The Prince's Cowboy Double by Victoria Chancellor

Author:Victoria Chancellor
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2013-09-25T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

The remainder of Hank’s good intentions disappeared once Wendy’s round little bottom was pressed against his zipper. How was he supposed to resist that? Or the breathy sounds she unconsciously made? Or the soft, feminine way she smelled even when she was out riding horses in ninety-degree heat?

“I believe I’d like a bite to eat,” she said softly, interrupting his one-track mind.

“Then that’s what we’ll do…first,” he said, reluctantly pulling away before he made a fool of himself by walking her up against that tree, spinning her around and having his wicked way with her.

She untied one side of the saddle roll while he walked around and released the other. Taking the bundle in one arm, he held out his hand. “The horses will be fine here. Come on.”

She placed her hand in his and allowed him to lead them through the grove of live oaks, over the fence that had been bent down from years of abuse—mostly by him—and toward the small pond. The day was perfect for viewing one of his favorite spots in the world, with slanting rays of sunlight filtered through the small live oak leaves, rippling across the still surface of the water. Birds called in the surrounding hills, but here the world consisted of the two of them.

“Oh, it’s beautiful,” she said with awe. “But who owns this property? Are we going to be in trouble?”

Hank chuckled. “No, we aren’t in any trouble. My friend Travis Whittaker owns this piece of land, much to my disappointment. I’ve been tryin’ to buy it from him for years.”

“I’m sure he loves it here, too.”

“Not as much as I do. At least, I never see him diving into the cold water on a hot summer day.”

She looked at him as though she were trying to figure out whether he was joking—and if he wasn’t, what he’d look like taking the plunge into the cold water. Playing up what he hoped were some naughty thoughts, he raised his eyebrow and leered. Wendy immediately blushed and looked away, making him smile as he led them closer to the water.

“This little pond is fed by the Edwards Aquifer that’s underneath the entire Hill Country. It trickles out into a little stream that eventually empties into the Guadalupe River.”

“Is it cold?”

“Compared to a Texas summer, yes. I think it’s refreshin’, but I’m used to swimmin’ here.”

“I may try it later.”

“Darlin’, I sure hope so.”

Wendy frowned at him. “Must you do that constantly?”

“What?”

“Flirt outrageously. Make suggestive comments.”

“That’s just my nature.”

Wendy crossed her arms over her chest. “I don’t think so. At first I assumed you simply had no regard for women other than as sexual objects, but now that I know you slightly better, I don’t believe that’s the case.”

“Are you psychoanalyzing me? Because I can tell you right now that’s not a good idea. I’m just a simple Texas cowboy. Nothing more, nothing less.”

“Bull,” she surprised him by stating. “You are no more simple than I am rich.”

“Well now, I’m not sure about the size of your bank account, but—”

“Don’t BS me, Hank.

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