Trenouth by Bea Green

Author:Bea Green
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Cornwall;Cornish setting;romantic thriller;strong heroine;strong hero;surfing;people-smuggling
Publisher: The Conrad Press
Published: 2019-05-15T00:00:00+00:00

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She was gliding through the wave, cutting through the wall of water as if it was made of soft butter. She was sliding downwards on her flight, the wind brushing gently against her face and running the tips of its fingers along her scalp.

Elinor felt like an Amazon riding her horse into battle, at one with the surfboard that was obeying every tilt and turn she placed on it. The elements were all on her side now and for once she was mistress of the ocean, not a helpless victim.

After three wipeouts, she’d finally managed it.

She was riding the wave, speeding ahead of the giant white snake of breaking surf chasing her from behind. In the distance she heard Tony’s cheers egging her on as she raced towards the shoreline.

Within seconds she felt the wave lose power, and as she came closer to the shore her surfboard sank lower and lower towards the surface of the beach. Eventually the wave moved forward to kiss the shoreline before vanishing into oblivion. Elinor jumped off her surfboard, landing softly on the water. She stood upright watching her wave until the dregs finally disintegrated into the other waves chasing it from behind.

‘Elinor, that was amazing!’ shouted Tony after a moment, putting his arms around her and holding her in a tight embrace. ‘You did it!’

Elinor grinned foolishly as she turned towards him. He must have followed her in on another wave.

‘I know. I managed a three-foot roller for the first time! It was awesome! Bitchin’, as you would say.’

Tony grinned back at her.

‘Feeling like a proper surfer now, are we?’

‘Yes! YES!’ Elinor yelled happily, putting her arms up in the air in a victory salute and dancing on the spot.

Tony laughed and before Elinor realised what he was up to he’d bent his head and kissed her on the lips. Recklessly, she leaned back her head and wantonly tasted the saltiness of the sea on his lips before her mind fully comprehended what was happening.

Unfortunately for Tony, within a minute she suddenly stiffened in dismay and instinctively pulled away. She felt utterly taken aback at what had just happened, reeling with shock.

Feeling her sudden rigidity, Tony quickly let her go and looked at her in consternation.

‘Sorry, Elinor. I didn’t mean to offend you.’

Elinor realised she was standing stock still with a look of utter horror on her face. She suddenly felt overwhelmed with shame and also a measure of compassion for Tony, who had no idea of how messed up she really was inside.

She shook her head vigorously, trying to clear her blocked ears and her confused mind at the same time. Her wet hair swung backwards and forwards, half hiding her embarrassed face.

‘Don’t worry about it, Tony. Let’s just forget about it, shall we?’

Tony nodded but Elinor didn’t miss the puzzled expression on his face. Her heart sank. He hadn’t missed her initial eager response and was no doubt wondering what was going on. She wasn’t sure she had the answer to that one herself.

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