Kieran poked Lila's cheek again and said, "Mrs. Morgan, could you focus on me a little more?" He reached out and pinched her earlobe gently, making her already flushed ears turn an even deeper shade of red.

Lila looked into his eyes and could feel her heart thudding a little too fast in her chest. Slowly, she reached up, wrapping her arms around his neck. Tilting her head slightly, she brushed her lips against his in a fleeting touch.

Looking into her bright eyes, Kieran bit his lip, feeling his desires start to rise. He had been swamped with work lately, constantly tied up with one thing or another, leaving him little time to spend with her. Even though he had wanted to, there had always been something pulling him away.

When he returned from his trip, thinking things had finally settled enough for him to be with her, the first thing he had seen was Faith's business card on her desk. The worn edges told him just how many times she had looked at it. He didn't need to investigate to know what Faith had said to her.

He didn't have to wonder why Lila had kept Faith's business card. He could put the pieces together instantly. He didn't care what others thought of him, and no one could force his hand when it came to making decisions. But her thoughts mattered to him.

His gaze softened as he tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, straightening the slightly crumpled fabric of her clothes. "Let's go home. We can have the cake there." His deep voice carried a husky edge, tinged with something unspoken.

creeping up her skin. She let him take her hand, his palm warm and

sat in the passenger seat, watching his hands on the steering

but he could sense her

few days. When he had found out that Stefan

soft heart-too kind for her own good. He had also seen the way she looked at him lately, concern hidden beneath her bright eyes as she watched

truly wanted to leave him, he would have let her go, no matter how much he hated

Lila shifted her gaze from

his thoughts. He shifted his

her without taking his

came to see me that day... I did hesitate," she admitted, "But I also told myself I should ask for your opinion before making any decisions." Her voice was soft, laced with a trace of guilt. She knew she should have been more resolute-that her uncertainty had been

tell she was here to make amends, and his heart softened at the thought. But still, he kept his expression solemn. "I hope this is the first and last time

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