Semua Bab Behr Brothers: Bab 21 - Bab 30

Melinda couldn't believe that Caleb was carrying her to her bedroom. No one had carried her since she was child. Carl had always complained that she weighed too much. That had left out shower sex, too, something Melinda had always wanted to experience. In Caleb's arms, she felt petite, but safe. Not that she needed safe. She could take care of herself. No one messed with the big girls. She nipped at his neck as he carried her. "You're so fucking strong."He chuckled. It rumbled up from the depths of his sexy body. He was muscled. She couldn't imagine he had an ounce of fat on his body. Why did he find her attractive? He could have any woman he wanted."Don't think too much," he said.Could he hear her thoughts? She should stop thinking. She wanted him naked. That she knew. He laid her on the bed as if she were fine china. He stood, looking over her. "You are so damned sexy."He didn't need to compliment her. He only needed to have sex with her, but the idea that he found her attract

Melinda laughed. "It's nothing.""But you did get laid."Melinda smiled. More than once. "Yes.""Serious?""Not a bit."Janet's one eyebrow went up. "Oh?""Just sex."Janet had been patient, so she decided to give up a little of her secret. "You? You have a friend with benefits?" Janet said.She finished with the salt then worked on the pepper shakers. It was the last thing they needed to do before the dinner waitresses would be in. She wiped her hands on her apron. "I do. He's hot and hunky and very good in bed," Melinda said, warming to the topic. "I want details. Let's go for coffee after shift.""Okay."She didn't have Josh this afternoon. She wouldn't see her son until Sunday. She missed him when he was gone but had gotten used to it somewhat. Was this what an empty nest felt like? "What's his name?""I'm not telling," Melinda said. She had to hold something back."Is he hung?""Like a horse."Janet let out a loud laugh. Mr. Corcoran looked up from his office, glaring at her.

Wow, Caleb thought as he drove away from Melinda's house. She was prickly about her home. He would figure out a way to make the place safe. Even if he wasn't claiming her as his mate yet, he needed her safe. She was part of their den and he had a duty to protect her.So did his brothers. With that thought he found his way to his brother Sebastian's workshop behind their family house. Most days he spent with his wife at her inn, but once in a while, he still liked to build things on his own. It was Sebastian's therapy and Caleb was sure that it calmed the man's nerves that were flaring with his impending cub. Caleb waited until his brother stopped the table saw. Sebastian took off his hearing protection. "Caleb.""Sebastian. How's my butthead brother doing?""Fine until you got here," Sebastian said. "You didn't come home last night.""You checking up on me?""Not a chance."Caleb came into the workshop as Sebastian eyed the board he'd been cutting. He settled on a stool."Something on

Caleb had realized Melinda's cupboard was bare, so they'd stopped for sandwiches on the way. Melinda had insisted that she pay half. This wasn't a date. He insisted that he invited her out, so he paid. She could pay next time. She grumbled, but let it go.This was a date. He was thinking of it that way. He had to. She was his mate and he couldn't change that. Taking Sebastian's advice, he was giving in. For now. He would move at glacier speed in this affair so as not to spook her. Except for the repairs to her house. She'd understand once he could tell her about being a bear. It would all make sense. He had a deep desire to protect her and Josh. It was a part of him the same way breathing was. The same way his desire to mate with her was. A bear took care of its own and she was his.Even if she didn't know or like it. He stopped his motorcycle in the woods. He knew this clearing well though he'd never brought a woman here. Melinda was the first. And the last, he assumed. Unless she r

Josh sat on the bench for the last part of the inning. Carl would have wanted him to play, but she trusted Caleb's judgment. She had to. He was the coach. She wasn't going to be one of those screaming mothers who took everything out on the coach. Besides, she would have to actually talk to Caleb if she did that. Josh ended up being spared embarrassment because she didn't want anything to do with Caleb. She probably should apologize for her outburst, but it was in her best interest to leave him be. She'd miss the sex. It had been mind-blowing. She shrugged it off. The game finally ended with no Carl in sight. He'd promised to be here, but he wasn't. Nor had he texted her a reason why he wasn't. Josh would be doubly disappointed. Josh's teammates patted him on the back before they left to find their parents. He sat dejected on the bench. Caleb sat down beside him. He put a loose arm around his shoulders. She stopped to watch the touching moment. Caleb seemed truly concerned about her