NovelUpdateChapter 513: Alicia flushed, her demeanor suddenly fragile.
She shook her head stubbornly, her voice barely a whisper.
"I did not." Caden's heart raced, its rhythm echoing in Alicia's chest like a distant drumbeat.
He didn't want to admit it, but the moment he caught sight of Alicia in that private room, it felt as if his heart had been yanked down, awakening a fear he had never experienced before.
"You can't pull surprises like this without askingfirst.
Terriland isn't exactly safe for women," Caden said, his voice firm, slightly rough, with a lingering hoarseness from their earlier intimacy.
She nodded, murmuring a soft "Got it." Once dressed, Caden stepped out to handle the situation with the young girl.
He slipped her a small stack of cash, and following his instructions, she wrapped herself in a large towel, ruffled her hair, and gave herself a disheveled look, as if they'd just made love.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBefore she left, Caden noticed her uneasy expression and called for a bodyguard to ensure she got hsafely.
Once that was settled, he returned and took Alicia back to his hotel suite.
During the drive, Alicia couldn't contain her curiosity any longer.
"Are you always this... cautious here?" she asked, glancing at him.
He gave a short, noncommittal grunt.
"It keeps things... interesting." Alicia didn't quite understand what he meant, but she would, eventually.
In the middle of the night, she woke up thirsty and disoriented.
Quietly, she got up to get swater.
When she opened one of the cabinets, she was startled to find rows of knives and guns neatly lined up inside.
After pouring herself a cup of water, she glanced at Caden.
"Is the water safe to drink here?" she asked.
Caden's mouth twisted into a teasing grin.
"Careful.
Drink too much, and you'll get hooked." Startled, Alicia quickly set the glass down.
"Then what should I drink? What do you usually go for?" "Human blood," he replied with a straight face.
Alicia's eyes widened in shock, but Caden couldn't keep the act up, bursting into laughter.
"Relax! It's not that tic.
You believe everything I say." A bit annoyed, she punched his arm lightly before defiantly taking a gulp of water.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe leaned into him, their faces close, and they shared a kiss that reignited the spark between them.
"There's a pack of condoms in the drawer," Caden murmured, his eyes glinting.
"Grab one and put it on." Blushing, Alicia reached into the drawer, fumbling for the pack, but her hand brushed against a smooth ceramic box instead.
Curious, she opened it to find a fragrant powder inside.
"What's this? Skind of makeup?" Caden glanced over, an amused expression on his face.
"It's a drug." She froze.
"You're joking, right?"
Caden said nothing, simply watching han her with an unreadable expression.
Alicia's hands trembled as she set m the box down and reached for the e pack again. Her hands were unsteady as she tried to get a grip.
Grasping his shoulders tightly, she looked up, her whole body tense. "Caden." "Hm?" he responded lazily.
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