself.”

  Eagerness lit his face with a crooked grin and a twinkle ignited in his eyes. He stepped forward and stroked a hand along the round curve of her hips. “Such a naughty girl, you should be punished.”

  She nodded, “Yes, but how can I be certain the man administering the swats will do the task properly? So...” she sent her gaze lower and zero in on his cock. “I want to direct him as to what I want.”

  He widened his stance and lifted his hand. “Meaning you want to call the shots?”

  Amusement teased her thoughts and she smiled. “I’m so glad we understand each other.”

  A hard smack landed on her ass.

  Lizzy jumped and leaned further onto the table. Energy pulsed quickly through her body and moisture seeped from her center. “I didn’t say for you to start.”

  “No?” He slid his hand over her stinging flesh and then drew back. “I guess I didn’t want to wait. I like seeing your ass turn pink.”

  Another blow had her writhing over the table, desperately wanting his hands on her again.

  “Beautiful,” he groaned and offered a few additional smacks, not to hard but sending heat into her core so cream dripped onto her thighs.

  For a moment, the spanking stopped. He slid a single finger between the crevice of her buttocks and tapped the tight ring of her anus. “Did Daniel ever take you here?”

  A wild elation of pleasure raced through her body, increasing her pulse rate and turning her legs into jelly. She sank to her elbows and gripped the edge of the table. How many times had she asked Daniel to give it a try? Yet, he’d always refused.

  “No,” she gasped as the same finger probed her pussy.

  “But you wanted him to thrust his cock into your back hole, didn’t you?” He added a second digit and thrust his hand deeper between her legs. “Don’t bother to lie because I can tell by how hot and juicy you are that you want me to give you the thrill.”

  She couldn’t respond, not with her gasping for her next breath. Her thighs trembled and tiny spasms flutter deep, sending her to the very edge...waiting, so close.

  Heath stepped back. “I’m beginning to see why Daniel wanted a threesome. He wanted me to take your ass, while he powered into your cunt. But don’t worry, I know a way that we can still fill you to the brim.”

  Pictures of making love to both men at one time suddenly raced through her head. A fantasy she’d heard was the ultimate pleasure for a woman, but she’d never believe it could happen to her.

  She glanced over her shoulder and the heat in his gaze sizzled through her, lighting a fire in her soul. She had to have him, right now. She couldn’t wait a second longer. “Please, Heath, I’m so close.”

  Shaking his head, he walked to the counter, grabbed the lotion she had on the windowsill and returned to stand behind her. “I know I should probably wait but I have to take your virgin territory.”

  He opened the bottle and pour lotion into his hand before stepping up to her. “Now, honey, we’re going to take this slow. Relax on the table and let me play for a while.”

  Unable to see exactly what he was doing, she concentrated on the gentle touch of his hand. He pressed on the small of her back driving her down onto the table, then slid his slick hands over the cheeks of her ass, spreading them wide.

  Pressure from one of his fingers probed her, dipped inside her anus then broke free. Again and again, he toyed with the resisting flesh until she trembled with desire, unnerved by anticipation of the pleasure to come.

  “Heath, please I want you inside me.”

  She felt a light nudge of his cock on her aching core.

  He shifted closer, the hard line of his thighs hitting hers. “You’re so wet,” he gasped and plunged deep into her pussy.

  She screamed at the bolt of pleasure racing through her body. The orgasm, she’d held off only moments ago, hit with a vengeance and cleared her mind of every thought. Instead, she became a bundle of sensations, riding a wave that ended abruptly when the hard force inside her broke free. “No, Heath...I, uh,”

  “Hold on, we’re going for round two,” he gasped. The head of his cock pushed on her anus and then shoved passed the tight ring.

  The pressure stole her breath and she fought to draw in air.

  “Easy, we’re taking it slow remember.” He leaned farther over her and slid a hand between her legs, toying with her curls before finding her clit.

  She hauled in a deep breath, working to stay still as he guided his cock a little deeper. The incredible feeling of fullness sent pleasure tingling through her nerve endings.

  “Oh, but I’ve must have died and gone to heaven. Lizzy, I can’t stay still.” He gripped her hips.

