Bad In Boots 02 - Ty's Temptation (4 page)

Evan put her hands on her hips. “Tell ya what. How about a little wager? I challenge you to a wresting match. If you pin me for ten seconds, I’ll drop my request. But if I win, you’ll follow through.”

Ty’s eyes narrowed, suspicion reflected in his gaze.

“Surely you don’t think you’ll lose?” She couldn’t help but add the dig.

A broad grin spread across Ty’s face as he stood to his full height. Staring down at her, he said in low tone, “I’m going to enjoy pinning you.”

She tilted her chin at his cocky comment. “You forget so quickly who had whom trussed up like a pig yesterday.”

Ty raised a dark eyebrow then swept his arm toward the living room where they’d have a little space. “You’re welcome to try your best, Miss.”

Evan preceded him into the living room and quickly became irritated at the formal tone he’d adopted, as if he were already distancing himself from her. Her narrowed gaze tracked Ty as he moved the sofa and chair back to give them room.

Ty approached her then walked around her in a slow circle as if he were stalking his prey. She didn’t give him the satisfaction of seeing her gaze trace his steps behind her. She knew he was there, waiting.

“Are you ready?” Ty’s deep voice came from directly behind her.

She didn’t respond. Instead, she swiftly dropped to a squat and swept her leg behind her, hooking his ankles.

Ty stumbled, but kept his footing. “Nice try.”

He grinned at her once she’d straightened and faced him. “Are you going to tell me why you’re still a virgin at…what are you? Twenty-six?”

They each circled, looking for a weak spot.

“Yes, I’m twenty-six and why I’m still a virgin is none of your damn business.” Evan lunged at him, trying to take him off balance.

He used her momentum against her and before she knew what had happened she was flat on her back on the rug. Ty’s body covered hers. He had her pinned.

Evan tried to use her legs to shove him off her, but Ty wrapped his legs around hers, locking them in place. His naked chest pressed against her thin T-shirt, making her very aware of his heat and his sexy smell.

The amused look fled his face, replaced by a serious one when he met her annoyed gaze. “You can tell me now.”

“It’s not important. Let me up.”

Ty peered into her eyes for a long moment as if he debated whether to push the issue. “Not until you say Uncle.”

Annoyed he’d so thoroughly bested her, Evan began to squirm in earnest to be released. Did he
have
to rub it in?

He just held her tighter. “Go ahead, Evan…say Uncle.”

“No,” she yelled, exerting herself once more.

Ty was amazed at Evan’s tenacity and the stubborn streak that ran through the woman. She felt so good underneath him. Why the hell did she have to be a blasted virgin?

“You’re so damn stubborn. Concede. Say Uncle.”

Anger flushed her face. She shook her head and started to speak as if she were going to say “no” when something in her eyes changed and she said, “Daddy!”

Ty chuckled. “I might be ten years older than you, but ‘Uncle’ will do.”

Then he heard someone clear his throat behind him. Ty glanced over his shoulder to see a tall, broad-shouldered, salt–and-pepper-haired man in his fifties. He stood there with his arms crossed and a deep scowl on his face.

And then Ty saw the morning sunlight reflect off the sheriff’s badge on the man’s chest. If the situation weren’t so damn tense, it’d be funny.

“There better be a damn good reason you have my daughter held to the floor.”

Ty quickly let go of Evan and stood, pulling her to her feet. “Good morning, Sheriff,” he said, extending his hand.

The sheriff ignored his hand and pinned his gaze on Evan. “What are you doing here, Evelyn?”

She walked into her father’s open arms and gave her dad a hug, then peered into his face. “I could ask you the same thing.”

“I’m here on business.” Her dad frowned. When he flicked his gaze to Ty, his frown deepened.

“Me too,” she shot back with a grin.

Ty almost choked when the sheriff’s gaze narrowed.

Evan looked at Ty and then her dad. “Ty, this is my father, Jake Masters. Dad, this is Ty Hudson, Jena’s brother.”

“I know who he is,” her dad said, looking at Ty. “I’m here to tell you we’ve found your stolen rental car. I’ll take you to town, and we’ll get all the paperwork straightened out and release your belongings to you.”

