All Chapters of Redheads & Ranchers: Chapter 121 - Chapter 130

Chapter 121: SunshineIt was nearly noon when Hunter returned to the barn. To his pleasant surprise, Poppy was leaning on the calving pen with her back to him as he walked in. He paused for a moment to appreciate the way her dark skinny jeans clung to her finely rounded ass. With or without fabric covering it, she had one of the finest derrieres he'd had the pleasure of enjoying.He tried to move quietly, but she must have heard him anyway because at that moment she turned."Isn't she just the cutest thing ever?" Her smile was broad.He had to laugh. "Who, the cow?""No," she huffed, "the baby. Sunshine."He arched a dark eyebrow. "Sunshine?""The calf. Sunshine." "Are we naming the calves now?" He took up a spot on the rail beside her."Why wouldn't you give them names?"Because we sell them for beef." Poppy's eyes narrowed. "Not this one. You said she'd give you new calves in a couple of years."Hunter feigned confusion. "Did I say that?"With her shoulder, she nudged

Chapter 123: A Real DateBreathless, Hunter stilled over Poppy, buried to the hilt as his climax thundered through his body. When he opened his eyes, firelight reflected on her face as she smiled up at him. "God, you're beautiful," he murmured, leaning down to press a kiss to her forehead. Carefully, he disengaged himself and rolled onto his side, gathering her to himself."With a little more practice, we might be pretty good at that," Poppy quipped, laughing softly.Hunter had to laugh, too. "I'm willing to make the sacrifice. We really should aim for excellence."He closed his eyes and savored the feeling of her in his arms. A week ago, he hadn't even considered being perilously close to being in love with anyone. And a week from now, hell, just a few days from now, she'd be gone. His eyes popped open. Poppy rested against his shoulder and sighed softly. The thought of her going back to New York, of having no idea when, or if, he'd see her again, was almost intolerable.

Chapter 125: What Panties?The sun was slowly descending behind the mountains, and the vintage-style streetlamps were just beginning to blink on as Poppy and Hunter made their way back to the hotel. They changed and headed to an upscale steak place on the next block. Over filet mignon and candlelight, they chatted quietly about their visit with Hunter's grandfather and about their time in town. After dinner, they returned to the hotel and found a corner table in the lounge. A local band was playing 80s and 90s acoustic covers, and Hunter ordered a Jim Beam neat while Poppy was thrilled to find her favorite Marlborough sauvignon blanc. As they listened to the music and sipped their drinks, the pair exchanged heated glances. Poppy lightly strummed her fingers across the back of Hunter's hand as the band launched into a Bryan Adams ballad.Hunter leaned toward her, his breath tickling her ear and igniting goosebumps all over her body. "Are you ready to head upstairs?"The flutte

Chapter 127: Unpleasant BusinessWhen Hunter caught up with Rolly and the others, they had just rescued a calf that had gotten stuck in the muck at the edge of the river. A quick check confirmed that the wayward little bovine was none the worse for the wear and he was sent scurrying back to his mother who'd observed incident from a concerned distance. Rolly assured Hunter that they had everything under control, so Hunter decided to head toward the fenceline near the gate. On the way back from Ketchum, he'd noticed three posts not far from the gate that were in need of attention.With Cheyenne nibbling grass nearby, Hunter inspected a loose fence post, wiggling it to assess how bad it might be. A light honk from the highway drew his attention, and he looked up to see Bill Albright, the local sheriff, in his official SUV. Hunter raised a hand in a wave, and the other man waved back as he turned through the open gate and into the drive."Hey'ya, Bill," Hunter called as he strode tow

Chapter 129: Hunter, PleaseWith shaky hands, Poppy zipped her suitcase. Her tears had abated, but she felt numb, as if she'd been doused with ice water. She distractedly scanned the bedroom one last time but realized she had no idea whether she'd managed to get everything. Her mind was still on Hunter, on the rage she'd seen on his face and heard in his voice.This is a misunderstanding. Of course, it looks like I knew about the eminent domain filing, but once he calms down a minute, he'll realize that I was just as in the dark about it as he was. He'll see reason. I'm sure of it.She slid the strap of her purse over her shoulder and pulled the rolling suitcase behind her as she left the bedroom and went downstairs. All was quiet in the house as she made her way out the front door. Hunter was standing in the middle of the drive, his back to the house. Rolly and the two ranch hands had returned to the barn and were watching Hunter curiously.As Poppy made her way toward her r