Love on a Dirt Road (The Roughneck Series Book 1) Read Online Free PDF Page A

"Yeah, I am." I said without hesitation. "It's time to start over, even though this is where I grew up, everything is different this time." I started getting nervous knowing where the conversation was headed and started twisting my napkin.
      Jase put his hand over mine "I'm sorry about your parents. Moon told me, I hope that's ok"
      "No, it's fine. Thank you. It's been hard, I mean obviously"
      "I get it"
      "You do?" I asked, convinced there's no way he did.
      "My mom passed away when I was 12"
      "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know" I said, in shock. My heart broke for him in that moment. I physically got sick to my stomach. I wanted to walk over to him and put my arms around him. The pain of losing my parents was devastating as an 18 year old. How could a 12 year old even begin to deal with it?
      "It's not really something I talk about"
      "What about your dad?" I asked.
      His eyes glazed over and he stayed silent for a few seconds.
      "He's not in the picture"
      "Oh." I whispered. "Ok"
      We didn't speak for a minute.
      "Anyway, can we change the subject?" He asked politely "Save the heavy stuff for another time"
      "Absolutely" I agreed.
      We both exhaled at the same time, and then laughed.
      The rest of our dinner was wonderful. The conversation was easy, there was no uncomfortable silence. We just clicked.
      When we got to the truck after leaving the restaurant, Jase didn't lead me to the passenger side. I got a little sad for a minute. I liked the whole gentleman thing he had going. But as I started to walk to my side of the truck he grabbed me by the hand.
      "Get in on this side" He whispered in my ear "I want you next to me"
      "Ok" I said. My voice was a little shaky and my heart was going crazy again.
      I hopped into the truck and scooted to the middle. Once Jase got in, he squeezed my knee before he started the truck.
      On the way home, he kept his hand on my thigh and I put my hand over his. It just felt right. He made me comfortable. My mind would probably convince me later that I wasn't ready for this. But right now, I didn't care. I just wanted him close to me.
    Once we pulled into the driveway, he turned off the ignition but didn't open the door. He turned towards me and put his hand on the back of my neck.
      "I'm trying to take things slow with you. I don't want to scare you away. But you do something to me. I've always been in charge of everything I do. But with you, I can't seem to control myself."
      I opened my mouth to answer, but I didn't know what to say.
      He leaned in and kissed me gently. His tongue swept across my lips and explored the inside of my mouth. He tasted delicious. I wanted more. So I deepened the kiss. I put my arms around his neck and pulled him closer to me.           Jase put both hands on my hips and pulled me onto his lap. I was straddling him now. His put both of his hands on my ass and squeezed. He moved his mouth to my earlobe and brushed his lips across my neck. I felt the pressure building between my thighs and had to squeeze my legs around him to get some relief. I just wanted him closer. I could feel the bulge in his jeans rub against me and I knew he felt the same way.
    "Oh God." I let out a little whimper.
      "Damn" He whispered in my ear. "We need to stop"
      "Um, ok" I said. I was embarrassed.
      "Trust me baby, I don't want to. But taking you in my truck isn't how our first time is going to be."
      His words reassured me that I wasn't alone. He wanted me just as much as I wanted him.
      "Maybe, the second or third time we can try it in the truck" He said with a grin.
      "Maybe" I said with a wink.
      He grabbed my hips and pulled my weight down onto him harder as he kissed me again. But then he broke away. I wanted to pout.
      "We better get out of this truck." He said as he opened the door.
      I climbed off his lap and out of the truck. He followed right after.
      "Can I see you again tomorrow?"
      "I'd like