  Slowly, he moved into her until he was fully seated inside her then he did a little dance in and out of her dark channel. Then the pace increased. Dark sensations tore through her senses, weaving a path deep into her core and triggering a hunger for more. She pumped her hips, riding the length of his cock, figh
ting the reins of control like a wild stallion.

  Another orgasm continued to build, spreading out until she felt the pressure from the top of head to the tip of her toes. She begged for her release. “Heath, please.”

  He dug his fingers into her ass and slammed his cock deeper. His pulsating release sent a steaming bullet of cum into her, setting off spasms that vibrated through every muscle. The room spun. A lightheaded reaction to the mind-blowing orgasm that rippled through her extremities and caused her toes and fingers to tingle.

  Heath fell over her, catching most of his weight on his elbows as his breath seesawed in her ear.

  She couldn’t move, didn’t want to do anything other than lay here on the table for the next hour when she heard his whispered words.

  “You’re mine Elizabeth Murphy, mine to fuck, mine to spank, and mine to have and to hold.”

  Chapter Six

  Those words were still ringing in Lizzy’s head twenty minutes later with no clearer understanding as to what they meant.

  Heath had dropped a kiss on her shoulder and step back with no more than “I guess we best get dress and start the day.” He’d walked outside to retrieve his clothes from the railing of the front porch, where she left them after washing them last night. He came back in long enough to build a fire for breakfast and left again to see to the animals in the barn.

  Now after having dressed and put on a pot of coffee, she stood staring out the window. The sun sat low on the horizon, lighting the day with a bright glow that foretold of the heat to come.

  What did Heath want from her?

  Yes, they enjoyed a night of incredible sex, but surely he didn’t think that was enough to build a life together. He didn’t know anything about her.

  More importantly, she didn’t know anything about him. Would she be willing to marry a stranger?

  She recalled the quick courtship she had with Daniel. After only a week, she had agreed to marry him.

  And look how that turned out.

  Stepping back to retrieve a pan from under the counter, she ran her hands down the front of her dress. Paper crinkled from inside her pocket. Curious as to what it might be, she withdrew the note, recalling having pulled the slip of paper from the back pocket of Heath’s pants.

  She hadn’t bothered to examine the letter last night, but something drew her attention to the signature in the corner.

  Daniel Murphy.

  Her husband?

  Why would Heath be carrying around a note from Daniel?

  Curiosity warred with her principles. Normally she would never consider reading another person’s personal correspondence. But what could have Daniel told Heath? And why did Heath have it with him? Did he want to show it to her? Was that his reason for coming to see her?

  Unable to resist, she unfolded the letter and read only “to whom it may concern” when her hands started shaking and air backed up in her lungs.

  Each word put another nail in her perfect life, condemning her instead to a life of servitude. She had no home, no ranch, no place to live. Daniel had left everything to Heath.

  She’d have to return to Kansas City, live with her father and be not much more than his servant. He’d condemned her for leaving him and would make her pay for any help he offered her now.

  Dropping the note to the counter, Lizzy stepped back and sank onto the bench by the table. Why hadn’t Heath told her when he arrived that the ranch belonged to him?

  Footsteps rang on the front porch and Lizzy glanced up to see Heath walk through the door.

  She stared unable to believe she had trusted the man, made love to him, plan to work with him, and even had he ask, marry him. How could she have been so stupid?

  He didn’t want her. He just wanted to ease his conscious about taking everything away from her.

  “How could you?” She sputtered out. The despair inside quickly turned to fury and she sprang to her feet. “I believed in you, but now I know exactly what your plans are for me.”

  The rage inside had her moving before she even realized she’d stepped forward. Standing directly in front of him, she slapped a hand over his chest. “So how much time did the sex buy me before you kick me out of my home?”

  He blinked as if confused and caught her hand in midair before she could land another blow. “What the hell are you talking about?”

  “Oh, that’s good, keep the bitch in the dark, and you might be able to fuck her some more. Well, it won’t work. I know Daniel left the ranch to you. I saw the letter.” Lizzy stepped back and tugged on her arm to free herself from his grip.

  Heath didn’t release her. Instead, he walked forward, stalking after her and pinned her against the end of the table. “Where is it? Where is the letter?”

  She leaned back over the tabletop to avoid getting any closer to him. “It’s right there on the counter.”

