Chapter 23

I flipped the light on expecting to find a house rotting and broken instead it was clean and every broken piece was put back together.

"What happened?" I asked Kaleb.

He carried my bag into the house. He lifted a broad shoulder.

"Someone must have done you a favour."

"It's like nothing ever happened."

"This doesn't mean I'm leaving you alone, Zora."

I turned and folded my arms. "I'm not helpless, Kaleb."

He smirked. "I know. You're the only girl tough enough to punch an Alpha."

I felt like punching him again but I couldn't without an explanation of his behaviour, plus he's the Alpha and he can punish me now.

"You still don't have to stay, Kaleb," I whispered.

He tilted my head to meet his face.

"What do you want, Zora?"

I wish I knew. I wanted the truth, I knew for sure but Kaleb's question carried more weight. I didn't know what I wanted.

"What do you want, Kaleb?" I asked instead.

"I want a lot of things. You're one of them but you shouldn't be."

I brushed his hand off my face. "Because I'm Cassidy's best friend?"

He nodded firmly. "I don't want to mess things up. I shouldn't feel this way."

I bit the inside of my cheek. "She…uh… knows something happened between."

"What the hell do you mean? You told her?" Kaleb threw his arms in the air.

"No! You didn't tell me about a freaky sex glow! I still don't believe it."

Kaleb's eyes narrowed. He didn't remember the incident then the realization finally kicked in.

"Oh shit. She hasn't killed me yet so I'm guessing she took it well."

I shrugged. "We barely talk about it. Anyway, you have a girlfriend."

"Me?"

I threw my head back and groaned. I grabbed my bag from him and marched upstairs.

"Don't pretend Christine doesn't exist. I wish she and her friends would treat me like I was invisible."

He was on my trail. "Christine knows we're not exclusive. Has she done anything to you? Come on, tell me?"

"No, but Rachel certainly has claws."

"That has nothing to do with me. She's Dash's girl."

I paused outside my bedroom door. I cleared my throat. "So they are together?" I tried to sound as nonchalant as possible.

Kaleb lifted his broad shoulders. "They've been spending a lot of time together but that's Dash's business."

He's so busy he can't return my calls.

"You heading to bed then?" Kaleb asked.

"No, I can't sleep. We can watch a movie instead if you're so hell-bent on staying the night."

Kaleb smirked. "Sure."

***

Kaleb and I fell asleep on the old Victorian lounge chair. We put on an old black-and-white movie since that was all the TV set could handle. It was a love story about a prince and a housemaid. Kaleb found it corny which was why he fell asleep first.

I woke up pressed against something solid. As my cloudy morning brain cleared I realized I was pressed against jeans. My eyes popped open.

"Oh gosh," I whispered.

How did I end up sleeping on Kaleb's crotch? He stirred and I quickly sat up, composing myself as best as I could.

"Damn, this has to be the most uncomfortable couch ever," Kaleb groaned.

"Slept on a few?" I chuckled.

Kaleb shot me a look before he sat up and stretched his limbs. He reclined and stared at me I looked away after catching a glimpse of his swollen crotch. He was hard.

"Uhm… the house is void of groceries but I'm sure I have coffee."

"Don't worry about it. I'll drive by the nearest café and get us something."

I stared at the TV then the fireplace and the doorway leading to the foyer. Anywhere but at him. I felt the imprint of his cock on my cheek. Toying with me about how close we'd been. Kaleb went quiet before he gently pulled my chin to him.

"Zora?"

I kept my eyes on his face. "What?"

The corner of Kaleb's mouth raised in a naughty grin.

"We're keeping secrets now?"

I curled my lips upwards. "No… it's just you're… you know… hard."

Kaleb burst out laughing. "Because you curled yourself into a ball and fell asleep on my lap last night."

"Why didn't you wake me!"

"You were so peaceful. I didn't want to bother you."

"But now you're-"

"Don't worry about it, Zora. Or what you want to help me out?"

"Help you out?" I asked.

He shrugged. "Since you're so concerned about my sexual well-being."

My jaw dropped playfully. "I am not… I just. You'll live."

"Your scent says something else, sweetheart."

I narrowed my eyes on him. He was baiting me. I stared him up and down. He was laid back, relaxed and drop-dead sexy. I couldn't deny helping him out was tempting. I didn't have to be at work early today…

"What would I do?" I asked softly.

"Oh, babe." Kaleb pulled me forward and positioned me on his lap.

Kaleb took my hand and placed it above his crotch. His face wrinkled in a mixture of pain and relief. I'd never given a hand job or a blow job. Cassidy was right I hadn't done much in the last few years. It was like I was in a cage.

Any guy I got close to didn't get beyond a second date. There was that one guy who got to my dorm room only because he was persistent but he only got a couple kisses out of me. Now here I was jumping between Kaleb, Dash and Gunner every chance I got.

"Don't worry, you don't have to do this," Kaleb said.

"I want to. I don't know what I'm doing that's all."

"I'll help you. Why don't you get on your knees? It'll be easier for you."

I nodded and positioned myself between his legs. Staring up at him he looked larger than ever. I was determined not to appear as small as I felt. I reached out and fumbled with Kaleb's button and zipper before he could. With a thundering heart, I pulled out his throbbing member.

"Fuck," Kaleb grunted. "Alright, babe, wrap that little hand around me. Just like that."

I had an idea of what needed to be done and the more I stroked the length of Kaleb's member the greater his reactions. I knew I had to be doing something right.

"Faster," he growled.

I complied. Knowing I propelled Kaleb into a state of pleasure boosted my confidence. I pumped his cock harder and faster, chasing his climax. I wanted it to happen, I needed it to happen quickly. Kaleb groaned with satisfaction.

"Zora, I'm close."

I rested my head on his thigh and I continued stroking. Soon an explosion of hot cum spewed out of him, covering my hand and staining his jeans.

"Damn," Kaleb breathed out. "I would have been a fool if I turned you down."