Free For Seven Nights Only (Chase Brothers) by Sarah Ballance

to train Kelsie, and the owner was a friend of his. Which left one problem. Instead of watching Kelsie’s amazing ass wriggle across those rocks at a somewhat safe distance, he’d be right there with her.
    Definitely not safe. Definitely not the plan.
    Once they were out of Brock’s earshot, Kelsie glared at Sawyer. “What was that about? He seemed like a perfectly nice guy.”
    “He’s a womanizer.”
    She gave him a look so pointed he felt the ache between his eyes. Skeptically, she asked, “And you are…?”
    “Not willing to lie to a woman to get her into bed.”
    “Oh.”
    “Good to see you came around to my way of thinking on the baggy garments, though.”
    She graced him with a guarded scowl, so he changed the subject. “When you start to kick ass at this,” he said of the rock climbing, “you’re going to need the harness and all the other gear, but for now, you can get a feel for it by what’s called bouldering. You’ll stay fairly close to the ground with a crash pad to keep the ground from hurting. Warm-ups first.” He led her through the basics. He drank in the distance, knowing it was in short supply. Soon, he’d be so close to her and so turned on by that proximity that he’d need a junk cup to keep himself safe from the crags on the wall.
    “I hate to admit it,” she said, “but this looks like fun.”
    “I hope it will be, but I’ve got to warn you. Even though you’re clearly in bangin’ shape, tomorrow you’re probably going to feel like you’ve been hit by a truck.”
    “Well, that is sexy,” she muttered.
    She had no damned idea.
    He took her to a beginner’s section. Already, she drew the attention of a number of men, but she didn’t appear to notice, and he wasn’t in any hurry to point it out. Despite Sawyer’s assurances that she’d meet someone this way, he hoped they’d stay away from her.
    “This couldn’t be easier,” he said. “In theory. Most newbies want to look up as they climb, but it’s kind of hard to figure out where to put your feet when you do that, so keep an eye down. It’s not crowded today, but in general, you want to respect other people’s space and be aware someone could come crashing down from above at any moment.”
    Her eyes widened. “That’s comforting.”
    “There are ropes to prevent crashes from higher up, but you still don’t want to be right under anyone else, and keep in mind that goes for their immediate surroundings as well. There’s some lateral movement required to work your way up.”
    “And how far up, exactly, are we talking?”
    “As far as you’re comfortable, but a foot off the ground will give you the same workout as twenty. You can get a good feel for it with lateral moves and no worries of plummeting to your death. But even if you plummet, I’ll be here.”
    Her mouth tilted into a wry grin. “I’ll keep that in mind. In case I plummet.”
    “You’ll be fine. Go up a couple of feet and work your way sideways. I’ll be right behind you.” And if it got to be too much, he could take six steps back, and a half dozen men would be there to spot her. No question.
    Three minutes later, with her ass at eye level, he entertained some serious regrets over his suggestion that she hang out two feet above the ground. He couldn’t do his job as a spotter and not watch her, but he couldn’t get the slurry of pornographic images out of his head. Her legs, all long and lean and tight, belonged across his back. Those well-defined, utterly feminine arm muscles would be perfect for dragging him close and holding on while he drove into her.
    Threesome, hell. He needed to get a grip.
    He noticed her foot waving without purchase, so he guided it to a crag. “Don’t forget to look down,” he said, letting his hands linger much longer than necessary on her calf. When he realized it, he asked, “You got it?”
    “Yes. This is harder than it looks.” But she was smiling. Gorgeous. She’d pulled her hair back into a