Page 64 of Time To Learn

I raise my eyes in surprise. I didn’t see that one coming, and quickly text a reply.

Me: Absolutely.

Laura: Does it have to be in thecity?

Me: Not really, as long as it’s not too far away. Why?

Laura: How good are you with your hands?

“What?” I bark out a laugh as I start to rub my cock. Warmth spreads through my body as it grows in my hand, and my breathing speedsup.

Me: Ooh, I’m very good withthem.

I yelp as the phone starts to ring, and I chuckle when I see it’s Laura’s name flashing atme.

“Why don’t you let me show you how good I can be?” I murmur, my voice husky.

“Get your mind out of the gutter,” she laughs in myear.

I grin. “Sorry, but I couldn’t resist—when a woman asks a man that? It’s usually about something sexual.”

“Not in this case, friend,” she says, her laughter dying down. “Actually, I had an idea this morning, but it might sound a bit loopy.”

“Loopy?” I quirk an eye at the unfamiliarword.

“Crazy, mad, bonkers,” she explains.

My lips twitch with amusement. “I’m intrigued. What did you have inmind?”

Patiently, I wait for her to answer, getting more and more curious with each second.

“Okay,” she starts. “The thing is that Mum and I are running ourselves thin at the moment, but we can’t afford to hire a stable hand. So, what if you move out from your aunt’s place and come live with us—work in exchange for food and board?”

I stop breathing for a moment as her words sink in, only listening with half an ear as she prattleson.

“I mean, I know you have your job at the tattoo shop,” Laura continues, “and we’re not looking for someone full-time. Just someone who can help fix things that are broken. This might be a great solution for all ofus.”

Not sure I’m getting this right, I clear my throat before speaking.

“You want me to come live with you, your mum, and Ailith?” Iask.

“Well, not live with us in the house. I understand you want your privacy, and I totally respect that. But we have a small flat above the stables with its own toilet and bath. No one’s lived there for ages, though, so it probably needs some TLC,” she mutters the lastbit.

I don’t know what tosay.

“You don’t have to decide today, of course,” Laura hurries to say after I still haven’t replied. “Come out to see us when it suits you, take a look at the flat. Then, if you like it, we’ll go over the practicalities.”

“Okay, deal,” I croak. “I’ll see if I can borrow Lise’s Landrover today and come by this afternoon?”

“Sounds great. See you later.”

It’s hard not to be affected by the enthusiasm in her words, and despite my shock at her offer, I can’t deny I’m intrigued.

“Seeyou.”

I put my phone on my abs and take a deep breath. At the thought of seeing Laura again so soon, my lips tip up, and my cock stirs.

Then, my smile freezes on the spot, and memories of last night flood my mind. I feel fucking stupid for shagging Hannah, and I still don’t know if Laura sawme.