Sunset Ridge

by Carol Lynne

  Gray nodded and spoke to the elderly lady before skirting the dance floor on the way over. As he approached, Ram couldn’t help but admire the view, although he kept his face expressionless.

  Gray nodded as he passed Ram. “Thanks.” He walked up to Raleigh and exchanged a few heated words.

  Ram watched Gray take the beer out of her hand and point towards the house. Raleigh narrowed her eyes. Although Gray’s voice never rose above a whisper, the look on Raleigh’s face said it all. She pulled away from Gray and stomped like a spoilt child back to the house.

  Gray walked over to Ram shaking his head. “Lord help me, I have no idea how to raise a seventeen-year-old girl.”

  Ram didn’t want to pry but he had to ask. “Where’s her momma?”

  Gray shook his head. “Who the hell knows?” He filled Ram in on Rebecca’s antics.

  Ram nodded his head and looked into Gray’s silver eyes. “Sorry to hear that.”

  Smiling, Gray took a pull from the confiscated beer bottle. “You’re not much of a talker are you?”

  Chuckling, Ram shook his head. “I’ve done more talkin’ to you tonight than I’ve probably done to my present employer in the past ten years.”

  Gray watched him closely. “So why am I so special?”

  Ram knew Gray was teasing him but for some reason he didn’t mind. “I wish the hell I knew.”

  “I don’t need to worry about you around my niece, do I?”

  Ram’s gaze landed on Gray’s lips. What the hell was wrong with him? He couldn’t have made his attraction to Gray clearer. It was totally out of character for him. “Your niece isn’t who you should be worried about.”

  Gray licked his lips, drawing Ram’s attention to the soft pink tongue he longed to suck. “I haven’t shown you the barn yet. Are you interested?” Gray drank the last of the beer and tossed it into the trash barrel. The heated expression on Gray’s face said it all.

  Finishing his bottle, Ram did the same. “I believe I am.”

  Walking towards the barn Gray nodded friendly hellos to several of the guests. His hand occasionally brushed Ram’s, sending Ram’s body into overdrive. As they entered, Gray looked around to make sure the barn was empty before pulling Ram close. “Tack room. I need to show you the tack room right now.”

  “Uh-huh.” Ram followed Gray to the corner of the barn, reaching out to brush his hand against the hard firmness of Gray’s ass.

  The second the door was closed and locked, Ram pulled Gray into an electrifying and tongue-swallowing kiss. Their tongues duelled as they both fought for dominance.

  Ram had never in his life been kissed so expertly. His hands roamed Gray’s body as the kiss ignited, knocking his Stetson off in the process.

  Gray thrust his hips towards Ram. “Good…oh God you feel so good.” Gray began to unsnap Ram’s western-style shirt. When he had the shirt open completely he broke their kiss and worked his lips down Ram’s five-o’clock shadow to his throat and then on to his chest. He licked the area around Ram’s right nipple before zeroing in on the tiny hard nub.

  Ram lifted the bottom of Gray’s shirt, trying to get to the rock hard abdomen that he knew lay underneath. “Fuck, you’re sexy.”

  Suddenly they both wanted more and began to unfasten each other’s pants. Gray’s khakis were easy enough but Gray was having trouble with Ram’s low-rise extra tight jeans.

  Chuckling, Ram finally took pity on him and unzipped his fly, his cock springing out. Gray’s eyes seemed to eat him up. They rounded as he caught sight of Ram’s Prince Albert piercing. The silver jewellery sparkled in the light coming through the small window. “Fuck me…that’s sexy.”

  Ram ran his palm down Gray’s chest through the thin patch of black curls to his cock. When he wrapped his hand around the man’s length Gray gave a little moan. Ram’s free hand brushed Gray’s ass before running down the crease.

  “Yes,” Gray moaned again. “Do it.”

  Ram leaned in and took Gray’s mouth in another soul-stealing kiss. “Oh, I intend to fuck ya but not tonight.”

  Gray looked from Ram’s hairless groin to his face. “And just what do you intend to do tonight?” He began playing with the hoop running through the head of Ram’s cock head.

  Ram moaned and thrust his hips towards Gray. “I think we’re doin’ fine just like this for now.” He began to stroke Gray’s cock as he landed another kiss on Gray’s lips. “I must be crazy.”

