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Finn turned her watch towards herself. “I’ll have another cup with you. But then I should make a move. I need to help Mum get ready for the respite place I told you about.”

Oh. Now Gillian felt bad for keeping Finn from her personal business. “If you have to leave, that’s okay.”

“I’m okay for another thirty minutes or so.”

Finn prepared fresh coffee, tapping her fingertips against the counter as she did so. There was the smallest part of Gillian that wanted to approach her and remind Finn of her intentions, but Gillian wouldn’t. They were drinking coffee together…not fucking.

“So,” Finn began. “Are you going to your new place today?”

“I am. Just to get my bearings, really. And yes, I do want you to have a look at it, but could we maybe do it next weekend? I have a busy week coming up, and I’m not sure I have the time to really envisage what I want yet.”

“Sure. You just let me know what day and time works best for you, and I’ll be there.” Finn turned and rested against the counter, her arms folded across her chest. “But like I said before, if you were only being polite last night, then I understand if you wanted to get someone else in to take a look.”

“I’d…like you to do it.”

Finn’s brows rose at that.

“What?”

“Nothing. I just didn’t expect you to actually want me to work for you. I’m not usually that lucky when it comes to some hefty work.” Finn smiled weakly. “I’m good at what I do. But people see a woman and assume I don’t know my arse from my elbow.”

Oh, Finn absolutely knew her arse from her elbow. Judging by what Gillian had seen so far, she could vouch for all of Finn’s…talents. “I have faith in you. Let’s have a look at it together and go from there, okay?”

“I really appreciate that. I won’t let you down.”

Gillian nodded slowly, taking a couple of steps back and towards the bathroom door. Only as she did so, Finn stalked towards her.

“Hey,” Finn said, continuing to close the distance. Gillian stopped, her skin burning where Finn gently placed a hand to her waist. She leaned in and kissed Gillian, lingering as she smiled. “Sorry. I just wanted to say good morning.” She pulled back, studying Gillian’s eyes. “But if that’s too much, I’m sorry, and it won’t happen again.”

Gillian lifted a hand to Finn’s cheek, still enamoured by those striking blue eyes. “My plan here is to not overthink things.”

Finn dipped her head. Was that…a blush? Huh. Interesting. “Then I’ll remember that in future.”

“Good.” Gillian took Finn’s hand and squeezed. “Now, I’m going to drink coffee with you, then jump in the shower. I’d like to be at the house within the next few hours.”

“I’m excited for you. A new home is quite something, Gillian.”

Gillian moved barefoot towards the breakfast bar, guided by Finn’s hand in her own. This wasn’t too much, was it? With or without kissing one another, the connection was still there. Gillian would see what this day brought and then take stock of the position she now found herself in.

“It’s something I needed to do. This place is perfect if I plan to live a lonely existence for the rest of my life, but I want space and a garden, you know?”

Finn glanced back over her shoulder, her blonde hair flopped forward and as unruly as ever. Gillian wanted to fist her hand in it and guide Finn’s mouth to her pussy. “It’s going to be amazing when it’s finished. I’ll do anything you want me to do. Just bark orders at me.”

Oh, there was a lot Gillian wanted to do.

Just remember that this woman is still your student!

Chapter 8

Finn sat at the front of the lecture hall, transfixed on Gillian as she wrapped up the end of the lecture. Was she really lucky enough to have this woman off campus? Had Finn fallen into some kind of alternative universe? Today, it felt exactly like that. She’d spent the last hour watching every move Gillian made, adoring every tone of voice, those pretty eyes straying towards Finn on a small handful of occasions. Yeah, Finn was definitely living some kind of alternative life. She had to be.

“The new module will be uploaded by the end of the day. Dates for final submissions are also available under the timetable tab.” Gillian rested against her desk, removing her glasses. “And as always, don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you’re having any issues at all.”

Oh, Finn had many issues she needed Gillian to resolve.

She smirked as she lowered her head, not wanting Deena or anyone else to notice. It was very easy to get lost in everything Gillian Masters was, so Finn had to be extra careful in those moments when she couldn’t help but admire her.

“Gillian, do we have a date yet for the reading week that’s coming up?” one of the students at the other side of the hall asked. “I usually head home for reading week to see family, so I’d like to start making arrangements.”

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