Chapter 365:

Alicia protested, her voice tinged with frustration.

“Caden, let go of me!”

He seemed not to hear her.

Gently, he pushed aside her long hair to admire her graceful neck.

It was exquisite, captivating.

He felt mesmerized by every inch of it.

He pressed his lips against her skin.

Alicia stiffened at the sensation of his dry lips, too startled to move.

Caden’s kiss was gentle but deliberate.

He let his fingers trace her waist, but nothing more—he refrained from making any bold advances.

He slowly began kissing her cheek.

Alicia’s expression grew colder, her tone sharp.

“Caden.”

eyes glimmered with an almost

whether it was born of lust or

lips were just

lean in slightly to taste them—a temptation he couldn’t

desire, he forced himself to restrain his impulses, his voice low

you, will

flickered, curiosity sparking within

were his intentions

but you must give

She remained silent, hesitant.

long would it take? Three months? Six

can endure the wait,” he

replied, her voice steady, “What if I said ten years, or even twenty? Could you wait

Caden hesitated.

though he were being

realm of

psychology, skillfully blending truth with deception

apply the

he recognized her sharpness; he wouldn’t dare use those strategies

moments before finally saying, “Yes, I can.”

“I can, Alicia.”

couldn’t help

you’ll be forty-six,” she remarked, her tone

be

anger rise within him, his veins throbbing at his

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