Glancing at his daughter, he continued in a suspicious voice, “Why are you here so early in the morning?”

“Because I’m st—”

“She’s here to look after Harm’s horse,” Ty intervened in a calm tone. The last thing he needed was a sheriff arresting him for living in sin with his daughter.

The sheriff cut his gaze to Evan. “You are?”

She nodded. “I promised Harm I’d look out for Flash until she’s able to go back with the other horses.”

“I hope he’s paying you double-time,” her father grumbled.

She reached up and kissed him on the cheek. “But of course.”

The sheriff’s dark brown gaze returned to Ty where he assessed Ty’s half-dressed appearance with clear disapproval. He started to speak again when Evan said, “Why don’t you get dressed, Ty. Then you can follow Dad to town in your rental car and collect your stuff.”

The sheriff crossed his arms and his lips lifted in a cold smile. “I don’t mind taking Ty to town and bringing him back to the Double D. As a matter of fact, I insist on it.”

I’m sure he’ll love driving me to town,
Ty thought as he grabbed his shirt from the sofa and walked into the bedroom.
Great. Just what I need…an angry, overprotective father drilling me about my intentions with his daughter all the way to the station.

* * * * *

“What are your intentions with my daughter?” Jake said as soon as they started down the drive toward the main road.

Yep, he’d known it was coming. Ty almost sighed out loud. “Pardon?”

“You heard me.”

Ty narrowed his gaze at the man’s brisk tone. “I’m just here for my sister’s wedding, Sheriff.”

“Evan’s a virgin,” Jake said as if he hadn’t spoken.

“And just why the hell is Evan’s sex life or lack thereof everyone’s business?” Ty snapped, more than a little annoyed for Evan’s sake. Obviously he wasn’t the only guy the sheriff had shared this information with.

“Because she’s my little girl,” the sheriff countered as if that answered everything.

“What Evan chooses to do or not do with her sex life is up to her and no one else.”

Jake’s dark eyebrows drew together at Ty’s open challenge. “You’ve got some brass ones. I’ll give you that. But mine are bigger. Her mother died when Evan was ten. She’s all I’ve got in my life and no one is going to screw with her…either literally or figuratively.”

Ty glanced away, peering out the window. Why did he even say anything? It wasn’t like he was going to take Evan up on her proposition. But for some reason, the fact the whole damn town was probably aware of Evan’s virginity bugged the shit out of him. No wonder she wanted to get the hell rid of it. It’d become a thorn in her side instead of a special gift to give the right man in her life. Glancing at her overbearing father, he knew exactly why Evan was still a virgin. In such a small town, no one would go against the sheriff without putting a ring on her finger.

No one, except me
, his subconscious finished the thought even if he never planned to act on it.

* * * * *

“Hey, big brother,” Jena said as she ran up and hugged him tight. Ty gave her a bear hug and twirled her around. He didn’t realize how much he’d miss seeing his sister until she moved to Texas a couple of months ago.

“It’s great to see you, too.” Setting Jena on the ground he looped his arm across her shoulders as he shook Harm’s outstretched hand. “Good to see you again, Harm. You ready to stop living in sin with my sister?”

“Ty! We waited for
you
.” Jena jabbed him in the ribs with her elbow then moved over to hug Harm’s waist.

Harm kissed her on the temple and pulled her close, a wide grin on his face. “Hell yeah, I’m ready,” he replied as he tilted his Stetson back.

“What took you so long to get here this morning?”

Ty took in his sister’s rosy cheeks, the highlights in her blonde hair lightened even more by the Texas sun. His sister was truly happy. His gut tightened a little at the thought she’d be permanently so far away. He’d just have to make an effort to visit her a couple of times a year.

“The sheriff showed up this morning to let me know my rental car had been recovered along with my stuff.”

“I’m really sorry about your car getting stolen. What rotten luck.”

“Yeah, Texas seems to do that to me,” he said in a wry tone.

“Well, I’m glad you’re settled at the Double D. At least you’ll have the privacy you like so much,” she teased.

