Chapter 72
Chapter 72 The Hot Water From The Shower
Chapter 72 The Hot Water From The Shower
Lana
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The hot water from the shower washes the night away. Lana’s body still shakes as she remembers the way Caleb looked at her. He was deranged, possessive, and positively terrifying.
“How could I have been so stupid?” Lana whispers to herself as she rubs her hands over her eyes.
“Would you like some tea?” Kade’s voice interrupts her thoughts. She hurries to scrub the shampoo inher hair as she calls out, “Yeah, thanks p>
She knows that going to bed without talking to Kade would be difficult. It’s best to just get the conversation over with.
The feel of his lips pressed against her is imprinted in her memory. She takes a heavy breath, that can never happen again. It doesn’t matter how nice it felt. Her plus Kade equals nothing but trouble.
It’s best to just stick to the contract that they both signed. No falling in love. This is a fake relationship. Which means that she shouldn’t kiss Kade unless the occasion demanded it.
Kissing in the rain with no audience is way too intimate.
Lana hurried to get out of the shower and get dressed. She chose a pair of baggy sweatpants and a big shirt. After being around Caleb and what he tried to do… anything else feels like she’s trying to be revealing.
And after that kiss with Kade… she can’t lead him on. Wearing something revealing would seem too intentional.
Once dressed, Lana joined Kade in the living room where he set out steaming cups of tea on the coffee table. His head raised the moment she walked into the room. She offers him a half hearted smile as she slowly finds a spot on the couch and says, “We should talk p>
He nods his head, sitting on the other side of the couch as he asks, “Are you okay p>
“I’m fine p>
“Are you sure?” The worried look in his eyes makes her heart pitter patter. It’s so sweet how worried he is. It’s hard not to fall… NO!
The agreement was no falling in love. No matter what. And that’s not going to change just because he’s looking at her all dreamy like.
Lana nods her head as she says, “Yeah, I mean, I guess I’m fine as I can be. I really appreciate you showing up p>
Kade nods, taking a deep breath and says, “I’ll always be there for you, Lana. I just… I wish you would’ve waited for me to come back p>
She presses her lips together, she knows that he’s right, she should’ve waited. She can’t help but argue, “It
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was supposed to be a job interview p>
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A muscle in Kade’s cheek twitches, he’s angry, she knows it. He has this silent angry brooding presence about him right now and she knows better than to push it. But she can’t let her whole life be wrapped up in whether or not he’s available to play her bodyguard.
Kade lets out a controlled exhale, “I understand the circumstances. But Lana, that was sketchy Yohave to be more mindful. There are other job opportunities, you don’t go running off into danger p>
“I can’t wait for you to be available all the time, Kade, that isn’t reasonable. Plus, the contract is almost over and soon we won’t be around each other p>
“Just because the contract ends doesn’t mean I stop caring about you!” Kade snaps.
Lana blinks as she looks at him.
He cares about her.
But… but the contract. No feelings. That’s what they agreed on.
Butterflies fill her stomach though from his words. But… these butterflies, these feelings, they can’t be true feelings developing. It’s just because of the adrenaline of the night and because he saved her from Caleb.
Kade slowly seems to realize what he said and he continues, “I’ll always want you safe, Lana. We’re friends. I want you to be okay. And if you still need my protection even when the trials are over then we can work something out. I’ll be here for you, as long as you need me p>
Friends. We’re friends.
Of course, he’s not thinking about the kiss. How hot his skin felt pressed about against mine, how our bodies were flush against each and fit like puzzle pieces.
It’s nothing more than friendship. It was just a thank you kiss. It meant nothing.
“Right, but I can’t expect my friend to just put his life on pause and help me whenever I need it.” She waves her hand dismissively, “It’s fine, Kade, I’m a big girl. I can take care of myself p>
His eyes seem dark and intense, and she’s not sure if he believes her.
She adds, “Everything is more simple for us to stick to the contract. It’s almost over and then our lives will go back to normal p>
Even if he hasn’t said it, she’s sure she’ll need to find a new place to live once the contract ends. It just makes sense.
Kade seems deep in thought and she stands as she says, “Thank you for the tea, but it’s been a long night I should probably head to p>
He interrupts, “Did the kiss mean something to you p>
Her eyes widen as she freezes in place and stares back at him. Kade is so hard to read, he seems like he
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cares, like he might even want more from this arrangement.
Bu he is such a playboy. There’s no way he wants anything other than sex… right?
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Plus, the trials are this week, the only reason he would even want to have sex with her is just to ga more power for the trials. Right?
She lets out a laugh as she sits back down, “No, of course not, psh, it was just a thank you kiss
His eyes are intense, his voice low as he asks, “Are you sure p>
Lana nods her head shakily, “Yeah, of course. It was just a way to thank you. It’s best for us to keep to the contract right p>
She stands up, slowly heading towards her room as she adds, “I’m sure you’re just counting down the days so that you can go back to your fun sex life.” She gives an awkward chuckle, “I’m sure the girls are just waiting for you to leave me so they can line up to hit your bed next p>
Kade looks away from her, his upper lip curling in disgust as he asks, “Is that really what you think p>
She turns the corner to her room, “Have a good night, Kade p>
Lana shuts the door, her heart pounding at the thought that maybe, Kade really did want more with her.
Even though she knows that the idea is ridiculous, that things would be better if they kept it simple, it still doesn’t stop her traitorous heart from holding on to the slightest hope that maybe… just maybe she and Kade could truly be together.
Her wolf, Alruna, stirs in contentment just at the thought.
It doesn’t make sense to Lana why Alruna is so happy at the thought of being with someone that is not their fated mate. The thought of Caleb sends goosebumps rising on Lana’s skin and Alruna growling softly in disgust.
She needs to break the bond with him, but isn’t sure how to do that when he won’t allow her to.
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