Hael Butcher
Chapter One
The growl of Harley's diesiel was the only sound that accompanied him on his ride of shame. Here he was, limping home again, with busted up ribs. At least he had won this round. Harley shook his head, he wouldn't be leaving again, this had been his last ride. Besides, he had a date with a little filly that had run long enough. He had given her time to date and grow up, he had waited for her for the past 4 years.
Harley laughed as he shook his head.
Mrs B. was sure gonna be fussing up a storm this time. She had been his and his brother's momma for too many years since she been there. Wonder how much of a fuss she was gonna kick up when she found out he also came home for her little Myley cause he wasn't leaving this time.
He had watched over her and loved her since she hit 15 but he wasn't impatient and he refused to touch her till it was time. She was 19 this weekend and he wasn't but 25 and he refused to wait any longer.
He wanted to take his time with her, there was no rush. She would know who she belonged though before too long.
Harley got lost in thoughts of sweet and innocent Myley, as he drove the few miles to home. He smiled when Mrs. B and Myley stepped out on the porch to greet him.
"Well I'll be damn.” Mrs. B called with a laugh and then she looked at him and the smile froze. “Harley, you done come home all busted up again?” She asked in less happier tone.
Harley smiled and slowly made his way up to the steps finally using his deep scratchy voice as he spoke to Myley,
“Hey there little filly, ain't you looking pretty?” He smiled up at her on the porch as he paused on the bottom step.
Myley blushed but his words still didn't wipe the concern off her face. “Harley, are you hurt again?” She asked in a soft voice. Harley dropped his head and smiled, “Yea, darlin' I went and got hurt again. I think i about decided that this was my last ride. I am done with chasing that dream.” He smiled up at the two ladies staring like they had been turned to stone.
Mrs. B. wasn't as naive as they all wanted her to be. She saw the way that boy had watched her little Myley and knew why he had come home. She was secretly hoping he would, but she had worried he would be lost in the world of bright lights and flashy clothes. The boys may have been a wild bunch but they were good boys and she didn't think there was anybody better for Myley. She wouldn't tell him that so easily though.
“Come on in here, let me wrap you up before them brothers of your come in.” Mrs. B said, “Myley get his shirt off while I get my first-aid kit out.” She heaved a sigh and walked into the bathroom off the kitchen.
Myley sat Harley on a kitchen chair and proceeded to unbutton Harley's shirt. She tried to seem unaffected by him but truth was her hands was shaking so hard she hoped he didn't notice. Of all the brothers Harley had always effected her this way.
So much for hoping she thought when Harley grabbed her hand. “Honey, why you shaking like a leaf in the wind? You alright?” He asked with now genuine fear in his eyes.
“Yea, Harley I am fine, I dunno what is the matter with me.” She replied breathlessly as she finally got is shirt unbuttoned and slowly pulled it over his shoulders. The sight of that tanned and muscled chest just made her all the more breathless. Good lord in heaven he should be outlawed. She thought, that much male perfection is a sin, no wonder she couldn't find anyone else that made her want to date.
Harley was looking up at Myley from under the brim of his hat, he would have to remove it soon and he wanted to take advantage of the few moment he could sneak a peek while she was unaware.
When his shirt was off Myley knew she had to make her escape for her own sanity before she did something to embarrass them both but Harley had other ideas. He saw the fear in her eyes mixed with desire and knew she was getting ready to bolt.
“So you ready for the weekend darlin'? Harley asked her. She simple smiled and nodded, “Yea, we decided to have a cook-out and invite some kids from school.” Myley sat in a chair beside Harley as she spoke.
. “You got somebody special coming little girl?” Harley asked with a little too much edge to his voice. Inside he cursed himself when he saw her smile drop and her eyes hit the floor. He hadn't meant to intimidate her he was simply curious is all. “No, nobody asked.” Myley mumbled and then flashing Harley a smile she stood. “I am glad your home for good Harley. I got work to do outside today.” She said as she headed out to the barn.
Harley watched her pert little butt swing as she made her get away.
