Claiming Ms. Off Limits

New town, new life, new temptation…

My family thinks I’ve lost my mind when I pack up and move to Bay Isle, Florida. And honestly, I can’t even explain it myself. I do know that after my two-week vacation, I can’t picture living anywhere else. Something draws me to the area, and I’m going with my instincts.

On my first day as principal at the local high school, everything becomes clear when I see her. Things are complicated. She works for me and she’s off limits.

One look and I know she’s mine. I’m expected to follow the rules, but I refuse to fight my feelings for her. My goal is to turn her from Ms. Off Limits into Mrs. Mackenzie.

You may remember Sebastian Mackenzie from The Sweet Beginnings Series. He’s moved away and found a new home and “the one.” Now, he’s going to fight to claim the woman who’s stolen his heart.

New town, new start, new… Holy shit, who is that? I shake my head and try to corral my racing thoughts as the stunning redhead walks in and sits in the third row. When she turns and smiles at some asshole a couple of seats away from her, the urge to fly off this stage and grab the little fucker zips through me. In a few seconds, I’m supposed to get up in front of all my new coworkers and introduce myself before explaining my expectations for the coming school year. Speaking of coming. There’s a big problem—the huge-ass erection straining the front of my dress slacks. If I don’t get control of myself soon, actually immediately, the entire faculty is going to know the effect one tiny, gorgeous redhead has on me, and that damn well isn’t professional.
I close my eyes and try to ignore her while willing my body to listen. It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, and I realize this school year is going to be the term from hell. My cross-country move to “find myself” has produced unintended results, and I’m undecided about how to feel about it. When the superintendent calls my name, I thank God my unruly cock is back under control and paste a fake smile on my face while walking across the stage. As I look out over all the teachers’ and other employees’ faces, I carefully avoid the spectacular redhead. No use in tempting fate at this point.
“Hello, I’m Sebastian Mackenzie…” I begin.
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An hour later, everyone has gathered in the large cafeteria for the welcome reception. I’m betting you could fit three or four of Sweetbriar High’s cafeteria in this one room. When I moved from my small hometown in Colorado to this bigger Florida town, I figured things would be different, but I had no idea just how different. My thoughts are suddenly disrupted.
“Mr. Mackenzie, I’d like you to meet a few of our wonderful teachers.”
Joel Roberts, the district superintendent and king asshole, is behind me, and I close my eyes briefly before turning and smiling. My heart rate races out of control when I see her standing to the right of the tall, skinny man. “Sebastian…” He’s speaking to me, but I find myself zeroed in on her. The entire room disappears around us as I stare into her emerald green eyes. Joel must have introduced us because she lifts her tiny hand toward me, and I watch as her pupils dilate when our palms touch. I watch the pulse on the side of her neck race away, so I know she’s feeling some of the intense desire that’s raging through me right this second. It takes all of my control to keep my cock from tearing through the front of my pants while our hands are joined. Joel clears his throat, and I blink several times, trying to bring myself under control.
“I’m sorry. It’s been a long day. I didn’t catch your name.” Joel frowns while one of the men smirks. I’m sure they think I’m a moron, but I don’t give a shit. This tiny redhead just stole my heart, and I don’t even know her fucking name.
“Sadie Nicholson. I teach Freshman Algebra and Geometry.” When she smiles up at me, I barely resist the urge to throw her little ass over my shoulder and race for the door. At that moment, I wonder if this is the same feeling that hit each of my brothers when they found their wives. Holy shit. Now I realize what the hell happened to them, and I’m not too sure I like it.
Joel interrupts my thoughts. “Sebastian, this is Martin Lawson and Gloria Stevens. They both work in the Math Department with Sadie.” He glances down at our hands and frowns as I continue to hold Sadie’s soft hand, so I reluctantly let go.