Chapter 270
Chapter 270:
Still hazy from the vivid dream lingering in her mind, Kailey slowly blinked awake — then froze when her gaze landed on the firm, sculpted chest inches from her face.
Realization struck with embarrassing clarity. Her fingertips were still resting against him.
Heat rushed into her cheeks. Fighting the urge to gasp, she carefully began sliding her hand away, trying to appear casual as she shifted her body to retreat — when a low, velvety voice drifted down from above.
“Good morning, Kailey p>
A faint electric shiver brushed Kailey’s ears, and she instinctively shifted backward, trying to hide the wild, uneven rhythm thundering in her chest.
“Good morning.” Her eyes darted up to meet Kyson’s for a split second before her lashes lowered again. “Did you sleep well p>
“Not really p>
𝖨n𝘴𝗍𝗮𝗇𝘵 𝘢cс𝗲ss 𝗈𝗻
“Well — maybe you should rest a bit more p>
Just as she turned to slip away, his firm arm circled her waist and drew her flush against him, the heat radiating from his body nearly stealing her breath. Her hands pressed gently to his chest, caught between retreat and temptation.
“What is it?” Before he could answer, she murmured awkwardly, “I haven’t brushed my teeth yet p>
The meaning lingered in the air. Kyson’s eyes gleamed with quiet amusement as he noticed the rosy tint creeping along her ears. “I don’t think it’s a big deal p>
Surprise rippled through Kailey, stretching her eyes wide.
One brow arched on Kyson’s face, lazy amusement dancing there. “We’re getting up now, right? Did you seriously think I was up to something p>
Heat rushed to Kailey’s cheeks as it dawned on her that he was messing with her. She pushed against the mattress and tried to sit upright. “Do whatever you want. I’m getting up p>
Even though the night had passed without anything crossing the line, an invisible shift lingered between them. Their distance had quietly shrunk, and every glance or word now flowed with an easy, almost intimate rhythm.
Kyson finally gave in to laughter — a bright sound spilling out as his eyes gleamed beneath those thick, sweeping lashes.
Caught off guard, Kailey stilled and studied him for a heartbeat before murmuring, “You really should smile more. You look incredibly handsome when you do p>
A quiet thought slipped through her mind — on that single point, Ryan had actually been right. With looks like his, Kyson could have drawn swarms of admirers without lifting a finger, if he ever felt inclined.
Sensing the subtle shift in her mood, Kyson repositioned his arm, drawing her closer and easing her against his chest. “What was running through your head just now? Tell me, and I’ll make it happen p>
“It’s nothing p>
“Are you sure p>
“Oh, stop.” Uneasy beneath the steady intensity of his gaze, Kailey finally admitted, “I was just wondering why you chose me. There have to be plenty of women eager to marry you p>
His eyes glinted with quiet indifference. “Indeed. There were quite a few p>
Kailey’s lips pushed forward in a pout.
“Still, none of them came close to your beauty p>