“You always did make my girl feel insecure and unsure of herself.” Mrs. B. commented as she walked into the kitchen. “How long you stand there and listen?” Harley asked knowing exactly where she kept her first-aid kit and that it wouldn't took her nearly as long as it did.
“Long enough.” She replied as she started pulling out the bandages. “Sit up here and let me check you out. I don't know why you seem to think I don't have eyes son. I been knowing you wanted my girl, and all I got to say is you want her, you do right by her. We understand one another?” Harley nodded and sucked in a breath as her fingers found his broken rib. “Oh yea, its broke alright. Might even need to go in for an x-ray Harley.” He shook his head just as she knew he would.
“Stubborn jack-ass.” She mumbled as she wrapped him up. Harley laughed at her comment as he raised his arms and let her mother him.
Harley strolled into the barn looking for Myley, a few hours later. He heard her soft voice as she spoke softly to one of the horses a few stalls down. Following the sounds of her sweet voice, Harley found the stall she sat in with a pregnant mare stroking her pale tan nose as the mare sat gently by and enjoyed the pampering. Harley recognized it as the horse, he himself , had brought home.
“I see you finally decided to breed that mare...who's the daddy?” He asked. Myley looked up and with a blush he didn't understand she answered simply, Lightning.”
Harley laughed as he understood her blush then, Lightning was his black stallion that no one could ride but him and no one could care for him beside himself but Myley. Seemed the horse much like his master had a soft spot for her.
“Allow me to escort you to the cook-out Myley.” Harley was surprised it came out even though he had been thinking it, he had no idea he was going to ask her till he did.
Myley looked up surprised, “Are you pulling my leg Harley cause I don't find it funny.” She said in a tone he heard her rarely use but he had to admit her anger was all the more sexy.
“Now don't go getting your back up at me, I wasn't joking. I wish for you to be on my arm this Saturday. What's wrong with that?”
Myley's face took on a puzzled look as she stepped out of the stall and directly in front of Harley. Looking up she gave him a confused look.
“Nothing, I don't guess. I just am surprised you'd want to.” Harley reached up and took hold of Myley's chin. “You might as well know now honey, rather than later, they ain't no point in me beating around the bush about it. I been waiting for 4 years for you to turn 19 and graduate from school. I came back for you Myley and I plan on spending a lot of time with you. So you might as well get use to the idea because I ain't planning on letting this go.”
Myley stood stunned her beautiful brown eyes looking huge on her flawless face. Harley scowled as she stood mute, “Well say something darlin' don't leave me hanging like this. Do you feel the same or not? Although I warn you now, it don't matter, when I get done you will.”
Marley tried to pull her face away so as to look away from him as she spoke. “Uh huh little filly, you don't get to hide.” He mumbled and she blushed as her eyes hit his mouth. “I have always.......felt that way Harley.” She said in a soft and hesitant voice. Harley knew then that his Myley was just as innocent as when he left.
“Have you ever let another man kiss you Myley?” She nodded and then explained, “A few boys from school have tried to get me interested enough.” She confessed.
“Did you go out with them baby?” Harley asked in a careful tone not wanting to scare her like before.
Myley shook her head and all of sudden her face crumbled and tears streamed down her cheeks. Harley hit a knee in front of her so he could look up into her face. “What is it honey, why did that make you cry?” Myley turned to run from him not wanting to tell him about the boy that had tried to force her on the one date she did accept and how she had been scared every since.
She took only a few steps though before Harley's large hulking arm circled her waist and caught her but he didn't force her to turn around. He simply pulled her back to his chest and holding on to her he asked. “Come on now, I won't have no secrets between us. We have always gotten along real good before I left here and I want to know whatever upset you.”
Mayley dropped her head and watched her hands as they stroked over his thick muscled arm, Harley turned his arm and held his hand out before her watching as she stroked it too as if studying it.
“I finally accepted a date from one the cowboys in town. I think he was close to your age....” Myley hesitated and Harley felt every muscle in his body clench having a feeling he knew where this was going already. “He was real sweet to me and I hadn't ever been on a real date before so I finally agreed, he took me to dinner and then we went to the Iron Wagon Wheel for some dancing. On the way home he pulled off into a pasture and …..and tried to force himself on me.” Myley finally got it all out of her mouth in a rush and then stood silent waiting for Harley to respond. “Did he hurt you baby?” Harley asked quietly trying not to break the spell of the moment. She shook her head, “ I got away and started walking home. Momma was the only one up to realize a car never dropped me off and she is the only one I have told.”