  “I don’t know if you’re crazy but I’m sufferin’ the same damn thing right now.”

  When Gray slid his hand down the back of Ram’s jeans and began running his finger up and down his crevice Ram thought he’d lose it. “Mmm…feels good.” He pushed his ass into Gray’s hand.

  Gray found the tightly puckered hole and slowly probed with one digit. “Damn, you feel tight.” He kissed his way around Ram’s face, doing more licking than actual kissing.

  Ram’s muscles tightened as Gray nipped his way along the tendons of his neck. He thrust harder towards Gray. “Gonna…can’t not.”

  “Do it. Let me watch you come.” Gray looked down at his hand as Ram’s heat spurted from his cock.

  Gray gazed deep into Ram’s dark brown eyes and shot his seed into his fist. “Ohhhh…fuck, that’s good.” Gray licked the side of Ram’s face before dropping to his knees to clean Ram’s cock. Gray slid his tongue up Ram’s length to the piercing. He licked and sucked the crown, taking time to play with the silver ball attached to the hoop.

  After thoroughly cleaning Ram’s cock, Gray stood and pressed himself against Ram’s chest. “You set me on fire.”

  “Uh-huh.” Ram leaned his head back against the wall and closed his eyes. He’d never come so hard in his life and, damn, did it feel great. The man in his arms felt good…right.

  Gray was a little more together than he was because the next thing he knew Gray was cleaning himself up with a snow white handkerchief before bending over to pick up his hat. He resettled it on his head and smiled.

  For years Ram had worked hard to keep his sexuality from his employer. Ranch folks were a fickle lot when it came to someone being different. Although it was more than obvious he had a kind of connection with Gray, Ram had to wonder how long something like that would last with the two of them working together. He took a deep breath. He was about to make either the best decision of his life or a career ending mistake. “I’m gonna like workin’ here I think.”

  Gray got a funny look on his face and stepped back. “No one here knows about me. I’d like to continue seeing you but it’ll have to be after working hours and be kept discreet.”

  Ram pulled him back into his arms. He kissed Gray once more. “I agree. I can’t expect to earn the hands’ respect if they know I’m sleeping with the boss.” He winked and released him. Pulling up his jeans, he stuffed his semi-hard cock down his left pants leg.

  Gray openly watched Ram as he fastened his own pants and pulled his shirt down. “I’ve never seen a horse wrangler wear low-rise jeans like that. And why no underwear?”

  Ram paused in snapping up his shirt to smile at Gray. “I don’t wear the low-rise to work in, but I like the way they feel. As for no underwear, well it should be pretty obvious that they would show over the top of the jeans. Why, don’t you like ‘em?”

  Trailing a finger down Ram’s abdomen Gray stopped at the top of the jeans. “I think they’re sexy as hell. I especially like this lovely v shaped area leading down to your cock.” He dipped his finger under the waistband.

  Ram moaned before stealing another kiss. “I’ll make sure they’re a regular part of my wardrobe after hours then.”

  Gray massaged his cock once more and sighed. “I could become very addicted to you.” He leaned in for another deep kiss. “We’d better get back to the party before anyone notices we’re gone.”

  Ram couldn’t help but cop a quick feel as Gray opened the tack room door. “I’ll give notice to my present employer on Monday.”

  “Good.”
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  Chapter Two

  Three weeks later, Ram arrived back at the Sunset Ridge Stables with his horse trailer in tow. He pulled up to the stables and got out. He thought about the papers in his glove box as he walked to the barn. Ram caught sight of an old-timer leaning against the corral fence, shouting instructions to the young fella working a horse. Ram knew the man had to be Slim, the ranch foreman.

  The man spotted him as he walked closer and held out his hand. “You’re the new manager, I presume? I’m Slim Garrett.”

  Ram shook the older man’s hand and smiled. “Nice to meet ya. I’m Jack Ramsdale but you can call me Ram.” He motioned towards his horse trailer. “Where can I put Bean?”

  Slim pointed at the pasture. “You can put him in with the rest of the work horses for now. We’ve got a couple of stalls empty in the barn there on your left if you care to put him up later in the day.”

