The Reluctant Virgin [Ride 'em Hard 6] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour) by Stacey Espino

Author:Stacey Espino
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: romance
Published: 2012-07-25T07:00:00+00:00

Cindy watched the shadowy figure disappear around the old barn as she neared the house. She’d wanted him to leave her be, but not like this. His reaction was completely unexpected. She felt like a piece of shit for brushing him off, but a man like Chance should have welcomed the opportunity to walk away from a woman. He was known for his countless one-night stands, not long-lasting relationships. For a moment she swore she’d pegged him wrong. Either he was sorry for not taking the chance to fuck her proper or by some miracle he had decided to change his womanizing ways.

But just like she’d told him, a relationship was impossible for her. No matter how sexy and adored a man made her feel, all the newfound confidence in the world would be like water through her fingers once he saw her missing limb. She had to keep reminding herself of that. Commitment would equal humiliation, shame, heartbreak, and regret. Even her mother never pushed for grandchildren even though Cindy knew she wanted them more than anything. If the one woman who loved her unconditionally felt she was unmarketable, then it would be foolhardy for her to try and land a man.

Her usual excuses for staying single barely convinced her these last couple days. The three men who’d dared to kiss her had unleashed something from deep inside her that had lain dormant all these years. If she was only worried about her physical appearance, then she would have allowed Matthew to court her properly. He’d seen her at her worst and best, but he still appeared interested. Then what was her problem? She recognized there was a hurt little girl within her—one terrified of rejection, but desperate for approval. As much as she’d like to ignore that little voice, it was impossible. Her childhood had been so cruel that Cindy had a feeling that little girl would always be a part of her, never able to fully grow up.

She dropped down in the hammock at the rear of the house. Two massive oak trees watched her from either side, their leaves rustling with each passing of the wind. Cindy tried to understand herself, but came up blank. Maybe she was greedy. It would be difficult to choose between Chance, Josh, and Matthew—if she had such a choice. She smiled as she imagined wicked scenarios featuring all three men. Chance seemed turned on when she spoke about Matthew’s handling of her.

She shook her head slightly to cast away the thought. Cindy fiddled with her hair as she stared up at the moon. The gentle rocking of the hammock and symphony of insects lulled her until she was fading in and out of consciousness.

“Come on in the house now. It’s too late to be out here alone.” It was her mother’s soft voice. She hadn’t even noticed the screen door open.

“He’s not coming back, in case you were wondering,” she said.

“I expected as much.”

Cindy knew her parents had latched onto Chance and invited him to dinner for one reason only.

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