Alicia wasn’t sure how to respond to Monica’s question. She hesitated for a moment before shaking her head.

Monica wasn’t convinced, but Alicia knew she needed to be careful, especially after the recent issues with Joshua.

After dinner at Monica’s, Alicia left. She picked up Cade from the pet store and returned to Caden’s apartment.

The place was empty. Alicia didn’t ask about Caden’s whereabouts. She fed Cade, arranged his sleeping area, and then went to the study to get some work done.

The incident at the art exhibition sparked a flurry of online debates, but the topic quickly faded. It was likely suppressed by the Green family. Jerald probably had a hand in it, not wanting Joshua’s actions to tarnish their family’s reputation.

After such an event, both families would step in to help Joshua. Alicia felt a brief moment of anxiety. But then, she recalled Caden’s assurance that he would handle everything. Her tension eased, and she let out a sigh.

She carefully prepared for her class the next day. She had a lesson to teach tomorrow and planned to go to bed early. However, the bed felt oddly empty with Caden gone for the night.

So, she moved to the sofa with her blanket. Cade cuddled next to her.

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As she was drifting off, Alicia heard a faint whisper. Reaching out to pet Cade, she instead touched something cold. What was that?

Alicia opened her eyes, puzzled, only to see a dark figure looming over her.

A familiar scent surrounded her immediately. He expertly parted her lips, seducing her as their tongues danced together.

Alicia was now fully alert. She pushed Caden’s head back, her breath quick as she stared at him in disbelief.

Noticing her puzzled expression, Caden asked in a raspy voice, “What’s wrong? Don’t you recognize me?”

Alicia stammered, “I thought… I was dreaming. I thought Cade had turned into a human.”

Caden was momentarily speechless.

He gently rolled her over, positioning her so that she was now lying on top of him.

“Is that why you reacted so passionately?” Caden slid his hand under her pajamas, his smirk evident. “Quite the pervert, Ms. Bennett.”

Alicia was taken aback. His touch was cold, and she instinctively pulled away, scolding him, “You kissed me while I was asleep! You’re the pervert.”

Caden kissed her again, this time briefly, before beginning to pull down her pajama pants.

Alicia tried to wriggle free.

Caden secured her legs firmly. “Resisting? Have you forgotten the two favors you owe me?”

Alicia stopped resisting. In the heat of the moment, she murmured, “Didn’t you recognize me during the Truth or Dare game today?”

Caden was charmed by her watery eyes and flushed face. That was exactly why he had wanted to tease her. “How did you know I was playing Truth or Dare?”

Alicia was stunned. Just as I suspected!

Caden inched closer slowly. “I remember kissing a stranger. I was too tipsy to see clearly, but I recall how soft her lips were, and her breath was sweet.” He kissed her once more.

After a moment, he paused and said, “Quite similar to yours.”

Noticing the playful glint in his eyes, Alicia realized she had been tricked.

She playfully punched him, but she couldn’t stop herself from laughing.

Caden teased her further by pinching her waist. “Have you improved your kissing skills since our last lesson?”

Alicia tried to resist, but his playful touch only made her laugh harder.

Caden encouraged her with a grin, “Go on. Spell out a word with your tongue in my mouth.”

Alicia, momentarily at a loss for words, thought he was being ridiculous. Yet, she complied, tilting her head with effort as she traced three letters inside his mouth.

Her eyes sparkled with allure and a touch of playfulness.

“What did I spell out?”

Caden swallowed. “Dad.”

Alicia was stunned.

Caden smirked and said, “I thought you weren’t a fan of role-playing. Seems like you prefer it subtle.”

Alicia’s face turned red. “I wrote ‘dog’! Dog! Not ‘dad’!”

Caden raised an eyebrow. “Really? You can’t tell the difference between ‘dog’ and ‘dad’? How did you ever graduate?”

Alicia was left speechless.

They made love twice, leaving Alicia utterly exhausted. Afterwards, she lay spent in Caden’s embrace, too tired to move.

Despite her fatigue, her mind remained alert. “What’s happening with Joshua now?”

Caden’s voice remained deep and seductive. “He’s finished.”

Alicia replied calmly, “Then I guess our deal is over.”

Caden responded leisurely, “The task is complete, but the contract lasts for a year.”

Alicia was taken aback. “How can you use that as a loophole? Joshua was our goal! I only estimated it would take a year!”

“Joshua was your target, not mine.”

Alicia was surprised.

Caden gazed into her eyes, his expression a blend of sincerity and teasing. “You are.”

Alicia’s ears buzzed.

She felt as if her heart might jump out of her throat. “You…” She tried to steady her emotions, eventually whispering, “When did you start falling for me?”

Caden was caught off guard.

She touched her cheek. “So, it turns out I’m quite irresistible.”

Caden found himself at a loss for words.