Runaway Cowboy by T. J. Kline

Author:T. J. Kline
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins

Chapter Seven

CLAY KNEW HE had to stop this. Seeing the anguish in her eyes, the anger fueled by the pain of the past had brought him to his knees. He loved this woman, had always loved her, but leaving had hurt her. And he was about to do it again.

He couldn’t stay; Candie’s presence was proof of that. If she could track him down here, then her shady creditors could, too, and that was too dangerous. If he didn’t stop this now, Jen would hate him even more when he left.

Would that be a bad thing?

Even he had to admit, despising him would make it easier on her when he left. She would be justified in her anger, and her brothers would probably kick his ass before he got down the driveway this time. But in the long run, it would be safer for them all if he took Candie and went as far away as they could.

Right now, his body was rebelling. Every part of him wanted to feel her against him, to have her wrapped around him, enveloping him, holding him. He wanted to bury himself into her, to hear her cry out his name with pleasure instead of spitting it out with hate. As much as he wanted her—and his body throbbed with need—Clay knew he couldn’t make love to her and then walk away again, leaving her regretting what only he knew was real. Unfortunately, his body wasn’t cooperating with his brain. Instead of taking a step away from her, his hand curved around her breast, his thumb teasing the peak, sending shock waves of electricity through him. His other hand slid down her back, caressing her flesh, the feel of her under his palms making him want more as he tasted her, his mouth finding her throat, her jaw, her lips. The more he touched her, the more lost he became and the less he wanted to listen to the common sense that would protect them both.

He heard the commotion outside before his brain registered the noise at the house. His cell phone vibrated in his pocket. The yelling in the front yard finally broke through the haze of his desire.

“What the hell?” He looked out the barn door over the horse’s back to see his sister being dragged from the front porch by two men. “Stay here,” he warned, grasping Jen’s arms until he saw she understood the seriousness of the situation.

“But, what’s—”

“I mean it, Jen. Don’t leave this barn for any reason. Get into one of the stalls or lock yourself in the office, and stay there until I come back.” He shoved his phone into her hand. “Call the police and tell them to get out here now.”

“But—”

“Just do it. I’ll explain later.” He ran a hand over her cheek and wished he had time to tell her everything. Please don’t let anyone find her in here.

Clay ran out the back of the barn, wishing they were back in Texas where he had a concealed weapon permit.

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