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every move that Jake made. Ryan was pretty sure that he had never seen anything as sexy as Jake Evans— taking care of his horse, sweat-soaked shirt stuck to his back, showing off every muscle before turning back to almost stalk toward him. Ryans mouth went dry, and his knees were feeling kind of weak.
Jake was determined not to touch Ryan until he was ready. So he pulled the blanket from him and spread it out in the sun before reaching for the saddlebag, opening it, and grabbing a bottle of water. He opened it and took a long drink, and Ryan watched, fascinated by the play of the muscles in Jakes throat. He offered the water to Ryan, who took it and finished off the bottle. Jake put the empty back in the bag before setting it in the shade of a tree. He grabbed Ryans hand and led him to the blanket, pulling him in for a long kiss before sitting down and looking up at Ryan.
Ryan looked down at him, licking his lips unconsciously before slowly dropping to his knees in front of him. Jake pulled him close, wrapping both arms around his slim waist before leaning back and stretching Ryan out on top of him. He wanted there to be no doubts in Ryans mind about what he wanted.
He spread his legs so that Ryan could settle there, and Ryans hands came to rest on either side of Jakes head. The feeling of Ryans cock, pressing against his through their jeans, was overwhelming, and he couldnt wait to feel it without the barriers.
Ryan pushed his hips against the pressure of Jake beneath him and was rewarded with a breathless moan. He leaned down to place a gentle kiss on Jakes forehead before letting his head rest on Jakes shoulder so he could catch his breath.

Chapter 9
    “
J
AKE , are you sure about this?” Ryan brought his head up so he could look into those beautiful blue eyes. He needed to be sure.
    Jakes voice was hoarse, but steady. “Ryan, Ive never been more sure of anything in my life. Ive been struggling with myself for a long time, trying to be what everyone wanted but never dealing with what I wanted. When I quit the army, that was the beginning for me. My divorce? That was inevitable, but it was the right thing too. I was never going to be happy, and neither was she.”
    He reached up and started running his fingers through Ryans hair, wondering if it felt as comforting to Ryan as it did to him. Ryan settled his full weight on Jake so he could touch his face and hair with his hands.
    “When you pulled into my yard yesterday, I was sure fate was laughing at me. It threw this beautiful, gay man in my face and said „deal with it. And I almost turned that horse around and left. Or told you to leave, but I couldnt. I needed to be fair to you, coming all this way on my word. So, you got out of the truck, and I got off the damn horse.” He kept touching Ryan wherever he could reach him.
    “And it seems to me that we both found something we were looking for. You found a place to fit. Where you can do good work, what you love to do, be accepted for who you are. You found someone who cares about what happens to you, who sees you as someone special. And I know we just met, and I know its too soon, but I dont care.”
    Ryan was smiling, but his eyes were overly bright. “And me? God, Ryan, I found a miracle. Someone whos smart and funny. I can tell by the way you are with the horses that you are a caring, devoted person. I found a lover who is making me feel cherished and safe. Someone who understands me and my way of life. So, yes, Im sure, so sure youre the one I want to be doing this with. Sure this is where I need to be.” He reached one hand behind Ryans neck and pulled him down for a gentle kiss that quickly deepened.
Jake had his legs wrapped around Ryans, trying to pull him closer, and he still had one hand behind his neck while the other one went to the swell of Ryans ass, keeping him from moving away.
Not that he was trying to. Hell, if Ryan could have crawled inside Jakes skin, it wouldnt have been close enough.