“I am sorry. I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable. To be honest with ya, I just did not want to attend another stuffy function in the company of boring, uptight people. I was hoping to maybe enjoy your company instead tonight.”
Renea blushed but nodded her head slowly. “So where are we headed to eat?” She changed the subject.
“Ah, now that is a secret, hun. You shall see shortly.” Caleb winked at her with a wicked grin. “So, I know you work in fashion but was that always your passion?”
“Well, that would be a no. I never really wanted to go into fashion, that was Dita’s dream. It kind of just fell in my lap and I rolled with it.”
“So, what is your dream then? What do you want to do with your life?”
Renea sat pondering the question a moment before she answered him. “You know I really wanted to own my own store. A bookstore that had a little coffee shop to the side. Not a big coffee station though, just enough for a coffee bar, a few treats, and lots of comfy chairs for people to hang out, read and write new stories. I wanted to create a space for creatives to enjoy and grow.” Renea blushed as she finished and shook her head. “But that is just a dream and we live in reality.” She shrugged her shoulders lightly dismissing her idea.
Caleb made mental notes as she talked, “It is always possible to make your dreams come true. Never stop dreaming.” He crooked a finger under her chin tilting her head up towards him slowly. His eyes met hers and he was lost at the sight of her tear-filled rims. He leaned in slowly coming undone one inch at a time. Renea’s eyes never left his as his lips brushed softly across hers and she relaxed into him some more. Caleb pulled back as quickly as it began though, ever the gentleman. “We are here, darling.” Caleb sat back with a huff regretting the short drive to the restaurant.
The driver opened the door and Caleb climbed out extending a hand to Renea as she did the same. Renea stood slowly allowing her a moment to gain her balance on her heels and the dress a chance to adjust to her movements. Glancing around as they began their way toward the entrance, she realized there were no identifying marks on the building showing this was a restaurant at all. Renea frowned but said nothing as the door opened as they approached, and a man stepped aside for them to enter with a sharp nod at Caleb in passing. Caleb said nothing as he led her inside the building and down a dark hallway. He reached a door that led up a staircase and into a large open room about the size of her bedroom. It held a table near a large window that it was clear you could see out but no one could see in. The table held settings for two and two candles in the center with a bottle of wine chilling in the ice bucket. The room was decorated in beautiful artwork of shifters in mid transformation and then fully transformed. There were photographs as well as paintings on every inch of the walls.
Renea gasped in amazement and glanced at Caleb in silent permission to take a closer look. Caleb nodded with a small smile and led her to the closest painting. Renea inspected each and every one with great detail.
“These are amazing. I cannot even imagine the confidence it took for those pictured to allow this type of intrusion during their change. The raw emotion and purity of this is amazing and the artist has an eye for details. Where are we? Are they not afraid of others seeing this?”
“It's a private place, by invite only actually. I happen to know the artist of these particular images and wrangled an invite tonight.” Caleb laughed a little as Renea turned in astonishment at his words. “Maybe I will introduce you later, he should be at the event.”
Renea left the art to join Caleb over near the table where he had retreated to leave her to ponder the images. “I know this is a rude question among our people but I will ask it anyways, what are you? I smell your difference but I cannot pinpoint what that difference is.” Renea asked quietly standing close to Caleb’s side a hand lay on his arm lightly.
Caleb reached out and snaked his arms around her waist. “I’ll tell you if you tell me yours.” He whispered in her ear sending small shivers down her spine. Renea nodded heat filling her eyes. “A big ol' cuddly bear,” he smiled at her, dropping a kiss to her neck as he did so, pulling her in ever so slightly to rest against his body a little tighter.
Renea felt her thighs heat and wet as he pulled her closer causing her to tense slightly at the sudden wetness and excitement that filled her core. “A panther.” She whispered back her voice trembling a little as her body betrayed her and wanted more. She wanted Caleb to continue but he was teasing her as he growled a little in excitement in her ear and then pulled back just as suddenly leaving her wanting and cold.
“Let’s eat or we shall be late to the event, not that I mind but since I am the host that may be a tad awkward to show up to.” Caleb laughed sitting her down next to him in the chair on the right as he sat on the left of her. The chairs were pulled close enough to almost touch each other.
Every movement they made they brushed lightly against each other sending sparks flying back and forth between them. Caleb reached for the wine and poured them both glasses before pressing a button on the table. After a moment food was brought in by a waiter wearing a mask that depicted a beautiful rabbit that was a work of art itself.
The waiter came bearing large platters filled with steak, some sort of potato dish Renea had never seen before and some parmesan asparagus. They turned to eat in silence as the tension bounced back and forth making her squirm with the building desire. Caleb would move to cut another piece of his steak and he would brush against her leg sending burning lightning straight to her core. Renea noticed the bulge at the front of Caleb’s pants that he tried to adjust and hide from view while they ate.
Caleb cleared his throat after a while. “Would you like dessert? I heard they have an amazing lava cake they serve.” All Renea could do was nod her head in agreement in fear her voice would come out overly rough and strained as she tried to hold back her desire for something other than cake. Caleb pressed the button again and the waiter brought the cake to the table clearing their dinner plates. Not only was it the most amazing chocolate lava cake she had ever seen it was on one plate to be shared.
