Chapter 259. Connected

Candice

I removed the last piece of clothing that was covering me, still facing away from Kaden. I could feel his gaze piercing through me, making me shiver involuntarily.

"Kaden..." I whispered, turning my head to catch a glimpse of him, but he seized the moment to kiss me, leaving me breathless.

In that kiss, I felt everything—his emotions, his fears, his desires, and his longing. I could sense the fire I had sparked within him.

Kaden turned me around to face him and lifted me so I could wrap my legs around his waist. To my surprise, he had already taken off his pants and boxers by the time I settled in. Our kiss was wild and passionate as he carried me toward the bed, and before I knew it, I was lying on the mattress.

He pulled back for a moment to look into my eyes, creating a brief pause, but soon he dove back in with even more intensity, our tongues dancing together. The urgency between us was overwhelming; it felt like we couldn'