Finally, she lifted her head and stepped back. Color splotched her cheeks, whether from the exertion, the aftermath of passion, or an intense desire for more. He couldn’t decide which.
“You’re full of surprises.”
He grinned. “Yep. You ready for another one?”
She blinked and peered down at his aching shaft. “Think you’re up for it?”
“Is there any doubt?” He withstood her appraisal easily. The appreciation and longing he detected in her eyes ratcheted up his ego all the more. He’d brought her pleasure with his mouth. Now, he’d do the same with his cock.
“Ummm. No.”
Cody barked harshly, dug through his clothes and found a condom. Rolling it on, he reached for Trinity once more.
He roamed her body, reacquainting himself with every hill, valley, and sexy curve. Sealing his lips over her nipple, he drew gently, heard her gasp, and repeated the action. His entire goal revolved around Trinity reaching orgasm as many times as possible. If she screamed out his name at the same time, he’d consider that bonus points.
He dipped one hand southward, found her slit, then pressed his index finger inside. “Sore?” He tested her depths, watching closely for any signs of discomfort.
“No.”
The word rang with truth. “Just the same, we’ll take this slow and easy, like before.”
“Okay.”
He arched an eyebrow. “Why do I get the impression you intend to drive me crazy?”
She grinned wickedly. “Because I am?”
His cock jumped while his heart missed a beat. Raging lust rushed through his veins at record speed before trailing off in his throbbing dick.
“Bend over, sweetheart. Your stud is ready to mount up.”
Sparks flashed in her eyes before she did as bid, lowered her upper body to rest on the mattress, leaving her perfectly curved ass sticking up in the air. Cody moaned at the sight, his cock throbbing with acute need, as his fantasy came to reality. He tightened the reins of his control and focused on giving Trinity the ride of her life.
“Spread a little more.” She did so, widening her stance, which provided a bird’s eye view of her glistening, pink folds. “That’s it.” He tunneled his fingers through her cleft, then inserted two fingers into her channel.
She threw her head back and shoved against him with a low moan.
“You’re soaking my fingers, baby.” He worked the entrance with precision, preparing her for his entry. Her dampness wasn’t a question as the ample dew moistened her upper thighs. “So wet for me.”
Cody’s breathing increased at the erotic foreplay. His cock twitched and began to throb in earnest. Certain of her preparedness and unable to wait a minute more, he took his condom-clad dick in hand, lined up with her entrance, then steadily pushed forward.
After a brief moment of resistance, he slipped in, welcomed back with heat and a snugness that just about sent him over the edge way too soon. “God, you’re tight. So hot and tight.” He watched his cock slide all the way into her body, a rare sight he found to be a damn fine turn-on.
She gasped as he hit bottom.
Pausing, he rubbed her back, giving her ample time to adjust to his presence once again. “Hurt?”
“No.”
He didn’t detect any discomfort, but wasn’t about to push the limits. Not when she was one round removed from virginity. After retreating a couple of inches, he pressed forward with aching slowness. “Hurt now?”
She arched her back and met his downward slide. “It’s good. So good.”
He began a languid pace, gentle and rocking, focusing all his attention on Trinity. She whimpered and shoved back in counterpoint. “Cody, please.”
“Please what?” He latched onto her hip with one hand, dipping the other underneath to explore where their bodies met.
“More. Faster. Harder. Do something.” She whimpered and grasped the comforter in tight fists.
“Slow and easy, sweetheart. I don’t want to hurt you.” He gritted the words out from between clenched teeth. Her sexy little cries and restless gyrations pushed him right up the ladder toward orgasm. Delving between her folds, he found her clit and strummed.
She cried out and tensed.
Grinning like a wolf, he worked the nub with precision, intent upon sending her to a bright, blissful crest. Her needs came before his and, judging by the state of his heightened arousal, he needed to push her along fairly quickly. “Right there?”
“Yes. Oh, God. Yes.” She angled her hips and met each of his thrusts with power.
The sound of their bodies slapping together carried across the room, intermingling with the heavy panting to form a harmonious melody of primitive carnal pleasure.
Keeping his immense hunger in check, Cody stayed the course, increasing the speed only marginally while keeping each penetration gentle and controlled. Hard to do when she bucked under him like a wild filly, but oh, so worth the effort.
He blew out a breath and watched her ass cheeks quiver with his tender pounding. His cock throbbed all the more demandingly with his glorious view.
“Cody, please!” Her voice rose an octave as her body grew taut.
The sound of his name stoked his ego and gave him further ammunition in his intention to send her over the edge. He caressed her clit, then plucked.
She tightened all the more, grunted, and yipped each time he hit bottom.
“Almost there, baby. Just let it happen.” He growled as she tucked her hips, causing his cock to rub against her folds with each movement. The additional stimulation shot him to the very brink.
Needing to send her toppling over, he fluttered his fingers over her bundle of nerves, anything and everything he could think of to push her into climax. He felt her body freeze under his, knew she teetered, and lightly brushed over her clit with rapid motions.
Trinity slammed back against him and cried out. He absorbed the impact and wrapped an arm around her waist, both to support her and to gain leverage as he pumped in once. Twice. A third time. Surging to her very depths, he shouted as the first crest hit him hard.
