Free Colorado Flames WIth A Texas Twist by Sara York Page A

from the door, leaving it open. “Sure, come in. Do whatever you want.” Having James in his space pushed his buttons. He was angry and hurt. Last night, when the guys had shown up, James had abandoned him. But had James insisted on taking him home, would he have allowed it? Jessica should be his focus, not this sexy cowboy who drove him crazy.
    Brody moved slowly to the kitchen, trying not to hobble too much. His leg hurt like crazy so he wasn’t able to walk normal, but he hated being weak in front of this man. James came up beside him and placed his hand on Brody’s shoulder. The touch sent heat through him and he jerked away, but James didn’t give up easily. Brody stilled, afraid he’d stumble and fall if he tried to get away from James again.
    “Let me help you. Seriously, you’re in pain.”
    Brody tried to push James away. “I can walk on my own.”
    “I feel awful.”
    “You should.”
    James dropped his hold and Brody took off toward the kitchen but turned before he made it. He leaned against the doorjamb, his gaze connecting with James’s.
    “What are you doing here?” Brody asked.
    “I didn’t want to start off this way. I’m sorry. The person who attacked you last night, they might come back. I can’t let you fight this alone.”
    “There’s nothing to fight. They tried to run me off the road and it was probably just a mistake. They won’t try that again. There you can go without guilt. I’m letting you leave owing me nothing.”
    James took a step toward him and he held up a hand and shook his head. If James touched him, he’d want things, and he couldn’t have the things he wanted, not with a guy and specifically not with this guy.
    “That wasn’t a mistake. They meant to take you out. I would be very angry with myself if I didn’t try to help and something happened.”
    His head started to pound. “I can take care of myself.”
    James took another step closer. “This is what I do. Let me help you.”
    Brody shook his head. “No, I can’t have you around.”
    “Why?”
    James looked so innocent with his amber eyes staring at Brody through his thick lashes, but he wouldn’t be fooled. Before Brody could answer, a knock sounded at the door.
    “I’ll get that,” James said before he turned and took off across the room.
    Brody stood still, waiting to see whom it was. He couldn’t move fast enough to beat James to the door and that pissed him off. James was a reminder of his misplaced desires, the object of his lust, and here James was, invading his space and answering his door.
    “Hi, is Brody here?” Jessica’s voice hit him and he cringed because he really didn’t want to see her. Facing her meant admitting he didn’t want her. “Can I come in?” She sounded hesitant as she spoke. He pasted on a smile before she stepped inside. The concern on her face was evident. It touched him that she cared enough to come see him, but all the concern in the world wouldn’t stack up against the desire he had for James. Jessica rushed over and wrapped her arms around him. She squeezed her arms tight, her breasts pushing into his chest. No heat shot to his cock, nothing but friendship blossomed in his chest.
    “Brody, oh my God, I heard you fell. Are you okay? Can I get you anything?”
    He wanted to feel something for Jessica. They’d kissed, though they’d never had sex, and he’d spent time with her, but there was nothing really between them. Brody glanced to James and heat filled him. This was backwards. He was in a relationship with Jessica and he hadn’t thought of her once since the accident. Now that she was in his arms, he knew he’d never really felt anything for her.
    “I’m fine. Actually, my friend, James, was about to take me to the doctor’s office.”
    “Yes, and we need to get moving if we plan on getting there on time,” James said.
    Brody was thankful that James was willing to play along with his ruse. Why he was trying to get rid of Jessica was beyond him.