Chapter 20

Caden I was still buttoning up my shirt when the sun broke through the curtains, casting long streaks of golden light across the room. I had barely slept a wink all night, tossing and turning, unable to shake the images of Lila from my mind. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Lila. Her body dripping with water, her skin glistening in the dim light of the bathroom. That damned towel barely covered her curves. The way I wanted to press her against the wall, claim every inch of her soft body, kiss her until we both couldn’t breathe and ram into her till she was screaming my name. I sighed heavily, running a hand through my hair. I needed to get a grip. The more I tried to suppress the thoughts, the harder they came rushing back. The feel of her against me, the taste of her lips still lingered on my tongue, and no matter how hard I tried to push it all away, I couldn’t stop thinking about her. A small, irritated growl escaped my throat as I buttoned the last of my shirt and slipped on my j