Chapter: 101
Alicia's mind raced.
Her eyes widened as her heartbeat thundered in her chest.
"Has the alcohol gotten to your brain?" she asked.
Was he out of his mind?
Caden leaned in closer, his warm breath brushing against her face.
"We've kissed before. Why are you feeling shy now?"
Alicia took a deep breath.
“Repaying a favor should be pleasant. Why does this feel like a punishment?" she questioned. "Caden, what are you thinking?"
Caden's gaze grew more intense.
He gently pressed his thumb against her lips as if to tease her.
What was on his mind?
He wanted to fully experience the connection they shared.
“If you agree, it'll just be a kiss," he said in a low, enticing voice. “But if you keep hesitating, I might be tempted to take things further."
The words “take things further" jolted Alicia like a surge of adrenaline.
She suddenly felt her mouth go dry.
Alicia acquiesced, driven by either competitive spirit or a deeper desire.
“Have you thought it through?" she asked, forcing herself to stay calm. "A kiss will settle the debt, okay? You can't go back on your word!"
"A French kiss," Caden specified.
Even though she had prepared herself, a flush spread across Alicia's cheeks.
She gripped his shirt tightly and said, "Fine, a French kiss it is. You'd better keep your word."
Caden remained still, but a hint of desire gleamed in his eyes. "Mm."
Alicia took a deep breath and closed her eyes, preparing for what she was about to do.
Caden waited for a few moments, but she still didn't move.
Growing impatient, he asked, "What are you waiting for?"
Alicia took a deep breath. “I'm just psyching myself up, trying to imagine you're a handsome celebrity to make this easier."
Caden let out a soft chuckle at her remark.
She closed her eyes and leaned toward his Lips.
When they were drunk that night, they had shared a long kiss.
Alicia's kissing skills had clearly improved since then.
After a moment of passionate embrace, he pulled back and whispered in her ear, "You're learning quickly, Miss Bennett."