only him

Episode 7

"I have to handle some business now.

Your truck is in my garage, you can leave anytime you want...

or stay as long as you wish.

I will be back tonight.

Maybe dinner together?"

He finished with a little hope.I smiled but shook my head,"I really appreciate it Caleb, but I should go.

"This was my sign, I needed to go before I regretted it, as a big part of me wanted to stay, but it seemed that my sanity was jeopardized continuously near him; I had to take it slower.

"Perhaps dinner tomorrow then?

or going out during the weekdays is not allowed?"

He said with new found hope in his eyes.

I really wanted to, but Mondays were the worst, meetings and consultations on the department were a must, especially since my supervisor had been handling me extra work.

"Please, believe me, I want to. But my Mondays, every single one of them, are filled with too much work and late hours with meetings.

""I understand. I hope you do not take offense by my invitations, I would hate to seem like I am pushing you.

" He said with half a smile.

"Don't be sorry, I...

I want to get to know you more. Maybe lunch on Tuesday?"

My hopes high.He sighed again, and I felt his sadness on me as well.

"I must travel Tuesday, so I guess, for now, this will be all I can enjoy of your presence.

"I felt a knot in my throat as if I was saying goodbye forever.

I fought a tear, and he smiled at me.

"Well, let's start by exchanging numbers, would that be ok?"

He offered a simple solution.

"I think that is a great idea.

When are you coming back from your trip?

""I have to be honest, I am not from around here. I only came here for the burial of my friend's son.

But I think I've found a good reason to come here more often."Was he real?

"I thought we were at your house." I managed to ask, not hiding my surprise.

"It is now, I bought it before you woke up this morning.

" He said while I stared at him in disbelief.I looked around, feeling nervous.

"It is a good acquisition; congratulations.

"He chuckled and nodded.

"Thank you, I think it was a good investment.

I can recognize something worth it when I have it in front of me.

"*Caleb*She was suspecting but not believing I got this place just to be closer.

I didn't know how I was going to survive the next couple of days without seeing her.

I need to leave her guarded. Perhaps Alex can have some time looking after her in my absence.

My wolf was pacing, wanting me to do more, but I could scare her if I did.

The mating pull is a painful torture, we are entitled to claim her, but she was human, and we needed to court her.

I accompanied her to the guest room so she could gather her stuff.

On the way, she was silent and pensive. I was dying to know what she was thinking, what she was feeling.

Once we got to the garage she gasped at my cars, I chuckled. I am a proud collector, and I bought two Mustangs that I desired earlier in the trip.

If she saw my entire collection, she could fly away scared. Money tends to do two things on a woman, either draws them like flies or scares them away.

What a bittersweet moment when we said goodbye. I held her in a hug, my body trembling to do more, my lips almost shaking as I kissed her cheek.

Her scent was driving us crazy, and my wolf was about to take over. She seemed more confident though, and she left in her car with half a smile but without looking back.

I wonder if I did something wrong or if I could have done something more or different.When I got back inside, Alex was waiting for me in my study.

"I hope she didn't cut you...

""No, I was on my cellphone and cut myself with it while I crushed it.

She played nurse."He chuckled slightly. I was very happy to hear him talk again.

"So… She is the one?

""Without a doubt... I am already about to lose my mind for letting her leave.

"He raised his eyes at me and shook his head.

"I remember

how it was, even though my mate was a wolf, it didn't make things easier.

""After all these years Alex...

" I sighed and sat on my desk. He held silent for a while.

"The Goddess never forgets someone...

you just had to be patient and wait.

" How many times had he told me that?

I stared back at him. He never lost hope on me, even thoough I gave up a long time ago.

I owe you too much, brother.

""You owe me just one thing...

revenge. Anything else is part of the job; as your friend and as your beta.

" He said to me as he got up, ready to leave.

"I guess you will make me stay and keep an eye on her, right?

""You guessed correctly.

You might need a few days off, this shouldn't be a hard task.

""It's ok, I will do it. It will give me time to find some peace of mind. I'll get you her info in the morning."