  “Sounds good. I’ll get to it. Nice to meet you, Slim,” he said with a tip of his brown Stetson.

  Ram retrieved his black and white pinto gelding from the trailer and led him to the pasture. After taking care of Bean, Ram headed for the main house.

  He walked up the porch steps and knocked on the front door. A pleasantly plump older woman of around sixty opened the door.

  “Afternoon, Ma’am. I’m Ram. Gray hired me to be the new ranch manager. He in?”

  “I’ve been expecting you. Gray’s in his study.” She stepped back and led him inside.

  “Thank you, ma’am.” Ram tipped his hat to the older woman before knocking on the study door.

  “Come in.”

  Ram flexed his fingers before twisting the knob. The deep sound of Gray’s voice started a hardening in his jeans. He smiled to himself. He’d worn the low-rise jeans Gray liked so much. Man, he was pitiful. He stepped into the room and stood beside the door while Gray finished on the telephone.

  Gray looked up from his conversation and crooked his finger at Ram. Ram smiled and walked over to lean against the desk at Gray’s side. Over the last three weeks not a night had gone by that the two of them hadn’t either talked on the phone or enjoyed a video chat via the computer. Ram would never forget the first time Gray had sat behind his desk and jacked off while they had a conversation. Damn. Ram’s cock was harder than it had been since he’d left the ranch three weeks earlier.

  Gray pushed himself back from the desk and positioned Ram between his spread thighs. It wasn’t the kind of meeting Ram had been expecting on his first day of work, but it was amazing how comfortable he felt around Gray. It gave Ram hope that he’d made the right decision.

  With the hungry look on Gray’s face, Ram didn’t even try to listen in on the telephone call happening in front of him. Gray cradled the phone between his shoulder and ear and began running his long bronzed fingers down Ram’s chest to cup his hardened cock.

  Ram leant back onto the desk a little further and tried to control his breathing when Gray began undoing his jeans. Gray pulled Ram’s filled cock out of the confines of the faded denim and bent forward to give the head a quick swipe with his tongue. Ram was amazed that Gray was still able to carry on a business deal while bringing Ram to the edge of his control.

  Gray leant back in his chair and unfastened his own jeans. When Ram tried to touch Gray’s dark-coloured cock, Gray shook his head and patted his lap. Ram started to straddle Gray’s lap and remembered the door. He pushed away from the desk and locked the study door. He could tell by the smile on Gray’s face he’d also forgotten there were other people in the house.

  Ram toed out of his boots and pushed his jeans off. As he walked back towards Gray he unsnapped his denim shirt and shrugged it off his shoulders. By the time he stood in front of Gray again his cock was weeping pre-cum. Gray licked his lips as he struggled with his own clothes while still trying to carry on with his phone call. When both men were naked, save for Ram wearing his Stetson, Ram finally straddled Gray’s lap and sat.

  He ran his tongue up the side of Gray’s face. Gray took both of their cocks into his hand and began a smooth rhythm. Ram threw back his head and thrust into Gray’s tight fist. He was so caught up in his own pleasure he didn’t hear Gray hang up the phone.

  “Fuck, you’re sexy.” Gray took Ram’s nipple between his teeth as Ram continued to thrust into his fist. Gray used his thumb to press and pull the piercing in Ram’s cock.

  “Oh fuck, Gray…gonna come.” His thrusting increased as Gray pulled a little harder on his nipple and piercing. Ram growled deep in his chest and watched while the end of his cock erupted in a geyser of pearly white seed, painting Gray’s chest in the process.

  Gray released Ram’s nipple and took his mouth in a full out assault. Ram scooted up on Gray’s lap so the crack of his ass squeezed Gray’s cock. Gray groaned into Ram’s mouth as he shot hot cum between the cheeks of Ram’s ass.

  They both collapsed in each other’s arms. Ram rested his head on top of Gray’s as he tried to get his breathing under control.

  Gray’s hands covered the twin globes of Ram’s ass and rested his finger against Ram’s opening. “Glad you made it. I’ve been missing you.”

  Ram moved his ass just enough to let Gray know he was open for more. “Glad to be back. I’ve missed you too. Which is saying a lot for a loner like me.”

  Gray probed Ram’s hole a little deeper, using his own seed for lubrication. “When are you going to let me in this gorgeous ass of yours?”

