Chapter 74
Chapter 74 The Distance That
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The distance that Lana is trying to maintain between the two of them is driving him nuts. Last night was traumatic for her, he knows that and is trying to be understanding. He wants to give her the space that she needs. Surely she needs time to process everything that happened.
Like that kiss.
The kiss that is seared into his brain.
Kade’s kissed so many girls he’s lost count of them. But that kiss with Lana… the memory of it will follow him to his grave. He knows there is no chance that any girls kiss could ever compare to hers/She has ruined him for all others.
But, she says it doesn’t mean anything. It was just a thank you kiss. There’s the contract to think of. All of her words and precautions play through his head in a constant repeat. But it doesn’t change the fact that things have changed. The feelings that have slowly been developing can’t be ignored anymore.
He didn’t want to admit that these feelings have been building. That’s the whole reason they created the contract so that both of them would remember that this line cannot be crossed. That all of the fake emotions and whatnot could not turn into real ones.
Now, Kade wants her more than anything he’s ever desired before. So, as he follows her from afar making sure that she is staying safe as she runs off with her friend, he calls the only person he knows he could confide in his sister.
Maeve answers the phone on the third ring, she sounds out of breath as she says, “Hello p>
“You busy, sis?” He asks, not wanting to be a bad interruption if she’s in the middle of something important.
“Always,” She responds with a soft laugh, “but I can make time for you little bro, what do you need p>
“I was hoping you could do me a favor?” He’s mindful to keep his voice low. He’s kept his distance from Lana where he is not able to overhear her conversation with Grace and he wants to make sure that she cannot hear his conversation with Maeve. She would be pissed at him if she knew what he was going to
ask.
Maeve lets out a low groan, “What did you do this time, Kade? Did you blow things with Lana already? I thought you said you were actually interested in her! I like this girl p>
“So do I,” He responds earnestly, “Which is why I wanted to ask would you consider asking Lana to be your assistant p>
Silence greets him. For a moment, he wonders if the connection got lost and if Maeve even heard his question. She asks, “Why do you need her to be my assistant? Don’t get me wrong, I love Lana, you know I do. I’m hoping you’ll get your head out of your ass and realize she’s what you need in your life.” Kade rolls his eyes from her remark and she continues, “But why do you want this to happen p>
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“Because I need her to be safe. She used to work at a cafe and the place got burned down. She tried to find
other job and her asshole ex pretended to have a job listing to lure her in and try to assault her p>
“He did what?” Maeve’s voice is low, scary, a sound that he’s never actually heard come from his sister’s mouth before.
“Don’t worry,” he assures her, “I kicked his ass. He was still bruised today p>
“Good,” She grumbles.
“But, I figured you might actually have a need for an assistant. You stay so busy and I just thought it might be a win-win situation. I’ve offered for her to be mine, but she refuses. She thinks that I’m just offering it to her out of pity p>
“Why are you offering the job to her? Do you actually need an assistant? Or is it just because of her p>
He huffs, “Does it matter p>
“You know it does, Kade,” his sister scolds. “Lana doesn’t want a handout. She’s had to work for everything she has and just because the two of you are getting close, it doesn’t change that fact p>
“I know,” He sighs, “Would you just consider it p>
“Yeah, honestly, it’s not a bad idea.” Surprise sparks through Kade at how easy it was to convince his sister for this idea. She continues, “I am crazy busy that it’s hard to keep my head straight. Plus, Lana is trying to become a healer. She would be the perfect person to have by my side. She would understand it and it would help prepare her for her future p>
“Great! Will you call her or should I mention it p>
“Whoa, whoa, whoa, slow your roll there, little bro p>
Irritation bubbles within him as he asks, “What is it p>
“Lana won’t agree to this if it looks like a handout. Remember, she’s prideful. She wants to work for her stuff. We have to arrange it so she believes it’s an actual need. Otherwise, she’ll shoot it down and she won’t consider it no matter how much we try to get her to p>
“Okay, how should we do that p>
“Leave it to me, Kade. I can handle it. But I need you to be real with me. Is this thing with her real? Are you going to truly pursue her p>
Just the thought of really pursuing her has his wolf, Sköll stirring within him. Lana is amazing and after that kiss… there’s nothing he wants more than to make her his for real.
“Yes, Maeve, I am. I’m trying to right now. But she just thinks that I want her for her body and her virginity. It couldn’t be further from the truth, but I’m not sure how I’ll get her to believe that p>
“She still views you as a playboy.” Maeve states like it’s obvious. Kade runs a hand down his face, “Yeah, I’m aware, sis p>
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“You need to work on removing that image. Don’t interact with other girls much, Kade and when you do
not be flirtatious and keep your distance. Maybe even increase your physical contact with Lana so that she knows that she is the only girl you want p>
Maeve’s words seem to fade to the back of Kade’s mind. He’s distracted because he lost sight of Lana. The only place around is a bar.
It’s not a bad bar, but it’s not one of the nice ones either. He slowly moves closer, not wanting to get caught by her, but needing to get his eyes on her so that it will make the anxiety in his chest lessen.
She’s there at the bar with Grace. Relief floods through him for a fraction of a second until he sees a guy leaning across the bar a little too close to Lana. He’s obviously interested in her, but the surprising thing is Lana seems interested in him.
Okay, maybe not overly interested, but she’s definitely not basking away from this guys attention. His voice is strained as he tells Maeve, “I’ll call you back later p>
He can faintly hear her voice asking if he’s okay as he hangs up the phone.
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