by MJ Carnal
Caleb ran his hand down her jaw and she shivered. “I have thought about you every night since Mark’s accident. You are different. I don’t expect you to keep up.”
“But oh how I want to.” Jena blushed. “I’ve never been that girl. I’ve never screamed. I’ve never let go. I just don’t think…”
Caleb pulled her into him and crushed his lips against hers. His tongue thrust into her mouth and she gasped. He pushed her flat onto his mattress and pinned her hands above her head. “Stop thinking so much, Dr. Turner. Just feel for once.”
He nudged her legs open with his knee, never breaking the kiss. She was helpless and melted against him. She whimpered as he rubbed his body against hers. Liquid pooled between her legs and she ached. He bit her bottom lip and pulled. Was it possible to break apart with just his kiss? She thought so.
Caleb shifted his weight, keeping her hands pinned with just one of his large hands. His fingers ran down her neck, across her shoulder blade and down her sweater. “Can I touch you?”
She nodded frantically. She rubbed herself against him, her body begging him to ease the ache between her legs. “Please touch me. Please don’t hold back. I can’t stop thinking about what it would be like to be with you.”
His hand skimmed over her waistband, and for the first time, noticed the belt she was wearing. He smiled against her lips. His brain kicked into full gear. He was afraid to scare her away but couldn’t deny what he needed. “Are you sure?” When she pulled him closer, he decided it was all the consent he needed.
Caleb yanked the belt from the loops, watching Jena’s eyes go wide. He wrapped it tightly around her wrists and knotted it to the headboard. Her body stiffened but she didn’t protest. With both hands free, he unbuttoned her jeans and slid his fingers into her lace panties. She bucked against him when he grazed her clit. Liquid poured between her legs.
“You like that don’t you baby?” Caleb’s fingers were soaked. His pants were impossibly tight and he needed relief. But something about Jena begged to be satisfied. Pushing one finger into her core, she screamed. He felt her tighten around his finger but he was nowhere near finished. “You are going to come again, Jena. But this time, I’m going to tell you everything I wish I was doing to you. And you will tell me before you come so I can taste you.”
She whimpered as he yanked her jeans down her legs. “First, I would run my cock through your lips. Do you feel that baby?” He ran his fingers through her folds and she moaned. Shoving two fingers into her, he pumped slowly. The sound of his touch drove him wild. “I would start by fucking you until you begged me to go faster. Harder.” His fingers bent, hitting her G spot and she bucked off the mattress.
“More.” She was breathless.
“Not good enough.” He bit her nipple through her sweater.
“Please, Caleb.”
His fingers were torture. He stroked her so slowly that she wanted to take over and touch herself. “I want to hear you say it. Ask for it. Beg for it.”
“Please,” Jena cried out as he touched her G spot again. “Oh my god. Please. I’m so close.”
He leaned into her, whispering against her neck. “I want to fuck you Jena. But not tonight.” He removed his fingers and licked them clean. “Tonight, I want to own you.”
He dove between her legs, sucking hard on her clit and she shattered apart. Her scream echoed through his room. She lost herself in the sensations running through her body. He did own her and that scared her to death.
Chapter 6
Jena opened her eyes to pitch black. Disoriented, she reached for her cell phone. 4:00 AM. Caleb's room. Her body was sore in all the right places but her mind screamed at her to run. She shifted on the bed and froze. When Caleb's breathing remained steady, she swung her legs over the side of the bed to stand.
His hand fisted in her hair and pulled her back down to the bed gently. "I didn't say you could leave." His voice was rough from sleep but the command sent shivers down her spine. He shifted his weight on top of her and held her hands above her head. "Can you see anything?"
Jena tried to focus on his face but the room was too dark. "No."
"Do you trust me?"
"Yes." She whispered.
