Chapter: 290
Their eyes locked in silence.
Caden's gaze was deep and unwavering. His voice held a hint of challenge. "If you're going to teach me, then do it properly. Don't make me look down on your efforts."
Alicia's body went rigid for a moment, swallowing anxiously.
Alicia was nestled comfortably in Caden's arms. The warmth from his body radiated through his thin shirt, making it hard for her to think clearly.
Maybe she really had lost her mind.
At this moment, she found Caden undeniably attractive.
He watched her silently, and solemnly. He wasn't making any playful advances or teasing her. It was just his natural presence and striking features that were drawing her in.
Slowly, Alicia raised her hand and ran her fingers through his hair.
Caden's temperament was as stubborn as his hair. The roots were firm, and the strands felt clean and smooth against her skin. She had to make an effort to hold onto them as they slipped slightly through her fingers.
Alicia leaned down and pressed her lips against his.
Her mind felt completely blank. She wasn't sure how to kiss him properly, and her movements were awkward and stiff, even more so than the last time they had kissed.
As she tried to continue, the bridge of his nose kept getting in the way.
It was brushing against hers repeatedly.
It was starting to frustrate her. She finally pushed her hand against his nose, trying to adjust.
Caden was speechless for a second. "What are you doing?" he asked, sounding both confused and amused.
Alicia let out a frustrated whisper. "Your nose keeps getting in the way. It's making it impossible for me to kiss you properly."
Caden took a deep breath, then moved her hand away. His voice was hoarse as he spoke. "You've got enough strength to nearly knock me over, but you can't figure out how to just tilt your head?"
Alicia felt a bit lost. She licked her lips, trying to think of what to do next.
The simple action only made her lips look even more rosy and enticing in Caden's eyes.
“How?" Alicia asked.
Caden could see the genuine confusion in her eyes.
How could she be this clueless?
She used to excel back in school, mastering the most complicated subjects without any effort at all.
They had already kissed several times before.
How could she still not know how to tilt her head?
Caden felt an urge to deepen the kiss and draw her tongue into his mouth, but he held back. He decided to guide her instead. "Twist a little. Move while you're sucking on my lips. Move your head to the left, then to the right. Keep it fluid, back and forth.”
Alicia tried to follow his instructions step by step.
He explained everything in detail, and she did her best to mimic him, but her hesitation was clear. Despite learning quickly, her shyness made her clumsy. After a few minutes, she still awkwardly bumped into his teeth.
Caden could feel his own control slipping.
He had started this with the intent of watching her struggle, just to amuse himself. But instead, her awkwardness had become more of a test of his own limits.