Harley took a deep calming breath as he tried for a normal voice, “Tell me who it was Myley.” He coaxed in a sweet voice. Myley hesitated and then did as he asked, “Colt Jensen.” She murmured but he heard it, “Turn around here and look up at me, honey.” She did slowly but her eyes once again stopped on his delicious lips.
“I want to kiss you Myley that was why I originally asked if you had been kissed but if your not ready for that then we will take it slow.” He said softly but she must have trusted him because her eye shot to his and whatever she saw there she took a step closer to him. “I want you to kiss me, please.” She asked in such a husky voice that Harley moaned as he cupped her jaw and dropped his face to hers.
Slowly he brushed his lips over hers testing the waters and when she stood still for him he brushed his lips over her again except this time he allowed his tongue to come out to paint over her soft pink lips and when she gasped he took the opening to kiss her like he had always wanted to.
Licking the inside of her top lip before sinking his tongue deeper and rubbing it against hers. Timidly and very slow at first Myley followed his tongue as he retreated, “Hmm, baby you taste like pure wild honey.” He moaned before leaning back in, running his tongue back over hers. She made a little moaning sound of her own as Harley pulled back, pulling her closer as he wrapped his arms around her, “That's enough baby before you tempt me to take things further and I hadn't intended on that yet.” He spoke gruffly with a desire thickened voice.
"I came back for this, you and Me. I've waited
long enough, your mine to protect."
“Why Harley, why didn't you tell me all this time?” Harley sighed as he pulled her over to sit with him on a bail of hay, “Baby, your the only one that didn't know. All the guys around town that know me, had figured out I wanted you and was just waiting for you to be old enough. Hell my brothers knew too and I know they have warned their fare share of men off. The fact that you got to go on a date amazes me but I sure bet I know why you haven't been on any more.”
Finally realizing what he was saying, Myley nodded silently as she played with a piece of straw.
“The past doesn't matter honey, it only helped me to know your worth. The fact is I got hurt on this last run and decided I was tired of waiting, I decided it was time to come home and claim my little filly.” He said with a smile on his face and Myley looked up at the nickname and smiled back.
“Come on darlin', them brothers of mine will be in to eat your momma's cooking shortly. I think I will sit in the kitchen and visit with y’all while we wait.” Myley smiled as hand in hand they walked to the house.
The boys filed in all excited and loud behind their father, who took one look at Harley and then Myley and got the damnedest smirk on his face. Well hell guess I didn't hide it to well from him either. Harley thought with a smirk of his own.
Kevin, Dusty and Lyle his younger brothers all filed in with laughter and jokes as they saw Harley at the table waiting. “Hey there hoss, they done went and castrated you on that circuit you were riding to where you hide in here with the women now?” This came from Dusty the joker and youngest of the bunch at 16 himself. He was a tall and well enough built man kept his hair longer than they rest of them, said the ladies like having something to run their hands through. Harley chuckled and looked up at him, “Hell no, I am just smart enough to know a beautiful filly from a stallion’s ass unlike you wet behind the ears boys.” Harley shot back and everyone laughed all the harder knowing exactly what he meant. Myley excused herself to go get the cows milk from outside no doubt she caught the jibe to his brother's too.
“So you back to stay this time?' Kevin asked this, the brother below him and 22 years old, he had took on their mothers paler skin and blond hair that was cut short and he like Harley was as big as their daddy who stood at 6' 2”.
“Yep, thought it was time to settled down and quit chasing that dream before it killed me.” He looked up at Mrs. B. as she snickered at her own thoughts on the subject and then turned his attention to his dad. They spoke of the ranch and all that been going on since his absence over a year ago, the last time he came home for a short time. The conversation died and came back to Myley as her and her mother finally got the food on the table and sat to join them.
