Riding the Raines 2 - Raine on Me by Laurann Dohner

Author:Laurann Dohner
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2012-04-04T03:18:42+00:00

Chapter Eight

The bar happened to be packed with people. Loud country music throbbed through Brit’s ears the second she walked inside on River’s arm. He’d driven them there in his truck but they planned to meet the others there. Her grip on him tightened a little and he glanced down at her, amused.

“No need to be nervous,” he said loud enough to be heard over the noise. “We’re going to have fun.”

“I didn’t expect this many people,” she stated honestly.

“It’s rodeo season and Thomas, the owner, has satellite service and a few big-screen televisions that will have all the events showing. Everyone within fifty miles will be here to watch them and to bullshit with their friends and neighbors.” Great, she thought sarcastically. She’d envisioned a quiet small-town bar, having a few drinks with River and his brothers, and maybe talking him out onto an empty dance floor for a couple of songs before eating a meal together.

Trip, and a man who looked similar enough to him to be his brother, sat at a corner table and waved. River spotted them and moved that way, leading Brit behind him but his hand on hers kept her arm laced with his. River motioned her to scoot in so she did, finding herself nearly hip to hip with the blond man she hadn’t met. He grinned at her and held out his hand.

“I’m Adam and you must be Brit.” His gaze traveled over her quickly and then he shook his head at River. “You had to get to her first, huh?” River sat down on the other side of Brit and grinned while they ordered drinks.

“Deal with it. Brit and I knew each other before I returned to Hailey. She became mine before we ever reached the ranch.”

“You suck.” Adam chuckled, took a sip of his beer, and then met Brit’s curious gaze.

“It’s a long story but the short of it is, all the best women end up with Ryder or River before poor Trip and I ever lay eyes on them to get a chance to snag them first.” Trip snorted. “But we end up with them last.” He winked at Brit. “When you’re tired of his ass feel free to come see Adam or me. We’re more into long-term relationships.”

Something in River’s expression tightened. “Knock it off.” Trip drank shots of something dark, which he downed in one gulp each time. “I’m just being honest with the lady. You aren’t known for sticking in there with one woman for longer than a weekend. I’m just letting her know when she’s ready for something more lasting, I’m available. You did warn her, didn’t you?” 71

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“You really want to talk about someone sticking around for long? How is your wife?” River’s tone turned icy cold.

The shot glass slammed down on the table hard and loud as Trip glared at River.

“Asshole.”

“Leave her alone. She’s special to me.” River glared back at his adopted brother.

Trip stood. “I’m going to go play some pool.”

“That wasn’t cool,” Adam sighed.

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