“Sure. Yeah. Better.”
I’m close enough to hear her throat work as she swallows.
“Hmm,” I hum, considering my next move. I’m close to crossing a line, but I barrel toward it anyway. “I could do something like this…” Lifting one hand, I drag my knuckles up the side of her neck. A ragged sigh racks her body, and for a beat, I swear she leans into my touch.
My heart rate accelerates as I move up, fingers lifting to tip her chin, so she’s forced to meet my gaze.
With a smirk, I drop closer, my lips nearing hers. Just a breath away. “Is this better for you, Julia?”
“Yeah,” she inhales, eyes searching mine as though she’s confused by what’s happening but refuses to back away either. “Something like this would be fine.”
“I’m so glad you approve,” I whisper, gaze dropping to her mouth as my pulse thunders in my ears. “I’ll try to be less virginal for you going forward.”
I rub my thumb across her bottom lip and pull away, watching her take one long blink.
“Later, Jules,” I say casually before I turn and walk away. Leaving so that I can process whatever the fuck just overtook me.
And as I retreat, I blink, too, but it doesn’t lift the spell. Which is fine by me.
I came here to fix the damage I’d done to my cherished Prickle Point memories.
And it worked.
OFFICIAL MEMO
To:Richard Wadsworth
From:Teri Baker
Subject:Second Elimination Ceremony
Bachelor has eliminated Ashley. The reasoning he gave on camera was that he just couldn’t see her adapting to farm life, and this is where he plans to live with his wife.
This week was spent around the farm but also in the town of Emerald Lake to give viewers a lay of the land.
We captured footage of Emmett and the contestants going on a hike up a mountain just behind the property. The imagery from the summit of that will be fantastic for cut scenes throughout the series.
Film crew reports that Julia (the location manager) submitted an excellent and detailed report that made their jobs easier. So hats off to the new girl.
Speaking of the new girl, our bachelor might have eyes for her. Nothing concrete. Just what I’m seeing from watching them interact and from the way he behaves in front of the camera. It might be something to keep our eyes on.