Caleb grabbed a spoon and cut a bite off, but instead of finding his own mouth with it he brought it to Renea’s lips instead. Renea raised her eyebrows and smiled but accepted the bite slowly. She allowed her lips to linger on the spoon dragging back slowly, her eyes never leaving his. Caleb growled and dropped the spoon on the table as he took her mouth with his. The sweet taste of chocolate still lingered across her lips as his crushed hers in an attempt to break the sexual tension so highly strung between them. Renea parted her mouth allowing his seeking tongue access as it ran across her lips. Renea kissed him back feverishly as they both pushed towards each other. Standing Caleb pulled her into his embrace, his hands gliding over her hips and cupping her cheeks pulling her in to press against his growing erection.
Renea moaned as her hands grasped at his neck keeping them locked together. They struggled for dominance as the kiss grew more frantic. Caleb growled in frustration as he pulled her dress up higher to give her some freedom to move her legs and wrap them around him. He pulled her down to sit straddling his lap, their lips never breaking. Caleb’s hands kneaded her bare ass realizing she was not wearing any underwear under her dress. This made him growl louder in his throat, his bear seeking approval for what he found. His hands slid down along her opening till he was poised just outside her entrance. He did not enter though, and instead continued forward until he reached her clit flicking lightly with his fingers causing her to squirm and moan a little louder. Caleb swore he heard her purr. This only increased Caleb’s eagerness as he flicked her clit again and then moved slowly back till he was entering her with his finger. He slid a thumb inside rubbing across the opening. It was just enough to tease and pleasure at the same time. They continued to fight with their tongues in a delicate dance that only grew more determined and intense as the pressure built between them both.
He slid his thumb out and a small whimper came from her as she pushed backwards towards his hand begging for more. Caleb chuckled in her mouth but immediately gave her what she so desperately wanted. Caleb slid two fingers in allowing her center to open at the quick intrusion. As she adjusted, he moved his fingers quickly in and out breaking their kiss as she moaned at the pleasure. Caleb kissed down her neck as she leaned into his hand willing him to continue. Moving her plunging neckline aside he captured her nipple in his mouth biting gently and twisting with his teeth. She shivered and moaned loudly. Her panting became stronger as his third finger entered her and she grew frantic as she got closer to exploding around him. He pumped harder with his fingers as he realized she was coming undone and sucked harder on her nipple. It wasn’t long after that Renea's breathing became faster as she moved on his fingers with a rhythm that had her coming undone. Renea convulsed with the strongest orgasm of her life and clenched his fingers with her inner walls leaning forward and sagging against Caleb.
Her breathing slowed down as he withdrew his fingers slowly running his hand up her crack and across her cheeks resting there. He waited for her breathing to slow until he lifted her head to look at him. “As much as I would love to take you back home and finish this hun, we have to get to the event. We are already late.” He smiled with confidence like he hadn’t just made her body come undone in the middle of this restaurant.
Renea blushed and stood slowly adjusting her dress. Embarrassed was not even the word for how she was feeling right now. Not only did half the restaurant likely hear them but she had completely lost herself in Caleb. She was never the type to do something like this. She didn’t know what to say or how to react to what just happened. Once she was sure she was covered she looked up at Caleb who was standing there adjusting himself to make his erection a little less noticeable. Caleb caught her staring at the bulge and smiled slowly. “Are you okay hun? You look a tad pale there. Do you need to sit?” his concern was evident in his voice as he got closer.
“No,” she croaked out her voice hoarse from all the moaning he had just made her do. “I am fine, just a little embarrassed is all.”
Caleb wrapped a hand around her neck pulling her lips to him gently. “You have nothing to be embarrassed about, hun. That was the hottest thing I have ever seen in my life. Having you come undone in my lap was the best moment I have ever witnessed. That you should be proud of and most definitely not embarrassed.”
“But we are in the middle of a restaurant!” she exclaimed cheeks burning red. She reached up to hide them behind her hands. Caleb laughed long and loud. “I am glad I amuse you,” huffed Renea.
“This room is soundproof, hun. No one could hear your moans and the clenching your inner walls did around my fingers.” His eyes were serious and deadly as he looked at her and she knew that more was promised later and that she would be coming undone again after the event. “Now let's go get this over with so I can really appreciate my dessert later.” Caleb winked at her and walked towards the door holding it open for her to pass through. His hand found her lower back as they walked back out and to the car. While Renea still felt her cheeks flaming slightly she also felt excited about the thought of dessert later.
As they approached the entrance to the event, they readied themselves to face the crowd of people waiting there. As the driver pulled up and the door opened, cameras flashed blinding Renea. Caleb climbed out extending his hand towards Renea in order to balance her as she stood. Stealing herself Renea took his arm and her cheeks heated as they walked into the crowd and through the doors. People pushed forward to get their photos before the couple could make it through the crowd and into the glass doors.
Renea looked around in awe at the beautiful building they had just entered. The floors were a beautiful speckled marble, and the walls were covered in lavish, red drapes and paintings were everywhere. It was a gallery she realized, looking at the closest painting and the gold plate under that described the painting with the artist that created it. This large room was empty though and Renea was puzzled unsure of where everyone was at if they were as late as Caleb stated. She turns towards Caleb realizing she had just left him by the entrance in her awe of the place.
Caleb just smiles at her and extends his arm back out to her waiting patiently for her to take his arm and move through a curtain to their right. As the curtain parts and they step through, Renea’s mouth drops open at the astounding gold decor that created a magnificent blend of high class luxury and modern vibes. There was a red velvet carpet leading into the center of the room. Hundreds of people milling about talking and laughing amongst the large room. Paintings of all topics hung across the walls creating a scene straight out of the movies. Renea walked alongside Caleb as he continued into the room. Renea tensed as eyes began turning toward them. Caleb reached up and patted her hand on his arm. Renea looked up at Caleb as he smiled at her reassuringly.