Caleb reached for the night stand and plucked a piece of ice from his water glass. The cold water dripped onto her body and she whimpered. "I will never hurt you. If this ever becomes too much, you need to tell me to stop. And I promise you that I will." Caleb ran the ice cube across her collarbone and down onto her breast. Her nipples instantly hardened. As the cube melted, he reached for the glass again. Sucking on the ice, he took the hardened peak into his mouth and she hissed. "In this room, you are mine. You cannot touch me unless you ask. Do you understand me Jena?"
"Yes." Despite the temperature of the ice, her body was on fire. Liquid silk pooled between her legs and the now familiar ache began to build again. She panted as he continued his icy attack on her breasts.
He pulled her into his arms and stood. He moved with grace, even in the dark. His muscles rippled with each step and she wanted to reach out to run her hands over his stomach. She had gotten a glimpse of his flawless chest and stomach and wanted to trace the lines with her fingers, her tongue. His words echoed through her head. You cannot touch me.
The bathroom light came on, almost blinding her back to reality. She met his stare in the mirror. His hooded eyes matched hers. Her breathing was ragged and uneven. Putting her down facing the mirror, he kicked her legs apart with his feet. "Hands on the counter. And leave them there." He pushed her forward so her chest was resting on the cold granite. One hand tangled in her hair, pulling her head back to meet his gaze in the mirror once more. His other hand travelled down her stomach. She gasped as he grazed her clit with his thumb. Her knees went weak.
He ran his fingers through her folds and pulled them back. They were slick and he smiled. "Baby, you’re weeping." He licked his fingers and ran them over her again. She bucked against him and he pinned her harder against the counter. His eyes never left hers as he worked her with his talented hand. She was soaked and every time he touched her clit, she felt like she would scream. Warmth built in her stomach and she knew she was close. "I want to watch you come. Eyes on me, Jena."
He picked up his pace, adding another finger, and just as she thought she couldn't take anymore, he pushed on her clit with his thumb, the pressure a mixture of pain and ecstasy. She screamed his name as her body convulsed around him. Her eyes never leaving his as he licked his lips and bit her shoulder.
Her body betrayed her. She begged for more and he gave her everything she wanted. She screamed his name two more times before she fell boneless onto the counter.
~~~
Caleb stood in the kitchen, leaning against the counter. His sweatpants hung low on his waist and he hadn’t bothered with a shirt. It had been a sleepless night but Jena’s scent still lingered on his skin. He sipped on his coffee, his mind lost in thought.
“Did we break the number one house rule last night?” Andi pushed past him and opened the refrigerator.
Caleb chuckled. “And what would that rule be, mom?”
Andi smiled. “The overnight guests rule. No one shall spend the night in my house, blah, blah, blah.”
“No one shall spend the night with my little sister under my roof.” Caleb poured her a cup of coffee and laughed. “Yes. I broke the rule. Sue me.”
Andi’s jaw dropped. “You broke it? Seriously? I was kidding. Is she still here?”
“No. And no, I won’t talk about it. I love you but not that much.”
“Have you ever broken the rule before?”
“Again, no.” Caleb flipped through the newspaper, ignoring her stare.
“Was it Mackenna? Please tell me miss fake boobs is still gone.”
Caleb choked on his coffee. “I thought you liked her. You were nicer to her than you are to my other friends.”
“The minions? Please. A bunch of sheep following their leader. And wh
at is the deal with the new guy? Mr. two girls in the laundry room?”
“His name is Kevin. And he’s always with two women so don’t get any ideas in your head.”
“I would rather sleep with Mackenna. Give me a little credit here. I have a thorough screening process. Not sure Mr. two sluts makes it past the name line.”
Scratching his chest, Caleb rolled his eyes. “This conversation is over.”
“Fine.” She pouted. “Can you shirt up then?”
Laughing, Caleb walked out of the kitchen. “It’s my house, Andi Allen. Deal with it.”
~~~
Jena’s mind wandered. This couldn’t keep happening. She needed sleep. Her body ached. She had spent her entire adulthood staying away from temptation. Her phone beeped and she pulled it from her lab jacket.
