Winter Harvest by Susan Jaymes Read Free Book Online

warned.
    "Don't worry. She'll be safe." He smiled.
    Victoria glared at Ron. "That goes for you too."
    Ron laughed. "Yeah, sure."
    "Just because I'm drunk, don't think I can't do it."
    "I'll be fine." Abbey turned Victoria around and pointed her toward the door. "Now, go with Luke."
    "Okay." She let Luke lead her out into the cold. Stinging snowflakes hit her in the face. "The storm has started."
    "Looks like it." He led her to his truck. "Good thing I'm leaving. I can make it home ahead of the storm."
    Victoria crawled into his truck, laid her head back, and closed her eyes.
    "Don't fall asleep on me, sweetheart. I need directions, or you'll never get home."
    Home? No. She wanted to go to Traye's place. She straightened. "I'm awake."
    She led him out of town to her driveway, and then directed him past the house down the bumpy lane.
    "You sure this is right?" he asked with a frown. "I can't picture a pretty girl like you living down this way."
    "Yep, it's right. Just follow this lane to that cabin. My parents live in the big house, and I live back here."
    The snow was already increasing in intensity when Luke pulled up in front of the cabin. Victoria hoped Abbey wouldn't wait too long before leaving the bar.
    He started to open his door, and she stopped him.
    "I'll be fine from here."
    "You sure? I don't want you to fall."
    "I won't. The snow is starting to pick up." She fumbled for the door handle. "I don't want you to get stuck out here."
    "Well, I'm going to wait until you get to the door, just to be safe."
    "Fine. Thank you for taking care of me and being such a gentleman."
    "You're welcome. Now, get over Traye. He's a jerk and isn't worth your trouble."
    She just smiled. Oh, after tonight he'll be history. Or not.
    She got out of the truck, steadied herself, and then made her way to Traye's door. The lights were still on. Good sign. Stumbling up the steps, she turned to wave at Luke. Thankfully, he didn't wait for her to enter the cabin, but drove off instead. She knocked hard and waited. The TV blared from within, so she knew Traye was home.
    "Traye, open up. It's snowing like crazy out here."
    Footsteps rang out before the door swung opened.
    "What the hell?" He stopped short. "Victoria? What are you doing here?"
    "Giving you another chance."
    "For what?"
    Thanks to the cold, damp snow, she started to shake. "This."
    She stumbled into the cabin and landed in his arms. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled his head down for a kiss. He parted his lips, and a groan escaped his throat as he pulled her inside and deepened the kiss.

Chapter Five
     
     
    Victoria melted against Traye as he gripped her butt and pulled her close. She wrapped her fingers around the damp curls at the nape of his neck and tugged on them. He wouldn't back out this time. As he deepened the kiss and pushed her jacket from her shoulders, her confidence soared. Tonight, he'd finally be hers.
    He picked her up, pressing his strong, firm hands to her butt cheeks, and she wrapped her legs around him. She nuzzled his neck, and a hiss escaped his lips. She smiled.
    Feeling his arousal, she bucked against him. He backed up to his bed and sat with her on his lap. Then he buried his head between her breasts, and she arched her back with a moan.
    "Told you we'd be good together, Traye."
    His breathing was labored, but his body went still.
    "Traye?"
    He lifted his head and pulled back as she moved forward to kiss his bruised lips. With gentle but forceful hands, he pushed her off his lap, then rose and stalked across the room.
    "What are you doing here?" His eyes dark, he turned to study her.
    Victoria stuck out her lower lip. Standing there with his chest bare and his jeans riding low on his hips, he looked so good. Her heart skipped a beat. She licked her lips.
    "You don't want me?" She tried to stand, but her legs were like rubber, and she fell back onto the bed. A steady beat pounded in her head.
    He shook his head and scowled. "Have you been