LEXIE
Gamma Caleb wrapped an arm around my waist and pulled me against him.
The sudden closeness made my breath catch.
His fingertips traced slowly across my skin, sending shivers through me that I hadn’t expected. I closed my eyes, trying to lose myself in the moment.
This was what I’d wanted, wasn’t it?
Protection.
Security.
A way to make sure nobody could hurt Willow or me again.
So why did my heart feel like it was racing for an entirely different reason?
Caleb’s touch moved higher, and I opened my eyes.
His gaze met mine.
There was something intense in his expression that made me forget how to breathe.
“You’re incredibly responsive,” he murmured.
I swallowed.
“Is that a bad thing?”
His mouth curved into a slow smile.
“Not at all.”
He leaned closer.
I could feel my ne
