?Chapter 228:


    Alice''s throat was cut, but the wound was not serious.


    After two days of rest, only a faint pink scar remained.


    Her skin was still sensitive.


    Caden pressed his lips against the scar.


    His kiss was soft, deliberate, and almost yful.


    The warmth of his mouth seemed to carry some kind of magic, slowly dissolving Alicia’s defenses until her resistance vanished.


    Before long, she found herself clutching his shirt, torn between pulling away and wanting more.


    Caden took that moment to deepen the kiss, bing more demanding, seeking more with each passing moment.


    Alice put her arms around his neck, her hands slowly moving up until her fingers tangled in his hair, lightly brushing the wound on the back of his neck.


    Caden loosened his grip a little.


    “It doesn’t hurt,” he said, pulling her closer again.


    Their heartbeats began to sync up, as if their hearts were beating in unison.


    Alice felt tears welling up inside her.


    “Thank you, Caden,” she murmured sincerely.


    He had saved her again.


    When Joshua had her, she had given up on everything, even the will to survive.


    She was ready to die.


    But the moment Caden showed up, relief washed over her, and for the first time, she truly believed things would be okay.


    Caden grabbed her face and their noses almost touched.


    “If I hadn’t gotten here in time, did you have a n?”


    Alice shook her head.


    “I didn’t have it.


    ”


    Caden’s expression darkened.


    “When you were unconscious, I asked Cliff what happened.


    Monica was used as bait, right?”


    Alice nodded.


    “She got into this mess because of me.


    ”


    “Don’t me yourself.


    Joshua is responsible.


    Even if you had given in, he wouldn’t have forgiven Monica,” Caden said firmly.


    Alice realized he was right.


    Some people simply harbored malice.


    But at that moment, her fear had taken over, clouding her judgment.


    If you find yourself in a situation like this again, contact the police immediately.


    Don’t hesitate.


    No matter what threats are made against you, don’t get involved.


    Sacrificing yourself to save another person is the worst thing you could do.


    Understand?


    Alice couldn''t agree right away.


    "I can''t," she admitted quietly.


    The idea of ??sitting idly by while Monica was in danger was unbearable.


    Caden understood her doubts and didn''t push her any further.


    He knew she would understand in time.


    Everyone needs time to grow.


    He would be there to guide her.


    Alice finally broke the silence.


    “It’s one thing to avoid danger, but what if something happens anyway? What if someone attacks and I have no escape? What am I supposed to do?”


    Caden looked at her.


    “Did you pick it all up from the trainer I hired?”


    "I did it, but what if I''m outnumbered?"


    “When we get back, I’ll set up a personalized training course for you.Please check at N/?vel(D)rama.Org.


    Once youplete it, you’ll be ready for anything.


    ”


    Alicia couldn''t help butugh under her breath.


    She hadn''t expected to face such challenges, but it never hurt to be prepared.


    Their conversation slowly faded away as their kisses deepened.


    Feeling exhausted, Alice whispered, “We can’t go on like this.


    We should stop.


    ”


    Caden''s lips brushed hers again, his gaze unforgiving.


    Being with him made Alicia think about things she had only seen in explicit movies.


    Her body reacted, but she gently pushed him away, turning to the side.


    “Let’s go to sleep.


    It will pass.


    ”


    Caden never believed in forcing himself on her.


    Although he could be relentless at times, pestering her again and again for intimacy, Alicia often teased him, calling him a greedy animal.


    She couldn''t deny that she enjoyed it, though.


    If she hadn''t, she wouldn''t have let him get away with it every time.


    He held her for a moment longer, but then, aware of her injuries, he decided to stop.


    He stood up and went to the bathroom to take care of his things.


    The bathroom was freezing cold without heat, but he didn''t seem to mind.


    Alice knew exactly what he was doing and waited silently.


    Finally, unable to resist, she slid out of bed, clutching her waist, and opened the bathroom door.


    The lights were off and the only sound in the room was herbored breathing.


    Through the darkness, he looked at her.


    “What are you doing here? Do you feel sorry for me?” His voice was rough.


    “If so, you better think twice before taking another step.


    If you’re not ready, go back to bed.


    Even your scent could make me lose control.


    ”


    Alicia hesitated, sensing the tension between them.


    She struggled with her thoughts for a moment before taking a deliberate step forward.


    With that step, Caden stood up and picked her up in his arms.


    Alice shivered and kissed him.


    Caden kissed back for a long moment before murmuring, “Let’s go to bed so you can take care of me properly.


    ”


    He wasn''t one to hold back.


    In fact, he''d been wanting to do it for a while.


    When the time came, he realized that he hadn''t prepared as well as he thought and was almost embarrassed.


    But he managed to keep hisposure until Alice waspletely exhausted.


    By then, he was satisfied.


    Alice looked at him with narrowed eyes, refusing to say a word.


    Caden''s gaze showed that he still wanted her.


    "Did it taste good?"


    Alicia red at him.


    “I should cut it off.


    ”


    “Then you’d never feel this good again,” Caden mocked.


    "You are useful in other ways," Alice replied scornfully.


    Caden caught the underlying meaning in her words.


    Heughed to himself.


    It had never urred to him to serve a woman.


    But now, instead of being discouraged by the idea, he felt a strange curiosity.


    Well… Maybe he was going crazy.