it with the rest of the wood. He needed a ride to clear his mind.
“Blake, you ain’t told me yet what you think.”
“About…?”
“Jaxi and Jesse and me.”
Blake stopped and stared at his little brother. “Why are you asking me? She’s the one that’s got to decide if she wants you.”
Joel glanced quickly at Daniel before he spoke. “We like her, and we want to see if she likes us. But if you ask, we’ll wait until you get a chance first.”
“What? What makes you think…?” This conversation had taken a turn for the worse, and fast. “Just because I’m the only one in the family who hasn’t kissed her—”
“Blake, I know you care for her. A lot.”
“She’s too young for me. Be my guest and go for it, I don’t think of her that way.” Sweet mercy, what a bunch of bull . He thought of little but Jaxi. It was no use though. She was too young. She still looked up to him as a big brother, and he wasn’t going to step over that boundary like some hormone-crazed animal. Blake ignored his aching gut and turned to head out the door when Joel called after him.
“You’re lying through your teeth.”
Blake paused and shook his head. “Am I now?”
“Damn right, you are. You remember camping in the back fields during calving season?”
“Yeah.”
Joel jostled past him and paced backward for a few steps to stare Blake in the eye. “You talk in your sleep. You haven’t kissed the girl, but don’t lie about how sweet she is to you. Think on it and let me and Jesse know when you’ve made up your mind. Only don’t wait too long or we’ll decide for you. One way or another.”
Chapter Three
“Oh God, oh God, yeah .”
Matt groaned out his agreement as Helen dragged her nails down his back, her body writhing under his. “Come on, baby. It’s good, isn’t it?”
She whimpered lightly, a sheen of sweat glowing on her skin from their fooling around, and Matt smiled. Yeah, she was close. After nine years together, off and on, there was no mistaking the signs. He knew by the tightening of her neck muscles, the soft moans escaping her lips, along with the increase in pressure where her nails dug into his shoulders.
He canted his hips to the left on the next thrust, opening up enough room to slip a hand between their bodies. When he touched her clit she jerked, then let loose a cry of approval as her sheath squeezed his cock tight.
“Matt, ohh …”
He dropped his head to her shoulder and buried himself deep, welcome relief and intense satisfaction hitting as his release jolted from his body.
It had been too damn long.
He was still brain-fuddled when Helen squirmed and pressed him away. “I need to pee.”
Matt laughed. “You’re so romantic.”
She wiggled her brows. “I try.”
The mattress dipped as he rolled and collapsed onto his back, muscles quivering. Helen scrambled upright and off the bed, and he watched her butt flex as she moved away from him toward the bathroom. Every curve of her body so familiar and attractive. He hadn’t had enough of her yet.
“You want to grab some dinner at Casey’s?” Helen asked, her voice carrying from around the corner.
No. Heading out was the last thing he wanted right now. “I already ate with the family. I can make you something here if you’re hungry.”
“I’d love a burger, and there’re none in the freezer. I need to go shopping in the morning. Karen was supposed to stock up before she left.” The toilet flushed and the water in the shower turned on.
Matt sat up, a rumble of discontent hitting as he dealt with the condom. After two months apart, he wanted a little more time alone with her before he had to start sharing again. He’d been thrilled to see the message she was back in town, rushing over as soon as he could get away from the family. “I don’t mind hitting the store. Want me to run out quick and bring something back?”
There was no answer. She was probably under the water, the noise interfering with his
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