Her core clamped incredibly tight, then began to ripple with strong contractions, like a hand milking his swollen shaft. Each one added to his own rapture, making each pulse more powerful and a bit longer. He rode the tides with wild abandon, holding onto Trinity along the way.
All too soon, the exceptional sensations faded, leaving him sated, relaxed, and out of breath.
Glancing down, he saw and felt Trinity tremble as her legs began to wobble. He grasped his slowly deflating cock, pulled back, and removed the condom. Quickly, he tied the end and tossed it into the trash, eager to return his attention to the woman who just shook his world.
She crawled onto the bed, then flopped down as if the small movement stole the rest of her energy.
He followed suit, drawing her into his embrace, holding her tight as they faced one another. Questions flowed through his mind, impatiently waiting for a response. “How did you remain a virgin this long?”
She shrugged. “Life happened, sex didn’t.”
He knew there was more to the story than such a simple explanation, but didn’t want to press her right now. Not when they were enjoying the pleasant aftermath of only their second exceptional round of sex. Serious discussions could wait until later.
“I grew up hearing the rumors about Buck and my mother. How people pointed to a casual dalliance by lust-filled young adults as the reason for my birth.”
Or maybe not. He settled in to listen.
Trinity sighed. “My mother always said I was the best thing in her life and she never regretted her fling, but I couldn’t help but feel that her life would have been so much different. If only…”
Cody heard the pain in her voice and glimpsed it in her expressive eyes.
“If only she could have continued on with her dream instead of having to cage herself in a classroom and raise me as a single parent at the same time.”
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nbsp; Cody brushed a lock of hair out of her face. “She loved you, Trin. You can’t doubt that.”
“I don’t. Truly. I just hated to be such a burden and the obstacle that ended her pursuit of a barrel racing title.”
“You’re not to blame. Hell, if you’re needing to place blame, look no further than Buck. He dropped the ball on his responsibilities.”
“I know. But, honestly, I think life was better without him around. If he and Mom tried to make it work, I can’t help but believe things would have crumbled right from the start. They were just two different people going in opposite directions.”
“Still, he should have at least provided financial help.” The thought that a man would so callously turn his back on a pregnant lover seared Cody deep. Only an absolute jackass would walk away like that.
Trinity shrugged. “Water under the bridge.”
Cody recalled what Jared had told him about Buck warning Gary off. “Will you try to make up for lost time with Buck now?” He studied her face, watching closely for her reaction.
“I doubt it.” The softly spoken words came out clear and steady. “While he did acknowledge me, in public, I can’t forgive him for the past.” Her gaze fell to his chest.
Cody rubbed her shoulder in support. “I understand completely.”
She lifted her gaze once more. “I tried so hard to keep a pristine reputation, to avoid adding to the gossip fodder. Between Mom getting sick and my determination to avoid playboy minded cowboys, I guess I missed out on quite a bit.”
Cody shook his head and ran his finger over her lips. “Trin. You didn’t miss anything. Hell, even if we would have hooked up then, I wanted nothing more than a pump and dump.”
A tiny grin hovered on her lips. “You were quite the love ‘em and leave ‘em type back then. That didn’t stop the girls from setting their sights in your direction.”
He recalled those days with amusement and satisfaction, but things had changed. Big time. “I learned a few facts along the way.”
“Such as?”
“That sweet and innocent you just happens to be damn sexy and talented in bed. You keep my motor running, baby.”
She remained mute and pensive.
A smidgen of worry rushed to the fore. She’d been untouched until a few hours ago. Perhaps regrets had settled in. “Disappointed?”
Trinity blinked at him. “With you? Not hardly. You’re a force to be reckoned with, both in and out of the sack.” She grinned impishly.
He chuckled. “Glad to know I made the grade.”
“Oh, you get an A plus from me.”
Relief washed over him. Leaning in, he meshed his lips with hers. A brief, but demanding kiss, which flooded his system with pounding need.
“Up for another round?”
She smiled brightly. “Anytime.”
He laughed in sheer happiness, held her tight, and rolled to his back. She straddled his body, her gaze locked with his.
His heart skipped a beat.
“I love you, Trin.” He caressed her thighs.
She leaned down. “I love you too,” she whispered the words before taking the initiative with a kiss overflowing with passion.
As content as he was at the present time, with Trinity tucked safely against his body, Cody knew the moment couldn’t last. The clicking of the clock on the wall reminded him of the passing daylight hours when they should be hitting the road for the long drive west.
“Trin?”
“Hmmm?” She sounded sleepy and sated. And sexy as hell.
He shoved his rampant libido aside for the moment. “We should get up and going if we’re going to get to Oklahoma tonight.”
She sighed, the puff of warm air caressing his chest. “Yeah.” She sat up and stretched.
Cody watched the way her breasts lifted with the motion and felt another sharp stab of longing.
At this rate we’ll arrive next week. Damn horniness.
He ignored his body and latched onto reason. “Go ahead and shower first. I need to call my parents and let them know we’re heading their direction.” He grinned. “Never good to just show up out of the blue, especially after dark. Likely to get shot that way.”
