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.

you. Unless you want to go

He had been wanting to make out with her lately, yet he still put her needs above his own. “No, I

It was

flushed, her cheeks turning pink. “Not that kind of sleep,”

you say?” Caden asked, leaning closer as he turned off

drying my hair,”

in the mood for intimacy, but he was being considerate of

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

began to lull Alicia toward sleep.

felt Caden’s fingers caress her face. She barely opened her eyes and murmured his name,

eyes warm

to comfort him. “Your grandmother’s going to be fine. Don’t

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