Chapter 22
“What do you miran
mean the sauna is ond the second floor! I specifically requested a room with a private sauna!” 1 bark at the young lady working the treeption desk.
Her eyes immediately go wide–good, if I’ve scared her, then maybe this world–end problem can be fixed. Argh! I still can’t believe this place for thinking L Caleb Steele, would sink so low as to SHARE a sauna with a bunch of other slobs.
“Tm. Tim so sorry. Mr. Steele!” the girl is crying now, shaking in her seat even. “I know sharing a sauna might not be i private saunas are already booked. We are completely full this weekend due to the manga convention in town.”
ideal, but all the rooms with
“Convention!” [ scoff, about to raise my voice at her, before I hear a familiar whistle coming from behind. When I turn around. I see my ex–wife smirking at me
“I couldn’t help but overhear your conversation, Lana says in a sly tone, but I know she didn’t eavesdrop on us by accident–she definitely spied on
Despite knowing that, I speak calmly. “And let me
me guess you have a room
om with a private sauna in it.
“I do, actually,” she shows her pearly white predator teeth in her smile. The woman looks like a wolf. “Do you wish to join me!”
My eyes narrow, “No”
“Oh, come on. Caleb,” she purrs. “It will be fun. Besides I could use a good view tonight.”
ryes
Her rake me up and down, lingering on the place my abs would be if my clothes didn’t cover me up, and I have to fight the urge to puke all over her Lana might be a beautiful woman, but ever since she drank alcohol while pregnant with our daughter, I’ve found her repulsive. In my eyes, she is a murderer.
“I don’t want to share anything with you,” I mutter and turn on my lieels to storm towards the elevators. I would rather sit in the shared sauna than spend another second in this hyena’s presence..
As I punch the button for the second floor, I hear Lana carkle like a Disney villain behind me.
“Suit yourself, darling. But you will come crawling back eventually. They always do
“I doubt that.” I mutter more to myself than Lana as I watch the elevator doors slide shut
When I’m back inside my room. I change into a pair of black swim trunks, grab a towel, and head for the shared sauna. To my surprise, it’s not as crowded as I assumed it would be, I am, however, slightly horrified by the fact there are mostly elderly women sitting inside.
They all look to be in their 80es and are gossiping loudly. I try to ignore their chatter as I settle onto a bench in the corner, draping my towel over my lap. The heat envelops and I close my eyes, trying to relax. But then I hear an elderly woman clear her throat above me.
1 look up. “Yey?”
The elderly woman smiles at me. “Are you lost, sugar! This sauna is for women only. Not that we mind. You’re quite handsome to look at, and my friends would agree.” She looks behind her, and I’m momentarily shocked when my eyes land on a large gang of elderly ladies. They all giggle like schoolgirls and wave at me like I’m a celebrity.
I feel my face flush, and not just from the heat of the sauna. “Uh, I’m sorry, I didn’t realize…” I stammer, grabbing my towel and standing up abruptly
The gaggle of old ladies follows me as I make my escape. It makes me move faster, and soon, I’m standing right outside my hotel door. There is just one ladle problem–1 left my keycard inside my room.
h the sauns, then running into
1 groan in frustration, realizing I’m locked out of my own room. Could this day get any worse! First, the mix–up with
Lana, and now this. I lean my forehead against the door, debating any options.
Is the reception desk still open? Probably not. There was a number to call, but I don’t have my phone either since I’m a fucking idiot. But maybe Lealcis still awake? Her room is on the same flour, and I’m sure my assistant wouldn’t mind if I knocked on her door, She likes me, doesn’t she?
Sighing in resignation, I wrap the towel tighter around my waist and trudge down the hallway toward Leah’s room. Since I know the little author nend is one heck of a night owl (she always updates her stories in the middle of the night), I don’t hesitate to knock.
Chapter 22
A few tense moments pass before I hear the click of the lock, and the door swings open.
Leah stands there, blinking up at me with her blonde hair gaibered in a fun that makes her look like Lansle My from the Moomin series.
I try not to samurk, “Goodevening”
Leah’s eyes
es widen as she takes in my appearance half–naked, duping with sweat, and my supper busly covered by absolutely nothing. She pays attention to that, too, and stares at my chest muscles before quickly averting her gate, a bhish creeping up her clerks,
“M–Mc Steele! Wh what are you doing here?” she asks.
“I need a room,” I refuse to tell her I’ve locked myself out of mine and brush past her. “Thought you m
I ght be as kindlas in share yours.
Leah gapes at me as I stnde into her room, still trying to process my sudden appearance at fier door. “Share my count But why.. I mean, don’t
have your owi
Let her off with a
tha wave of my hand. “It’s a long story. Anyway, do you like canllling?”
By now, she is staring at me like I’ve been exchanged for an alien or something.
“Cuddling“” she asks. “You–Caleb Steele, who doesn’t do nonunice–ivasking me if I like toonaddle?“.
I raise an eyebrow at her, a smirk playing at the corner at my lips. “Yes, cuddling. You know, when two people hokt each othe bed or on a couch. Don’t tell me you’ve never ruslified before, Leah duling”
She swallows thickly, “I actually haven’t not with a guy at least..”
“So let me be the first, I shrug. “It might help you with your writer’s block,”
A gasp leaves her mouth. “I don’t have a writer’s block?”
“Oh, is that why your laptop is closed at this hour! Last time I checked, you always updated your erotic novel around molnight” –
mally on a
A look of pure horror crosses her cute face. She clearly didist expect me to be such a faithful reader of her novel, and the look she gives me almost mikes me want to kiss her.
m not that solt
But I’m
Leah might be sweet, but I’m done with love and won’t let myself fall for her round cheeks and expressive eyes. Besides, she is already butting at me and acting like a tough girl with her arms crossed over her chest.
“I’m just taking a break, that’s all,” she quips “Writing takes a lot out of a person, you know
My cock turns stiff against my will since I love it when she is feisty, and since I’m a freak. I mess with her further to make myself handler.
“Which is why cuddling could be good for you.” I wink at her and laugh inwardly at her tomato–red face,
Really! That’s all it takes to make Leah Bustered! Teasing her really is way too easy. A man could get addicted to it.
I take a step closer to Leah, watching as her eyes widen and her breath bitches. She looks like a deer caught in the headlights, unsure whether to bolt or stay frozen in place.
it will be fun.” I cous
“Come on II WI
She stares at me for a long moment, but eventually, she slumps her shoulders in defeat. “Fine, I suppose a little cuddling couldn’t hurt. Just let me finish this chapter first
“No problem”
I totally plan on bothering her while she writes it….