  Ram’s ass swallowed Gray’s finger and begged for more. “I had a test done before I came here. Got the paperwork in the glove box of my truck. I’m thinkin’ if you can slip away tonight we might just be able to have ourselves a little party.”

  Gray pushed another finger inside Ram. “With this ass and my cock there’s no way we’ll be able to have a little party. More like an all-night blow-out.”

  Ram leant back enough to look Gray in the eyes while still leaving Gray room to thrust his fingers in and out of his ass. “I hope that goes both ways. I want a piece of your fine ass, too. I’m not strictly a bottom boy.”

  Gray took his mouth again in a passionate kiss. “I like the thought of equal partners.”

  Ram ran his tongue around Gray’s well-defined lips. “Sounds like a plan. Right now, though, I need to get my gear unloaded and meet the rest of the hands. Not that I’m not enjoying the hand I’m meeting right now.” He smiled and winked at Gray.

  Gray pulled his fingers out of Ram’s ass and swatted him on the butt. “There’s a half bath right through that door if you want to clean up a bit before you get dressed.”

  When Ram stood and started for the bathroom, Gray pulled him up short and into a tight embrace. “I need a manager for the stables, but I think I need you more for me. I’ve never looked forward to seeing someone again like I have the past several weeks. I’m not sure what it means yet, but I like it.”

  “Yeah. Ditto for me.” Ram walked into the bathroom and turned the water on in the sink. He found a washcloth on a shelf and cleaned himself up. When he was finished he took another washcloth and ran it under the steaming water. He turned off the faucet and walked back into the study. Gray was the one leaning on the desk now.

  Ram walked up to the man and ran the hot cloth down his chest and around his still half-hard cock. When he was finished he handed the cloth to Gray and kissed him once more before retrieving his jeans and shirt from the floor. He took his time dressing while Gray watched through heavy lidded eyes.

  After pulling on his boots, he retrieved his hat off the top of the desk and tipped it to Gray. “I’ll unhitch my horse trailer while you get dressed. Meet me out front when you’re done and you can show me my new home.”

  Gray smiled and nodded.

  Ram left the study, closing the door firmly behind him. When he was almost to the front door Raleigh skipped down the stairs. She spotted him and, skidding to a halt, asked, “What’re you doing here?”

  Ram tipped his hat. “I’m the new manager for the Sunset Ridg
e.”

  Raleigh put her hands on her hips. “You’ve got to be kidding me. I know you told Uncle Gray that I was drinking beer at the party. Now not only will I have one watchdog but two.” She stopped and put her finger to her mouth as if in thought. “Oh, wait…that’s right…you’re just another hired hand. You basically work for me.” She put her hand back on her hip. “Just remember something, Mr Ramsdale. You don’t want to make an enemy of me. I don’t play fair.”

  Ram looked at Raleigh through narrowed eyes. “And I don’t play at all with spoiled little girls.” Ram walked out of the house amidst Raleigh’s sputtering protests.

  * * * *

  After parking the trailer, Ram unhooked and drove his dark grey extended cab truck to the garage. He stepped out of the truck and looked up towards his new home.

  “It’s a lot bigger than it appears.”

  Ram glanced over his shoulder to find Gray walking towards him. “There’s a staircase going up through the garage and there’s one on the side. Why don’t you back your truck up to the side entrance, and we’ll get it unloaded.”

  Ram nodded and got back in the truck. After backing it to the side steps, he got out and pulled his first load of boxes out of the bed. Gray grabbed a couple of suitcases and led the way up the steps. He unlocked the door and handed Ram the keys.

  “I had Georgia give the place a thorough cleaning before you got here.” He opened the door and preceded Ram into the loft.

  Ram looked around at the high open-beamed ceiling. “At least I won’t feel closed in.” He smiled and carried his boxes through the open floor planned loft. The side entrance led into the kitchen while the garage entrance opened into the living room. The deep-brown leather furniture looked inviting after a long day on the road.

  Gray put down the suitcases and came up behind him. He wrapped his arms around Ram and kissed his neck. “Sorry, but the loft doesn’t have a separate bedroom, only a walled-in bathroom.” He pointed towards the far corner of the room to the king size sleigh bed.