Trinity tilted her head and her eyes flashed. “Does that happen often at your house?”
“Now and again.” He watched the surprise on her face followed by a lopsided smile.
“Remind me to always call ahead.”
He laughed and kissed her nose. “Since I don’t plan on letting you out of my sight for very long, I think you’re safe.”
“My hero.” She trailed her fingers down his cheek as she spoke with sincerity.
A lump formed in his throat at her words. “The sooner you get cleaned up, the sooner we can hit the road.”
She brushed her lips over his, climbed out of the bed, and walked into the bathroom. He watched her swaying hips, her perfectly rounded rear, and a sharp spear of hunger hit him directly in the groin. No matter they’d just had a rousing bout of lovemaking and mind-blowing orgasm, his libido cranked up for more.
Trinity shut the door behind her, ending his glorious view. For now.
Once Cody heard the water start, he took to his feet, pulled on his jeans, then located his cell phone. Stepping out into the barn, he punched in his father’s cell number.
“Hello?”
“Dad.”
“Cody. About time you checked in. Figured you’d be home by now.”
“I made a pit stop along the way.”
“Wouldn’t have anything to do with that blonde barrel racer, would it?” Curiosity filled his father’s voice.
Cody groaned. Of course his uncle already spilled the beans. Not like Jared could keep this under wraps for a while longer. The old man never gossiped, but that didn’t stop him from stealing Cody’s thunder with his own parents. “As a matter of fact, yes. We’re getting ready to head that direction.”
“Great. Your mother and I are eager to meet this girl. Jared said she’s as sweet as she is pretty.”
“More so.” Cody blew out a breath. “Once I get home, we need to talk some business.”
A long moment passed before his father answered. “You’re wanting out of our partnership.”
“Shit. Did Jared talk to you the entire drive back to Oklahoma?” Cody ran one hand through his hair.
Roger chuckled. “Nah. Just couldn’t wait to share the news about your love interest. The rest I figured out all on my own.”
“So we’ll iron out details later?”
“Of course.” He sighed in the phone. “I want you to know that I like this girl already. Noticed throughout the season, you’ve got more of a bounce in your step, more relaxed. I knew that wasn’t from anything we’d done or from your job. The only thing that could put that spark back into your eye is a woman. Sounds like she’s just what you need.”
Cody looked out over the paddocks at the stallions grazing in contentment on the chilly fall day. He’d never get tired of the beautiful sight. Nor of Trinity. “She is.”
“Bring her here, then. We can’t wait to meet her. Elise is already planning a lady’s day out.”
“That’s scary.”
Roger laughed. “Could be. We’ll see you when you get here.”
“Okay. Bye, Dad.” Cody hung up the call and nodded with relief. He’d started the ball rolling and it appeared his father planned on helping him keep it going.
Finally, things were looking up and falling into place.
Chapter Twenty-Nine
“Trinity, this is my father, Roger. My mother, Elise.” Cody wrapped an arm around Trinity as he introduced her to his parents.
She appreciated the gesture as she’d been nervous since they stepped upon the front porch. If she had her way, they would be a part of her life for a long time to come, thus she wanted to make a great first impression. “It’s nice to meet you. You’ve done an amazing job with your son.”
Roger’s gaze flicked from Trinity to Cody. “He�
��s responsible for most of it, himself. We just got him started right.”
“So nice to finally meet you, dear. We’re eager to hear more about you.” Elise reached out and shook Trinity’s hand.
“And that gorgeous stud of yours,” Roger added.
Trinity blinked. “It seems word of Legacy precedes me.”
Roger laughed. “From the moment Jared laid eyes on that stallion, he’s been singing his praises. Even had Elise and I checking out the internet to see video of him running.” He smiled down at her. “Best looking horse I’ve seen in a long time. Ever thought of standing him to stud?”
Trinity grinned. Cody had forewarned her that his father would show such an interest in Legacy. “Thinking about it.”
“Do that, come up with a stud fee, and give me a call.” Roger nodded his head once. “I’d love to get some colts out of him.”
“Enough Roger. Quit pestering the poor girl. She just arrived and you’re already talking business.” Elise stepped forward and tugged on Trinity’s arm. “Let’s give you a tour of the house and leave these two men to their own devices for a while.”
Trinity glanced up at Cody.
“She’s the sweeter of the two,” Cody whispered loudly.
His mother beamed. Roger snorted.
“Come on, Trinity. I’ll show you around.”
Trinity fell into step.
They made the quick rounds, then ended up in the kitchen. Trinity marveled at the large space, complete with island, newer appliances, rustic tile floors, and granite countertops. Fancy and functional rolled into one. “This is gorgeous.”
Elise beamed. “Thank you. When we remodeled a few years ago, I talked Roger into adding some class. He grumbled, but gave in. Now, he even helps me cook and can in here.”
Trinity liked Elise right off the bat. She was chatty, friendly, and upbeat. Not to mention, each time she spoke of her husband, Elise’s eyes lit up. Obviously, they were still very much in love after all their years together. “You two make a great pair.”
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