Michaels, Skye - Kelly's Challenge [Le Club 2] (Siren Publishing Classic) Read Free Page A

occupancy. Calleigh Steele is overseeing the renovations at my new farm and I’m staying in the Ming Suite for a month or two.”
    “Thank you, sir, but I don’t socialize with the members,” she replied with a tentative smile. Kelly didn’t want to offend him.
    “I see,” he said. Justin found her very attractive in a fresh-faced, innocent way, though a little timid. I will have to ask Steele or Trent about her. She seems very nervous . He smiled. “Well, have a pleasant day. I have work at the farm that I need to see to.”
     

Chapter Three

    Several days after having drinks at the club, Jason took Justin up on his offer and dropped by Justin’s farm for a little polo practice.
    Jason reached down from the back of his bay thoroughbred polo pony and thwacked the polo ball with his mallet, passing it to Justin, who was thundering along beside him down the practice field. Justin moved the ball downfield and then passed it back again to Jason. The drill work was satisfying as was the feel of the muscular, very fit, and eager thoroughbred gelding under him.
    Jason said, “God, Justin, I have missed this!” He had grown up on a thoroughbred breeding farm and had ridden as a kid. Despite living in the midst of horse country and having just purchased a new farm of his own, Jason had little time to enjoy riding. He had not played polo in several years. His law practice, club business, and new family life kept him very busy.
    “You’re not too out of shape for a desk jockey lawyer,” Justin said with a grin as they broke from dead gallops down to spirited canters and finally to trots at the end of the practice field before the goal posts.
    “Give me a break, Justin. Some of us have to work for a living,” Jason returned as he tried to regain his breath.
    “Well, come out and drill with me any time, or just bring Calleigh out to ride. I have a couple of older ponies who enjoy a calm trail ride occasionally,” Justin replied as he removed his helmet and untied the leather thong securing his wavy, dark ponytail.
    “Might do it,” Jason said. “I have time for a beer, and then I have to get back to the office. This has been a great lunch break.”
    As they walked the ponies back to the barn to cool them out, Justin said casually, “So what’s Ms. Anderson’s story? Does she play?”
    “Polo or BDSM?” Jason quipped. “Not polo, that I know of, and definitely not BDSM! She’s one of the nonparticipating employees at the club. As far as I know, she has never shown any interest whatsoever in the Lifestyle.”
    “Any boyfriend or significant other?” Justin inquired further.
    “Again, not that I know of. She’s rather private. She’s polite but distant. I have never seen her socialize with any of the members or their guests. And I have never heard the word ‘Master’ pass her lips!”
    “Ah, I love a challenge!” Justin said with a smile.
    “Don’t go harassing club employees, JD,” Jason replied with a frown.
    “Do you honestly think I have ever had to harass a woman?” Justin replied with a devilish grin. “That’s not my style, man.”
    “True. We just have to be very careful about sexual harassment issues in this situation.”
    “No problem. I’ll think about it. I’m not sure if I want to get involved in anything right now myself. I’m still dealing with my feelings for Alexa. Hey, let me introduce you to The Jester! He gets a little jealous when I ride someone else and he’ll be wanting some treats,” Justin said as they dismounted and handed the ponies over to grooms for unsaddling, hosing down, and walking out.
    The gorgeous, black Friesian stallion hung his head over the stall door and whinnied for attention as soon as he saw Justin walk into the barn. He was seventeen hands high, powerfully muscled with a glossy black coat and a long, wavy, black mane and tail. He had the Friesian trademark feathers or long hair on his lower legs that flew in the wind when he ran.
    “Hey, big