Hogtying the Bartender by Charlie Richards

Author:Charlie Richards [Richards, Charlie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Carry Me, Adult, Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Gay, GLBT
ISBN: 9781487423988
Publisher: eXtasy Books Inc
Published: 2019-01-04T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

The first thing Jimmy noticed when he pulled up to Vance’s foreman’s cottage was that the man was standing on the small porch waiting for him. Next, he spotted the man’s smile... although he looked a bit pale. After he’d parked and turned off the engine, he saw the cast on Vance’s hand.

At least now the slightly wan look makes sense. Geez, what happened?

Jimmy grabbed his hat, gloves, and scarf from the passenger seat but left the backpack on the floorboard. No need to be presumptuous, but a man could hope. Then Jimmy climbed from his vehicle and closed the door.

The chilly afternoon air immediately wrapped around him, causing the hairs on his neck to stand on end. He had no idea how Vance managed to stay warm in a black felt cowboy hat, but damn, did he look good. After Jimmy had shoved his hat and scarf into his coat’s pockets—one on each side—he pulled on his gloves, all the while rounding his vehicle.

“Hey ya, cowboy.” Jimmy kept his voice bright even as he pointed at the cast. “I’m gonna come over there and kiss you hello first. Then I’m going to ask about that. Okay with you?”

“Nothing would make me happier,” Vance claimed.

Vance rumbled in the low husky way that always caused Jimmy’s body to flush with heat. In the chilly winter air, it actually felt really nice. Plus, it also showed him just how happy Vance was to see him.

It was better than a smile.

Jimmy climbed the couple of steps needed to reach Vance’s porch. While he was more than happy to see the man, it didn’t escape his notice that there was a bit of tightness around Vance’s lips. He stopped before him and rested his hands on Vance’s chest.

“Thanks for having me,” Jimmy whispered, then rose onto his toes in the hiking boots Vance had recommended. Gently, he pressed his lips to the other man’s in a light kiss before breaking the contact. “I can’t wait to spend the day with you.”

The evening, too, hopefully... although...

With a smile that probably appeared a little worried, Jimmy tightened his hold on Vance’s jacket as he glanced meaningfully at the dark green cast on the man’s left hand. “So? Wanna tell me what happened?” Another concern filled him as he met Vance’s gaze and noticed the pain filling his eyes. “And are you okay?” Jimmy lifted a hand to stroke down Vance’s strong, clean-shaven jaw. “Should you be up and around?”

“I admit there’s a little pain.” Vance winced. “Okay, more like a low throb, but I don’t want to take anything that will make me loopy. While we check out the pig barns, it’s far too important for me to have all my faculties about me.” Shaking his head and offering Jimmy a rueful smile, Vance added, “They’re big animals and occasionally cause mischief.”

Jimmy nodded, understanding... and even feeling a flush of warmth that Vance was willing to brave some amount of pain to make certain he remained safe on his tour.

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