Chapter 938:

Caden wrapped his arms around her, stroking her hair gently. “It’s just a power outage. There’s nothing to be afraid of.”

His deep, steady voice drowned out the thunder as he held her close.

“Don’t worry. This doesn’t mean you’ve lost the bet,” he teased.

Alicia stayed quiet, her breathing uneven.

Caden leaned down slightly, his lips brushing against her cheek as he covered her ears.

Alicia lifted her head, and her lips brushed against his unintentionally.

darkness. A flash of lightning illuminated their faces, their

cradled the back of her head, his voice playful yet tender. “Still scared? Want a kiss to calm your

usually needed time to mellow. Yet, as Caden held her close, her warmth and scent enveloping him, he couldn’t help but feel an urgent need

stayed motionless, her arms tightly encircling his neck. Their breaths mingled, close

teased, “Just a few days ago, you said absence makes the heart grow fonder. Are

chuckled at her straightforwardness, amused even more by how she, still shaken from the shock, tried to outdo

pressed her lips to his, and the contact sent their hearts racing. “I know you’ve been playing games these past few days. I’m not that oblivious. You always use your business tactics on me.”

“Those tactics are meant to

saw nothing wrong

Caden had been restraining himself for too long, his hands itching to explore further, but Alicia stopped him.

troubled. “I’ve been researching treatments for Ciara’s stroke. My head is

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