Sunset Ridge (3 page)

Ram flexed his fingers before twisting the knob. The deep sound of Gray’s voice started a hardening in his jeans. He smiled to himself. He’d worn the low-rise jeans Gray liked so much. Man, he was pitiful. He stepped into the room and stood beside the door while Gray finished on the telephone.

Gray looked up from his conversation and crooked his finger at Ram. Ram smiled and walked over to lean against the desk at Gray’s side. Over the last three weeks not a night had gone by that the two of them hadn’t either talked on the phone or enjoyed a video chat via the computer. Ram would never forget the first time Gray had sat behind his desk and jacked off while they had a conversation.
Damn.
Ram’s cock was harder than it had been since he’d left the ranch three weeks earlier.

Gray pushed himself back from the desk and positioned Ram between his spread thighs. It wasn’t the kind of meeting Ram had been expecting on his first day of work, but it was amazing how comfortable he felt around Gray. It gave Ram hope that he’d made the right decision.

With the hungry look on Gray’s face, Ram didn’t even try to listen in on the telephone call happening in front of him. Gray cradled the phone between his shoulder and ear and began running his long bronzed fingers down Ram’s chest to cup his hardened cock.

Ram leant back onto the desk a little further and tried to control his breathing when Gray began undoing his jeans. Gray pulled Ram’s filled cock out of the confines of the faded denim and bent forward to give the head a quick swipe with his tongue. Ram was amazed that Gray was still able to carry on a business deal while bringing Ram to the edge of his control.

Gray leant back in his chair and unfastened his own jeans. When Ram tried to touch Gray’s dark-coloured cock, Gray shook his head and patted his lap. Ram started to straddle Gray’s lap and remembered the door. He pushed away from the desk and locked the study door. He could tell by the smile on Gray’s face he’d also forgotten there were other people in the house.

Ram toed out of his boots and pushed his jeans off. As he walked back towards Gray he unsnapped his denim shirt and shrugged it off his shoulders. By the time he stood in front of Gray again his cock was weeping pre-cum. Gray licked his lips as he struggled with his own clothes while still trying to carry on with his phone call. When both men were naked, save for Ram wearing his Stetson, Ram finally straddled Gray’s lap and sat.

He ran his tongue up the side of Gray’s face. Gray took both of their cocks into his hand and began a smooth rhythm. Ram threw back his head and thrust into Gray’s tight fist. He was so caught up in his own pleasure he didn’t hear Gray hang up the phone.

“Fuck, you’re sexy.” Gray took Ram’s nipple between his teeth as Ram continued to thrust into his fist. Gray used his thumb to press and pull the piercing in Ram’s cock.

“Oh fuck, Gray…gonna come.” His thrusting increased as Gray pulled a little harder on his nipple and piercing. Ram growled deep in his chest and watched while the end of his cock erupted in a geyser of pearly white seed, painting Gray’s chest in the process.

Gray released Ram’s nipple and took his mouth in a full out assault. Ram scooted up on Gray’s lap so the crack of his ass squeezed Gray’s cock. Gray groaned into Ram’s mouth as he shot hot cum between the cheeks of Ram’s ass.

They both collapsed in each other’s arms. Ram rested his head on top of Gray’s as he tried to get his breathing under control.

Gray’s hands covered the twin globes of Ram’s ass and rested his finger against Ram’s opening. “Glad you made it. I’ve been missing you.”

Ram moved his ass just enough to let Gray know he was open for more. “Glad to be back. I’ve missed you too. Which is saying a lot for a loner like me.”

Gray probed Ram’s hole a little deeper, using his own seed for lubrication. “When are you going to let me in this gorgeous ass of yours?”

Ram’s ass swallowed Gray’s finger and begged for more. “I had a test done before I came here. Got the paperwork in the glove box of my truck. I’m thinkin’ if you can slip away tonight we might just be able to have ourselves a little party.”

Gray pushed another finger inside Ram. “With this ass and my cock there’s no way we’ll be able to have a little party. More like an all-night blow-out.”

Ram leant back enough to look Gray in the eyes while still leaving Gray room to thrust his fingers in and out of his ass. “I hope that goes both ways. I want a piece of your fine ass, too. I’m not strictly a bottom boy.”

Gray took his mouth again in a passionate kiss. “I like the thought of equal partners.”

Ram ran his tongue around Gray’s well-defined lips. “Sounds like a plan. Right now, though, I need to get my gear unloaded and meet the rest of the hands. Not that I’m not enjoying the hand I’m meeting right now.” He smiled and winked at Gray.

Gray pulled his fingers out of Ram’s ass and swatted him on the butt. “There’s a half bath right through that door if you want to clean up a bit before you get dressed.”

When Ram stood and started for the bathroom, Gray pulled him up short and into a tight embrace. “I need a manager for the stables, but I think I need you more for me. I’ve never looked forward to seeing someone again like I have the past several weeks. I’m not sure what it means yet, but I like it.”

“Yeah. Ditto for me.” Ram walked into the bathroom and turned the water on in the sink. He found a washcloth on a shelf and cleaned himself up. When he was finished he took another washcloth and ran it under the steaming water. He turned off the faucet and walked back into the study. Gray was the one leaning on the desk now.

Ram walked up to the man and ran the hot cloth down his chest and around his still half-hard cock. When he was finished he handed the cloth to Gray and kissed him once more before retrieving his jeans and shirt from the floor. He took his time dressing while Gray watched through heavy lidded eyes.

After pulling on his boots, he retrieved his hat off the top of the desk and tipped it to Gray. “I’ll unhitch my horse trailer while you get dressed. Meet me out front when you’re done and you can show me my new home.”

