Page 71 of Bonding with the Beta

KAYDEN

Kayleigh agreeing to go on a real date with me is the best thing that’s happened all year.Although,Aurora being born a close second and being a Goddessfather a very close third.

She emerges from the main building door, and I push myself off the wall, dragging my greedy eyes over the length of her in that mouth-watering red dress. I strain at the exquisite sight. I curse to myself that I have to look at her all fucking night and somehow remain a gentleman who doesn’t want to tear her clothes off.

“Hi,” she says after her own eyes have taken a journey over me.

I reach a hand out for her, and she places her hand in mine, taking a step forward. I raise her knuckles to my lips before pressing a soft kiss to them, her perfume wafting into my nose and making this a thousand times harder for me.

“Hi,” I release a satisfied sigh and tug her towards me, noticing her cheeks are pink and flushed. My hand slides from behind my back, and she glances down at the stunning bouquet of red roses wrapped with ribbon. “These are for you.”

“Kayden,” she whispers, as her eyes glisten, disbelief settling over her face. “They are stunning.”

I’d buy her flowers every day if it means I get to see this reaction.

“Just like you.”

She flicks her eyes up to me as she takes them into her hands.“Thank you,” she says. “Sorry, I’m in shock. No one has bought me flowers before.”

“Yeah, and I wanted to be the first.”

And last.

After a moment, a smile covers her pretty mouth, and I melt at the sight.

“It’s my pleasure, blondie. I’d do anything to see you smile.” My gaze settles on her lips, which are coated with a layer of gloss, and I internally groan at the way it shimmers directly at me. Goddess, how am I being teased by some lip gloss? “You are so beautiful.”

Kayleigh laughs hesitantly. “Thanks,” she blurts. “So are you.”

My brows rise. At least I don’t have to hear her thoughts for the truth.

“Well, thank you.” I wink before tugging her hand. “Come on, we don’t want to be late.”

When we reach my car, I open the passenger side for her, motioning my head for her to get in. She beams at me, and I can see something behind her eyes that tells me not a lot of people—if any at all—have done this for her. It’s not just gratitude; it’s awe and honour.

“Thank you,” she whispers before climbing in, and I shut the door after her.

I slip into the driver's seat and make sure Kayleigh is buckled in before exiting campus and heading into town.

“How’s Ava and the baby doing?” she asks. “Have you heard anything from either of them? I didn’t want to bombard Ava with messages.”

“Yeah, they’re doing good.” I nod as I rest one arm on the steering wheel. “They’re home now.”

Kayleigh’s face lights up with delight. “I’m glad.”

“It’s been eventful so far with a screaming baby,” I say sarcastically.

She lightly whacks my arm and scolds me. “That baby is your Goddaughter. Give her a break.”

“You’re right.”

“Are you going to tell me where we are going?”

“It’s not far from here. We’ll be there soon.”

Kayleigh opens her mouth but doesn’t say anything before settling into the seat and knotting her hands together. I glance down at the action and hear her breathing quicken.

“You’re nervous, aren’t you?” I say before clutching her hands with mine.

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