Chapter 56 - [Wait] [Endure]

[Wait]

Cain Fay's unit was elegant and straightforward, every nook and cranny screamed a man was living there. The colors were all monotone, alternating between black, grey, and white.

Contrary to popular beliefs, the unit was clean and organized. Everything was in there proper places.

I was ogling around when he placed his arm around my shoulder and led me towards his bedroom.

I panicked.

Sensing my state, Cain stifled a laugh. He slid his hand over my arm, locked his finger with mine, and kissed the back of my palm.

"Relax, we won't do anything." He reassured.

Nonetheless, my nervousness was endless. Sensing that I was uncomfortable, Cain put distance between us. He went to his walk-in closet, leaving me shaking behind.

Seconds, he returned with a T-shirt and a bunch of towels.

He held my hand and sighed as he shook his head a little when he felt that I was still shivering.

He pulled me inside a majestic bathroom overlooking the skyline with an enormous hot spring. For a moment, awe overtook my nerves as I gaped at the luxuries before me.

"I'll put your change of clothes here. You hurry and take a bath so you won't catch a cold."

After putting the clothes on the countertop, he went straight to the exit without looking back.

"I'll just be in the living room," he said and left.

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Cain distracted himself with his work. He didn't know if bringing Leanna to his unit was the right decision. But after seeing her like an abandoned puppy, he lost all reason and brought her here.

She was the first-ever person he brought inside his unit. Not even his family could casually step into his territory.

From time to time, his lips twitched, couldn't stop himself from smiling. He was happy, more than satisfied. He couldn't describe his feelings when she finally accepted him. It felt like, it was the most joyous thing ever happened in his entire existence.

On the other hand, he still needed to restrain himself. Leanna is still too young. He could only wait for her. Not to mention, he had to show her his world, which would be the most difficult part considering his family's secrets.

Even so, he already formulated plans and schemes to trap her with him forever with nowhere to retreat!

However, for those plans to succeed, it would take some time.

I hope she'll be of legal age soon.

He smiled bitterly at himself.

It's enough for now that she no longer rejects me.

Then again, the more he thought that Leanna was not entirely his yet, the more anxious he felt. Not to mention they would soon part ways.

Thinking she would meet numerous boys in Artem University made him want to burn down the place! As much as possible, he wanted Leanna to be with him 24/7. He wanted her all to himself.

But he could only endure. He didn't want to control her life.

He took deep breathes, sighing as he released them through his mouth.

He shut down his laptop, closed his eyes, and massaged his temples.

"Cain . . ."

His eyes flicked over and saw the most seductive woman he ever laid eyes.

Her wet hair insinuated the length of her neck in a sensual sight, and he smelt the fragrance of his shampoo on her even from a distance.

His shirt fitted nicely on her, teasingly hiding her curves beneath the oversize fabric. The only problem was, it was a bit short on her, exposing her shapely legs until half her thighs.

But what captivated him was her pair of misty eyes, flushed cheeks, and moist, tender lips.

His body was heating, fast! The growing lust he felt was hard to control. The pain in his groin was unbearable by the seconds.

In an instant, he regretted bringing her here.

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[Endure]

Cain shortened their distance. He was about to pounce and pin her on the wall, but skid to a stop when fear and panic crossed her face.

And like a charm, he calmed down.

"Make yourself comfortable. I'll just take a bath," he said, didn't bother hiding the agony in his tone. This kind of pain was new to him. It was both pleasant and painful at the same time that he was going crazy. He was just glad that his reason didn't give up on him.

Leanna nodded meekly, and he went straight into the bathroom.

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I distracted myself gaping at Cain's unit. I filled my eyes with every grandeur and luxury of his kitchen, bar, dining, living room. My curiosity took over, and I tiptoed my way back into his bedroom.

I heard the gushing water from the bathroom, and my whole body flared without stopping. Wild thoughts scrambled inside my mind. I shook the sinful thoughts away, flickering my focus back on his bedroom.

The man's bedroom was clean and simple. All the things he had were necessary and in order –– no extra furniture without a purpose.

I strode to his bookshelves and found many books on business, planning, strategies, computers. I was searching for a picture of him and searched I did till my eyes slid to his King size bed.

A naughty thought flashed in my mind. As careful as I could not make a sound, I laid on his bed, and hugged, sniffed his pillows.

As expected, it has his scent.

His natural fresh scent, reminding me of the cold breeze in the Arctic region. He didn't have that strong smell of cologne or any artificial fragrance much to my glee.

I couldn't stand any artificial scent for it triggered my asthma and headache.

I was planning to get out before he saw me fantasizing about him on his bed, but my body appeared to have found its haven. My muscles relaxed while my bones melted from the warmth of his bed and the comfort of his scent.

No matter how much my brain screamed, my body didn't respond while my eyes gradually closed.

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Cain didn't know what to make of the situation.

After he took a cold shower, calming himself, he was greeted by a temptress on his very own bed. His body burned, more intense than the last.

He was sporting a boxer underneath a robe, on his way to his closet when he spotted her. He always slept naked. But since Leanna was present, he needed to wear a shirt and pants.

Then watching her sleeping on his bed, face serene, all thoughts and reasons left him.

Three days! It's just been three days! Leanna is still a minor! You can't––!

As much as he wanted to restrain himself, he finally couldn't resist when he heard her moan in her sleep.

This woman could always push me to lose control easily.

He made his way to her. His frosty eyes narrowed, his breathing ragged as her smooth legs hugged his pillows, exposing her thin cotton underwear.

His throat was so dry that breathing was painful.

With trembling hands, he reached for the blanket and tucked her in, hiding even her neck.

He controlled his breathing after, counting in his head to shake away what he had seen.

He slid her hair behind her ears as he stared at her for a moment before kissing her forehead.

"Wait till you become my wife, I won't be merciful then."

He went into the bathroom and released his frustrations –– all over again.