Filed to story: When His Wife Can’t Forgive
He slowly turned to look at Caden. “He acts this way after only a small amount of alcohol. Hasn’t he ever run into trouble because of it?”
Caden took a sip of wine, swirled it around, and asked, “What kind of trouble are you referring to?”
“You know, the kind of trouble that happens when people drink too much.”
“Men can’t perform when they’re drunk,” he stated plainly.
Alicia found his remark too direct. She responded with a simple “Oh” and fell silent.
“But when it comes to women, who can say?” Caden continued.
Then, he looked at her seriously and asked, “Did you need to talk to Gerry about something?”
Alicia hadn’t planned to share her reason, but since he had just helped her, she chose to be polite. “I wanted to ask him for a recommendation for a lawyer,” she explained.
Caden set his glass down. “I can’t hear you from all the way over there.”
She hesitated for a moment.
Caden pointed to the seat beside him. “Come over here and tell me,” he said.
Alicia decided to be direct. “What exactly are you after?”
Caden remained composed, his demeanor as distant as ever. “What is it that you want me to be after?” he inquired.
For a moment, Alicia had no words.
This infuriating man was playing games. He was acting as if he were the one being pressured.
Alicia wasn’t going to fall for his ruse. “I’m staying right here. If your hearing isn’t good, I’ll just speak louder.”
Caden leaned back with a relaxed posture. “In that case, let’s talk about the favor you owe me from before.”
She looked at him in surprise.
It took a moment for her to recall the incident. On that day, Caden had lent her a jacket when her period started unexpectedly. Back then, he mentioned that she owed him.
Naturally, Alicia knew he wouldn’t request something simple.
This was the moment she had been anticipating. Accepting that she couldn’t avoid it, Alicia asked, “So, what do you have in mind?”
“Are you afraid of me?” Caden asked directly.
That question hit harder than any other approach he might have taken.
Alicia hesitated but refused to lower her guard. “It’s not about fear. You’re a pervert, and nobody sensible would take a chance with you,” she shot back.
He wore a sly smile that didn’t reach his eyes. “Then it seems you enjoy getting close to a pervert, Miss Bennett.”
Anxiety flickered across Alicia. “How can you say something like that out loud?” she exclaimed.
He glanced at Gerry, who was still unconscious. Caden knew that nothing could wake Gerry once he’d been drinking.
Without missing a beat, he continued, “It’s just some adult fun between us. If you’re curious, I can share more details.”
Finally, Alicia conceded and moved to sit beside him. “Alright, I’ll hear you out,” she said, sitting down but keeping some distance. “Can you hear me from here?”
However, engaging in conversation wasn’t Caden’s true intention. He was actually trying to test a theory.
Earlier, the women who served the drinks fit the classic image of allure. They had innocent faces paired with captivating figures. Their playful teasing could have tempted any man.
Caden attempted to feel interested, but no spark ignited within him.
Now, with Alicia seated beside him, her cunning eyes shining and her demeanor proper without a hint of flirtation, he noticed something different. He didn’t feel a strong attraction, yet he didn’t find her presence unpleasant. Having been intimate twice before, their bodies seemed to recognize a certain chemistry, causing a subtle reaction.
This realization set off warnings in Caden’s mind. Being naturally attuned to danger, he felt an instinctive urge to delve deeper.
Caden reached out and pulled Alicia onto his lap.
Alicia hadn’t anticipated this and instinctively pressed her hands against his chest, tightening her legs to keep from slipping.
Suddenly, she remembered that Gerry was nearby, and a tingling sensation ran through her scalp. “Caden, Gerry is still here,” she whispered.
Caden held her waist firmly, preventing her from escaping.
He gazed deeply into her eyes, ignoring everything around them. “Give me a kiss, and we’ll consider your debt settled,” he said.
Alicia’s mind raced.
Her eyes widened as her heartbeat thundered in her chest.
“Has the alcohol gotten to your brain?” she asked.
Was he out of his mind?
Caden leaned in closer, his warm breath brushing against her face.
“We’ve kissed before. Why are you feeling shy now?”
Alicia took a deep breath.
“Repaying a favor should be pleasant. Why does this feel like a punishment?” she questioned. “Caden, what are you thinking?”
Caden’s gaze grew more intense.
He gently pressed his thumb against her lips as if to tease her.
What was on his mind?
He wanted to fully experience the connection they shared.
“If you agree, it’ll just be a kiss,” he said in a low, enticing voice. “But if you keep hesitating, I might be tempted to take things further.”
The words “take things further” jolted Alicia like a surge of adrenaline.
She suddenly felt her mouth go dry.
Alicia acquiesced, driven by either competitive spirit or a deeper desire.
“Have you thought it through?” she asked, forcing herself to stay calm. “A kiss will settle the debt, okay? You can’t go back on your word!”
“A French kiss,” Caden specified.
Even though she had prepared herself, a flush spread across Alicia’s cheeks.
She gripped his shirt tightly and said, “Fine, a French kiss it is. You’d better keep your word.”
Caden remained still, but a hint of desire gleamed in his eyes. “Mm.”
Alicia took a deep breath and closed her eyes, preparing for what she was about to do.
Caden waited for a few moments, but she still didn’t move.
Growing impatient, he asked, “What are you waiting for?”
Alicia took another deep breath. “I’m just psyching myself up, trying to imagine you’re a handsome celebrity to make this easier.”
Caden let out a soft chuckle at her remark.
She closed her eyes and leaned toward his lips. When they were drunk that night, they had shared a long kiss.
Alicia’s kissing skills had clearly improved since then.
After a moment of passionate embrace, he pulled back and whispered in her ear, “You’re learning quickly, Miss Bennett.”
His voice was hoarse and teasing, filled with desire and satisfaction.
Alicia’s mind momentarily went blank as a wave of desire washed over her.
She quickly regained her composure and pulled away from Caden, even though her body felt weak. “It’s over,” she said.
But the hand holding her waist showed no sign of releasing her.
She looked at him with a mixture of confusion and rising desire.
Caden wasn’t going beyond what they agreed upon. After letting her go, his hand lingered on her luscious waist.
“Well then, the favor is repaid,” he remarked.
He glanced downward at his crotch.
The tension in his pants confirmed what he already suspected. He was clearly aroused.
Alicia noticed this as well, and her thoughts grew even more chaotic. Flustered, she hurried to get off his lap. At that moment, Gerry suddenly woke up from his deep sleep.
A sudden shock struck Alicia, much like an unexpected fright in a horror movie.
An overwhelming weakness overcame her, causing her to slump sideways.
Caden extended his arm and drew her into a firm embrace.
He picked up a coat from nearby and placed it over her head.