Carol Lynne [Cattle Valley 24] Shooting Star [TEB] (pdf)

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I think you more than like this guy.
Brac took another drink of his beer. Why would you say that? I ve given my fair share
of blowjobs to guys without expecting anything in return.
Exactly. The fact that you re hurt over Jessup s rebuff tells me he s different than the
others. Kit reached over and threaded her fingers through Brac s. Jessup didn t want me to
tell you this, but I think you need to hear it.
What?
The reporters have been gone for days. When I called to see when you were coming
back to town, Jessup told me the country air seemed to be good for you. He asked me to just
let you be for a few more days. Kit squeezed Brac s hand. Ryan told me Jessup took a few
days off so he could continue to stay with you even though the threat had passed. That
doesn t sound like someone who isn t interested in getting to know you.
Brac brought Kit s hand to his mouth and kissed it. You always see the good in
people.
I didn t used to. Her gaze went to Hawk. He was the first man I ever trusted enough
to open up to. It wasn t until I spelled out my fears and my past that the two of us were able
to start building something. She smiled before breaking eye contact with the handsome man
across the room. Have you done that with Jessup?
Not really. I mean, we talked a little after Hal called to tell me I wouldn t be going
back to Pirates Cove, but not in any real detail. He d probably freak if he knew how much I
want to get close to him.
The waiter came with their food and Kit released Brac s hand. Sounds to me like the
two of you need to sit down and talk.
Brac remembered Jessup s offer to talk on the way home from the restaurant. Yeah,
guess I should ve talked to you before I went and pissed him off.
* * * *
From his position in front of the Sheriff s building, Jessup watched the tail end of the
parade that officially kicked off Cattle Valley Days. He d spotted Brac earlier weaving his
way through the crowd with Kit and Hawk right behind him.
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Despite the navy blue baseball cap and dark sunglasses, Jessup had picked Brac out of
the crowd immediately. He d fought the urge to go after the man he couldn t seem to shake
from his dreams.
Nice parade, a familiar voice said from behind him.
Jessup spun around and came face to face with the man he couldn t get off his mind.
Yeah. He stuck his hands in his front pockets. How ve you been?
You want the truth or what I figure you want to hear? Brac asked.
Truth ll do.
I ve missed you, but I m pissed that you haven t returned any of my calls.
Jessup wasn t sure what to say. He d listened to Brac s messages over and over again
just to hear his voice, but he hadn t been willing to risk more of his heart than he already had.
Brac took off his sunglasses and took a step towards Jessup. If you want nothing more
to do with me, tell me, and I ll go back to LA and lick my wounds. But if you feel the least bit
like I do, give this thing a chance.
Jessup glanced around to make sure they weren t drawing attention. I ll be off duty at
seven, in time for the street dance. If you want to talk, meet me back here. If not, I ll go on
home.
I ll be here at six-fifty-five just in case you decide to get off early. Brac tilted his chin
up and stepped even closer, putting them within kissing distance. Kiss me and give me
something to look forward to.
Brac s lips looked so inviting Jessup couldn t help himself. He gave in to his body s
desire and kissed him, ending the brief press of his lips with a subtle swipe of his tongue.
Before he could pull back, Brac kissed him again, thrusting his tongue deep into Jessup s
mouth. Fuck, the man tasted good. Brac had obviously sampled the pastries at Brynn s
Bakery earlier. He brushed Brac s tongue with his own as he pressed his body against Brac s
solid frame.
When he felt Brac s erection grind against him, Jessup broke the kiss. Eyes, he
reminded Brac.
Brac nodded, sucking his bottom lip into his mouth. That was nice.
The wail of the Sheriff s SUV siren sounded as Ryan drove past them, signalling the end
of the parade. I d better get back to work. Jessup ran the back of his fingers down Brac s
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cheek. You re starting to get a little red. Maybe you should go by the pharmacy and get
some sun block if you re going to be out all day.
Brac smiled, his perfect white teeth almost blinding in the late morning sunlight. I
will.
* * * *
After a day sweating in the July heat, Brac took a quick shower. He took the time to
thoroughly clean himself, hoping to get some action if his talk with Jessup went well. His
persistent erection reminded him of how long it had been since he d come and how much he
was looking forward to seeing the deputy.
A knock at the door drew his attention. Brac grabbed his towel and secured it around
his waist. Come in.
Kit came into the room, dressed in a pale pink sundress and high heels. It s six-thirty.
I ll be ready in a minute. Trying to decide what to wear.
With a grin on her face, Kit strode to the closet and removed a thin white T-shirt with a
deep V-neck that barely rode to Brac s belly button and a pair of super low-rise jeans. Leave
off the underwear. Give the man a glimpse of what he can have if he plays his cards right.
Staring at the chosen outfit, Brac shook his head. You trying to make me look like a
wanton slut?
Yeah, pretty much. Kit handed Brac the clothes before walking over to the dresser,
putting her back to Brac. How does Jessup do his job if he can t stand to be touched? I mean,
he s a cop. Surely he does a fair amount of touching people.
Touching someone and being touched are two different things to him it seems, but I
think it s being restrained in any way that really freaks him out. I guess as long as he s on the
right side of a pair of handcuffs he s okay. Brac dropped his towel and started to dress.
Hey, go through my stuff and get me a bracelet.
Kit started going through the small box that held Brac s jewellery as he quickly pulled [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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