NOT TO TREAT HER LIKE A PRINCESS

Why the hell is she giving me an erection just looking like a damn librarian?

“Get five for now. I’m the one who will be carrying them,” I add as Regina protests. “So I think I have a say in what you can buy.”

“Fine,”Regina huffs and turns away. “I’m going to explore.”

“Take your time, Regina,” Lucia calls after her as Regina disappears between the shelves. She gives me a shy smile. “It’s a bit quiet right now. Everyone comes in during the lunch rush, so you’ve caught me twiddling my thumbs.”

“Is it normally busy in here?” I ask, clearing my throat when I start croaking. What the hell is wrong with me?

“Depends on the occasion. If there’s a special event or an occasion on the calendar, I get plenty of people in.” She gestures at a notice on the window. “I also have a special hour, as I call it, on Saturday, where you can buy a bag for five dollars and put in as many books as possible. You can buy whatever can get into the bag for the price of the bag.”

“I see.” I raise my eyebrows. “D