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“How was the helicopter ride? Did Lane like it?” she asks excitedly.
“Oh, yeah. He loved it,” I tell her.
She moves to the side to let us inside the warm home with wood floors and white walls.
She beams. “I hope you like it. Kalum is waiting for you in the kitchen.”
When we walk farther inside, Lane spots the white fluffy couches and smiles as he tests how soft and comfortable they are. The home has a cozy feel and is so much better than Kalum’s New York City apartment.
The kitchen comes into view and Kalum is set up with his laptop on the island and appears to be on the phone, speaking in a hushed voice. His suit jacket is draped over the stool and his white dress shirt is rolled, giving me a glimpse of tattoos and corded muscle. His dress shirt fits perfectly over his broad shoulders and his dark hair is swept over to the side. He is sporting a five o’clock shadow. Jesus, the man is still gorgeous. If I thought he was good-looking when he was in high school, Kalum St. Claire the businessman, is sinfully hot. All alpha male, tall and handsome with a face to die for. He always reminded me of those GQ models on the cover of magazines I would see in the grocery store back in Spencer.
He spots me walking toward the island with my hands crossed over my stomach. He disconnects the call immediately and stands while he shuts the laptop closed. He looks over at Lane and sees him testing all the seating areas in the living room, and he grins.
He nudges his chin toward the living area. “I guess that means he likes it here.”
“Yeah. Your house is beautiful,” I say, looking around and admiring the chef’s kitchen and wooden accents. The windows filter the twilight of the sky as the sun sets, giving the house an ethereal feel.
“I’m glad you like it.”
He walks over and walks down a hallway but I frown because he is looking for the light switch and it seems he can’t find it.
“It has to be somewhere,” he mutters to himself.
I walk over and there is a switch on the wall on the opposite side. I switch it on and the light turns on.
He walks farther down the hallway and begins to open every single door.
“Kalum?”
He stops and turns his head. “Yes, Aura.”
“Is this really your home?”
“It is now. Why?”
I give him a smirk. “You seem to not know where anything is.”
He takes a deep sigh and faces me. My head tilts up because I’m five feet to his six-four. His eyes rake slowly down my simple white T-shirt and skinny jeans, back up and land on my face. I unconsciously swipe my long hair over one shoulder and his gaze lingers on my hair for a second longer than necessary.
“Your hair is longer.”
I swallow nervously because I don’t know why but my skin tingles when he is near. The mention of him being aware that my hair is longer than before gives me a fluttering feeling in my stomach. It sounds crazy because I just lost my husband. The minute my gaze lingers on his chest a second longer than necessary, guilt slowly creeps in and I look away.
What the hell is wrong with me? Shame instantly courses through my body at the reaction my body has when I’m near Kalum. I should feel absolutely nothing around him whatsoever.
“Yeah.”
“It looks good,” he says huskily. Then he clears his throat. “I asked my assistant to purchase a house because my apartment is clearly not suitable for Lane.”
My hand covers my face. “Please tell me you didn’t buy a house just so we can stay in it for a short while.”
“I did.”
“Why? It was not necessary. It would have been better at a hotel.”
“Not in New York and it is not suitable for Lane either. He clearly needs his space and a place to play with his cars and other toys. This house has a pool, a yard, living area, a generous kitchen, and is on the water.”
My hand slides down my face. “You didn’t have to go to so much trouble. This place must cost a fortune, Kalum.” I shake my head. “You didn’t have to do that.”