Tonight. 9 PM. My bedroom. Don’t keep me waiting. I know your schedule Dr. Turner.
Chills ran down her spine. She bit her lip and reread the text. She didn’t have to work tomorrow. One more night wouldn’t kill her. Would it? She wanted him. Her past laughed at her. Visions of the night that changed her life threatened to surface.
We can’t. I have to focus on my career. I have to keep my head clear.
She shoved her phone back in her pocket. Forcing herself to focus on her patient’s chart, her phone beeped again.
I will see you tonight.
She cursed as she set her phone down.
“You alright, Dr. Turner?”
She jumped as Andi’s voice broke into her thoughts. Her face instantly flushed. “I’m fine, Andrea. How are you?”
“Off the record?” When Jena nodded, Andi continued. “How long have you known my brother and the band of misfits?”
She chuckled. “A few months. Everything alright?”
“And you are close to some of them?”
“I almost lived at Mark and Sophie’s house when he first came home so I would say so. Ryan and I got pretty close during Mark’s recovery as well.” Jena blushed remembering how close she had been to Caleb a few hours ago.
“And my brother?” Andi cleared her throat.
“What about your brother?”
“OK, look. I know this is totally out of line since you’re my boss right now. But I worry about him. He spends his life taking care of everyone else and last night he had some woman spend the night. That just isn’t ok.”
Jena’s eyes narrowed as she looked at Andi. “Why isn’t that ok?”
“Because he has feelings for you. I know this sounds crazy and is totally out of left field. But he talked to me about you the night of his party. And if you have even the slightest interest in him, could you tell him? He would kill me if he knew I was saying this but I just want him happy. He does so much for me. For everyone.”
Jena put her hand on Andi’s arm to quiet her. “Andrea, your brother is a very special person. He didn’t leave Mark’s side at the hospital. And when Ryan was sick, he took a leave of absence to help care for him. Someone is going to be very lucky to have him someday. I just don’t think that person is me. You know our schedule. And it only gets worse. I gave up my personal life the day I decided to be a surgeon. And I wouldn’t change that decision for one second.” When Andi tried to protest, Jena continued. “There are parts of my past that prevent me from thinking differently about this. And I hope that you will respect that. What you are trying to do for Caleb is beautiful. But while we are in the hospital, I need to remain your boss.”
Andi’s face fell. “I understand.”
As she walked away, Jena tried to refocus on the patient’s chart. Her heart raced. Caleb had talked to his sister about her. She shivered as she remembered his mouth, his hands, the weight of his body on hers, the feel of his breath against her neck. She knew better than anyone that one night could change the future. But could one night erase a past of fear? She wasn’t sure if anything was strong enough for that.
~~~
“The screaming eagle has entered the building.” Kevin looked up from the treadmill as Caleb walked into the gym.
Laughing, Caleb rolled his eyes at Ryan. “Dare I ask?”
“Not a clue bro.”
“He has officially replaced you as my hero.” Kevin took a sip of water and hit Ryan on the back. “The screams coming out of his room last night could have woken up the entire marina.”
“Dude!” Ryan high fived an unwilling Caleb. “Is she hot?”
“I’m not discussing this.” Caleb looked nervously at Kevin. There was no doubt he knew it was Jena.
“Totally hot. The girl and the noise. I had to take a cold shower.” Kevin laughed as Caleb groaned. “Speaking of hot, holy shit your sister.”
Ryan fist bumped Kevin. “You should have seen Moretti the night we came home from UCLA graduation. She was outside washing her car and I think he actually twisted his ankle stepping off the front porch.”
“Ryan, stop. That’s my sister. My sweet and innocent baby sister might I add. The same baby sister Kevin asked to take for a test drive last night.”
Kevin laughed so hard he bent over and put his hands on his knees. Caleb knew he had been joking but that hadn’t eased the need to protect his sister. He loved these guys. But there was no way any of his friends were getting their hands on Andi. Ever.
