Chapter 11

Caden I can’t believe I didn’t listen to my own mind. I should’ve turned around and walked out the door. Thankfully, I didn’t. The way she looked at me, the way her lips tasted—sweet, intoxicating—I couldn’t stop myself. I kissed her like I had no other choice. Like she was the only thing keeping me sane at this moment. Her lips parted beneath mine, and I groaned softly, pulling her closer until there wasn’t an inch of space between us. My hands moved over her body, fingers trailing along the curve of her waist, down to her hips. She felt perfect in my arms, like she belonged there.. I’d never been like this with any other woman. Not even close. Sure, I’d had flings. Quick, meaningless nights that ended with me feeling hollow the next morning. But Lila… Lila was different. The way my body reacted to hers, the fire that coursed through me every time we touched, it was like nothing I’d ever felt before. Except once. Fiona. The thought of her hit me like a cold wave. I hadn’t thought abou