Free The Cowgirl's Secret (The Diamondback Ranch Series #) by Anne Marie Novark Page A

arms over her chest. "Still, it doesn't seem fair. You were handicapped with me as your partner."
    Sam laughed. "No one would think they were handicapped with you for a partner, sweetheart. Whether they were playing Frisbee or anything else, for that matter."
    "That's very nice of you to say. But there's no getting around the fact that I dragged you down." Tori cut those baby blues at Sam and offered him a smile.
    He tightened his grip on the steering wheel. He certainly wouldn't complain if she dragged him down . . . like to bed. If he didn't do something about all of this sexual tension soon, he just might explode.
    "It's all in fun, sweetheart. Let it go and enjoy."
    ***
    Tori leaned her head on Sam's chest, her ear nestled right above his heart, enjoying a slow sultry dance with the man who was turning her world upside down. Of course, she'd heard and read about love at first sight, but she'd never really given it a thought one way or another in regards to her own life.
    Until now.
    From the first moment she'd set her eyes on the tall, dark and handsome man at the dance club, Tori had a feeling something momentous had occurred. And after the kisses they'd shared, she was certain of it.
    The music spun a sensual web around them; the low, dimmed lights helped add to the romantic ambiance. Tori closed her eyes and focused on the pressure points where Sam's big hands touched her body. Focused on the friction of their bodies rubbing against one another in time to the music. It felt so good, so right, she wanted to purr with pleasure.
    Sam Garza was a serious, responsible man. She admired how he'd moved back to Texas to be with his mother in her time of crisis, practically giving up the life he'd made for himself in New York. Although he denied it, she knew it had been a big sacrifice for him.
    Tori couldn't help but be thankful that he had left New York. Otherwise, she'd never have had the opportunity to meet him and experience the earth-shattering chemistry they shared.
    It wouldn't be long before they would take their relationship to the next level. Tori blew hot and cold when she thought about making love with Sam.
    After they'd enjoyed a lovely celebratory dinner, and yes, Joe had rubbed Sam's nose in it, Raenell suggested they go dancing. Of course, Joe knew just the place. Different from the dance club where they'd all met each other for the first time almost a month ago. Classier. More romantic, Joe said with a waggle of an eyebrow.
    So here they were, swaying to the jazzy blues melody, making their own kind of music, fanning the flames of the smoldering passion burning between them.
    With each move of the dance, Tori felt Sam's hard body press against her. She hadn't had time to buy another dress, so she'd worn the red backless satin she'd bought for their first date, hoping Sam wouldn't mind seeing it again so soon. The light in his eyes and the appreciative smile on his lips when he'd picked her up assured her he didn't mind in the least.
    "Hey, beautiful." The deep baritone washed through Tori's system, making her almost lose her step in the dance.
    She lifted her chin, determined to at least try to appear in control of herself, instead of slowly going out of her mind with the fierce yearning need swirling low in her body. "Hey, yourself."
    He kissed her forehead. "You know what this dress reminds me of?"
    "A playground fantasy?" Tori could feel the heat stain her cheeks. Damn her unruly tongue.
    Sam's rich laugh rumbled in his chest. "Well, I wasn't going to put it quite like that, but yeah. It reminds me of our first date and that kiss under the wooden fort. I want to kiss you again. Just like that." He bent closer to whisper in her ear. "I want to do a whole lot more than just kiss. I'm burning up for you, babe. I want you . . . I need you."
    Tori swallowed hard. "I want you, too."
    Sam's arms tightened their hold around her, pressing her even closer to his aroused body. "Let's get out of here. I want to be alone