Chompin' at the Bit (Horse Play #2) by A.D. Ryan Read Free Book Online Page A

and I feel like I’ve been hit by a train.”
    “Let the Advil kick in. You’ll be right as rain soon.” Jensen used his hand to guide the painkillers toward my mouth until I took them. “When I came back with your water, I found you had moved up on the bed. I sat next to you and told you I had your water, but you didn’t respond. You’d passed out.”
    I. Was. An. Asshole.
    “Oh, God!” I said, covering my mouth with my empty hand. “I’m sorry!”
    Jensen dismissed my apology with a quick laugh and a headshake. “Don’t be. It was probably best we waited until neither of us was quite that drunk.”
    “Hmm, so does that mean tonight’s a no-go too?” I asked teasingly. “I mean, it’s a wedding. More free drinks … And I don’t know Kyle all that well, but I guarantee you he’s going to convince you to drink with him. You’re easily swayed.”
    “Me?” he cried in disbelief, laughing. “Little Miss ‘I don’t succumb to peer pressure’? You outdrank me!”
    “Lightweight,” I ribbed, setting the glass of water on the nightstand. “Okay, I should shower before I go see Willow. What time do you have to go get ready with Kyle? Do you have some time to join me? I could make up for last night.”
    Looking quite pained, Jensen shook his head. “As much as I would love to take you up on that offer, I’m already a little late getting over there.” He reached into his pants pocket and held out his keys. “Take your dad’s truck to the spa. I’ve already let Willow know you’d be a little late. I’ll be back here at two to pick you up.”
    “Thanks. I guess you should go then? Leave me all alone… Naked and wet …?” I could see his resolve beginning to break as I toyed with him a little.
    “Madison …” His voice was low and gravelly; I loved when he sounded like that. He leaned in, his eyes dark and stormy as he tried for a kiss.
    In an instant, my fingers were on his lips. “Sorry! I haven’t brushed my teeth yet! Don’t leave until I have?” Finding a burst of energy, I leapt off the bed and rushed to the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face.
    Jensen was just outside the bathroom when I flung the door open, startling me slightly. “I figured I’d meet you by the door so you don’t try to entice me beneath the covers with you, making us both later than we already are.”
    I wrapped my arms around his neck and pressed my near-naked body against his. “And you don’t think I could entice you anywhere? That sounds like a challenge, Mr. Davis.”
    Jensen leaned forward and touched his lips to mine before pulling right back. It was clear I wasn’t going to win this one. “I’ll be here at two. Call if you get bored or just want to talk. I’ll see you in a bit.”
    Once Jensen was gone, I had a quick shower before I had to go see Willow. I was excited to spend a little bit of time with her today. After pulling on a button-up plaid shirt and jeans, I slipped my shoes on and grabbed my wallet and the car keys before leaving the room.
    It took me just over fifteen minutes to get to Willow’s spa, and when I walked in I was greeted by a familiar face I hadn’t seen in months. “Well, there she is!” Brandon said, smiling wide as he pulled me into his arms. “How the hell have you been, darlin’?”
    “Good. How are things with you?” I asked when he released me. His blond hair had been cut short recently, hiding the fact it was naturally curly, and his deep blue eyes held mine.
    “Can’t complain.” He took a minute to look at me carefully. “Gee, Madi, I don’t know that I’ve ever seen you this happy before. It looks good on you! When do I get to meet him? Y’know, give my opinion and all.” Having known Brandon almost as long as Willow, I knew that he just wanted to get a feel for Jensen.
    Brandon had always been an excellent judge of character. It was probably one of the reasons he made such a great therapist; being able to sniff out the truth usually meant