Chapter: 769

When she glanced up, his warm breath was lightly brushing her cheek.

There was a spark in his eyes.

Caden's voice was low and rough. "Stop teasing me, okay?"

Alicia's eyelashes fluttered, and her chest felt like it was being gently squeezed, making her feel weak and exposed.

Caden's dry lips brushed against her cheek, slowly making their way to her lips, but Alicia turned her face away.

Caden took a deep breath, gently rubbing her back and waist.

His voice was filled with longing and softness. "Can you just stop being angry?"

Alicia could sense he was holding back.

A man who was used to getting his way didn't really know how to treat a woman.

After months of holding it all in, this was all he had left.

Alicia couldn't find the words, and tears started to fill her eyes as she lowered her head, trying to hide what she felt.

Caden tried to coax her, "Hey, Lucky, look at me."

Alicia whispered, “Caden, do you really get what you did wrong?"

Caden was quiet for a couple of seconds before answering, "Yeah."

"Are you really sorry?"

After going through this before, Caden felt more sure of himself and said, "Absolutely."

Alicia finally asked what was on her mind, "Are you just after my body?"

Caden shook his head. “No.”

“Seriously?”

“Yeah, trust me."

Alicia sharply glanced up at him. "You sound so sincere, but you're kind of pressed up against me."

Caden was taken aback this time.

Wait, what?

What did she just say?

Alicia pushed against his chest and looked down.

Caden realized his body had totally betrayed him.

He took a deep breath and tried to defend himself. "I was already like this at dinner."

Alicia smirked. "You could've just kept quiet."

Caden sighed, saying, “It's totally normal to have desires, especially since I've just started to explore them. Now that I've had a taste, being so close but untouchable is driving me nuts."

Alicia pressed her Lips together.