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she'd insisted on meeting him back at the hotel. She'd refused to let him pick her up. After that mind-numbing kiss, she'd pushed out of his arms and practically run from the room, telling him over her shoulder that she'd see him at the dance. She had a million things to do if she were to be ready on time. She'd left him with a body hard as a rock, his breath ragged in his lungs.
Blake jerked the keys from the ignition. He'd kept his lust for the lady in strict confinement for six long weeks. He didn't know what the hell had happened this afternoon to make him want to mount her like a bull on a heifer. He'd been in an uncomfortable state of arousal ever since he'd left the hotel. Hell, he'd had a hard-on ever since he'd met her, if he were totally honest with himself.
Shuddering out an exhaled breath, he tried to get a grip. He hadn't been this horny since he didn't know when. He'd had several short-term relationships over the years, but he'd never found anyone he liked well enough to make it long-term.
Straightening his tie, Blake grabbed his jacket and climbed out of the pickup. Shrugging on the tailored coat, he retrieved the box of door prizes from the seat, snagged his duffle bag, then headed inside.
Several Lone Star Cattle Rancher members were making their way to the hotel lobby, too. Many were already there, having reserved a room for the night so they wouldn't have to make the long trip back to their ranches and farms. Membership was spread out across three large counties and some had to travel a hundred miles and more one way. For a lot of them, it was easier to stay the night and head home in the morning.
Blake hadn't planned on spending the night when Sue Ellen had agreed to be his date. He'd thought he'd drive back to the ranch, no matter how late the party lasted. He only lived fifty miles northwest of Stone Creek after all. Not far by West Texas standards.
But with Melanie stepping in for Sue Ellen, everything had changed; he was staying the night. He'd be a fool not to. No longer was he escorting an old childhood friend to the Christmas Ball. Oh no. Now his date was a sexy single woman, whom he wanted in the worst possible way. Just thinking about that kiss this afternoon was enough to warrant an ice-cold shower.
Hopefully, that wouldn't be necessary. With luck, Melanie would be as anxious and eager as he to take their relationship to the next level.
Whatever happened, Blake looked forward to holding her in his arms for every slow dance the band played. He smiled as he waited for the elevator to take him to his room. And you'd better believe he'd do his damnedest to make sure most of the songs played were slow.
****
Melanie hurried to the Lancaster Room, running behind schedule. Again. What was it about today that had her running late? Too much to do, too little time. That's what. She detoured to the lady's room for a quick stop so she could check her hair and makeup.
What an afternoon she'd spent getting ready for this last-minute date. Being last-minute had been the least of her worries. It was the fact the dance was a formal affair that had Melanie close to panic . She hadn't been lying when she'd told Blake she had nothing to wear. She'd been meaning to go shopping for ages, but hadn't found the time to make a run up to Lubbock. Ninety miles was quite a long drive, but that's where the closest mall was located with stores selling items like full-length gowns. Thank God her sister had a new dress that she'd been willing to lend Melanie for the occasion.
Her sister also had a talent for arranging hair. Elaine had done magic with Melanie's long brown hair, scooping it high on top of her head with soft tendrils cascading down and curling around her face. The updo accentuated Melanie's graceful neck and complimented the beautiful ball gown.
The lady's room was crowded with women attending the Christmas Ball. Melanie covertly studied the dresses swishing around and was pleased to note her sister had
Blake jerked the keys from the ignition. He'd kept his lust for the lady in strict confinement for six long weeks. He didn't know what the hell had happened this afternoon to make him want to mount her like a bull on a heifer. He'd been in an uncomfortable state of arousal ever since he'd left the hotel. Hell, he'd had a hard-on ever since he'd met her, if he were totally honest with himself.
Shuddering out an exhaled breath, he tried to get a grip. He hadn't been this horny since he didn't know when. He'd had several short-term relationships over the years, but he'd never found anyone he liked well enough to make it long-term.
Straightening his tie, Blake grabbed his jacket and climbed out of the pickup. Shrugging on the tailored coat, he retrieved the box of door prizes from the seat, snagged his duffle bag, then headed inside.
Several Lone Star Cattle Rancher members were making their way to the hotel lobby, too. Many were already there, having reserved a room for the night so they wouldn't have to make the long trip back to their ranches and farms. Membership was spread out across three large counties and some had to travel a hundred miles and more one way. For a lot of them, it was easier to stay the night and head home in the morning.
Blake hadn't planned on spending the night when Sue Ellen had agreed to be his date. He'd thought he'd drive back to the ranch, no matter how late the party lasted. He only lived fifty miles northwest of Stone Creek after all. Not far by West Texas standards.
But with Melanie stepping in for Sue Ellen, everything had changed; he was staying the night. He'd be a fool not to. No longer was he escorting an old childhood friend to the Christmas Ball. Oh no. Now his date was a sexy single woman, whom he wanted in the worst possible way. Just thinking about that kiss this afternoon was enough to warrant an ice-cold shower.
Hopefully, that wouldn't be necessary. With luck, Melanie would be as anxious and eager as he to take their relationship to the next level.
Whatever happened, Blake looked forward to holding her in his arms for every slow dance the band played. He smiled as he waited for the elevator to take him to his room. And you'd better believe he'd do his damnedest to make sure most of the songs played were slow.
****
Melanie hurried to the Lancaster Room, running behind schedule. Again. What was it about today that had her running late? Too much to do, too little time. That's what. She detoured to the lady's room for a quick stop so she could check her hair and makeup.
What an afternoon she'd spent getting ready for this last-minute date. Being last-minute had been the least of her worries. It was the fact the dance was a formal affair that had Melanie close to panic . She hadn't been lying when she'd told Blake she had nothing to wear. She'd been meaning to go shopping for ages, but hadn't found the time to make a run up to Lubbock. Ninety miles was quite a long drive, but that's where the closest mall was located with stores selling items like full-length gowns. Thank God her sister had a new dress that she'd been willing to lend Melanie for the occasion.
Her sister also had a talent for arranging hair. Elaine had done magic with Melanie's long brown hair, scooping it high on top of her head with soft tendrils cascading down and curling around her face. The updo accentuated Melanie's graceful neck and complimented the beautiful ball gown.
The lady's room was crowded with women attending the Christmas Ball. Melanie covertly studied the dresses swishing around and was pleased to note her sister had
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