Chapter 946:

“Alright,” Caden said, the single word landing like a promise. It felt solid, unshakable, grounding her in its certainty.

Alicia’s lips curved into a smile. She regretted ever feeling sorry for Dorian. He had never been a father to her, never offered love or support. How could she let him continue to affect her? Caden deserved her care—the man who stood by her, who always chose her.

The hum of the hairdryer filled the room as Caden worked diligently, careful not to tug at her hair or hurt her scalp. His fingers brushed against her neck lightly, sending a ticklish sensation through her.

Alicia cleared her throat awkwardly. “You don’t have to be so thorough. It’s not like we’re in a rush to sleep.”

Caden’s expression remained unchanged. “Even if we’re not sleeping just yet, your hair should be dry.”

“Do you have anything else to do tonight?” she asked.

with you. Unless you want to go

at his thoughtfulness. He had been wanting to make out with her lately, yet he still

an eyebrow. It was only eight o’clock. “This early?”

turning pink. “Not that kind of sleep,”

you say?” Caden asked, leaning closer as

my hair,” Alicia said quickly, her

being considerate of Alicia’s feelings and settled for just holding

it was a simple matter, more like a take-it-or-leave-it deal. She was open to going further

lull Alicia toward sleep. Resting her cheek against Caden’s chest, she found

face. She barely opened her

her, his eyes

his hand to comfort him. “Your grandmother’s going to

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