Just to Be Close

Kaelen pulled open the room door and led Clara inside.

But as soon as Clara took in her surroundings, she froze.

Kaelen glanced back, a note of confusion in his voice. "What's wrong?"

"Mr. Vance, this isn't right," she said, her voice wavering. "Us sleeping together... please don't make this difficult for me."

Clara took a few involuntary steps back, and Kaelen's hand, which had been resting on he