Chapter: 674

Caden slipped the photo back into her hand, locking their fingers together.

Their skin was damp with sweat.

The tension between them thickened, heavy with unsaid words.

Caden's body reacted strongly, but he didn't push any further.

Alicia shoved him back and said in a cold voice, “Why keep torturing yourself? Just move."

Caden refused to let go, holding her hand as their faces hovered inches apart. His eyes locked onto hers.

"You want this too. I can feel it," he murmured in a raspy voice.

“But I'm not in a hurry. If you ever want it, just come find me."

Alicia let out a bitter laugh.

"Do you think you're some kind of gigolo?"

Caden didn't flinch. "Didn't you treat me like one the first time?"

He pressed his face against the curve of her neck, breathing her in deeply.

When he lifted his head, his eyes were filled with emotions so strong that Alicia felt herself tremble.

The intensity of his gaze sent a shiver down her spine.

She had never witnessed this side of Caden before.

His chin brushed lightly against her as he whispered, "Alicia, can't you tell how much I feel for your"

Alicia's breathing became calm.

"You're sexually attracted to me," she declared.

Caden's expression darkened. "Is that all you think this is? Do you really believe I only care about you in bed?"

Alicia blinked slowly.

Her long lashes were brushing against his eyebrows.

It felt ticklish.

"You're good to me when we're not in bed too, but that's just to make sure we end up back there."

Caden didn't respond.

Was she right?

He found himself questioning everything silently.

Alicia laughed softly, clearly catching on. "You're not about to confess your love for me, are you, Caden?"

Caden's body stiffened, visibly unsettled by her words.

He quickly shook it off and said, “Don't flatter yourself. I'd never say something so ridiculous."

He then added, “Your lips were just soft. I got caught up in the moment."