Page 25 of The Royal Show Affair

“No?”

She turned around to face him. “Okay, just this once.” She rested her hands on his chest. He felt so good.

“I’m sure I can rustle up more work.”

She looked up to see a glint in his eyes. “I get the feeling you might have a cunning plan in mind here.”

“Well, you know, the rent is cheaper in the country.” He squeezed his arms around her waist, keeping her close to him. She liked it.

“Oh, I see where this is going.”

“And I’ve got a great internet connection, believe it or not.”

“So what you’re saying is that I can work at your farm.”

“Not exactly.”

“No?” She raised her eyebrows in surprise. “It sounded like that.”

“I don’t want to rush things. No, that’s not true, I do, but I’m trying not to. While I’d love you to move to the farm, how about you rent in Keith? The farm is only twenty minutes away which isn’t as far as Adelaide.”

“It might work.” It was a hell of a risk. But so was starting her business now with no client base. It was going to be bloody tough and with a new relationship thrown in the mix.

“It might.” He pushed a wayward piece of her hair behind her ear sending an electrifying bolt from his touch through her body.

“I’m not sure when I fell in love with you.” The words were out before she realized. “I mean… Oh fuck it, that’s exactly what I mean.”

“Good, because I feel the same way.” He brushed his nose over hers, then kissed her gently.

“So, will you give us a go?”

“You’re asking a lot.”

“I know. And I’ll do anything to make it work. And I’ll respect whatever decision you make.”

“You know I think it must be the feeling of love that’s messing with my mind. I’m going to do this.”

“You are?” His eyes widened with surprise.

“Yes.”

“Fuck, I think I love you even more.”

“Good, because you’re about to see me more often.”

“I can’t wait.”

Raven smiled, reached up and kissed him, the sort of kiss that seals a promise between two people. “Neither can I.”