Of course we can. Besides, it gives me the chance to impress Ross.
Looking to her human, Lorna smiled. She had to admit it would be fun to watch Ross’s face as she soared over the rocks and ridges of Skye.
Ross raised his brows. “Should I even ask why you have a devilish glint in your eye?”
“Devilish? No, it’s more like anticipation.”
“What for?” he asked slowly. “I somehow doubt it’s to do with me naked in your bed since you’ve about worn me out over the last few days.”
She lightly hit his side. “Hush, old man. You’ve enjoyed it as much as I.”
“Then what plans do you have for me?”
Lorna smiled. “You’ll just have to wait and see. When do we leave?”
He searched her eyes. “That was quick. I expected it to take more convincing to get you to go.”
“A few days without my children barging in? Not to mention a chance to make memories with you and see somewhere new? Why wouldn’t I want to go?”
He kissed her gently before murmuring, “You are full of surprises, love.”
“You have no idea.”
Chuckling, Ross answered, “I look forward to it. As for our departure, you have an hour. I’m already packed, so I’ll take a nap while you do yours.”
“You’ll do no such thing. You can do those chores you’ve been putting off. I’m not about to leave the cottage in a tip.”
“I still say the cottage is cleaner than I ever had back in Aberdeen.” Lorna raised her brows and Ross sighed. “Fine, I’ll get started. But just know my energy levels may not be at peak performance tonight.”
Lorna lowered her voice as she laid her free hand on Ross’s thigh. “Oh, I think you’ll be fine. I have my own surprise for you.”
“There’s my sexy lass. Hard to believe you were shy around me at first.”
He pulled her close and took her lips in a kiss. As he explored her mouth, Lorna straddled his lap.
She rocked against him, and Ross groaned. If not for the precious minutes of their holiday time ticking by, he would’ve taken her upstairs and made Lorna scream his name.
As it were, Faye’s voice interrupted them. “I thought you two would be gone by now? The sooner you leave, the sooner you can get this weird snogging and shagging phase out of your systems.”
Lorna turned her head. “Faye Cleopatra, watch your tone.”
Faye sighed. “Yes, Mum. But aren’t you supposed to be on holiday?”
Ross had an idea. “Aye, we are. But I have some chores that need doing, and you’re going to help me. The sooner they’re finished, the sooner we’ll be out of your hair.”
Lorna whispered, “Lazy human.”
But Faye either didn’t hear or pretended she didn’t. “Then let’s get started. Grant is supposed to come over and help me with my physical therapy and I’d rather you two be gone. Not that I don’t love you, but I’m fairly certain Grant doesn’t want to see my mum kissing Ross.”
“And why not? He might learn something,” Ross answered.
Lorna rolled her eyes and slipped off Ross’s lap. “Just finish the chores. With Faye’s help, I wou
ld hope for it to be spotless, but she’s as bad as you when it comes to cleaning.”
Faye shrugged. “Hey, as long as there’s a path to walk on the floor and no mold growing anywhere, it’s clean to me.”
Lorna frowned. “So much for your army training straightening that out.”