“Um, you said Ty could stay at your aunt’s house?” A concerned expression crossed Harm’s face.

Jena glanced up at her fiancé. “Yes, why?”

Harm gave her a sheepish look, “Well, ‘cause I told Evan she could use the house while she was taking care of Flash.”

“Oh.” Jena’s gaze jerked to her brother.

Ty shook his head. “Don’t worry. We’ve worked it out. Evan owes you a lamp, but other than that…”

Amusement danced in his sister’s gaze. “A lamp? Do I want to know?”

“Not really.” Ty gave a half-laugh. “I’m only here for the wedding so it’s not a big deal.”

“But there’s only one bed.”

“There’s also a couch,” Ty reminded his sister.

Harm grinned. “Oh yeah, the couch…”

Jena blushed bright red at Harm’s suggestive tone. “Okay, that’s enough. I’m convinced. As long as you and Evan are okay with it.”

Ty shoved his hands in his jeans’ pockets. “No problem. So what are the plans for the next couple of days?”

* * * * *

Ty stood in the shower, rinsing off the day’s grime. Jena and Harm were having a long overdue engagement party tonight at one of the local bars called Rockin’ Joe’s. Jena said they’d waited to have it so he could attend.

He’d hung with his sister and Harm all day, helping with chores on their ranch. His shoulders ached from all the bales of hay he’d helped lift. Even though he exercised regularly, he’d used muscles today that he didn’t necessarily exert on a regular basis. He’d forgotten how good it felt to work on a ranch.

At the end of the day, he’d ignored the heat and taken a long ride of one of Harm’s stallions. Damn, that was an awesome rush. It’d been a helluva long time since he’d felt so free, galloping in the hot wind out on an open range.

As the warm water slid down his body, Ty’s mind wandered to Evan. What had she done today? He’d been a little disappointed to find her car gone when he arrived back at the house. Even though he had no plans of seducing her, Ty couldn’t help but remember how her sweet body felt pressed against his. When he closed his eyes, he smelled her vanilla and cinnamon scent. He pictured her naked and wet…like she’d been yesterday. But this time she was in the shower with him. He’d pull her close and inhale the soft skin of her neck then kiss the sensitive spot where her shoulder met her throat.

She’d moan and his balls would tighten at the sexy sound. His erection hardened instantly at the turn in his train of thought.

Ty placed a hand on the shower wall while he grasped his rigid cock. He imagined how good Evan would feel pressed against him, how warm and wet and so damn tight she’d be when he slid inside her. He gritted his teeth at the sensations his mind conjured as he stroked his erection. As much as he preferred women who’d had lots of experience in bed, Evan’s innocence combined with her guileless nature attracted him on so many levels.

His lower stomach muscles tightened as he came close to peak. Ty took deep breaths to halt his climax just before he came. Damn, the anticipation felt good. Focused concentration and flexing his lower muscles worked every time. His shoulder and chest muscles relaxed as he took a few more calming breaths then gripped his cock once more.

A cool breeze hitting his wet skin caused his eyes to snap open. He saw the shower curtain fall back into place at the same time he made out Evan’s form exiting the bathroom.

Ty’s chest tightened in heightened sexual response to the realization she’d been watching him. Unabashed curiosity and innocence…what a fucking alluring combination! The thought caused his erection to fill full of blood, harder than it had been. His balls pulled tight in anticipation.

He imagined pressing Evan against the shower wall, cupping her sweet ass and lifting her so he could bury himself in her warm sheath. Ty grasped his cock tighter then slammed his fist straight to the base while he let go of the physical control he’d been holding back. He groaned at the explosive climax that ricocheted through his body. He came in long, hard bursts, his body’s physical response making his hips jerk in rapid succession.

As his movements slowed, Ty knew that if he had Evan in the shower with him right now, he’d relish every sensation from the hot water pounding on them, to the feel of her soft skin pressed against his to her vanilla and cinnamon smell. The sound of her moans mixed with his while their soap-coated bodies slid against each other would be an incredibly visceral experience.