Page 74 of Billionaire's Coastal Haven

And he’s mine until he decides to leave. But I’ll deal with the fallout later.

I stand on my porch until Landon’s SUV turns the corner. I press my fingertips to my lips and collapse against the doorframe to relive his last kiss.

Holy cow. I didn’t know my body was capable of those sensations. Especially not for such a prolonged period of time.

“I wouldn’t believe you if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes.”

My gaze snaps toward the husky voice. Ice water dumped on my head would be more pleasant. Elsbeth and Lucky stand on the sidewalk, tucked behind my neighbor’s truck.

Elsbeth glances at her phone screen. “Do you believe it, Lucky?”

Lucky takes the phone and turns it toward me. A photo of Landon pressing me against the side of my house with his hands on my ass stares back at me. I look like I’m dry humping him, ready to rip our clothes off.

“A picture’s worth a thousand words.” Lucky folds her arms over her chest as her judgmental glare sweeps over me. “I guess someone doesn’t believe in appropriate public decorum for elected officials.”

“Not that anyone elected her.” Elsbeth nudges Lucky’s elbow. “Or will when they see this.” They grimace like I’m branded in every place Landon kissed me. Every orgasm he wrung from my body flashes like a neon sign across my hips.

“Good morning, ladies.” I keep my tone sugar sweet. “No one cares who I date.”

They can keep their judgement. Landon and I didn’t do anything wrong.

I refuse to give in to the sting spreading behind my chest. It won’t engulf me or make me regret last night. Who I date is not the town’s business.

“Can I help you with something?” I ask.

Lucky’s smile turns wicked. “Just enjoying a morning stroll. Paisley will love watching your walk of shame.”

Elsbeth giggles and types furiously on her phone.

“My love life isn’t any of your business. I would appreciate if you exercised some class.”

Lucky drums her fingers on her side. “Interesting you pickedhim.After all these years being single, you snag a man ten years older than you. The one guy your dad absolutely hates? Wow. Daddy issues, Baby Girl?”

Elsbeth shows Lucky her phone. “Paisley responded with a puke emoji.”

“You need to grow up.”

“We aren’t the ones sneaking around behind everyone’s back.”

“That’s not what this is.”

“Is he your boyfriend then?”

I bite the inside of my cheek. Why do we need a label? Why can’t we be consenting adults enjoying each other’s company?

“Whoops.” Elsbeth giggles again. “My bad.”

“What?” Lucky glances at Elsbeth’s phone. A manic smile overwhelms her face. “Too late now.”

My phone starts ringing inside.

“This is going to be the best day ever.” Lucky wiggles her fingers in farewell. “See you at the council meeting.” They burst into laughter and walk down the sidewalk.

I hate those women.

I slam the door and grab my phone from the charger. It’s Dad. Elsbeth sent the picture to the entire town council, including my father.

Perfect.