Husband With Benefits-Chapter 828: Caius Frost

Are you sure these aren’t just some pranks?" Cai asked Rafe, his brows furrowed as he stared intently at the man through the screen.

Rafe shook his head, his expression serious. "These do not sound like pranks, Cai. They feel more like whispers—rumors that have a life of their own. I’m already investigating the situation, but whatever the source is, it’s being kept under wraps, hidden from view."

"But since you don’t know the truth, it could very well be about someone else entirely," Cai replied, doubtful that someone would want to run a smear campaign against him.

Rafe’s head shook again, firmer this time. "That’s not what has reached me. You know better than to ignore the signs, Cai. Don’t bury your head in the sand. You need to return as soon as possible. The longer you stay away, the more emboldened those who are trying to spread rumors about you will become. Are you absolutely certain you don’t have any enemies out there?"

Cai shrugged, lifting a hand to point at his own face with a grin. "Look at me. Do I look like someone who could ever have enemies?"

Rafe arched an eyebrow, considering the question carefully. "From your face, you might appear harmless. But from your deeds, I would wager that you have enemies spread all over the globe. You may not see them, but they could be lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike."

"I don’t allow shadows around me Rafe. Relax. Even if it is someone trying to do something, I will handle it when the time comes. For now, thank you my friend for looking into the matter. But I have something even more important to do."

"Something more improtant? Like what? Sleeping and eating? What can you be doing in a remote guest house all alone? Having parties with the bears?"

Instead of giving him a straigh answer, Cai picked up the phone and walked towards the door of the room. As he’d guessed, Lily was there, with her back to him, setting the table outside. He turned the camera," This is what I am working on. My future."

Rafe’s eyes widened. How the hell had this man found a woman in those wild boonies?

Before he could say something, Cai turned the camera back to the front one and raised an eyebrow," Now you know why I cannot come back. I need to work on getting a girlfriend."

"How did you? What do you mean a girlfriend..."

Cai grinned and shrigged," I’ll explain when I get back. For now, though, I don’t intend to come back anytime soon, especially for some rumors."

Rafe narrowed his eyes and nodded," Okay. But just be careful and let me know if you can think of any enemy who might want to hurt you. I’ll keep an eye out for you and any rumors arising. Stay alert and try to hurry back."

Once the phone had disconnected, Cai had already pushed aside the thoughts and suspicions that Rafe had shared and was determinedly walking towards the one person who was always on his mind.

Crossing the room, he wrapped his arms around her from behind, pulling her close. "What smells so good?" he murmured against her shoulder.

Lily jumped slightly, a nervous laugh escaping her lips even as she was caught in the unexpected embrace. His hand against her stomach making her feel butterflies "Cai! You scared me! I was just prepping for dinner. Its the casserole that smells good."

’Uh huh. I don’t think so. I think it is you that smells so good, absolutely delighful enough to eat."

"Glib tongued male is what you are! How can you say something so cheesy?"

Cai stepped back as she moved to place the dish in the oven and grinned," Because you like cheesy."

As she straightened, he caught her hand and pulled her into his arms, taking her lips in a kiss. He couldn’t get enough of their kisses. He would kiss her all day if she allowed. And then she responded to his kiss almost instantly, letting his tongue explore her while she kissed him back. He groaned. How did this girl become an expect at kissing within a day?

He had no idea for how long they kissed but as he moved back, breaking the kiss to look into her eyes, he could not help but sighing," Lily... I want you."

"I want you too, Cai." She whispered back and he caught her lips in a kiss again, nipping at her lips slightly.

Soon, he broke the kiss and with his eyes on hers, slowly started to unbutton the sweater she wore, his finger tracing the little bit of skin that was exposed with every button until he’d pushed it off his shoulders. She felt her breath catch and mimicking him, tried to get rid of his sweater. He stepped back for a minute, and pulled the sweater over his head and throwing it aside.

The first touch of her hands on his shoulders was like fire and he stilled for a moment, taking in the dual sensations of seeing her beautiful self while her hands explored him, her expression one of wonder.

Her nails grazed slightly over his nipples and he pulled in a sharp breath, forcing himself to stay still and let her hands explore.

His reaction seemed to make her bolder and her fingers on his body tightened as she stepped closer to him, kissing his shoulder lightly.

And then, as her hands continued to simply trace his flesh, she looked into his eyes and told him," I don’t know what to do next..."

His breah caught at the mix of her innocence and need. "Kiss me, Lily. Trace the path of your hands with your lips. Let me feel your touch."

She did exactly thatm, leaning forward and kissing his shoulder again, before moving softly, letting herself feel and explore him, taste him. And when her tongue lapped at his nipple and he groaned, she felt a rush of pleasure she had not expected...