Page 104 of The Romance Library

‘Precisely.’

A flurry of fresh ideas flooded into my mind. I just needed to think of other paid things we could sell. I’d already planned a bookshop, but I was sure that I could add to that.

Theo had sparked my creative juices. All this revenue-generating stuff was second nature to him, but it was new to me. It was really kind of him to help me out given the circumstances.

‘And as for your other concerns, try not to worry about that right now. The purpose of the pitch is to communicate the reason why you deserve to buy Seaview High. Edwin isn’t concerned about your renovation budget or who the architect is, so it’s not important at this stage. I know lots of different architects, project managers and contractors who could help. Hold on.’ He reached for his phone and scrolled through his contacts. Seconds later my phone pinged. ‘There you go. I’ve sent you the details of one of my favourite architects. When the time comes, give him a call. You’re going to be fine.’

Hearing Theo’s calming voice and reassuring words instantly put me at ease. Even though we were rivals, he’d given me one of his top contacts. And he’d said when the time comes, not if. He believed in me more than I did. That meant a lot.

‘Thank you,’ I said. ‘I’ve been tying myself up in knots all day.’

Theo reached over and put his hands on my shoulders.

‘I can feel the tension.’ He squeezed my shoulders. ‘You need to de-stress.’

‘Tell me about it!’

‘Want me to help?’

‘You already are.’ I smiled. ‘Just being here with you has made me feel so much better. And knowing that I have another architect to contact is a massive relief.’

‘Glad to hear it, but I know another thing I can do that will bring your stress levels down and make you feel like you’re floating on air.’

‘Are you offering me drugs?’ I frowned.

‘No!’ He chuckled. ‘I’m offering you another orgasm.’

‘Ohhhh!’ I slapped my forehead. ‘You want to go back to the B&B?’

We were at least a mile away from there now. This was the furthest I’d ever walked on the beach and it was like a ghost town.

‘No need. I can do it right here.’

‘On the beach?’ I knew it’d been ages since we’d seen anyone else, but it still seemed a bit risky.

‘Here on this bench. Not full-on fucking obviously. I’ll just use my hand. Pull up your dress,’ he growled.

I looked behind me, then left and right to see whether the coast was clear, then I hitched up my dress.

‘You sure?’

‘I am if you are. If you don’t want it, I won’t do it.’

‘No.’ I nodded. ‘I want it.’

‘Then open your legs a little wider, please.’

‘Seeing as you asked so politely.’ I grinned, spreading my legs.

Theo slid his hand under my dress. I was glad that I’d worn this one as it covered his arm perfectly.

After pulling my knickers to the side, Theo slid his fingers between my lips.

As Theo flicked his thumb over my clit, my hips bucked against his hand.

‘Oh God.’ I tipped my head back. He’d only just started and I could already feel tingles racing through me.

‘How does that feel?’ He kissed my neck.

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