“You got everything settled for this weekend, honey.” Harley's dad, Luke asked her. Myley smiled and nodded, “I think it will be a total of 10 kids here, uncle Luke.” Harley smiled at the name she still called him.” Luke smiled fondly at her and then with a laugh he replied, “Honey that is just the kids you invited. You know in a small town you'll have more show up uninvited and that includes some of the adults and parents that just can't stay away from a cook-out at the Hutch Ranch. Myley nodded, “I don't mind Uncle Luke maybe that will take some of the lime light off of me.” She joked and they laughed at their modest Myley, “So what boy you bringing?” Luke asked with a knowing smirk on his face, Myley had been taking a drink in that moment and had gotten choked at his question. Her chair screeched back as she hung her head between her legs, trying to cough up the sweet tea that had went down the wrong way and with a smirk of his own Harley looked over when she recovered and raised his evil brow. Waiting for her to explain this one, yes, he could have been a gentlemen and answered for them both but he wanted to see if his little filly was brave enough to admit just who her date would be. “Umm...well..that is....”
"Spit it out Myley damn, it can't be that bad.” The silent until now Lyle spoke up, always putting his dumb foot in his mouth as he did now. “We ain't seen you date anyone since that date with Colt slipped by us.” He said in all seriousness and Harley kicked him when he saw her face pale at the comment. Lyle looked up to see 4 men and 1 woman shooting daggers at him with their eyes and at this point the joke was over and his little filly turned her embarrassment into anger. “For your information smart mouth, Harley asked me to allow him to be my date.” Myley shot at him with a dirty look and the brothers went quiet all looking at Harley with shocked expressions.
Harley smiled at Myley as she continued shooting daggers at Lyle with those sexy brown eyes that blazed fire and looking up at his father and Mrs. B. he smiled, “Yep, I reckon I better get this done. Dad as the closest thing to her father that Myley's ever had I'd like to ask your permission to date her.” He asked properly. Myley's jaw dropped and she looked at him as she had today in the barn. “Close your mouth baby, it ain't nothing I didn't already tell you earlier.” He spoke with a chuckle and then refocused on his father. His father sat with a knowing grin, “You aim to do right by this gal?” Luke asked as he would any man to ask permission. Harley nodded, “Yes sir. It is my ultimate goal.” Myley was even more shocked at his words. Harley dropped his head as he laughed at her expression. “Then I give my blessings but know this you hurt my girl and I have several guns with your names on them, son or no son.” Harley nodded and laughed. “I expect nothing less.” He said to his ole'man.
“Well it's about damn time.” He mumbled and everyone laughed and went back to eating.
Chapter Two
The next few days Myley worked in the bar cleaning stalls and brushing down horses. Harley would pop up now and then and they would talk of times while he was gone and what each had missed.
He would tell her different stories about the rodeo circuit and the kinds of things you see on the road. The only touching that was done though was the soft brush of her jaw line and a few chaste kisses before he left to go back to work.
Myley was glowing she was so happy this just might work for her, finally after all these years of waiting. She thought of the night before how he had sat on the swing set on the porch with her as he drank a cup of coffee after supper. Softly they had talked as they sat cocooned in the dark, the little squeak of the chains as the swing moved back and forth and the low hum of conversation. Myley had so badly wanted to lay her head on his shoulder as his deep voice spoke so soothingly to her.
It was killing Harley as well, to give her the time and space she needed as she was young.
He wanted to drag her sexy little butt up to his bedroom and claim her. He knew that was barbaric thinking though and kept himself in check. The problem was he didn't want Myley for a time, he hoped she would be his forever so he had to take this slow with her despite how hard it became to fight his need for her.
Every little thing she did tortured him. The way her sexy little mouth looked as they ate dinner, her sultry little laughs that made chills run up his spine.
Harley was brought out of his thoughts as he smacked his thumb with the hammer. Dropping everything, he let out a string of curses as he pulled his glove off to examine the damage. "Well now I think someone got their mind occupied and so therefore he can't seem hit the nail that goes in the post rather that the nail of his finger." His dad said with a chuckle, "That little gal done got you all turned inside out, don't she?" He said with another chuckle.
