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I tilt my head, a greater understanding of the brothers’ dynamics coming to light.
I capture Gabriel’s gaze with mine. “There is nothing between Caleb and me. There never has and never will be.”
Gabriel’s shoulders visibly relax, and he gives a curt nod. We sit in silence, the tension growing. This is not something I can decide now. My head starts to pound.
“I need time to think about it,” I say, surprising myself. I should turn him down flat. This could compromise our working relationship and our newfound friendship. I love my job. If this goes wrong, my whole life will be ruined.
“Okay,” he says. He gets up and moves away. So typical of the man I know. I’m unsure whether I’ve just offended him, or like any business discussion, he feels it’s reached its natural conclusion.
I move to the kitchen and clear up the dinner plates. Gabriel disappears into his office. I lean over the sink and drop my head.
Have I entered the Twilight Zone?
I have a lot to think about. My stomach clenches as an unexpected warmth floods my body, making its way south. My breath hitches as my nerve endings stir to life. I bite my lip, as I lean forward. Flashes of me inserting Gabriel’s sperm into my body rocks my thoughts.
The moment passes, and I draw in a shuddering breath. I make my way to my bedroom and close the door. I move to my bedside table, and pull out my housewarming present from the girls.
CHAPTER 18
LEAH
Imeet the girls at our favourite coffee shop over lunch, having spent the entire night tossing and turning.
“So, how’s it going with your new roomie?” Stella asks, dropping herself into the chair opposite me.
I arrived early, unable to concentrate at my desk.
“Er... good,” I say, not quite able to meet her eyes.
“O.M.G.” she shrieks before tamping down her voice when people look over, instead switching to a loud stage whisper. “You’ve slept with him. I knew it. All that hotness. I just knew you were going to crack!”
I flinch, my eyes dart to the tables surrounding us. One of the older women gives me a scowl, and I give her an apologetic smile.
“Stella,” Nat hisses, taking a seat, having just arrived.
“Sorry,” Stella says. “But our best friend here has slept with her boss.”
“Stop,” I say, shooting Nat a look before she can start screaming too. “I have not slept with my boss... with Gabriel.”
Stella sinks back in her chair, disappointed. “Oh, you’re no fun. There I was, thinking you’d been spontaneous and spent the night having orgasms.”
I had, but not at Gabriel’s hand. My gift however had a full-blown workout.
The woman on the table next to us shoots us another glance before getting up and moving. Luckily, the cafe is still relatively empty.
“Fine, but you clearly haven’t slept, so it’s time to spill the beans,” Stella says.
“Here you go, ladies,” Daphne, our waitress, says, delivering the drinks and food I ordered.
“Leah?” Stella’s voice takes on a desperate tone.
I take a deep breath. “Last night, Gabriel offered to be my sperm donor.”
Stella showers the table with the mouthful of coffee she was swallowing. Nat smacks her on the back as she gasps for breath.
“What the?” she says finally, although her voice is gravelly.
“You heard me,” I say, not wanting to repeat it in case someone overhears.
