Chapter 36

Lila I was halfway through my breakfast when Ronan’s question made me choke on my food. I coughed, grabbing a napkin as I tried to compose myself, my eyes watering. Did he catch Caden last night? Did he see us? My heart raced as I shot a quick glance at Caden, who was seated across from me, his expression unreadable. There was something in the way Ronan looked at him, a knowing glint in his eyes that made my stomach twist in panic. “Something on your mind, brother?” I asked, my voice wavering slightly. “Nothing Lila.” Ronan turned to Caden with a raised eyebrow. “Didn’t find someone you liked last night?” he asked casually, though the underlying edge in his tone didn’t go unnoticed. I froze, gripping my fork a little too tightly, my pulse quickening as I waited for Caden’s response. My heart leapt into my throat. What if he let something slip? Caden’s lips curled into a confident smirk, and he shrugged, leaning back in his chair. “Nope,” he said smoothly, his voice carrying an easy cal