Harley glared as his father and then with a deep sigh he pulled his glove on and picked his hammer back up. "As a Hutch, I am use to going out and getting what I want. It's a whole different ball game when I can't do that. Yes, taking things slow and doing things right is hard for me. I know it's old fashioned to think that way, when all I want to do is make her mine in every way possible. Give me a break Pop, I'm trying to be a Gentleman here." Hutch said sounding aggravated even with himself for feeling that way.
Luke laughed, "Well now son, I reckon that be my fault for not taking the time to teach you patience. You have damn good patience with a horse and all I can tell ya is you have to look at it kinda the same way. She young and she don't know nothing about men. She has to be eased into these things so as not to scare her."
Harley nodded understanding, "Thanks ole' man, I appreciate the view on it. I guess it's just I have been in love with that girl since she was 15 and I knew I would come back when she was old enough."
Luke laughed again, "Hell I know'd it. I was waiting for it." He said with a bigger laugh and then they went back to mending fences as they talked of the past.
That afternoon after supper Myley decided she needed to go into town to buy her outfit for Saturday. Harley offered to take her and no one objected, Myley loved the opportunity for time alone with him, so she went to grab her money and off they went.
Myley scooted in and sat on the far side of the cab, "Honey, you afraid to let anyone know you seeing me?" He asked with a hurt expression. Myley's eyes grew huge in her little face, "Why no! Why would you say a crazy thing like that Harley?" Myley asked getting upset. Harley had to remind himself yet again, his sweet Myley had no clue. So few women left with that kind of innocence left. He silently shook his head. Love was meant to be a sacred thing. He planned to show her just how sacred it was eventually.
"Sorry honey, I forget just how innocent you are. Slide over here in the middle of the truck little filly. That seat over there is just too far away."
Myley blushed but did as he asked, Harley smiled down at her as he intertwined his big rough ranch worked hand with her smaller more delicate one and proceeded to drive her into town.
Myley found a sexy little dress with a lower neckline and decided it was perfect,a little sexy but not too risky. She had been around Harley all week and they had kept it safe with little chaste kisses and as she wasn't ready to take it all the way, she did enjoy seeing that look in his eyes and knowing she put it there. Besides, she would at least like one hot kiss before the night was over.
Harley asked her if he could take her too lunch while they were out, kind of like their first date. Myley was happy with this and gladly agreed. Harley sat at a booth table and as she slid in he slid in behind her and pulled her hand to his lap this time, lacing his fingers over hers as they order the dinners daily special and chatted and played while they ate lunch.
Knowing she had to quit being so innocent and shy if she wanted this to work Myley swallowed a bite of food she had in her mouth and then leaned over and up to kiss Harley on the chin.
"Thank you for today." She murmured looking him in the eyes as he froze as it was the first time she had kissed him first.
"Baby, if your gonna kiss me every time I do something nice for you, all you have to do is ask and its yours." He said with a wink and Myley snickered at that.
They finished their meal and headed for the truck. "You gonna show me what you bought or make me wait?" Harley teased her on the way home. "Make you wait." She laughed and Harley mumbled "Figured" and laughed with her.
When they got back to the ranch Harley stopped at the end of the long drive-way, "Baby, I want to kiss you before we get back. I want to pull off the road here but I don't want you to panic." Myley breath locked in her chest and her hands started to shake from anxiety but she smiled up at Harley, "I will try not to Harley, it's fine." She said with a giggle.
Harley smiled and pulled the truck over to the side. Wrapping his hands under her arms Harley pulled Myley over his lap, "Come here baby, let me taste that sweet little mouth." He said huskily as he licked slowly over her bottom lip and groaned, "You have no idea how much these sexy little lips torture me. I dream about your mouth." He growled out as he licked and nipped her bottom lip. Myley let out a little moan of her own before Harley opened his mouth over her's, when she opened to him he again licked the inside of her top lip before dipping in deeper and licking over her tongue. Harley moaned when Myley slid her tongue over his and then licked his bottom lip as he had done her. "Good Lord, baby, you tear me up." He whispered into her mouth as he sucked her top lip into his mouth.