“Allen, go stretch and then hit the weights.” Ryan barked at him from the locker room.
“All joking aside, C. Good job on landing Jena. She’s really something else. If she didn’t seem afraid of me, I might have asked her out myself. Make us proud, man.” Kevin walked away before Caleb could answer him.
Chapter 7
Caleb sat at his desk finalizing his latest project for publication. Working for a publishing house had always been his dream. While others dreamed of fame and fortune, Caleb had always found respite in reading. Now in the corner office with the view, and the view of Sophie that had almost landed him in a world of hurt with his best friend, he realized that life had truly been kind to him. His friends were all healthy and happy, his sister was on her way to a life of success and he had a front row seat to watch it, and Jena. He didn’t really “have” Jena. But just knowing she would be in his bed tonight made his heart rate spike.
He had been in love with Sophie. He didn’t doubt that for a minute. And aside from a kiss or a dance or the occasional cuddle, they had never been physical. He had been physical with Mackenna, but it was nowhere near love. Jena was different. The first time Caleb saw her, in scrubs and fresh out of surgery that had saved Mark’s life, he thought she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. The first time she touched his arm in the hallway of the hospital had been like getting hit by lightening. The zap that went from her hand to his arm had scared him. And despite spending hours at the hospital at Mark’s side, he had watched her and dreamed about her and wondered if there was a chance she was doing the same.
The instant she kissed him, Caleb’s life imploded. He couldn’t breathe without her already. He had given up control for the first time in his life. She was intelligent and beautiful and seemed so innocent. And he knew he needed to proceed with caution. She was not accustomed to the lifestyle he preferred.
“I’ve been standing here about five minutes and I’m not sure you’ve moved. What is so fascinating out that window, Allen?” Mark’s voice startled Caleb back to reality.
“Sorry. Just lost in thought. What’s up?” Caleb stood to shake his hand.
Mark took a seat across from him and rubbed his eyes. “Came to take Sophie to lunch but she’s busy. Her boss is a real prick.”
Caleb laughed and shook his head. “I get that a lot.”
“We’re having a last minute get together at the house tomorrow afternoon. Three o’clock. Bring Andi. I got a bunch of steaks to throw on the grill. Just bring some beer or something. Sorry about the late notice but there is an announcement.”
“Another one, Moretti?” Caleb laughed as Mark scrunched up his face.
“It’s not my announceme
nt asshole. See you tomorrow.”
~~~
Jena stood at the front door, hands shaking and heart pounding. She wanted to go inside. She wanted to get lost in Caleb. Her brain told her that she needed to walk away. Her schedule was too packed and her career too important. He wasn’t offering a relationship. But wasn’t that what she wanted as well? No strings and some fun with the ability to walk away if things got out of control?
Who was she kidding? When Mark was injured, Caleb spent every day by his side. And that meant that she saw him every shift. They had talked then, and afterward while Mark was healing at home. But mostly, she had watched him. His sandy blond hair and green eyes had captivated her. The sprinkling of freckles on his cheeks made him boyish, while his tall and muscled body screamed man.
“You OK?” Caleb leaned out of the front door, pulling her from her thoughts. He smiled his crooked smile with the dimple that made her weak kneed.
She met his eyes and immediately knew the answer. She would give this a go. Whatever this was, she would enjoy it for the time they had left. “Yes. I’m fine. Thanks.”
Caleb opened the door wider to let her in. When she stopped in the foyer and looked down the hallway toward the bedroom, he took her hand. “I have a surprise for you.” Leading her out the back door, he smiled at the warmth he felt having Jena by his side.
They stopped in front of a large boat in the first slip at the marina. She gasped. “I’ve always wanted a boat. Is it yours?” She ran her hand across the leather of the captain’s chairs. “It’s beautiful.”
“It’s my neighbor’s. But it’s ours for the night. Want to take it out?”
