Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 406 Lila's long lashes fluttered softly, like a butterfly stretching its wings, casting a delicate and dreamy ripple through the air.

"Mrs. Morgan, how can you be so adorable?" Kieran murmured, his thumb brushing lightly against her cheek.

She didn't dare look at Kieran's undeniably captivating face any longer and turned her gaze slightly away, trying to escape the intensity of his stare.

But Kieran wasn't about to let her avoid him. Shifting his position with deliberate ease, he moved to align himself with her line of sight.

"I wonder if the adorable Mrs. Morgan would letkiss her?" Lila's eyes widened instantly. "Didn't you just..." Hadn't he already kissed her just before her shower? It hadn't even been that long ago, and now he was asking again.

Noticing the confusion flickering across her face, Kieran's lips curved into a soft, teasing smile.

"Mrs. Morgan is just too cute. So, may I?" His voice was calm and smooth, but there was an unmistakable undertone of coaxing, laced with a hint of mischief.

"It's okay, Lila. We're already married. Isn't it normal to kiss your wife a little more often?" he added gently. Her fingertips trembled slightly, and after a moment of hesitation, she slowly tilted her head upward.

Kieran's gaze darkened as he took in her obedient, almost shy expression.

A dangerous wave of emotion surged within him, and for the briefest moment, he had to fight the overwhelming urge to pull her close and press her against the wall.

Instead, he leaned down to place a soft kiss on her cheek.

Then, with a small smile, he ruffled her hair. "Letdry your hair for you." He knew he had to stop before he pushed things too far.

Lila quickly shook her head. "I can do it myself. You should go take a shower." But Kieran had already scooped her up and carried her over to the couch. Then, he grabbed the hairdryer from the shelf and began drying her hair.

Lila kept her head lowered the whole time, too embarrassed to meet his gaze.

Since when had she noticed that Kieran was this good at flirting? The moment the hairdryer clicked off, she jumped to her feet, nudging him toward the bathroom. "Go wash up already. We need to sleep soon." It wasn't until the words left her mouth that the realization hit her-they'd be sharing the sbed tonight.

Her statement had sounded far too suggestive.

But her brain refused to dwell on the implications. Without giving herself a chance to think it over, she hurried into bed and yanked the blanket over herself.

Kieran watched as Lila deliberately turned her back to him. The smile in his eyes was practically brimming with amusement.

Tonight had gone even better than he'd expected.

Still, if he kept teasing her, the one who'd suffer the most would be him.

He glanced down at himself and let out a quiet sigh.

It wasn't until the bathroom door clicked shut behind him that Lila sat up, taking a few deep breaths to steady her wildly beating heart.

Her thoughts immediately conjured stories of enchanting spirits, the kind that thrived on teasing and seducing unsuspecting victims.

Kieran was exactly like one of those, an infuriatingly charming male spirit who knew far too well how to stir someone's heart.

By the tKieran finished his shower and cback, Lila had already drifted off to sleep.

He moved quietly, turning off the lights before slipping into bed. Without hesitation, he reached out and pulled her into his arms.

The faint, sweet jasmine scent she always carried immediately filled his senses.

Lila stirred slightly. Instead of resisting his embrace, she shifted closer, tilting her head to find a more comfortable position, and snuggling into him.

Kieran's lips curled into a faint smile as his fingers slipped into her hair, gently scratching her scalp in soothing motions.

She murmured in her sleep, as though talking to herself. "Don't bother me... we still have to pick up Aunt Jasmine and Bryce tomorrow." His playful smile faltered slightly, his eyes narrowing in the darkness as a cold gleam flickered through them.

But the arm wrapped around her waist didn't loosen.

The next morning, when Lila woke up, she felt a gaze lingering above her. Groggily, she lifted her head, only to meet Kieran's eyes watching her intently. For a moment, she was disoriented, but then it hit her. Last night, they stayed at the Morgan residence. She had slept in the sbed as Kieran.

Kieran's lips curled into a lazy smile. "Ready to get up?"

It was only then that she realized her arm was still draped around his m waist. Her face flushed bright red.

She quickly pulled her arm back, embarrassment flooding her thoughts.

She usually slept so well, so why on earth would she do this?

Kieran reached out, cupping her burning face in his hands. "Mrs.

m Morgan, if you'd like to sleep a little Ndan longer, I can talk to Nicole and get you an extra 30 minutes. How does that sound?" Hearing that, Lila shot upright, eager to brush past the awkwardness of her position.

She patted her head lightly, muttering, "I need to get up now. We have to finish shopping this morning so we won't be late picking up Aunt Jasmine and Bryce this afternoon." "You've always seemed to like Bryce, haven't you?" Kieran asked casually, his tone neutral, as he smoothed out her messy bed hair with gentle fingers.