Chapter 226. Pleasure

Candice

"Please don’t leave me again," Kaden seemed to soften at my desperate words. "I can't stand the idea of losing you from my life once more..."

His gaze softened as he looked at me, and I felt like I was teetering off the edge of a tall building while he approached. My head was spinning, and I was burning up. The drugs in my drink were potent, and I was furious at the guy who had slipped them to me.

It felt like molten lava was coursing over my skin; a thin layer of sweat was forming, and the overwhelming desire I felt just wouldn’t fade.

I craved someone to touch me. To explore my entire body. Kaden’s touch was exactly what I needed right now.

When he lay down beside me and pulled me onto his chest, I looked up and gave him a shy smile. But a frown creased his face as our eyes met, and a wave of sadness washed over me. I hated seeing him frown at me.

"Princess—"

"Kiss me," I urged, the drug fully taking over and makin