by Chloe Lang
Dax pulled his cock from her mouth, allowing her to surrender to a primal scream of ecstasy.
Chapter Eight
Charly woke next to Drake, who was gazing at her in the way she was coming to appreciate. She recalled Seth and Dax leaving sometime in the early hours, saying they had to make sure some livestock got fed. They’d both kissed her before leaving her alone with Drake.
“Good morning, princess.”
“Morning. That was some night we had.”
“One that I’ll never forget.”
I can’t put this off any longer. “That’s what I want to talk about with you, Drake.”
His eyebrows shot up. “Okay. Let’s talk.”
“I’m going to Malibu. What we have isn’t…Well, it isn’t…How do I say this?”
“Charly, you don’t have to say anything.” Drake cradled her chin. “Hear me out.”
“But—”
“Shh. You are not leading me on if that’s what you think. I know the score. But you have to know something, too. I’m in love with you.”
Charly brought her hands up to his face. “That’s not possible. It’s too fast.”
“Probably. But I’ve never felt like this before with anyone. I know it is love.”
“I don’t know what to say, Drake.” Her heart wanted to hear more, wanted to let him know that she, too, was feeling something strong for him. Love? Maybe. But what did that matter? It wouldn’t work out. A future in Wilde with him wasn’t possible for her.
“Don’t say anything. I’ll win you over. You’ll see.”
“But I’m going to Malibu and hopefully getting the job of my dreams. I know that sounds selfish, but that’s what I’ve been working so hard and so long for. Besides, this sharing thing, though fun, would never work for me, Drake. And that’s how your family rolls, isn’t it?”
“It is. It’s all I’ve known my whole life, princess. But if it comes to a crossroads of me meeting my family’s expectations or winning you, make no mistake, Charly, I’ll choose you.”
She felt the blood warm her cheeks. “I don’t know what to say, Drake. Seriously, this is hard.”
“Charly, you have no idea how beautiful you are right now. Just spend a little more time with me. Malibu isn’t that far from here.” He stroked her hair. “Just tell me you don’t have some kind of feelings for me already and I’m out of here.”
How in the world could she resist him, her knight in cowboy boots and Levi’s? “I can’t. I should, but I can’t. All right. As long as I’m in Wilde, I’ll spend time with you. But that’s only a couple of days, Drake. Then I’m off to Malibu.”
He smiled. “That’s all I need. Besides, I could use a few days at the beach. I need some sun on my skin. And applying sunscreen to your back would be my pleasure.”
“You’re too much, cowboy. When I land this job, I won’t have much time off for a while.”
“Hey, princess. Don’t you worry about a thing. My job is to win you completely over. I’m on it. You do what you need to do, okay? I love you, Charly.”
“I think you really might, Drake.” She kissed him, praying that he would find a way for them to be together forever, however slim the odds.
* * * *
“Hello, Harry.” Sitting in his truck outside the Hotel Cactus, Drake spoke into his cell.
“Hey, Drake. What’s up?” the mechanic from Elko asked.
Drake had just left Charly to get ready for the wedding. In an hour, he would return to walk her to the chapel. “You remember that car I brought to you the other day?”
He knew what he was about to do was underhanded, but it had to be done.
“Sure. It belongs to that cutie cousin of Jessie’s. I should have it done by tomorrow.”
“That’s why I’m calling you. Can you make sure it isn’t ready for her to pick up for another week?”
“Drake, what are you up to?”
Winning my future bride, I hope. “Harry, here’s the thing…”
End of Book 1: Strong Attraction
To be continued in
Book 2: Strong Desire
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Chloe Lang began devouring romance novels during summers between college semesters as a respite to the rigors of her studies. Soon, her lifelong addiction was born, and to this day, she typically reads three or four books every week.
For years, the very shy Chloe tried her hand at writing romance stories, but shared them with no one. After many months of prodding by an author friend, Sophie Oak, she finally relented and let Sophie read one. As the prodding turned to gentle shoves, Chloe ultimately did submit something to Siren-BookStrand. The thrill of a life happened for her when she got the word that her book would be published.
Also by Chloe Lang
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Going Wilde
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Wilde Fire
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Running Wilde
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Wilde Nights
Siren LoveXtreme Forever: The Brothers of Wilde, Nevada 5:
Wilde Surrender
Siren LoveXtreme Forever: The Brothers of Wilde, Nevada 6:
Wilde Love
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