West (Rope 'n Ride Series Book 4) by Em Petrova

Author:Em Petrova [Petrova, Em]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-01-28T16:00:00+00:00

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When Malou walked into the arena and spotted the Calhoun circle, her heart pounded out of her chest. Her feet slowed of their own will. As if her body was demanding she go to the man she’d just spent the night with even if her logical mind told her to run far and fast from the crazy that surrounded him.

They couldn’t even open a door without people swarming them. She’d kept her head down, and no one had bothered her, but she was sure one of the cameras had swung her way. If so, she’d soon be all over the tabloids.

She stared at the family huddled together saying a prayer before today’s opening events.

She caught only snippets of words—thanks, strength. West was on the side of the ring away from her, but if he looked up, he’d see her. Did she want that? What if he made a spectacle by walking over?

As she looked on, she saw him lift a hand and plant it on Ridge’s shoulder. The tension in his fingers spoke of something bigger, heavier going on in the group. She wished she could hear what it was, but on the other hand, she didn’t want to be dragged into more messes.

Condom scare, fans… how many strikes did you need against someone to convince you that kind of life wasn’t right for you? She lived simple, honestly. Uncomplicated. She had a purpose: do her job, do it well. Up to that point it had been enough. Should have been enough.

But, there was that big but… she loved being in West’s bed—or couch or against the wall.

“For Dad,” the Calhouns said in unison.

Her gaze was locked on West’s face when he spoke the words. A deep emotion lived on his rugged features, stirring her. He wasn’t saying it for the cameras or because his family asked it of him.

He meant the words. He was the real deal.

They raised their heads but before West spied her, she hurried away.

What would it be like to be part of that family? They seemed such a tight-knit group, which was part of their allure with the TV audience.

As she hurried to the space where she’d set up for the day, a couple cowboys tipped their hats and said hello. She absentmindedly returned the greeting and continued on.

The next few minutes were spent organizing for the day. When she’d finished, she checked the time and breathed a sigh of relief. She had ten minutes before her conference call. She took the time to collect her thoughts. She had to put her best foot forward. Discussing her oils and plans for them would be the easy part. She had the confidence, but her quiet ways didn’t always get her the notice she wanted. In this case, she’d need to talk herself up. Not the easiest task.

She opened the chest of oils and found what she wanted. A mixture of cedarwood, cypress, sweet fennel and grapefruit would help with self-esteem and assertiveness. She poured a bit into her palm and dabbed it on her pulse points.

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