Free Twin Temptations by Carol Lynne Page A

much and Ranger started to stand, to run back to the safety of his home. What kind of freak was he that he suddenly wished with all his heart that he was Lilly. That Ryker was making love to him. He could never let Ryker know, the thought of seeing disgust aimed toward him from Ryker was enough to keep him silenced forever.
    A hand shot out and wrapped around his wrist before he even had time to move. Ranger looked up into Ryker’s amethyst eyes. “Don’t,” was all Ryker said.
    Ranger flashed a glance down at Lilly who apparently was in another world. Her neck arched, eyes closed. The knowing look Ryker gave him made him feel ashamed. This was a beautiful moment for Ryker, and Ranger knew he was ruining it. Shame filled him as Ryker drew him in for a kiss, his knowing eyes never breaking contact with Ranger’s.
    Lilly yelled as she climaxed. They broke their kiss and looked down at her. She was staring at the two of them, watching them kiss. Ranger just hoped like hell she couldn’t read his thoughts as well as Bub could. At least he knew he still held his secret.
    Ranger watched as the veins in Ryker’s neck stood prominently as he emptied his seed into the condom. Several seconds later, he was pulled down with Ryker to help shield Lilly’s body from the pounding rain. He watched Ryker give Lilly a tender kiss before turning back to him. He knew what Ryker wanted.
    Swallowing his hurt, Ranger placed a tender kiss on Lilly’s lips, knowing things may never be the same between him and his brother.

Chapter Ten
     
     
     
    Ranger insisted Ryker cradle Lilly in his arms on the ride home. He was afraid she’d be sore after her first time and didn’t want to take chances with her riding on the hard saddle. Now, cradling Lilly’s small body against his chest he watched Ranger’s back as he rode in front of them.
    “What’s wrong?” Lilly asked, her head resting on his chest.
    “Nothing,” Ryker said, holding her a little tighter.
    Lilly looked up at him before turning her head to look at Ranger. “Have I done something wrong?”
    “No, sweetheart, you haven’t done anything wrong.” He looked down and gave her a tentative smile. “Ranger’s hurting. I’m not sure why, but I can feel it, I always could.”
    “Do you want me to leave?”
    “No, but I need a little time alone with him to try and find out what’s going on. I’ll draw you a nice hot bath when we get home and while you’re soaking and getting warm, I’ll talk to him.” He just hoped Ranger would let him. Ryker knew the second Ranger started to pull away. It was almost like a physical sensation going off in his brain. He wished he knew the reason. The only thing he could come up with was that Ranger had figured out he’d never be able to fall in love with Lilly. The thought broke his heart. Loving her was as natural as breathing to him, and he wouldn’t give her up without a fight.
    He thought about what it had felt like to finally sink his cock into Lilly, knowing no one had been there before. She was tight and hot, and goddamn he loved her.
    As Ryker rode up to the barn, Ranger was there to take Lilly into his arms. He waited until Ryker dismounted and passed her back. “I’ll take care of the horses while you get Lilly warm and dry.”
    Ryker felt like a lead weight had landed in his stomach. Taking a deep breath he nodded and carried Lilly inside. He felt like he was outside his body, unable to reconcile his feeling between his brother and the woman he loved. Drawing a warm bath, he used his favourite bath salts and lit Lilly a few candles. It was bad enough he was going to leave her after making love for the first time to talk to Ranger. He didn’t want her to think she was unloved.
    Slipping under the water, Lilly cupped his cheek. “Go to him, I’ll be fine.”
    Ryker leaned over the edge of the tub and kissed her, trying to put all the love he felt into this one awkward moment. “Hopefully I won’t be long.”
    Lilly gave