Chapter 31

James was barely paying attention though, because as Eliza walked into the yard and the strengthened breeze finally met her, his eyes were locked on. He could feel a catch in his throat, his pulse ringing in his ears like a shotgun had just went off nearby, and his heart was hammering like a drum. Her red hair danced this way and that in the wind, her recently sun-kissed skin was gilded gold by the sinking sun, and her dress was whipping against her body bringing it out on display.

Eliza threw him a smile as she hurried to the car and a blush rose up her face at the dazed look which had fallen over his features. She dashed to the back seat to get out of the wind.

From the corner of his eyes, he saw that Christian was staring after her as well. He took a deep breath to lash up his rising temper.

“I guess you’re the baggage check?” Christian commented derisively.

James bent to haul in his first bag. “Yup.” he set it in the trunk, added a second and then the skateboard.