They sat panting and kissing for a good few minutes before Harley pulled back and rested his head on her chest bone. "I gotta stop baby, I want more, more than your ready for." He panted and Myley was touched by his willingness to take it slow for her. She reached up and took off his cowboy hat rubbing her hands over his shaved head. Harley groaned, gaining courage and curiosity, Myley leaned over and kissed his ear, slowly all the way down the shell. She felt him shiver letting her know he liked it, so next she licked over the outside of his ear and then licked and sucked on the lobe. "Oh good God, honey." Harley growled, grabbing her hips and sifting her belt loops at her hips as he pulled her closer. "Oh damn baby, That is hot. Where you learn that?" He moaned as she continued licking and sucking like a little kitten. "Ugggg" he growled and tipped his head to the side not wanting to break the thin connection they were bonding together past her usual comfort zone. Wanting to taste more Myley dropped her mouth and licked over the skin below his ear and then behind it. He purred under her as she licked and sucked the skin down his neck. Then unable to stand anymore he pulled back.
"My turn," He whispered as he dipped down and treated her to the same treatment starting at her ear. Myley's breathing sped up, she panted, moaned and softly whispered his name as he showed her the first stages of real passion.
"Mm baby, you taste so good." He moaned as he licked and sucked down her neck."
"Oh God Harley." She moaned his name and whether she realized it or not her little ass was dancing on his lap, driving him crazy.
Looking down and seeing her shirt gaped open as they first few buttons were undone, Harley leaned down and rained kissed over the top of her chest. "I want time alone with your for your birthday baby, I want to kiss you here." Harley said licking over the top of her cleavage. "I want to show you pleasure by kissing you there. I promise I will stop there but will you let me? Will you let me show you baby?" Harley asked with a groan as he licked over her cleavage again with a moan. "Yes, Harley. God yes anything you want." She moaned and with a painful groan Harley laid his head back against the seat panting. "We have to stop baby. Now we have to get to the ranch before my control breaks." He groaned not at all happy. Myley slowly slid off his lap and looked dazed out the front window as he shifted and drove them the rest the way home.
The rest of the evening was spent with the family, Myley nor Harley could forget their little kissing session and hot looks were exchanged between them all night.
Everyone noticed the hard sober look Harley carried all day after he had returned from his little trip with Myley to town but no one wanted to ask. Myley looked up once everyone had left just the two of them at the table to see a very intense look on Harley's face as he stared at her with fire in his eyes. It sent chills down her body as she remembered the feel of his tongue as it swept over her skin. Knowing he was remembering the same. Finally being able to take anymore from him and feeling things she didn't understand Myley stood and tearing her eyes from his she went to her room.
"My, my you two could start a fire in the room with those heated looks." Mrs. B chuckled. Harley was irritable because he wanted Myley so much and still he tasted her on his tongue. "Yea, well I am trying to take it slow with her but it can get hard on a man." Harley grumbled not comfortable explaining things with her mother. "Son, you don't think I don't know you want my baby like any man would want a woman. Hell baby, your human and I may be her real momma but I think of you boys as my own too ya know." Harley nodded, "I know and we think of you the same." Harley half smiled. "Good then why don't you trust me not to throw a hissy fit if you talk to me about it." Mrs B. said with a laugh.
"We ain't gonna be able to wait much longer Mrs B., I don't mean she is ready to give herself to me completely but when she looks at me with those pretty brown eyes all full of wonder, it undoes me. There is nothing in the world I wouldn't give they gal."
Mrs B. Nodded, "I know that honey, why do you think I trust you with her, hell boy she is 19 years old tomorrow and she knows her own mind. I know that you plan to marry that girl one day so you won't hear me complaining about a thing, unless ya hurt her." Harley nodded and looked up at Mrs. B. with the same heated look he gave Myley before she ran. "Just as long as you know it's coming, we can't keep our hands off each other at times and I can't keep stepping back from her." He warned and then left the kitchen.
Mrs B laughed, "Lord that poor boy is about to go up in flames if he don't get that girl soon." She mumbled to herself and laughed. She had waited for this day and the need and love that shone in his eyes for Myley tickled her. She was happy to know her daughter would experience love on that soul deep level.