  He released her and retrieved the note. Without another word, he walked to the fireplace and tossed the letter into the fire.

  Stunned, Lizzy could only stare at the quick flame that consumed the paper. “What...” she stuttered and turned her gaze to him. “What are you doing?”

  With a shrug, he turned. “I didn’t ask Daniel to write that letter. He said it made him feel as if someone would remember him when he was gone. He was eighteen at the time.” Heath sank into the nearest chair and leaned forward with his elbows on his knees.

  “But you’re right though, I did plan to use the letter as a way of convincing you to stay here with me.” He shook his head and glanced back at her. “You’re beautiful, sexy, and more woman than I could ever hope to marry, but I...”

  He dropped his head and dug his fingers through his dark brown hair. His words whispered across the room. “I had hoped...”

  Lizzy, again found herself next to him and laid a hand on his shoulder. “I think you need to repeat what you just said.”

  “No, my plan will never work now. You know the truth and probably believe I’m some low-life varmint that merely crawled out from under a rock.” He shifted away from her hand and stood.

  “I’ll be honest I came here because I wanted the ranch. I’m the fourth son. My father wants his sons to help him work his land for a few meager acres to build a house, and that’s only if we decide to get married.” Heath straightened as if the burden on his shoulders was growing heavier. “I don’t want to live under his thumb for the rest of my life.”

  Surprised at how she’d shared the same feelings about her own father, she stared into his face and realized the sacrifice he’d made by throwing the letter into the fire. He in his own way had just lost everything. So what should she do now?

  She nodded and held out a hand. “I can understand. My father thought I was his personal slave. I couldn’t wait to get away from him.”

  “Yes, well...” He clasped her hand and lifted to his lips. “Now, you’re a woman who owns a nice spread in the northwest corner of Kansas. I expected when I arrived to see a line of men courting you.”

  Lizzy eased forward.

  The buttons of his shirt were undone to his navel and she rubbed a hand over the exposed skin. “I’ve used the excuse that I’m not over Daniel yet.”

  “And is that the truth?”

  “Well, it was.”

  He captured her waist and tugged her into the hard line of his body. “And now?”

  “I’m exploring the idea of letting another man into my life.” She worked her hands up around his neck and leaned into him.

  “Right, you said you needed a ranch hand.” He held her tight and grinded his body into hers.

  The thick bulge of his erection had her wondering if their fight had excited him. Or had he come into the house with the idea of making love again?

  “No, I’m thinking that’s position doesn’t meet all the requirements I’m looking for.” She wiggled deeper into his embrace, rubbing her cotton covered breasts against his chest. “It’s too easy for a wrangler to walk away.”

  “Want someone
more long term then?” He lowered his head and teased his lips along her neck. “Someone who’ll stick around for the long haul.”

  “Yes,” she moaned when his mouth hit a sensitive spot behind her ear. “Someone to ride out the cold days of winter and provide me plenty of entertainment during those long, hot summer nights.”

  He shifted his head and his mouth lay inches from hers. “A partner, a husband, a lover...” His words whispered across her lips before he covered her mouth in a hungry kiss. The tip of his tongue ran between her lips, along the line of her gum, over the roof of her mouth, before warring with her tongue.

  Lizzy tightened her arms around him, pressing her body intimately closer. His hard cock rode against her lower abdomen, their clothes keeping them from having flesh on flesh contact.

  Breathless and needy, she broke the kiss and stared into his eyes. “I don’t want to rush into anything. Let’s just continue with your plan of working together for a few weeks. Then we’ll know better if a union between the two of us will work.”

  A smile bloomed on his face, displaying the white glow of his teeth. “Sounds good to me. Now, what did you have plan for breakfast?”

  Chapter Seven

  The sun beat down on Heath as he stood next to the new post that he’d just secured into the ground. For most of the day, he’d been away from the homestead, staying busy with fixing fences.

  He glanced at the position of the sun and guess he had a few more hours of sunlight before he have to call it a day. His mind jumped to the adventure of the coming night and his body tightened with need.

  Lizzy had held true with her bargain to explore their working relationship. They had hammered out a routine to get everything done and review the coming day’s chores over breakfast. Sometime they argued over who would do what, and other times...he grinned, only what had to be done got accomplished because they couldn’t get enough of each other.