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I had to get out of here. Part of me wanted to go in there punch him in the throat and take her in front of him so he could see what a real man could do.
But the other part of me knew I had to make choices first that would allow me to step in.
Austin had spoken to me a week before his death and changed my world. His words were now echoing in my mind as I made my way out of the office.
If you can free us from this mess, Beau. You have my blessing to be with Anya. I knew how the two of you felt about each other and I know your choices caused heartache on both sides when I refused to give my blessing. You can make it up to her, I know you can. But you have to get this ranch free first. Don’t let her forget why she loved it here when she comes back.
It was as if he knew his death was coming. Now I understand. He left it to her to bring her back so I could win her over.
I just had to do something about Damien without destroying everything in the process. Then I could try my hand at winning her.
Six
Anya
Istoodundertheshower, letting the cool water clean away the sweat and the smell of Damien. I don’t know why I stayed with him and let him come.
It was a mistake. The guy wasn’t even someone I loved, he was just a means to an end and yet that end felt wrong here.
I hadn’t been back for even a day yet and I already felt the pang of regret, the sadness that I had been running from.
How was I supposed to remain cold and distant when everywhere I looked, there were memories of a time when I had been happy?
Seeing Beau hadn’t helped. He was even more good-looking now than he had been before, age looked good on him.
The judgment in his eyes was enough to make me scream.
When Damien kissed me, I had fallen back into my habit of imagining it was Beau instead. Even when we hated each other, I always imagined him.
Though William was looking just as good as his brother now. Maybe even that Wyatt guy. He was built like a bear, a big, sexy bear.
Fuck. My hormones were raging and my lack of satisfaction with Damien wasn’t helping. I just needed to take the edge off, then I could think again.
I slid my fingers between my thighs, rolling my clit, and let my head fall back on the tiles.
Before I could stop my mind, my imagination conjured the image of Beau standing in the shower with me, his fingers replacing mine as he trailed kisses down my neck.
The thought sent me deeper into my pleasure as I spread my thighs to give myself better access.
I slipped my fingers inside my pussy and my mind switched, imagining it was William kneeling in front of me, his fingers inside me as he sucked on my clit.
Then they were both there, William on his knees and Beau kissing me firmly, his fingers buried in my hair.
I gasped as I finally came, steadying myself against the wall as I took big gulping breaths.
I slowly opened my eyes, turned off the water, and froze.
I had forgotten that this door didn’t stay shut unless you stuck the door jam under it, so it swung open enough for someone to see inside.
I looked into Beau’s eyes, the hunger and desire that flashed there before I grabbed the towel, wrapping it around myself in anger.
“Did you get a good eye full?” I snapped, feeling defensive even though it had been him on my mind.
His eyes trailed down my body before returning to mine, a slow smile spreading over his face.
“Good enough.” He said and I bristled. Why did that sound like an insult?
I pushed past him, my hair still dripping as I made my way to my bedroom. He grabbed my arm, stepping close enough that his body was pressed against mine.
