Chapter: 1257

Alicia's heart hammered in her chest, her lips pressed tightly together, silent.

Caden's voice dropped even lower, his words a slow caress against her skin. "Do you want to sleep well tonight, Alicia? If you do, I'm ready to see this through."

Caden didn't ask Alicia for her thoughts; he simply informed her of what he intended to do — she had no way to refuse.

He began by gently kissing her lips and then proceeded lower.

His touch was soft, yet unmistakably assertive.