Courage To Believe (Cowboys of Courage 2) by Charlene Bright

Author:Charlene Bright [Bright, Charlene]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary, Romance, Fiction, Forever Love, Adult, Western, Cowboys, Family, Series, Action & Adventure, Financial Problems, Rancher, Coordinator, Search & Rescue, Treasure County, Challenged, Vacation, Aunt & Uncle, Horse & Rider, Injury, Horse Tossed, Stormy Weather, Hiking, Courage, Suspense, Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Charlene Bright
Published: 2015-08-31T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

Lucas couldn’t decide whose head he wanted to slam against the wall more – his or Gillian’s. But one way or another, he kicked himself for getting into this position, figuratively and literally. “Are you playing games with me?” he asked, not sure whether it was his anger that prompted the question or his need to satisfy the arousal that had him physically impaired at the moment.

“You started it,” she quipped childishly. He gave her a quizzical look, not sure what she meant. With a sigh of exasperation, she said, “You leveled the invitation challenge.”

He gave her a completely serious expression. “That wasn’t a game, Gillian. That was an honest warning.” Lucas called to mind a signature move he’d used during a wrestling match in high school. He wrapped one leg around the back of Gillian’s knees to hold her legs steady and grabbed her shoulders, pushing her arm’s length over him. She gaped at him as he rolled swiftly so she was on her back, his leg still supporting hers. He slid his hands quickly to the floor by her and smiled down at the girl.

Gillian shook her head, looking awestruck. “Okay, big guy. I have to admit, that was beyond sexy. Do I even want to ask where you learned to do that?”

Lucas couldn’t help but laugh. “Probably not, but I thought you’d like it. Come on, I’m getting you down to the medical center before your aunt and uncle think I’ve tied you up and kept you for my own.” Or before he actually did something that crazy.

From the expression on her face, he didn’t think she’d have a problem with that, either. He had to move quickly or he’d lose his resolve. But he also had to be cautious or he’d cause her more pain or damage. He got up slowly, making sure they disengaged with no harm or foul, and he went to open the truck as he’d intended to do in the first place.

The cold air barely registered against his skin, but it helped cool his libido, and the strain in his groin lessened as he worked to set up the seat so Gillian could ride comfortably. There wasn’t much he could do about the rough ride down the mountain, but he was going to stabilize her ankle as much as possible.

Lucas didn’t go inside right away; he took a minute to clear his head, breathing in the cool air and the smell of moisture in the air. He told himself Gillian was just another woman, and if she got her injuries taken care of and still wanted to play her little games with him, he’d take what she offered as he would from any other woman who leveled the invitation.

Having settled that issue in his own mind – and cooled down his body – Lucas went to collect Gillian and found her stubbornly getting to her feet, or foot, rather. She was definitely independent, and he had to admit she was doing a pretty decent job of standing without putting any pressure on the injured ankle.

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