The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback
Chapter 68

Chapter 68:

Alicia tried to get away from Caden. Just a casual question, he said, trying to regain some distance.

Caden laughed softly, unfazed by the blow he'd taken earlier. It seemed that nothing bothered him.

He leaned slightly, inhaling Alicia's scent.

His movement brought their skin into contact, and his cold lips lightly brushed her cheek. . The contact lingered, a reminder of the tension in the air.

Alicia, trying to divert the conversation, asked: That blow was aimed at me. Why did you help me? I had always assumed that Caden didn't like her.

His response was vague. Instinct.

Alicia was silent for a moment.

She thought about pressing him, about asking him why his instincts had led him to protect her, but something held her back. She felt too uncomfortable.

And with someone like Caden, she knew she wouldn't get a straight answer anyway. Most likely he was making fun of her.

The moment passed and Alicia finished bandaging the wound.

That's it, everything is ready, she said, ready to get out of the car. But Caden wasn't about to let her go. He pulled her close, holding her close.

Where are you going, he asked her, with a gentle squeeze but strong enough to keep her in place.

They were so close that Alicia couldn't. look away.

Her eyes were locked on his.

She felt trapped, unable to look away from him. "I'm going back," she murmured, unsure of herself under the intensity of the moment. She felt like she couldn't stay here, in this intimate space with Caden, without her mind wandering to those embarrassing dreams she'd had.

Caden narrowed his eyes slightly. You're really going to get out of here and go straight to Joshua's bed.

Alicia instinctively denied. No.

His quick response didn't surprise him at all. Why didn't Caden insist?

Given their relationship, why wouldn't he?

Alicia searched for an excuse, but before she could respond, Caden interrupted her with a low laugh. Because I'm better in bed, right.

Her heart sank at his words.

She couldn't deny it.

Caden's lips brushed against her. ear, his voice mocking. How about we try again

A shiver ran through Alicia, her body reacting before she could stop it. She felt as if her breath left her completely. Doesn't it bother you that I just hung out with Joshua Alicia asked, her voice wavering with uncertainty.

Caden laughed softly. You are the one who came to me, remember. His tone was ruthless, stripping her of her doubts. You're sitting on my lap and you're still wondering if this means anything.

Alicia's throat tightened. She had no answer for him.

Putting her hands on his shoulders, she asked hesitantly: Here.

Outside, the rain was getting worse, the thunder was rumbling in the distance. The storm that followed him did not seem to affect his mood at all. How could she think of this now, after everything that had just happened

Without hesitation, Caden leaned towards her, kissing her before she could say another word.

Too awkward in the car murmured between kisses. Even then, he managed to maintain his composure, his voice soft and calm. Choose a hotel. I'll look for the room.

Alicia felt dizzy from the intensity of his kiss. Their mind was in a whirl, and all the reasons why they shouldn't be doing this were blurring. He no longer thought about his past or his tangled relationship. The attraction between them was maddening, driving them both beyond control.

What caught her off guard was the realization that it consumed him as much as it consumed her. Something wild and hot stirred between them.

When she regained consciousness, the cold air brushed against her bare skin and she realized how far they had come. Caden moved easily, as if he had done it countless times before.

Alicia was surprised. When…

His voice came out so soft that it was almost a whisper, and he immediately bit his lip to keep from saying more.

At that moment his phone rang, breaking the tension that had built up. had created between them.

Alicia reacted slowly, and by the time she realized what was happening, Caden had already picked up the phone and handed it to her.

He's your man, he said, with a serious laugh and rough.

His cheeks burned with shame. She tried to pull away, but Caden's hand still held her firmly.

When the call connected, the words Alicia was about to say stuck in her throat.

The Joshua's voice rang through the phone. Alicia, where have you gone

Alicia took a sharp breath, trying to calm her breathing. Just as she began to respond, Caden leaned in mischievously and pressed his lips against hers, silencing her.

Their kiss was slow, teasing, but quiet enough that Joshua couldn't hear it.

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Alicia tried to push him away weakly, her heart racing. Joshua, impatient at the lack of response, spoke again.

Alicia

With a hint of playful mercy, Caden moved away just enough for her to breathe, and in his haste , she let out a soft gasp.

The sound startled her, causing her to freeze.

Caden's lips curved into an evil smile. And as if to reward her slip, he leaned toward her and kissed her again, still holding her.

Alicia, furious, bit Caden's lip, hard enough to draw blood.

He didn't flinch. In fact, the pain only made the glow in his eyes darker, more intense, like a caged predator ready to break free.

She took a shaky breath, covered his mouth with her hand, and grabbed him. the phone.

Joshua snores, making his voice sound fragile. You can come pick me up

Caden's hands roamed freely now, taking advantage of his distraction.

Alicia stifled a muffled moan.

Joshua's tone was sharp. What are you doing

Alicia quickly added a sob to her voice. I'm not feeling well, Joshua.

She made her voice sound as if she had been wronged, but Caden knew better. Every word she said was infused with genuine emotion, and he was the cause of it.

At that moment, his obsession with her only deepened. The urge to bring her closer, to have her there, almost consumed him.

What's wrong Joshua asked.

Alicia kept her hand firmly over Caden's mouth, her voice trembling. I caught a cold. I went out to get medicine, but now my stomach hurts. I can't move. You can come find me

Joshua paused, his mind fixed on the sounds he had heard before.

His voice was full of doubt. Where are you

Alicia hesitated before answering: I'll send you my location.

Okay. I'm coming.

When the call finally ended, Alicia exhaled deeply, feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over her.

The tension had drained from her, and even the fervor of Caden seemed to have cooled down.

He chuckled, his voice rough. Miss Bennett, it was quite an act.

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