Gray smiled and nodded.

Ram left the study, closing the door firmly behind him. When he was almost to the front door Raleigh skipped down the stairs. She spotted him and, skidding to a halt, asked, “What’re you doing here?”

Ram tipped his hat. “I’m the new manager for the Sunset Ridge.”

Raleigh put her hands on her hips. “You’ve got to be kidding me. I know you told Uncle Gray that I was drinking beer at the party. Now not only will I have one watchdog but two.” She stopped and put her finger to her mouth as if in thought. “Oh, wait…that’s right…you’re just another hired hand. You basically work for me.” She put her hand back on her hip. “Just remember something, Mr Ramsdale. You don’t want to make an enemy of me. I don’t play fair.”

Ram looked at Raleigh through narrowed eyes. “And I don’t play at all with spoiled little girls.” Ram walked out of the house amidst Raleigh’s sputtering protests.

* * * *

After parking the trailer, Ram unhooked and drove his dark grey extended cab truck to the garage. He stepped out of the truck and looked up towards his new home.

“It’s a lot bigger than it appears.”

Ram glanced over his shoulder to find Gray walking towards him. “There’s a staircase going up through the garage and there’s one on the side. Why don’t you back your truck up to the side entrance, and we’ll get it unloaded.”

Ram nodded and got back in the truck. After backing it to the side steps, he got out and pulled his first load of boxes out of the bed. Gray grabbed a couple of suitcases and led the way up the steps. He unlocked the door and handed Ram the keys.

“I had Georgia give the place a thorough cleaning before you got here.” He opened the door and preceded Ram into the loft.

Ram looked around at the high open-beamed ceiling. “At least I won’t feel closed in.” He smiled and carried his boxes through the open floor planned loft. The side entrance led into the kitchen while the garage entrance opened into the living room. The deep-brown leather furniture looked inviting after a long day on the road.

Gray put down the suitcases and came up behind him. He wrapped his arms around Ram and kissed his neck. “Sorry, but the loft doesn’t have a separate bedroom, only a walled-in bathroom.” He pointed towards the far corner of the room to the king size sleigh bed.

Ram covered Gray’s hand with his own where they rested on his stomach. “Looks good.” He felt Gray’s cock against his ass and pushed back. “Feels good, too.”

Gray ran his hands down to cup Ram’s erection through his jeans. “Soon. You need to meet the hands and then come to the house for supper. I’ll make up some excuse to come back over after that.” He squeezed Ram’s cock a little harder. “Then I plan to enjoy this well into the night.”

Ram pushed against the big hand before turning around to capture Gray’s mouth with his own. He thrust his tongue into the heated recesses of Gray’s mouth and groaned. Pulling back he looked into Gray’s eyes. “Damn, you taste good.” He sighed and stepped back. “Let’s get the rest of my stuff and then go meet everyone.

* * * *

After introducing Ram to the rest of the stable hands, Gray escorted him into the formal dining room of the main house. Ram took in the lace tablecloth and china and felt uncomfortable. He’d grown up a ranch foreman’s kid. He wasn’t used to eating on a tablecloth that wasn’t in a red and white checked pattern. He took off his hat and hung it on the hook that Gray pointed to. Raleigh was already seated at the table. She rolled her eyes as Ram sat down.

“Oh, pleeeaase, Uncle Gray. Don’t tell me the hired help is going to be dining with us from now on.” She gave Gray a disgusted look and rolled her eyes again.

“You, young lady, have two choices. You can either apologise to Ram right now or have dinner in your room alone until you can act like a lady.” Gray leaned on the table and stared at Raleigh.

Raleigh stared right back. After several very uncomfortable seconds she narrowed her eyes at Gray and then Ram, before rising from the table.

“Have Georgia send my dinner to my room.” She started to flounce off in a snit when Gray’s words brought her up short.

“If you’re having dinner in your room you can damn sure carry it up yourself. Georgia’s done her job by preparing food for the table. If you choose to eat elsewhere it’s on you.” He turned his back on her and poured himself a glass of red wine.

Raleigh grunted and walked out of the dining room. The next sound they heard was the front door slamming and then a car pulling out of the drive.

Gray rubbed his eyes with the heels of his hands and sighed. “I’m sorry about that. My father certainly didn’t do anyone any favours by spoiling that child like he did.”

Ram shook his head and chuckled. “She told me earlier that I was nothing but a hired hand and I worked for her. Your little pumpkin also told me that I didn’t want her as an enemy because she didn’t play fair.” Ram stretched his leg under the table and nudged Gray’s foot. “What I need to know is whether this is going to be a problem. I’m not used to dealing with spoiled girls, and I’m not sure I have the patience for it.”

“I wish the hell I knew. Raleigh’s always been spoiled, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard her speak so rudely to someone before.”

Ram wished he was in the position to kiss the troubled expression from Gray’s handsome face. “You think she knows about us?”

Gray shook his head and moved his mashed potatoes around with his fork. “She doesn’t even know I’m gay. Could have something to do with the fact you’re not fawning all over her like most of the guys around here.” He blew out a frustrated breath. “Not your problem though. I’ll try to have a talk with her when she gets home.”

Ram moved his plate aside and leaned on the table, putting himself closer to Gray. He was about to confess something that would show his hand. “If it bothers you, it is my problem.”

Gray reached across the table and covered Ram’s hand. “Despite what goes on with Raleigh, I’m glad you’re here.”

“Me, too.” Ram grazed his thumb across Gray’s. “Although I’ve never had what I’d call a lover before. I just hope I don’t screw it up.”