Caleb's Tempting Mate (Saber Chronicles Book 3) by R. E. Butler Read Free Book Online Page A

first day at work.”
    Her assistant, a sweet vampire named Georgia, had stepped right into the role and helped Lia learn about the kiss.  She had been engaged to a human before she was turned twenty years earlier, and the human had claimed she was a monster and broke off their engagement.  Because Caleb and Lia were truemates, Georgia hoped that she would find her own truemate someday.
    “I have a great boss,” Georgia said, smiling.
    “I’ve arranged for two guards to walk you to the club so you get home safely.”
    “Thank you so much for thinking of me.  Have a good night, mistress.”
    “You too.”
    She joined Caleb by the front doors and they headed out.  She’d never considered herself all that much of a night-owl, but her mate was definitely one so she needed to get used to it.  She knew as her body adjusted to being awake at night that she wouldn’t need quite so much coffee to keep herself going.  Four vampire guards walked with her and Caleb to the hotel.  Caleb had won the title of master vampire by killing the previous vampire who ruled Belle Terra.  Her mate was fierce, but after meeting with several female vampires, she could see how much he was adored by the kiss.  The other master had been cruel and hadn’t cared about their well-being.  Caleb wanted everyone who was oathed to him to be safe.
    Leaving the guards behind, they entered the private elevator and took it to the penthouse.
    “I noticed an invitation to a wedding,” she said as Caleb held open the door for her.
    “He’s a member of the kiss, and she’s human.  It’s nothing personal.  It’s my understanding that humans behave the same way and invite their boss to their wedding without really expecting him or her to attend.”
    “I think we should go.”
    “Do you?”  His brow rose.
    “Yeah.  I haven’t been to a wedding in ages.  Plus, I think it would be a nice thing to do for them.”
    “If you want to go, then we’ll go.”
    “Good. I already had Nash RSVP for us.”
    He chuckled.  “I guess you’re pretty thankful that I agreed to go.”
    “Well,” she said, thoughtfully, “if you’d said no, I planned to work really hard to convince you to change your mind.”
    “You can still do that.”
    He pulled her close and kissed her.  He was so sexy.  From his intense green eyes to the curve of his lips, to the broad shoulders and tapered waist.  Underneath the tailored suit, he was all hard muscles.  When he smiled, it made her panties melt.
    Tugging on his tie, she licked her lips with a soft purr.  Their lips met and their clothes disappeared in a flurry as they made their way to the master bedroom.  They had time to play before the sun rose, signifying the end of their day.  It was an excellent way to celebrate her first night at work.
     
    * * * * *
     
    Lia walked out of the bedroom in a silk, champagne-colored gown.  It had a daringly high slit in the front, and when she walked in matching four-inch heels, the dress parted to reveal almost her entire leg.
    She found Caleb in the living room, looking at his phone.  Her mate was a hard worker, but he was always willing to put away the work in order to spend time with her.  They’d only been together for a few days, but she already felt closer to him than she ever had to anyone else.  She couldn’t get enough of his beautiful smile and the spicy scent of him.
    He stood and smiled.  “You look gorgeous, sweetheart.”
    He wore a black tux that fit him perfectly.  The vest and matching tie were black with golden swirls, which he said was to remind him of the way her eyes changed color when they made love.
    “You don’t look so bad yourself,” she promised.  “I’ll be the envy of every female there.”
    “Not as much as I’ll be the envy of all the males.”  He slid his arm around her waist and drew her closer.  “Remind me why I can’t ravish you right now?”
    “Because the wedding starts at nine thirty, and we shouldn’t