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day passed in a blur of finishing reports, rescheduling meetings, running around town to make sure all the arrangements had been made.
Caleb had made sure I wouldn’t even have time to breathe.
I glower at him, but he ignores it in favor of texting someone.
The one good thing is that he has me so busy that I can’t even find the time to think about all the revelations that have been dumped on me recently.
“We’re staying at the Ritz,” he tells me. “After the meeting today, we can do some sightseeing. I can show you around.” He grins at me, a suddenly boyish look.
My heart skips a beat as I swallow and turn to look out the window of the car, considering, admitting, “I’ve never really traveled to another city before.”
“Well, this is your chance to explore to your heart’s content. There’s the Universal Studios and Disneyland, if you’re interested in that.” He sees my eyes light up and chuckles softly. “I’ll put it on the list.”
“Sorry.” I feel my cheeks heating up. “I’ve always wanted to go there as a kid. But you don’t have to go with me. I can just—?”
“I want to. I haven’t done any of the touristy things.” Although, he’s smiling, a hint of darkness enters his eyes. “They have a Museum of Art here as well.”
I’m suddenly giddy as a child, not having even imagined I would get the time or the opportunity to do any of this.
My good mood evaporates, however, when we reach the hotel and find out the grievous mistake they’ve made.
“You can’t be serious,” I say in dismay. “There have to be other rooms available!”
The concierge looks embarrassed. “Ma’am, I assure you, there is no room left here or in any of the nearby hotels. Bookings have been in advance because of the event. I was told to book one of the best rooms we had for Mr. Starr.”
I look over my shoulder at Caleb who looks too pleased. “What are you smirking about?” I hiss at him, furious.
He just gives an elegant half shrug. “These things do happen, Kendall. I’m not having you stay in another hotel, so let’s just make the best of what we have.”
I try to calm myself down. “There must be some inn or some—?”
“You’re not staying at some random inn. “Caleb looks stern. “I’m hardly going to bite you if we share a room.”
And a bed, I tell myself, shaken. “I can sleep on the couch,” I suggest uneasily.
Caleb doesn’t say a word.
In the next ten minutes, I find out that the couch isn’t something one can sleep on. “What the hell is this?” I’m crouching next to the couch and poking it.
From where he’s tipping the bellhop, Caleb glances over and his amusement seems to grow. “That is an ugly couch. Kendall.” He walks over to me. “You’re perfectly safe with me. I won’t touch you without your permission.”
I stare up at him, feeling conflicted.
Caleb wants me.
He hasn’t made a secret out of the fact and recent information has just solidified this. I don’t understand why but I do know that this could be a very grievous mistake.
“You have my word,” he promises.
I bite my lower lip. “I’m sure there has to be some—?”
“Kendall.” Caleb gives me a look.
I sigh. “Fine. But I have pepper spray on me somewhere. I’m just saying.” I let him pull me up to my feet and I blink at the sudden proximity.
He yanks me in a powerful move ‘til my chest is nearly brushing his. His face is so close to mine as he looks down at me.
