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Simone until she rode by his side and then they talked
companionably as they rode towards a stream.
Blake dismounted first then helped Simone down from
her horse and he led her to a large rock protruding from the
stream. It was nice and flat, the perfect spot to let the suns
rays warm them as they sat and watched the water babbling
over rocks and pebbles. Simone breathed in the sweet scent
of the eucalyptus and gum trees, relaxing for the first time
that day.
Simone caught Blake staring at her and became very
uncomfortable as she realized she was very vulnerable
sitting out in the middle of nowhere with no one else
around; and she had also forgotten to tell anyone else where
she was headed. Oh shit was she gonna cop it if Sam, Con
and Griff realized she hadn't let anyone know where she
had wandered off to. In essence she had since Blake was
with her; but she knew that wouldn't be enough to satisfy
the three domineering men back at the house. She looked
away from Blake and stared at the water as it swept passed
her.
You're not very comfortable around me are you
Simone? Blake asked as he saw her red cheeks.
Um it's not that, I just.. I don't know, she whispered
not being able to think of an answer without hurting Blake's
feelings.
Blake placed a finger beneath her chin turning her
head towards him. He didn't give her a chance to protest, he
leaned down placing a kiss on her lips. Simone stiffened
with rejection as his lips touched hers; she didn't pull away
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but she didn't struggle either. She just placed a hand on his
chest pushing him back away from her.
What did you do that for? she asked with scowl on
her face.
I had a question I needed answered and you just
answered it loud and clear little lady. I think we should
head back now. If we don't leave it'll be dark before we get
back, Blake stated.
Shit yeah okay. Can you give me a leg up please?
Blake helped her to mount up again and they headed
back the ranch house and barns at a canter. Con was
waiting, standing at the corral, leaning back against the
fence with a deceptively relaxed pose. When Simone
brought Gypsy within reaching distance he snagged the
reins and held the horse steady as he scowled at her.
Chris can you take Gypsy into the barn and take care
of her? I need to talk to Simone up at the house.
Sure thing boss, Chris stated as he helped Simone
from the horses back.
Con didn't give her a chance to start walking away
from him; as soon as Chris had Gypsy's reins he picked
Simone up and threw her over his big broad shoulder.
What are you doing you big ass? Put me the fuck
down right now, Simone yelled as she pummeled his back.
Con didn't acknowledge Simone just slapped her on the ass
and walked in through the door to the house. He headed
straight for her bedroom.
You are a fucking Neanderthal. Stop picking me up
and carrying me around as if I was a child.
Then stop acting like one, Con riposted as he
slapped her ass again.
What is your problem? I haven't done anything wrong
so put me down right now.
You know very well what you've done you little
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hellcat. We specifically told you to tell someone where you
were going and if you were going out for a ride. Did you do
that? Con yelled back as he placed her on her feet.
Blake knew where I was the whole time you
ignoramus. He came with me so I was completely safe.
Well that is where you're wrong sweetheart. He could
have done anything to you out there and no one would have
known about it; because you neglected on telling anyone
where you were. We've set rules to keep you safe Simone,
not because we like throwing our weight around. If one of
our hands went out by themselves without letting anyone
know we'd fire them on the spot. It's too dangerous. The
weather is warming up and warm weather brings out the
snakes. What would you have done if a snake had spooked
the damn horse and thrown you?
Simone bit her lip trying to come up with a reply; not
being able to, as what Con was saying made sense. She
hadn't even thought about the deadly snakes that could be
out sunning themselves. There were a lot of poisonous
snakes in Australia, such as the brown snake and tiger
snake, let alone the red belly black snake.
I'm sorry. I didn't think about that, but I was safe
because I had Blake along with me, Simone said quietly.
Well now there's an understatement if I ever heard
one. Blake is hot for you Simone, he could have tried to do
anything to you out there and would have gotten away with
it, because you failed to let anyone know where you'd be,
who you were with and when you'd be back, Con stated
with frustration as he looked at her. He noticed the tinge of
red climbing her cheeks and moved towards her grasping
her by her upper arms.
What did that bastard do to you?
Nothing. He didn't do anything to me, Simone
responded quickly. Too quickly for Con's peace of mind.
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Don't lie to me again sweetheart. You tell me what he
did to you right now or I will put you over my knee and tan
your ass.
What the hell is going on in here? Sam asked loudly
as he took in Simone's belligerent face and the anger on
Con's.
Simone went out riding with Blake this afternoon and
didn't tell anyone where she was going or who with. I
caught her coming back with him and he did something to
her while they were out there and she won't tell me what.
She just lied to me and thinks she can get away with it,
Con stated as he glared at Simone.
Oh for crying out loud. You didn't say that I had to
tell someone I was going out unless I was alone but I wasn't
alone Con so back off, Simone yelled.
Simone, what did Blake do to you? Sam asked
through narrowed eyes.
Oh for goodness sakes. He kissed me alright, one
little kiss. The way you two are behaving anyone would
think he tried to rape me. Well let me tell you I am quite
capable of looking after myself. I have been alone since I
was sixteen years old. If you three don't stop treating me
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