Page 60 of Wild Scottish Fortune

You deserve a proper date. He’s taking care with you. Let him.

I did my best not to glare at the Green Lady behind Fin’s back because he didn’t need to think that I was strange for seeing apparitions. That was another thing I worried about. What would Fin think if I ever told him that, apparently, I was a house witch that could see ghosts and help trapped spirits move to the next realm? It wasn’t something one just brought up over a casual cup of tea.

“You’re relentless, aren’t you?”

“Come on, darling. Live a little. It’s just a wee picnic on a bonnie day in Scotland. What say you?”

“Aye.”

I grinned as Fin’s mouth dropped open in surprise. He glanced quickly around, making sure none of my crew were near, before stalking toward me until I was backed against a wall. Surprising me, he pinned both of my hands against the wall and slid his leg between mine before dipping his head to take my mouth in a hungry kiss.

It shocked me, this need I had for him. It had come out of nowhere, blossoming on the night of the gala, and I’d been doing my best to ignore it over the past few weeks. Yet it was like the more I tried to pretend it wasn’t happening, that I wasn’t falling for Fin, the more my attraction seemed to grow. Which was why I just wanted to get this whole thing out of my system. We could have some fun together as adults and move on. Whatever this dance he was doing with me was not what I had in my plans.

And still.

Still my heart swelled when he deepened the kiss. Still my blood thundered in my veins when he shifted his thigh, brushing against me. Still desire pooled low as I squirmed against him, delicious friction warming between my legs.

When he broke the kiss, we were both gasping for air, and he reached down to subtly adjust himself.

“Don’t blame me for that.” I pointed to his trousers. “You brought that on yourself.”

“I was just so excited you finally said yes to a date. I couldn’t help myself.”

“Well, now you have to walk it off before one of the crew sees you.” I slid my eyes down to the admirable bulge in his trousers. I couldn’t help it, I licked my lips and he groaned.

“That’s not helping the situation, Orla.”

“Sorry. It’s just that you’re very well endowed.”

“Gee, thanks. Only you would say it all prim and proper like that.”

“Would you prefer I say something crass like I admire your thick schlong? Your bulging cock makes me want to?—”

He had me pinned back against the wall before I could say more, his mouth on mine, wet and hot, and I moaned as he licked inside. My body trembled at his touch, and I wanted to wrap my legs around him and ride him until neither of us could think straight anymore. When he finally broke the kiss, I mewled in distress, and he hovered over me, his arms still caging me.

“You’re doing my head in, Orla.”

“Which one?” I asked cheekily, and he laughed.

“Both. And as much as I want to bend you over thatsawhorse and peel off those overalls to reveal every delicious inch of your body, I’m afraid the crew would be a touch distressed if I did so.”

“Mmm, likely so,” I agreed, though the image of him bending me over, anything, really, was making my legs shake.

“Tomorrow. Two at Shona’s. Can you meet me there? I have to stop somewhere first.”

“No problem.” I liked driving to my dates anyway. That way if I needed an easy out, I didn’t have to rely on anyone else. Typical for me, never wanting to rely on anyone. It wasn’t even whether I wanted to or not. I’d just learned to fend for myself at a young age. That being said, it would give me time to get to know Shona a bit better and I might even get to meet one of those gnomes of hers.

Which, of course, I’d have to hide from Fin. Maybe I’d go a touch early then just to have a wee private chat with her.

“Boss?” A call from the other side of the work site came and I ducked under Finlay’s arms, patting him on the shoulder.

“Gotta run. Best to take a moment here if needed.”

“Or an ice bath,” Fin said.

“A quick dip in the loch might sort you out.”

“I’ll keep that in mind. See you tomorrow for our first official date. Should I start calling you my girlfriend?”

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