Chapter: 359
It didn't take long before she could feel him responding-his pulse quickening beneath her fingers.
But soon enough, the strain of it all became too much, and she pushed him back, catching her breath. “Is that enough?"
Caden wasn't done. Wrapping his arm firmly around her waist, he pulled her back into his space. His voice was low, the faint rasp of desire barely concealed. "The dumbest but most effective way to improve your kissing is tracing letters with your tongue in someone's mouth."
Alicia had heard about that method before but always found it too embarrassing to try.
She licked her lips nervously, choosing silence instead of admitting to anything.
Caden smiled at her hesitation, leaning down until his breath brushed her ear. “Shall I teach you?" he whispered, his voice dripping with amusement.
She squirmed slightly under his intense gaze. "What's there to Learn?"
Her gaze lifted to meet his dark, intense eyes. "You might as well give me a proper apology."
He arched a brow. "Do you really need an apology?"
Wasn't what he said earlier enough?
Alicia knew his roundabout way of making her feel better was a kind of apology, but her pride demanded more-a special concession just for her.
“Yes," she murmured, her voice softer now, almost vulnerable. “I need it."
Her uncertainty only added to the allure, and Caden's eyes deepened with something darker.
"Those words," he said, his voice now edged with heat, "are better saved for the bedroom."
Alicia's cheeks flushed instantly, but before she could react, Caden pulled her into his arms, capturing her lips once more in a kiss that was anything but gentle.
It felt like a spell-a kiss that grew more intoxicating with each passing second, making her head spin.
She didn't want it to stop.
She wanted more.
Her mind went blank as her body melted against his, his touch stirring a fiery desire within her.
But Caden wasn't satisfied yet, his fingers slipping lower, teasingly brushing her waist until he heard the sound he was looking for.
Alicia kept dodging.
Her body unwittingly grazed against his, fueling the tension between them and stoking his desire even higher.
He clenched his jaw, restraining himself as long as he could, but when the need overwhelmed him, he scooped her up without a second thought, carrying her toward the lounge.
Only then did Alicia snap back to her senses, her eyes widening with dread.
"No," she gasped, her voice uneven. “We've already done it today."
Caden stopped in his tracks, her words cutting through the haze.
He knew he could persuade her if he wanted, but their rules were set in stone, and he had to respect them-no matter how tempting it was to break them.
Patience, he reminded himself. The finest prey was always worth waiting for.
With a frustrated sigh, he gave her hip a firm squeeze before setting her down.
Her legs wobbled beneath her, betraying her.