SERENA’S POV"I think… you care about me and I care about you too,” he said,his warm minty breath hitting my face. Kaden's words echoed in my mind as I sat on the couch, losing myself in thought. It was no secret how much I cared for him, but hearing him say he cared for me too caught me totally off guard. I could feel my heartbeat quickening as he leaned in even closer, his face mere inches from mine. Normally I would have teased him for being so forward, but in that moment all I could do was clear my throat nervously. "You're leaning a bit close there, you might want to give me some space," I said, cursing the way my voice shook slightly. WHY DID I ALWAYS LOSE IT ANYTIME HE WAS NEAR ME GOD DAMMIT!He smiled that lopsided grin of his, the one that showed his dimples and made my stomach flips. "What's the problem?" he asked playfully. "It's no big deal."I glanced toward the kitchen, worried my mother might appear. "What if someone walks in and sees us like this?"Kaden just shrugg

SERENA’S POV"My God, you are so fucking beautiful," he remarked, tracing his fingers on my lips."Tell me, please Kaden. Please tell me you want to fuck me. It makes me wetter than you would ever know."He grabbed the back of my neck firmly and deeply whispered into my right ear, "I really do want to fuck you,Serena."I bit my lip so hard,feeling my pussy tickle a little.He turned from me, his pants hanging very low on his waistline now as he walked towards the cabinet. He opened the first cabinet while I watched keenly.There wasn’t a bottle of chocolate syrup but there was whipped cream. “Can we make do with this?” He looked at me.“Hell yeah,” I said with a soft voice. He grabbed the bottle of whipped cream and set it on the table.“I wanna eat you up without it first and then with it,” he said gently and I nodded. Anything he wanted to do with me,I didn’t mind."Kaden..." I moaned against his ears as I grasped his cock through his pants which was already very thick and hard

SERENA’s POVHis smile faded and he sighed heavily,dropping his gaze. "I was an idiot, Serena. If I could take it all back, I would. I never meant to hurt you."My head spun slightly from the wine. All I knew was I missed this - missed him. Acting on impulse, I grabbed his face and pulled him into a kiss. His arms wrapped around me protectively as he responded hungrily, deepening it. But then the tequila shots from earlier began to hit me in a dizzying wave. I pulled back breathlessly. "I-I think I need some air." Cameron steadied me gently. "Let's get you to the bathroom to wash up, you'll feel better." The ensuite was as luxurious as the rest of the boat, with marble tiles, a soaking tub, glass showers,double vanities. Cameron wet a fluffy towel under the tap. "Here, wipe your face."I did as he suggested, splashing cool water on my flushed skin too. It helped ground me a little, though my thoughts remained in a fuzzy haze. He assessed me with a concerned gaze. Our eyes met

SERENA’S POVWith my heart pounding, I stood there transfixed for a moment before deciding to leave.I hurriedly walked down the hall, trying to get as far away as possible from what I had just witnessed. As I reached my room, I slammed the door shut with force, causing some pictures on the wall to rattle. Leaning against the door, I slid down and brought my knees up to my chest, burying my face in my hands.Seeing Kaden and Bianca together replayed in my mind like a broken record. What was that harpy doing in his arms, her lips locked on his? I felt sick. With trembling fingers I reached up and began hitting my forehead lightly, as if the dull thuds could somehow erase the image seared into my brain. "Stupid, stupid girl," I muttered to myself. Why did I even care what Kaden did or who he kissed? It's not like we were together or he'd ever made any promises to me.I felt the urge to cry but I wasn’t going to. After several minutes for sitting there numbly, my throat grew tight and s

KADEN’S POV"Sir, it’s time for your next meeting," Janice, my secretary said as she walked into my office. I glanced up from the files spread across my desk, having lost track of time working. Serena was scheduled to fly out to Chicago in an hour for the favor I had asked her."Thank you, Janice," I replied, beginning to gather the files. "Cancel that meeting.I've had a change of plans. I'll be accompanying Serena on her trip to Chicago instead.""Alright, sir. I'll have your bags brought down right away," Janice responded professionally before turning to leave."Oh, and Janice?" I called, stopping her at the door. "Please inform Bruce to have the car waiting out front in five minutes to get to the airport. I don't want to miss her flight.""Of course, sir."With that, Janice exited and I spun in my chair to gaze out the window, lost in thought. While the Chicago branch was indeed important since it was under my management and I also needed to be there for my cousin, there was ano