Chapter: 1583

Laney didn't respond. Instead, she leaned tentatively into his embrace.

To her surprise, he didn't push her away. Instead, he slid an arm under her legs and effortlessly lifted her into his arms.

Laney clung to him instinctively, breathing in the clean, masculine scent that was uniquely his. She shivered slightly as the subtle fragrance filled her senses, leaving her lightheaded. Kailyn had been so wrong. How could anyone resist a man like Cliff? Laney knew herself too well-if she truly had been intimate with him, she'd only fall deeper, unable to let go.

The quiet corridor seemed to stretch endlessly as Cliff carried Laney toward the dressing rooms.

“Why are we going further in? Aren't we heading home?" Laney asked, breaking the silence.