Free Cowboy Outcasts by Stacey Espino

contracting in violent waves as
her pussy milked Callum’s cock. It was an orgasm beyond her wildest
expectations.
    He grunted and
groaned, squeezing the air out of her as he held her tight, releasing inside
her body. She’d done it, kissed her virginity good-bye. Hailey had expected her
future to consist of late nights reading research books, a half dozen cats
lounging around her. No longer. She had the chance at a real life, a happily
ever after she never expected to achieve.
    When all was said and
done, the lust settled, Callum didn’t disappear as he usually did. He carefully
scooped her up into his strong arms, carrying her up the old staircase to his
bedroom. She’d never been in his room. He always kept the door shut and she
dare not peek and invade his privacy.
    It was dark inside,
the heavy curtains pulled shut. He kicked the door closed behind him and then
walked her across the room.
    “I’m actually glad
Arden
showed up. If it
weren’t for him, I’d never have had the nerve to talk to you again.” He settled
her down on his bed. The mattress was firm and the bedding smelled like him,
all male.
    “I’ve missed you. I’m
not good with the silent treatment.” Her sterile childhood was nothing to
covet. All she wanted from Callum was warmth and acceptance. He climbed in bed
beside her, pulling a heavy comforter over their bodies. Callum spooned her
from behind, tucking her in close. He kissed her shoulder, and she felt utterly
wanted.
    “I didn’t mean to
hurt you…well, maybe I did at first. This is all new to me, but I’m going to
try my best not to sabotage things between us.”
    “Is there an us ?” she whispered.
    He ran the backs of
his fingers up and down her arm, his breath warm on the back of her neck. “A
farmer doesn’t rush his harvest.”
    “What does that
mean?”
    “It means we have to
take things a day at a time and see where they lead.”
    She’d just given
Callum her virginity, her heart, her everything. The new path her life was
suddenly taking was exciting and she wanted to jump in with both feet. But, of
course, he was right. Rushing a commitment was bound to sour any relationship.
    “That’s fair,” she
said.
    “You sound
disappointed.”
    She shrugged. “I’ve
just been on my own for so long.   It will
be nice to finally belong somewhere.”
    “Don’t be frettin’.
You’re mine now. I just have to get used to having a woman around.”
    They fell asleep in
each other’s arms. By the time she opened her eyes the next morning, a sliver
of light peeking in through the curtain, Callum was gone. She sighed
contentedly, rolling to her back. Her body was deliciously sore. Her cowboy
would be out harvesting one of his fields. She wondered if
Arden
even returned home last night and if
he’d start helping Callum around the farm. God knows he needed the respite. All
she could do was focus on ridding the property of pesky hogs, which would
hopefully make his life easier.
    ****
    When the weekend came
around,
Arden
decided it was time to have a word with Callum’s guest. He could see love in
his brother’s eyes, and he wouldn’t have her break his heart. Just like when
they were kids, his need to look out for Callum was strong.
    She was sitting in
the long grass behind the house with a couple of textbooks that looked heavier
than her. The wind gently picked up the ends of her blonde hair, her feminine
scent travelling all the way to where he stood.
    He approached her.
“Something interesting?” he asked.
    Hailey looked
up at him, the sun reflecting in her blue eyes. “Oh…just some research. I think
I’m finally onto something.”
    “That’s good.
I hear it’s been two weeks already. How long you plan on staying?”
    “I–I haven’t
thought about it. These things take time.”
    He walked
around the area, alternately taking in the views and watching her reactions.
“You know my brother ain’t simple, if that’s what you’re thinking. He’s smarter
than I am.