Ryder (Rope 'n Ride Series Book 2) by Em Petrova

Author:Em Petrova [Petrova, Em]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Published: 2016-06-21T04:00:00+00:00

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For three solid minutes Ryder explored her mouth. She went on tiptoe and her arms had a mind of their own as they spun around his neck. She didn’t know what to believe when it came to rumors of Ryder’s womanizing, but right now she wasn’t denying herself the pleasure of kissing him.

Especially when her own flavors lingered on his lips. A shudder gripped her, and he held her tighter, hitching her against his erection.

“If I had two extra minutes, I’d have you right here against the side of Yank’s truck.”

“Yankee Carter wouldn’t be too happy to hear you took me against his truck. He’s been trying to get me into his bed for two years.”

Ryder stared down at her for a long heartbeat, the passion cooling in his eyes and hardening to jealousy. “He can’t have you. Shit, we’ve gotta go. How fast can you walk?”

“As fast as you.” He was already taking off, and she kept pace, though she had to jog a little.

He shot her a playful glance. “I was hoping you’d say you couldn’t keep up, because I was gonna throw you over my shoulder and carry you.”

She almost moaned at the thought. What spell did he have on her? She never lost her head over a man. Reason always prevailed. But with Ryder, she threw caution to the wind and watched it scatter like dandelion fluff.

In two minutes of flat-out run-walking, they made it to the stables. The Calhouns were all gathered already, and Ryder let go of her hand and jumped into the ring. They bowed their heads.

Joy watched Channing, Buck’s wife, do the same and ached to be standing in the circle. Buck’s partner was there too, along with his little girls. One hurled herself at Ryder’s thigh and hugged it tight. Then she slid down to sit on his boot.

Buck said a small prayer, and they all repeated the words, “For you, Dad.”

When Ryder looked up at Joy, she hoped he didn’t see the tears in her eyes. His expression changed in a blink—going from intense to happiness. He swung his leg upward, launching the little girl seated on his boot. She clung for dear life, and he did it three more times before ending the “ride.” Her sister was next.

Joy could barely look away from the moment, but she felt a stare on her. Wynonna.

Drawing a deep breath, she walked up to the woman. “I’m not responsible for that news feature. I’m sorry you’re being hurt by it.”

Wynonna gazed at her for a minute. “Do you have any idea what it’s like to be watched at all times?”

She’d gotten the impression that Wynonna loved the spotlight, but maybe she’d figured wrong. She opened her mouth to say no and stopped. Nodding, she said, “My father is very protective of who I’m hanging around with. He doesn’t like cowboys or want me with one.”

Wynonna arched a long, auburn eyebrow. “Doesn’t he know about you and Ryder?”

Pushing out a breath, Joy answered, “Not yet.

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